Sea View Bungalow in Dawlish

2025 Availability: 

4th January - 15th February Available

11th October - 25th October Available

1st November - 29th November Available

6th December - 20th December Available

Perfect for sunbathing on the terrace or curling up in front of the wood burner, this accessible bungalow with panoramic sea views is a wonderful getaway for all the seasons.

The bungalow is within walking distance of Dawlish and has spectacular uninterrupted sea views. These can be enjoyed from the lounge/conservatory, or from the large paved terrace. One of the spacious bedrooms has an en-suite shower room, and there is an easily accessible wheel-in wet room which serves the rest of the property. The bungalow has level access to all areas, and there are various items of mobility equipment for use (please ask for details).

The bungalow is set back on the Exeter Road between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. There is ample parking for two large vehicles, and additional parking in the public lay-by just yards away. The property has a reasonably sized porch, large enough for a wheelchair, and hanging space for coats. The porch opens onto a spacious hallway via a sliding door, which leads to the rest of the bungalow.

The first bedroom on your left has bunk beds, with two full-size single mattresses. Opposite is a twin room which contains the hospital bed and the ceiling track hoist. The spacious wet room has non-slip flooring. The hallway then narrows and a further en-suite double bedroom leads off.

The kitchen is also accessed from this hallway, and eventually the hallway opens into a large lounge/conservatory. These two rooms can be either opened up as one room or closed off in the winter, when you might want to have a cosy night around the log-burning stove. You may even wish to use the lounge as a fourth bedroom. There is comfortable seating for up to eight guests, and further dining facilities also for eight. There is a large terrace with panoramic views and various items of garden furniture for use by guests.

Security deposit - A £200 security deposit is required 6 weeks before arrival. This will be returned to you after your stay, provided there are no damages or additional cleaning required.

There is smooth, level access throughout the property, and disabled doors to one of the bedrooms, the wet room and into the lounge. The kitchen has a large opening off the hall. Please note that although the kitchen can be accessed easily by a wheelchair, the units are standard for use by an able-bodied person.

There is a fixed ceiling track hoist in the bedroom, and a further mobile hoist for use in the lounge, so that you can transfer into the riser recliner chair (please bring your own sling). The accessible bedroom contains twin beds, one of which is a fully functioning hospital bed with both profiling ability and height adjustment for care. In addition this bed can have an airflow mattress fitted (available) or bed rails (available).

For bathing there is a large wheel-in wet room, thematically controlled shower and a 1.5m hose. There is a choice of mobility aids: a shower stool, a shower commode or a tilt-in-space shower commode with bed pan.

The terrace at the rear of the property can be accessed through the sliding door, down a shallow ramp, and is fully paved.

The owners can also put you in touch with a trusted local care agency, who can help with washing and dressing.

Bedroom 1: King sized bed, en suite shower room, fitted wardrobe, ironing board and iron, hairdryer, travel cot.

Bedroom 2: Twin beds, including one hospital bed, 2 freestanding wardrobes, (fixed ceiling track hoist).

Bedroom 3: Bunk beds with full-size single mattresses, small seat, no additional storage.

General

• WiFi throughout

Kitchen

• Electric fan oven
• Ceramic hob
• Microwave oven
• Fridge-freezer
• Washer-dryer
• Dishwasher
• Kettle
• Toaster
• Pots and pans
• Cooking utensils
• Crockery
• Cutlery
• Ample storage for food

Living room

• Log burner
• TV with FreeSat box
• DVD player with a selection of DVDs
• CD/Radio
• Comfortable seating for up to 8 guests, including a dual motor riser recliner
• Dining table and chairs for up to 8 guests
• Selection of board games and books
• Telescope

Terrace

• Fixed garden bench
• Two additional sun loungers
• Four deck chairs
• Large patio table
• Parasol
• BBQ

The accessible bungalow is located between the pretty town of Dawlish and the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren. Dawlish is centred around a large green and garden area, which follows the brook, famous for its black swans. The lawns are surrounded by quaint shops and tearooms. Here you can join the accessible coastal path. Meanwhile, Dawlish Warren boasts a beautiful golden beach and an expansive nature reserve with a network of accessible tracks. There is a collection of beach shops, places to eat and also a small funfair.

Within a five-mile radius of Dawlish are the pretty towns of Teignmouth, with its promenade and pier; Starcross with a ferry to Exmouth (not accessible); and the harbour-town of Shaldon with its zoo. Further afield you can explore Babbacoombe, Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth and Newton Abbot.

The pavement outside the bungalow is broad and perfect for a wheelchair. Only yards to the nearest bus stop for accessible buses to Teignmouth, Newton Abbot and Exeter. It is a 10-minute walk, or a two-minute bus-ride to Dawlish train station, which is disabled friendly. You can access the picturesque and renowned Brunel-designed railway to various locations, including the national network. Dawlish station is accessible during manned hours.