Scotland - Aberdeenshire - Ballater

Crathie Opportunity Holidays

Crathie lies at the heart of Royal Deeside in the Cairngorm National Park. It is situated between the villages of Braemar and Ballater on the A93, approximately 50 miles West of Aberdeen.

In the restored Manse Courtyard of historic Crathie Kirk are four unique wheelchair accessible self-catering holiday cottages. Winner of one of VisitScotland’s prestigious Thistle Awards, the cottages offer the opportunity of a holiday in one of Scotland’s most stunning locations on the banks of the River Dee with glorious views of the mountain peaks of Lochnagar.

Each cottage has been carefully designed and furnished to create a warm and welcoming home. Equipment and appliances are of the highest standard and the attractive soft furnishings, bedding and linen all add to the sense of arriving somewhere special.

In addition the cottages offer a unique range of facilities so that disabled people, so often excluded from such holidays, can now enjoy the most relaxing of holidays in wonderful surroundings. Each cottage has a ceiling track hoist and a height adjustable bed in the main bedroom.

For more info please contact:

Crathie Opportunity Holidays

Tel: 01339 742100

Web: www.crathieholidays.org.uk

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Scotland - Perthshire - Crieff

Crieff Hydro

Crieff Hydro is home to 52 self catering units, one of which has been specially designed to meet Visitscotland’s grade 1 accessibility standards. Arguably the most comprehensive family resort in Scotland, 4 star Crieff Hydro is centrally located in its own 900 acre estate. Offering over 40 onsite activities and inclusive daily childcare for 2-12 year olds, the recently redeveloped resort is only an hour’s drive from both Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Culcrieff self catering village at Crieff Hydro. A rural idyll, Culcrieff is a recreation of the original farm steading enjoying stunning Perthshire views while still having the benefit of access to the diverse entertainment, leisure and sporting amenities of the Crieff Hydro Hotel and resort.

For more info please contact:

Crieff Hydro

Tel: 01764 655555

Web: www.crieffhydro.com

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Scotland - East Lothian - Direlton

Doddie Weir House 

Purpose-built self-catering cottage in the village of Dirleton in East Lothian. Cottages sleep 6 (2 with disabilities). State of the art facilities. Open all year.

Doddie Weir House  is a dog-friendly, fully accessible cottage situated in the lovely conservation village of Dirleton which nestles on the Firth of Forth, between the Scottish capital of Edinburgh and the pretty coastal town of North Berwick./p>

The cottage sleeps six people in total, two with fully accessible beds. It is very spacious and has plenty of room for people with disabilities and their families or carers to spend quality time together.

The fully accessible suite is extremely well equipped with two profiling beds, and an overhead hoist to the en-suite bathroom. The bathroom has a height adjustable wash basin and Clos-o-Mat toilet, a hi-lo bath, and a full size wheel-in shower.

A large kitchen has everything you need to feel comfortable and at home. Upstairs there are two twin bedded rooms, a bathroom, and second sitting room for the family or carers.

The generous main sitting room leads into a comfortable conservatory from which you can see the local wildlife – deer, pheasant, squirrels, garden birds, and even the occasional hedgehog. The attractive garden backs on to the famous Archerfield estate and golf course.

Doddie Weir House  overlooks one of the village greens and is also in sight of the famous ruined medieval castle. Nearby you can visit the coastal town of North Berwick which has a beach and seabird centre, as well as shops, restaurants, and pubs.

Accommodation

• One twin-bedded disability bedroom on ground floor with en-suite disability bathroom
• Kitchen, sitting room, dining room, utility room, WC and conservatory on ground floor
• Two twin-bedded bedrooms, bathroom and carer's sitting room upstairs
• The cottage sleeps a maximum of 6 people (2 with disabilities)

For more information please contact:

Leuchie House
North Berwick
East Lothian
EH39 5NT

Tel:  01620 892864

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Website: https://www.leuchiehouse.org.uk/

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Scotland - Scottish Borders - Melrose

Eildon Holiday Cottages

Eildon Holiday Cottages are located at the foot of the majestic Eildon Hills in Melrose with stunning views over the Tweed valley and the beautiful Scottish Borders Countryside. As well as the inspiring Scottish landscapes the Scottish Borders has so much to offer visitors to the region including a long list of castles and historic buildings and an interesting mix of events going on such as the Melrose rugby 7s and the Borders Book Festival. Melrose is located approximately 35 miles south of Edinburgh and there is a direct train line in to the city centre which takes just under an hour and is wheelchair accessible.

