Accessible holiday cottage in Stranraer

Facilities available

Wheel in shower

Wheelchair access

Level flat drive

Hoists available

Electric bed

Grab rails

Shower chair

Ground floor facilities

Rise and Recline Chair

Description

One of three purpose-built, spacious, comfortable bungalows set amid a peaceful woodland area. The cottages are furnished to a very high standard and are wheelchair-friendly throughout. Within the 9-acre grounds, there are garden areas, wetland and wildlife ponds with protected great crested newts, woodland paths and a viewpoint giving extensive sea views.

The whole development is designed to be wheelchair friendly and will also appeal to all who enjoy a countryside setting, near the sea and beach.

Each self-catering bungalow comprises: a large lounge/dining room with patio door to decked area, 3 double/twin bedrooms, and two bathrooms, one of which has a level access wet room shower. Beautifully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge, full-sized freezer, oven, low-level hob and microwave.

The cottage has an entrance porch, and large open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen. A patio door leads out to decking with patio furniture, and step down to garden area. The kitchen is fitted with all new appliances, including integrated washer/drier, dishwasher, fridge, and full size freezer. There is a bathroom, and a separate wet room with shower, toilet and wash-hand basin.

Facilities

Disabled Access:

• Unassisted wheelchair accessibility.
• Parking for 2 cars, with easy access to wide front entrance.
• Wide doors throughout, spacious accommodation, ample wheelchair turning space in every room except second bathroom.
• Controllable under floor heating.
• Easy level access to all rooms and outside decked area. *Note: There is a step down from decking to grassed area.
• Large wet room with wheel-in shower, shower chair with arms, grab rails, high level toilet with let down rails on both sides, and accessible wash-hand basin.
• Folding toilet rails now on both sides of toilet.
• One electric riser/recliner chair + a high-level armchair.
• Low-level switches and windows.
• All taps are lever design.
• Wheelchair-friendly furniture and carpets.
• Kitchens have some low-level worktops and access under hob and sink. All appliances – oven, hob, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge and freezer designed for use from wheelchair.
• 9 acres of grounds with wheelchair friendly paths to pond, viewpoint and through woodlands.

Extra equipment available free on request includes:

• Self propelling commode shower chair
• Wheeled braked commode shower chair
• Lightweight static commode
• Wheeled & static shower chairs
• Monkey pole
• Bed rails, including full length drop down rails, for single and double beds
• Bed raisers
• Waterproof mattress covers
• Folding wheelchair; and walking aids
• Powered wheelchair
• 2 x mobile electric hoists - (please bring your own sling)
• 2 x 4-wheel shopping buggies

Please ask about the availability of extra equipment when booking.

Area information

A 15-minute stroll takes you to a wonderful sandy beach and large dune area. The nearby village of Sandhead has an excellent village shop, church, bowling green, Internet centre, beach area, children's playground, lovely tearoom, and a hotel which does very good meals. There is also a good hotel, and a new fully-accessible village shop in Stoneykirk, 1 mile to the north.

The main town of Stranraer with shops and many amenities is a 10 minute drive. The picturesque harbour at Portpatrick is a 20-minute drive and Drummore and the Mull of Galloway a 25-minute drive. Within a short distance there are many beautiful gardens, golf courses, beaches and secluded coves. This corner of Scotland is a wonderful discovery for those who have not yet been here, and for those who have, a place to come back to time and again.

Adapted transfers

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Information last updated: 20/12/2019 14:41:36

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