Staycations THE SUMMER OF
BY KATIE CAMPBELL
With holidays abroad still not the safest of ideas, staycations might be the best way to get some rest and relaxation this summer
SANDPIPERS
National charity Revitalise offer respite care in holiday settings for both disabled people and their carers something they’ve been doing for over 50 years. They have three beautiful locations across England which offer both essential care to their disabled guests, and a fun, relaxing environment where disabled people and their carers can take some time to just get away from it all, relax, and have a break. At the time of writing, Revitalise are currently only offering breaks at their gorgeous Sandpipers centre, which is employing a number of additional safety measures to make sure that any guests staying with them have an additional peace of mind regarding their safety. Sandpipers is located in the North West of England, and looks onto the stunning sandbanks surrounding Southport Pier. Depending on when you stay, you may be able to take an excursion to Liverpool, Manchester or Chester, and could even venture out to Blackpool for a day at the famous Pleasure Beach. Inside, you can enjoy a heated hydrotherapy pool, Zumba classes, bingo, and much more. Or, you can just chill - it’s your holiday! revitalise.org.uk
CHESTERSTONE FARM
Located near Upper Largo, this beautiful house overlooks the Firth of Forth, and is just ten minutes away from the historic town of St Andrews, which is home to the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English-speaking world, as well as the apparent home of golf! Chesterstone Farm is an accessible getaway: it’s wheelchair accessible, and either features level entry or ramp access around the premises. There’s an accessible bedroom on the ground floor, as well as a wet floor shower which features a manual shower chair. This property is ideal for a large family getaway, and it’s perfect not only for relaxing, but getting active in the Scottish countryside: you can arrange clay target practice, or get out on the quad bike trail. Perhaps the best selling point outside of everything mentioned is the property’s hot tub, which lets you take relaxation to a whole new level. sharedcarescotland.org.uk/directory/6595/chesterstone-farm/