Our six holiday cottages, ranging from one to three bedrooms, were originally designed from the realisation that it was impossible for families with disabled and severely disabled members to find any suitable self-catering holiday accommodation with facilities for all the family to take a holiday together. The strength of the complex is that able-bodied and disabled visitors can holiday together without differentiation. Disabled people can holiday alone (independent wheelchair user), with family, or with professional carers living in the cottage to provide the necessary support.

Our wheelchair accessible cottages are graded Category 1 – the best possible Tourist Board grading for wheelchair accessibility.

Two Cottages have optional ceiling tracking hoists - Langrig has a Spectra hoist that tracks from the bedroom into a wet-room shower and Single Tree Cottage has a Freeway hoist that tracks from the bedroom into a bathroom with a large bathtub with over-bath shower. Portable hoists are also available and can be used in all of the holiday cottages.

All have at least one bedroom on the ground floor level, with either a bathroom or wet-room shower room. There are grab rails in bath and shower rooms and let-down rails beside WCs. There is ample space for side-loading to WCs.

Electric profiling beds, pressure relieving mattress systems, shower chairs and a range of other equipment is available for guests to use.

For more info please contact:

Eildon Holiday Cottages

Tel: 01896 823258

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Web: www.eildonmelrose.co.uk

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Scotland - Fife

Homelands Trust-Fife

Homelands is located in the beautiful East Neuk (Corner) of Fife, just 10 miles from the famous University and Golfing town of St Andrews. Whilst the area is famed for its multiple challenging links golf courses there is much more than just golf; our rugged coastline features many picturesque fishing villages providing the exceptional seafood on offer in many of our award winning restaurants. The East Neuk is steeped in history; from the world famous St Andrews golfing links to Falkland Palace once home to Mary Queen of Scots and the more modern Secret Bunker which tells the story of how Britain coped with the cold war nuclear threat.

The purpose built cottages are situated on the south side of the Homeland’s estate, set in mature woodlands, and with magnificent views over Lundin golf course across the Firth of Forth to the Lothians.

The four lodges have been specially designed and built with accessibility in mind, as standard Guldmann H Frame ceiling tracking hoists are provided in all ground floor bedrooms and the large wet-room in each lodge, in addition there are pressure relief airflow of Invacare Soft form mattresses and Closomat toilets in certain lodges (see website for full details). Additionally a large range of portable specialist equipment including shower trolleys and chairs, portable hoists and stand aids can be hired free of charge, on request. Please see the website for more details on how to book these items and for the full access statements.

Sleeping between 6 and 8 people the lodges provide flexible durations starting from a 3 night minimum stay. For more information about availability and prices please visit the website www.homelands-fife.co.uk. To be kept up to date on special offers and late availability please like the Facebook page www.facebook.com/homelandstrust

Homelands pride themselves on the level of service they offer to their clients, the team on site will be more than happy to help you with any queries you may have.

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For more information please contact:

The Homelands Trust

Phone: 01333 320147 or 01333 329039

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Web: www.homelands-fife.co.uk/

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SCOTLAND - HIGHLANDS - STRONTIAN

NEW - Sunart Strawbale - Jack

This eco-friendly, strawbale house has been designed to cater for a wide range of disabilities while retaining the attractive features which make it so unique. It has incredible views from its elevated position and is as spectacular as many featured on TV’s ‘Grand Designs’. The facilities and equipment provided should enable everyone to have a relaxing and easy holiday. Facing south and with commanding views over Loch Sunart and the Morvern hills beyond, the huge upstairs open plan living space has an arched roof and contains the kitchen, dining and sitting areas. The wheelchair lift opens out onto this spacious floor giving guests easy access to the whole house. It has floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors at the southern end which lead out onto the balcony where there is a small table and chairs for you to enjoy your morning coffee. A spiral staircase leads to the large lower deck comprising the hot tub with hoist for those who need it (also accessible from the master bedroom downstairs), dining and sitting areas with a chiminea and a ramp leading to the parking area. A BBQ area is adjacent to the deck.

