UK Holiday Ideas
Voco, Manchester
This has 18 wheelchair and ambulant accessible rooms, two of which have ceiling hoists. See review by simplyemma
London Archway Premier Inn
This Premier Inn has 9 accessible rooms with ceiling hoists available and 16 accessible bedrooms
London Stratford Premier Inn
The hotel has 20 accessible bedrooms, 14 with wet-rooms and 5 with lowered baths.
Crowne Plaza Hotel, London Heathrow
This has one accessible room with ceiling hoist in bedroom and bathroom.
Dorsett Hotel, Shepherd’s Bush
This 4 star hotel has several accessible rooms but now has no ceiling hoists.
Legoland, Windsor Resort
The whole resort is fully accessible and the Adventure & Kingdom rooms have ceiling hoists: full details here.
The De Vere Orchard Hotel
This eco-friendly hotel on the Nottingham University Campus has 5 accessible rooms, and one ceiling hoist.
Holiday Inn, Birmingham
Set in 7 acres of Landscaped grounds on the edge of green belt and has a ceiling track hoist in room 229.
St Moritz Hotel, Cornwall
Has 2 fully accessible rooms, lift access to the main restaurant as well as an indoor pool with a hoist.
The Bond Hotel, Blackpool
Access is a top priority so has a selection of bedrooms and adjoining suites, all fully wheelchair accessible.
Crowne Plaza, Glasgow, Scotland
This has 2 larger accessible rooms with a ceiling track hoist plus many several other useful features.
Holiday Inn, Cardiff City Centre
Some fully wheelchair accessible rooms. A ceiling hoist can be fitted on request – click for details.
Maison Des Landes, Jersey
Managed by the Lions Club of Jersey this has 14 accessible rooms with ceiling track hoists.
Z Hotel City, Fleet Street, London
Is DDA compliant and has wheelchair access and an accessible room with a ceiling track hoist.
CHuC was the brainchild of Sue Maynard Campbell, MBE
Sadly, Sue passed away in May 2008 but her thoughts and reasons for setting up the Ceiling Hoist users Community website can be found by clicking here
Note:
Please check with the hotels before booking so that you can ensure the facilities you need will be available at the time of your visit.
Accessible Hotels – click link for reviews
Center Parcs first Forest Retreat at Longford Forest in Ireland has 9 accessible lodges with ceiling hoists! Well done to them. More info can be found by clicking this link
Petasfield Stables & Cottages, Herts
The four self catering cottages boast all the facilities you would expect in accessible accommodation. Reviews
Seastar Cottage, Deal, Kent
A large, beautifully adapted holiday home on the seafront at Deal in Kent that has 5 bedrooms. Review
Bench Cottage, Lymington, Hants
Three accessible self catering cottages, with a home from home feel to make your holiday relaxing.
Flat Spaces, Ropley, Hopley, East Hants
A purpose built holiday bungalow at the Watercress Lodges and Campsite. Reviews
A Little Bit of Heaven, St Veep
2 apartments in a barn conversion, with ceiling hoists, adjustable beds and a lift.
Elmer Sands, Bognor Regis, W. Sussex
Run by VASD, this purpose built bungalow can accommodate up to 10 people.
High Tide, Southwold, Suffolk
Located opposite Southwold Pier and the beach this has 4 bedrooms, and a separate, accessible sitting room.
Berwick Cottage, East Harling, Norfolk
Purpose-built self-catering cottage run by The Nancy Oldfield Trust. Cottages sleep 6 (2 with disabilities)
Sunny & Hunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk
Sunny & Hunny are adjoining cottages. Sunny has a ceiling hoist in the bedroom and through to the wet room.
Kingfisher Barn, Abingdon-on-Thames
CHECK/RING Much of the accommodation is ground floor level with wheelchair accessible doorways.
Woodlands, Bakewell, Derbyshire
An accessible property with multi-use main living spaces ideal for people with additional needs.
Peppers Barn, Loughborough, Leics
The disabled bedroom has a wet room with shower/bath with a tracked hoist to the bed.
3 Atlantic Reach, Newquay, Cornwall
4 Bedroomed Luxury Cottage suitable for disabled guests with a gym, swimming pools and more.
Charmilie, St Keverne, Cornwall
A 3 bedroom bungalow adapted to include a bedroom with a ceiling hoist, profile bed and wet room.
A Place for Everybody, Devon
The bungalow has level access to all areas, and there are various items of mobility equipment for use.
Gwel an Mor, Portreath, Cornwall
This 3 bedroom Assisted Living holiday lodge offers the very highest standard in disabled holiday accommodation.
AHA31, Christchurch, Dorset
A self-catering bungalow that has an overhead ceiling hoist in one room + adjustamatic profiling bed.
Clare’s Place, Otterton, Devon
Clare’s Place CIO is a charity to provide an affordable and fully accessible property for short breaks.
Ralph Boyce House, Looe, Cornwall
The Lin Berwick Trust. This house sleeps up to 6 people (2 with disabilities) on a self-catering basis.
Redlands, Taunton, Somerset
Redlands is a beautifully converted barn in a wuiet hamlet, that caters for accessible holidays.
No.2 Danby Cottages, Yorkley
This spacious environmentally friendly venue welcomes disabled people, families and pets.
Brickhouse Farm Cottages, Hambleton
12 outstanding accessible cottages that vary in size for families and carers. Also has a sensory room onsite.
39 Golf Village, Lakeland Leisure
Holiday home adapted for people with severe physical disabilities on the Haven Lakeland Leisure Park.
