Tag Archives: accessible travel

Nestled in the heart of the Cornish countryside, Treworgans Farm Holidays is a family-run farm offering accessible, self-catering holiday accommodation. The two cottages, Buzzard Watch and Valley View, have been thoughtfully and purposely converted from original stone farm buildings and now offer wheelchair-accessible accommodation incorporating level access shower rooms and adapted kitchens. There are also a wide range of mobility ... Read More »

On stand K55 at Naidex, Lewis Reed will be showcasing several examples from its extensive range of Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles including the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, the VW Caravelle Exec, the SEAT Alhambra and the VW Caddy Maxi Exec. The Mercedes-Benz V-Class provides unprecedented levels of sophistication, safety and performance with its abundance of style and comfort and standard features including privacy ... Read More »

Katherine and Andrew Graham, co-owners of Wallops Wood Cottages, are delighted to have been awarded Highly Commended in the South East Countryside Alliance Awards, known as the Rural Oscars. Wallops Wood Cottages hosted an open morning on Friday 10 March as part of the third annual Disabled Access Day campaign, which this year took place from 10-12 March. Andrew of Wallops Wood ... Read More »

Moors Valley Country Park near Ringwood has added to its already impressive tally of tourism accolades by being awarded ‘Bronze’ in both the Access & Inclusivity and Sustainable Tourism categories of the 2016/17 South West Tourism Excellence Awards. The new awards recognise the strides that the team at Moors Valley has made in ensuring it operates in an environmentally responsible ... Read More »

Do I search for accessibility? Wheelchair? Inclusive tourism? Or even the acceptable American term  ‘handicap’? Google is not a great way to search for information about wheelchair accessible holidays – the top results are held by large companies and then smaller pieces of information fight for space with myriad wheelchair sellers! 10 years ago there were hardly any resources for ... Read More »

Go Provence Supported Holidays is a British holiday company based in the sunny climate of Provence, France, that offers supported holidays to adults and children with learning disabilities, learning difficulties and autism. The Go Provence country house is based in a small village called Moustiers Sainte-Marie, which sits near the gateway to the Gorges du Verdon (Verdon Gorges), the biggest ... Read More »

The programme, run by disability charity Sense, and in partnership with Birmingham City Council,  has been praised for the respite it provides to families, and vital developmental benefits for the participants Local children and young people with complex needs will be provided with up to three trips away from home over the course of the year The charity is appealing ... Read More »

Based on the shores of Lake Bassenthwaite, The Lake District Calvert Trust is a residential outdoor centre with over 40 years of experience in delivering challenging outdoor adventure holidays for people with disabilities. With more and more adults visiting their centre, they are launching a new proposition for those with low support needs, giving them the opportunity to enjoy a residential stay ... Read More »

A group of 10 young people, with a range of disabilities, recently enjoyed a short break at Macaroni Wood in Gloucestershire, run by national disability charity Sense. The holidaymakers, with the help of team leaders and volunteers, crammed the week with fun filled activities including; a bouncy castle, walks in the wood, cooking classes, musical sessions and a visit from ... Read More »

Situated just 10 miles from the bright lights of Blackpool and an hour from the Lake District, Brickhouse Farm rests in six rural acres in Lancashire and provides a fun-filled break for families and friends. Each of their purpose-built, accessible cottages overlook the fully stocked Brickhouse fishing lake and are finished to the highest standards. Alongside stunning British-made oak furnishings ... Read More »

The October/November of PosAbility Magazine is out now, read on to find out what our latest issue has to offer! Take a look inside the issue, with . . . How much has it touched you?: Our very own Mik Scarlett ponders the legacy of the Paralympic games. The ‘Token’ Disabled: Sam Renke talks about her role in a hilarious ... Read More »

Specialist tour operator, Accessible Travel, launches an extended programme of barrier free coach holiday for 2017 Following the success of their 2016 trip to Amsterdam, Accessible Travel, the specialist tour operator for disabled travellers, is pleased to announce the launch of an extended programme of accessible coach holidays for 2017 including trips to Germany’s Rhineland, Austria and the Scottish Highlands. ... Read More »