Sleeps 4 | Bedrooms 2 | Bathrooms 2

DISABLED ACCESS EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES

We offer a wide range of disabled access equipment that is available on request when booking.
Fitted:

• Wheelchair lift
• Ceiling bathroom hoist (sling not provided)
• Gerberit aquaclean toilet (with remote control)
• Grab bars for both wet room showers
• Assistance pull cord alarm in both wet rooms
• Ceiling bedroom hoist (sling not provided)
• Portable induction hobs (2)
• Sunken hot tub
• Grab bars in cloakroom
• Profiling bed in front bedroom (single matresses)
• Lowered kitchen work surface

Provided upon request:

• Grab bars for front or rear bathroom
• Freeway A70 Self-propelling Shower Chair
• Aquatec Ocean Dual VIP Ergo Shower Chair (reclining)
• Wheeled shower chair
• ‘Oxford Dipper’ hoist for hot tub
• Chair or mesh sling options provided
• Ankle weights for hot tub
• Single bed against the wall with bedguard (rear bedroom)
• Wooden steps (one set upstairs, one downstairs)
• Clip-on black plastic pipes for top of glass balustrade for the visually impaired
• Bed guard rail (front bedroom)
• Colostomy bag holder for bed guard rail
• ‘Over bed’ table
• ‘High seat’ upright chair in living area
• Chair for wheelchair lift if not a wheelchair user
• Spare wheelchair

See their website for more details and to book - https://sunartstrawbale.co.uk/

Tel: 01967402453
MOB: 07804199434
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Longrigg Manse
Lonrigg Road
Strontian
Acharacle
Highlands
PH36 4HY

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Scotland - E. Lothian - Dunbar

The Chalet

The Chalet, Holidays for All is a luxury, inclusive three bedroom holiday home. This spacious bespoke building can accommodate up to six guests.
The bedrooms have the option of being either a twin or double rooms. The master bedroom also has the option of electric lifting beds if required. The master bedroom is fully accessible with removable ceiling track hoist. If this is required during your stay please contact us. You must have your own sling.
The chalet has one standard bathroom and an ensuite wetroom attached to the master bedroom (hoist available). The wetroom has a Clos-o-mat toilet fitted.
The kitchen/living room is a large area which is ideal for spending quality time together. Large patio doors lead out to the decked area which is perfect for enjoying the sunshine or for watching glorious sunsets over the town of Dunbar. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge/freezer, oven, microwave, cooker, toaster and dishwasher. The washing machine is situated in the hall wardrobe.
There is a large carpark at the rear of the building with space for up to three vehicles.
Guests are encouraged to visit the farm, meet the animals and experience life on a working farm.

Hoist System

The master bedroom and en-suite wetroom are fully accessible through the use of our Prism ceiling track hoist system. Guests must bring their own sling to use the hoist. Panic alarm fitted in this room.

Wet Room

Spacious area with shower, sink and Clos-o-mat toilet with wash/dry facility. Hoist system allows access all around the room. Lowered shaving socket with large mirror and panic alarm at two points.

The Chalet
West Meikle Pinkerton Farm
Dunbar
E Lothian
EH42 1RX

For more info please contact:

Kay

Mob: 07788 374030

E-mail: Please use to "Contact Us" form on The Chalet website below:

Web: www.thechaletdunbar.co.uk

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  August 2018

Scotland - Dumfries & Galloway - Annan

The Moat House

The Moat House - Annan is a 200 year old historic property in the Royal Burgh of Annan, in the little explored Scottish gem of Dumfries and Galloway. The property sleeps up to 12 people in five very large bedrooms, four of which are wheelchair accessible with one being on the ground floor. There is a platform lift connecting the two floors which has low level controls and is large enough for an electric wheelchair and one other person, with good turning space at the entrances, top and bottom. There are X-Y ceiling track hoists in two of the bedrooms (one bedroom with a profiling double and one with two profiling single beds) and another in one of the two wet rooms. The third wheelchair accessible bedroom can be used as a Super-king-size or twin room whilst the fourth can be configured as a single or twin. The fifth (unfortunately non wheelchair accessible) bedroom is accessed via 3 steps and contains a king-size double bed and a double sofa bed. It is capable of sleeping up to four people.

