Blandford Forum cottage with pool and hoist in Blandford Forum

This delightful accessible cottage is set within a beautiful and peaceful countryside location in Dorset, offering a relaxing home-from-home holiday for guests with additional mobility requirements.

Thoughtfully designed with accessibility at its heart, the property provides step-free, ground-floor accommodation throughout, combining practical adaptations with a warm, comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

The cottage features a cosy living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and two en-suite bedrooms. One bedroom benefits from direct access to the accessible wet room, making it particularly suitable for guests who require additional assistance or hoisting facilities.

The accommodation is part of a small collection of accessible holiday properties within the same courtyard, making it an excellent option for larger families and groups wishing to holiday together.

Other properties available at the same location include:

• Property reference 28060 – sleeps 4.
• Property reference 28387 – sleeps 3.

Two additional non-adapted one-bedroom apartments are also available for family members who would prefer their own space.

By booking multiple properties together, the site can accommodate groups of up to 17 guests.

Bedroom 1 – Accessible bedroom

• Direct access to the accessible wet room.
• Zip-and-link single beds, which can be arranged as singles or joined to create a super king-size bed.
• Fully electric height-adjustable profiling bed available free of charge on request.
• Space for mobile hoist transfers.

Bedroom 2 – Family bedroom

• Comfortable family bedroom with en-suite facilities.
• Children's bunk beds.
• Suitable for additional family members or children.

Both bedrooms have been designed to provide comfortable and practical accommodation for guests and their families.

Accessibility features include:

• Fully wheelchair-accessible accommodation.
• Ground-floor, step-free access throughout.
• Level access and wheelchair-friendly entrances.
• Wheelchair ramps where required.
• Spacious accessible wet room.
• Wheel-in shower.
• Mobile shower chair.
• Accessible toilet with side transfer access.
• Grab rails and handrails.
• Direct access from one bedroom into the accessible shower room.
• Space for portable hoist transfers.
• Wide doorways with approximately 76cm clear openings.
• Light switches positioned approximately 110cm from the floor.
• Power points positioned approximately 90cm from the floor.

The property also holds an M3I accessibility rating under the National Accessibility Scheme and has been recognised by VisitEngland as one of England's top 10 easy-access establishments.

A fantastic range of specialist equipment is available on request, subject to availability.

Equipment includes:

• Oxford Advance mobile hoists.
• Fully adjustable electric profiling bed.
• Freeway T80 reclining shower and commode chair.
• Aquatec Dual VIP tilt-in-space shower chair.
• Cricket II mobility aid.
• Oxford Switch stand aid.
• Airflow mattress.
• High-backed chairs with armrests.
• Bed height raisers.
• Raised toilet seats.
• Kitchen perching stool.
• Footrest.
• Children's step stool.
• Reacher/grabber.
• Magnifier.
• Shoe horn.

Guests using the mobile hoists must bring their own compatible sling or harness.

• Free superfast broadband Wi-Fi.
• One well-behaved dog permitted per cottage.
• No-smoking policy throughout the cottages and other buildings.
• Local riding facilities available through nearby stables.
• Local care services can be arranged through an independent care agency.
• Additional non-adapted apartments available for family members.
• Multiple properties can be booked together for larger family holidays.

Please note that care services and additional equipment must be arranged in advance.

Indoor heated swimming pool

One of the standout features of this accommodation is the indoor heated splash pool, which is available exclusively to guests staying at the holiday properties.

The pool offers:

• Heated indoor swimming facilities.
• Pool hoist for guests with mobility requirements.
• Wide access steps and handrails.
• Poolside seating area.
• Private swimming sessions that can be booked in advance.

Although the pool is shared between the properties, guests can reserve their preferred time slots to enjoy exclusive use and greater privacy.

The pool is open seasonally from April to September.

Guests using the pool hoist must provide their own compatible sling or harness.

The cottage is beautifully situated at the foot of Bulbarrow Hill, within the stunning Blackmore Vale countryside.

This peaceful rural setting is ideal for guests looking to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy Dorset's beautiful landscapes, traditional villages and picturesque countryside.

The location also provides a convenient base for exploring the famous Jurassic Coast and some of Dorset's most charming historic towns.

Nearby towns and places to explore

• Blandford Forum: A beautiful Georgian market town with independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and historic architecture.
• Dorchester: Dorset's county town, offering fascinating history, museums, shopping and restaurants.
• Shaftesbury: A charming historic market town, famous for its picturesque Gold Hill and beautiful countryside views.
• Sherborne: A lovely historic town with an impressive abbey, independent shops and traditional tearooms.
• Jurassic Coast: Discover Dorset's spectacular coastline, famous for its dramatic cliffs, beaches, fossils and beautiful seaside scenery.
• Blackmore Vale: Enjoy peaceful countryside, rolling hills, scenic country lanes and traditional Dorset villages.