Accessible countryside cottages in Uckfield

Description

Situated on the border of the beautiful Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, these two fully-furnished wheelchair-accessible cottages are ideal for a relaxing self-catering break in the great British countryside.

There are two cottages that have been specially designed for wheelchair access.

Each cottage has a fully-accessible single bedroom (one of the cottages has an adjustable electric bed with bed sides) and wet room on the ground floor, and the comfortable lounge/diner is spacious enough for wheelchair use. There is a second bedroom on the first floor. The two accessible cottages are located around the central courtyard, where you have direct access to a charming outdoor seating area, perfect for an evening drink.

Accessible features:

• Fixed concrete ramps leading up to the main entrances of each property
• Ground floor is fully wheelchair-accessible, with widened doors, wheel-in shower and lowered light switches
• Accessible bedroom on the ground floor and second bedroom on the first floor that can be made into a twin or double on request
• Flat-level parking
• Electric bed that can be raised and lowered, with side rails and clear space underneath for hoist
• Access to a large communal patio area with outside seating
• On-site staff available 24 hours
• Wet room with shower chair, grab rails and raised toilet seat

If you have a large party, then there is more accommodation (non-adapted) within the same grounds, from two storey cottages with their own terrace, to cosy bungalows with fantastic views. All of the properties are set in eleven acres of rolling pasture and woodland, a peaceful location perfect for a romantic weekend getaway or an action-packed family holiday, with dozens of exciting tourist destinations to explore in the local area.

Facilities available:

• Barbecue
• Shared garden
• Cot available
• Washing machine
• Lounge/diner – large open-plan room with TV, DVD, WIFI
• Kitchen: fridge (with ice box), electric cooker & induction hob, washing machine, microwave, kettle, ironing board and iron, and cutlery/cooking utensils.

The cottages are owned by Outward, a charity that provides high-quality support and care services to people with disabilities in London. Outward has been supporting people for over 40 years. The accessible cottages are set up to welcome people with a variety of disabilities, and we will do everything possible to make sure that you have a safe, enjoyable and comfortable stay.

Room amenities

Bed linen, towels, WIFI and electric and central heating included. No smoking in the cottages. Pets welcome (charges apply), but dogs must be kept on a lead in the communal cottage areas, and when the sheep are in the field.

Area information

Set on eleven acres of rolling farmland and woodland, and provides some real treats for nature lovers. Guests can visit the two sheep paddocks, a designated wildlife habitat, wildlife pond, spruce woodland, and rare ancient gill woodland. All of this is accessible via a wheelchair-friendly nature trail. There is plenty of parking available on-site. You will also get to meet Charlie, the resident cat, and a brood of chickens (Maude, Gertie and Florence, who lay eggs every day, perfect for a breakfast omelette).

For local entertainment, there is a cinema in Uckfield, and pubs/restaurants in nearby Nutley and Forest Row. Brighton and Eastbourne are close in the car.

Nutley is a village on the A22 about a mile from the cottages. It has two excellent restaurants (Italian and Indian), a convenience store, petrol garage and charming antique shop. The Nutley Arms used to be the village pub until it was converted into a licensed café – now it’s a great place to go for breakfast!

Forest Row is about 5 miles drive from cottages. The village dates back to the 11th century when the King built hunting lodges there so he could hunt in the Ashdown Forest. Today Forest Row is a busy, charming village with tea rooms, coffee shops and nice places to go for lunch.

If you fancy a day at the seaside, then Brighton and Eastbourne are nearby too (both less than an hours drive).

Adapted transfers

Need assistance getting to your holiday accommodation? Our partner Driving Miss Daisy® provide a safe, caring and reliable adapted transfer service for disabled holidaymakers. Read more here Or call 0161 804 9898 to book your Home to Holiday assisted transfer service today!

Information last updated: 26/09/2019 09:29:26