The two wet rooms are both large and allow toilet transfer from left and right. The downstairs bathroom has an adult sized rise and fall changing/shower bed and is open plan allowing easy access for the adult and child sized wheeled shower chairs available. The downstairs bathroom also has Closomat toilet. Both bathrooms have grab rails and low level sinks and emergency pull cord alarms. The upstairs bathroom also has a shower seat

The farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is very well equipped and large enough to hold a 14 place table with clear wheelchair access along one long and short side. The induction hob and low profile sink are on a rise and fall system so no excuses -everyone can cook and wash up! Although there is a dishwasher to help out here. There is plenty of accessible storage at low level in pull out cupboards and drawers, this in combination with the four conventional and microwave ovens/grills and large fridge freezer should make catering for a large group a relatively straightforward affair.

Restoring this property has been a family project but it has been a long, daunting and arduous task so unfortunately The Moat House's garden will not be available this year although the castle park is accessible just 50m away via the front access... but watch this space... the intention is that a fully accessible sensory garden, patio and BBQ area will be available for 2017.

You can find out more via our web page www.themoathouse.co.uk

For more info please contact:

The Moat House Annan

Tel: 07092 362354

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Web: www.themoathouse.co.uk

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Scotland - Cupar - Fife

The Rings

The Rings is set in 90 acres of peaceful Fife farmland with picturesque views and rural walks which take in vistas across the Howe of Fife to the Lomond Hills.

This tranquil haven is also centrally located with many acclaimed tourist attractions within easy travelling distance.

Located 20mins from St Andrews, 35mins from Dundee and 60mins from Edinburgh.Perthshire and the Angus glens are all within easy reach for day trips.

The Rings offers flexibility giving you the choice of various combinations of accommodation to suit your specific needs.

Our aim is to enable all members of the family or group to holiday together in sustainable tourism facilities inclusive of guests with access needs.

Our cottages can accommodate families/groups of up to 16 people. The moveable partition wall between the two principal lounge/kitchen/dining areas can be folded back to make one open plan space.

The house can be sub-divided to allow smaller groups to book what they need. All the rooms are on one level, corridors and doors are wheel chair accessible and turning circles have been planned into the cottage. We offer ceiling track hoists in three of the ensuite bedrooms leading to wet rooms with baths.We have a Chiltern, Wispa lite Portable cassette, which can be booked for a small charge. Our decor takes account of those with sensory impairments and our sound proofed walls provide a peaceful stay to ensure privacy. Guests can create their own package to include any number of the following

• 16 guests.
• 8 bedrooms with en-suite wet rooms.
• 2 studio apartments.
• 2 lounge/kitchen/dining areas separated by a moveable wall.

We have a shower wheel chair (not self propelling) and we hope to have a profile bed soon. Please contact us to see what equipment we have available as we will add to our stock when able. We have suction grab rails so they can be positioned to meet the individual needs of our guests.

The Rings have recently added a Sidhill Inspiration Cot to the list of equipment that can be hired.

Telephone: +44 (0) 1334 828243  

Mobile: +44 (0) 7764 235673  

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Website: www.therings.co.uk

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Scotland - Argyll and Bute - Benderloch

Willow Chalet

MND Scotland

This chalet is situated in a breathtaking part of Scotland's west coast, on Tralee Bay Holiday Park, just 10 miles north of Oban. The park lies adjacent to the beach at Ardmucknish Bay and offers views down the Firth of Lorn, with the island of Kerrera and Mull filling the horizon.

Owned by the registered charity MND Scotland the chalet sleeps up to six people.There are a number of special adaptations and items including an adjustable bed, wet room, ceiling track hoist, Closimat toilet, and riser/recliner chair.

The park facilities include a children’s play area, mini golf and launderette. The local area offers plenty to see and do and with Oban often being described as the ‘Seafood Capital of Scotland’ there are a number of award winning restaurants in this coastal resort serving a wealth of local produce.

Willow Chalet
Tralee Bay Holidays
Benderloch
By Oban
Argyll and Bute
PA37 1QR

For more info please contact:

MND Scotland

Tel: 0141 332 3903

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Web: www.mndscotland.org.uk

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