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T E N YEARS OF POSAB I L I TY MAGAZINE
Staycations THE SUMMER OF
BY KATIE CAMPBELL
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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/
WARREN HOUSE
The absolute luxury of Warren House can’t be understated - located in Kingston-upon-Thames, Surrey, the country house hotel is within the grounds of the Coombe Estate, and everything has been carefully designed to blend in with its idyllic surroundings without compromising on luxury or comfort. Within the estate is a gorgeous restaurant and leisure facilities. The suite is located on a single floor, and features an open plan living space, two bedrooms, and a bathroom that sports a walk-in shower. Warren House isn’t far from a host of amenities: within a mile of it are a pub, a shop, and a restaurant. The town centre also isn’t far, and there are an abundance of restaurants, bars and shops there, should you get too bored of relaxing.
mulberrycottages.com
DAISYBANK CABIN, HOE GRANGE
Accessibility is at the forefront in Daisybank Cabin, and the attention really is in the details here, down to the paint on the walls and doors, which are designed to be highly contrasting. Daisybank Cabin is rated by the National Accessible Scheme as suitable for part-time wheelchair users, guests living with hearing loss, and visually impaired guests. All staff are available for guests 24 hours a day, and have awareness training. The cabin sports two large bedrooms, so it’s ideal for families looking for a relaxing getaway - the beds in the cabins are zip and link, and can be made into single or superking double beds as required. It has an accessible ensuite wet room, and hoists are available for any guests who might need them. Daisybank Cabin is located in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside, not far from the Peak District, and the staff are more than happy to give you the lowdown on all the best local beauty spots and attractions to visit. If you don’t fancy exploring, however, you can see the best of the countryside from the absolute comfort of your very own hot tub - so long as you’ve booked in advance!
