Las Piedras, Spain:

https://disabledholidaysinspain.com/

An accessible family-run hotel in beautiful

Andalusia. Hannah and Adrian are friendly and wellcoming. They provide decicious meals and days out in specially adapted minibuses, including airport transfers. The bedrooms are fully accessible with profile beds and ensuite wetrooms, all spacious enough to accommodate wheelchairs. 

Nothing is too much trouble to ensure that you enjoy your holiday. 

Susan is looking forward to returning with another client in the autumn. Highly recommended!

Maison des Landes, in St. Ouen, Jersey: http://maisondeslandes.co.uk/

This is a fully accessible hotel on the beautiful Island of Jersey in the English Channel. The accommodation is clean and comfortable. It offers ceiling hoists, adjustable beds, wet rooms, good food which can be minced or pureed. Also an easy access swimming pool ramp and pool hoist. Staff are exceedingly helpful.

Electric wheelchairs and scooters can be hired when you get there.

Day trips are organised by the Lions Club in an adapted minibus to take wheelchair users. Evening activities are also arranged, all inclusive with the cost of your room.

Glenthorne Quaker Guest House, Grasmere, Lake District: http://www.glenthorne.org/

This is a more independent holiday. The guest house provides excellent accessible rooms with wet rooms and walk-in showers, both in the main house and annexes. The evening meal is at a set time, sharing a table with strangers is an excellent way to meet other travellers. The friendly staff are very welcoming. (No excursions included.) No hoisting equipment.

Susan spent 5 days driving through the beautiful Lake District using Glenthorne as a base. Happy to research other destinations.

Sage Traveling:

http://www.sagetraveling.com/

This American based disabled travel expert has researched all the hoildays and will also custom plan your holiday. He has local agents in many european countries who support and ensure a safe, smooth trip. Susan met an American couple in London, asssited them to enjoy their 3 week hoilday via Eurostar to Paris, flight to Copenhagen and then cruising the Baltic Capitals. All conversations with Sage Travelling were very accommodating and efficient. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgable. Susan is looking forard to another trip soon.

The Manor House & Ashbury Manor House Hotel http://www.manorhousehotel.co.uk/

Plenty to see and do for the whole family. A lot of thought has been given to accessibility including easy access pool ramps in the Spa. Probably one of the best hotels offering on-site activities and adaptable to anyone's needs. A few inclines between buildings, all accessible with ramps through at least one door. Try out the variety of crafts, sports and leisure activities or just relax at the spa or in the garden. Menu offers variety and dining is flexible.

Susan and her mother enjoyed an activity packed 5 days, including trips to see the sea.

Witchingham B&B at The White Phesant:

https://thewhitepheasantnorfolk.co.uk/

Bought in February 2021 and undergoing restoration, this delightful hotel is situated in woods. The staff couldn't be more helpful to accommodate all our needs. Even ripping out a bathroom and installing a walk-in shower in the ground floor accessible room in time for our arrival. Not suitable for hoist users.

Meals served and paid for separately to the hotel. Very large portions. 

Other links:

NMC Code of Practice

The Code for nurses and midwives presents the professional standards and practice of behaviour that nurses and midwives must uphold in order to be registered to practise in the UK. Effective from 31 March 2015, this Code reflects the world in which we live and work today, and the changing roles and expectations of nurses and midwives.

Susan adheres to the NMC Code of Practice.

Mankin’Tracks: http://makintracks.eu/

An independent, family-run company offering fully researched accommodation and day trips in an adapted minibus for wheelchair users. The trips are navigated via accessible restaurants, attractions and loos! They have additional equipment if required, such as sling hoist or stand-aid, shower chairs, commodes, bed grab-rails, bed blocks, etc. making accessible hotels rooms really accessible!

Dave is multi-lingual, very friendly and keen to make the holiday work for you. With about five wheelchair users and five carers, the days are full, packed with activity, interest and exciting meals. Take a look at their website. Susan has returned many times with the same and new clients.

Sadly these holidays not currently active.

Gwesty Seren Hotel, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales

http://gwestyseren.co.uk/

Everything available for our comfort! Wheelchair accessible bedroom, profile bed, hoist and great view of the mountains. Really friendly and helpful staff, nothing too much trouble. Outdoor lift to reception from parking with staff readily available to assist. Extra equipment needed was bought in and arrived before the end of the week. 

Limited menu, but wow - flavours are excellent! Breakfast freshly cooked and filling.

Great base to reach many places of interest - Llanberis Slate Museum, Snowdon, Carnarvon, Porthmadog, Portmerion (not really suitable for wheel chair users to enjoy full access). Beddgelert - great river walk, Rhyd Ddu - lake walk. 

Highly recommend.
Returned in 2024 - staff shortage and meals not so good, ate out more! Accessibility can't be faulted.

Susan will ensure that you have a great time by...

• providing nursing care...
• personal assistance...
• help you to mobilise in the mornings...
• take an arm or push your wheelchair...
• assist with your dining needs...
• drive you in her car or yours...
• experience what you want to do...

Our Bench, Lymington, New Forest: http://www.ourbench.co.uk/

Our Bench offers accessible self-catering accommodation in the New Forest with wet rooms and profile beds.

Susan accompanied a wheelchair dependent lady during 2020 to be self contained and reduce the COVID risk. It was perfect for our complex and highly dependent needs. Very friendly and accommodating family-run business. HIghly recommend!

Crathie Opportunity Holidays, Balmoral, Scotland

https://www.crathieholidays.org.uk/

Wheelchair accessible self-catering cottages situated between the gates of Balmoral Castle and Crathie Kirk (Church). Ceiling hoists, wetroom, own sitting/dining area. Also community lounge and laundry room. Really friendly and helpful staff. We were there the week the new Priminister met the Queen who died later the same week. Attended church with the then Prince Charles and various members of the Royal family. We hired a wheelchair accessible vehicle and although the location meant some long journeys, it was all very do-able. My husband came as our driver as I'd alread learnt that doing all the driving, cooking, caring for 2 weeks would be too exhausting.

Really good holiday venue to which I'd be happy to return.