Bempton Beach House, Filey, Yorks
A ground-floor luxury property with 4 bedrooms, 2 with profiling beds, ceiling hoist, wet room etc.
Calvert Trust, Kielder Forest, Northum
Each specially designed chalets are spacious, fully accessible and have spectacular views.
No 3 Kenwick Woods, Louth, Lincs
The lodge has been purpose built to Disability Action Yorkshires specification, accessibility being key. CHECK
Rosewood, Gosforth, Tyne & Wear
Fantastic disabled facilities: ceiling hoists etc. in a spacious property with private gardens, near award winning beaches.
Camp Mohawk Special Needs, Berkshire
A range of activities + some short breaks for children/families with special needs that offers.
With a designated special needs co-ordinator to help organise your holiday, Butlins is a great option for family breaks. With an inclusive kids club, lots of shows, and the splash waterworld, there are plenty of activities for children with SEND and their families.
Joy Jackson, who writes blog Pink Oddy, found her family stay a delight for her son with ASD. “There were lots of sensory stimuli provided – such as bubbles behind glass,” … “Other areas included outdoor fountains that came on with different coloured lights and music. With lots of gorgeous plants, trees and flowers, all those colours and smells were just perfect for our sensory seeker.” Click here to see more
Bognor Regis
This resort in West Sussex, borders the beautiful South Downs National Park with a lovely sand and shingle beach perched on the doorstep. Choose from three great hotels each with an unique seaside design, enjoy days of endless fun at the Fairground, pool, etc.
Skegness
Skegness with its lovely Blue Flag beach is where the Billy Butlin founded the UK’s first-ever holiday camp.
We’re super proud of our rich heritage, so original elements like the Traditional Fairground are combined with 21st-century facilities.
Minehead
Nestled in the beautiful hilly moors of Exmoor in Somerset, neighbouring a gorgeous golden sandy beach, this resort has entertainment, delicious restaurants, a vintage fairground. Local attractions include Exmoor National Park, Dunster Castle and the West Somerset Railway.
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There are five Center Parcs locations across the UK – each one stunningly unique. Our sixth and newest village, opened in Ireland in 2019. All of our villages offer the same great features you’d expect of a Center Parcs break. Discover up to 400 acres of natural landscapes or soak up the sun on our beach and watersports lake. Everything at Center Parcs is made for families. Try one of the many indoor and outdoor activities, eat in one of our restaurants or enjoy a delicious takeaway delivery in your open-plan accommodation. You can do it all, together.
Try something new with a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, or relax in a range of accommodation sizes and styles. Take some me-time at our award-winning Aqua Sana Spa, or enjoy quality family time in our great restaurants or the amazing Subtropical Swimming Paradise, heated to a balmy 29.5C all year round.
To find out more about accessibility of each Center Parc please click here.
Holidays
Whinfell Forest
Nestled among a stunning landscape on the edge of the Lake District, this is perfect for nature lovers, with it’s rare red squirrels and the uncommon orchid. Stay in one of the unique lodges, set in the 400-acre forest, with lakes and streams befitting the picturesque breathtaking scenery.
Sherwood Forest
In the heart of Nottinghamshire, this offers a perfect fusion of woodland and lakeside with a range of different activities both indoors and out. Enjoy the leafy terraces of the Village Square, relax and watch the world go by or explore the shops, various eateries and more.
Elveden Forest, Suffolk
Set in stunning woodland this village offers a great family holiday. Enjoy the lake and sandy beach as you try Cable Water Skiing, which is unique to Elveden Forest, or visit the Subtropical Swimming Paradise with its an award-winning, gravity-defying water ride; the Tropical Cyclone.
Longleat Forest
You’ll find spectacular scenery and hundred-year-old Giant Redwoods in this relaxing Wiltshire break – near Longleat House. Located in the valley is the lake, the perfect place to spend some time relaxing on the beach or trying out some watersports.
Woburn Forest
Just an hour from London a short break at our Bedfordshire village gives you the chance to try our largest Subtropical Swimming Paradise, soak up magical views over the lake and undulating forest and stay in modern lodges, nestled deep within the forest.
Longford Forest, Ireland
Nestled up to 400 acres of beautiful woodland, this village is just five kilometres from Ballymahon. With up to 100 indoor and outdoor family activities, from adrenaline-fuelled adventure to relaxing and creative pursuits it’s a perfect place for families.
Haven Holiday Parks, UK
Haven Holiday Parks have 37 parks dotted around the Great British coastline, 22 of which also offer touring. From the rugged shores of Scotland and Northumberland to the surf-tinged glory of Devon and Cornwall, most of the caravan parks are only a 2 to 3 hour drive from your front door so you can skip all the pet peeves that come with travelling abroad.
Each venue offers different facilities so you are strongly advised to check the relevant reviews before booking.
Scotland
Wales
Penally Court, S. Wales
Penally Court is small, secluded and peaceful – just right for a really relaxing holiday & close to Kiln Park.
Start your adventure! Whether you opt for the rolling hills, history and heritage of the Peak District in the Heart of England or the lakeside retreat that is Kielder in the North, England has something to offer everyone form forests and lakes, action and relaxation to cultural trips.
Landal Barton Pines
Set in Paignton Devon, explore the attractions including the award-winning sandy coastline.
Landal Gwel an Mor
A multi-award winning 5 star resort set on the stunning North Cornish coast near Portreath.
Landal Sandybrook
This venue is set in the former grounds of a C19th manor house in the Peak District National Park.
Darwin Forest
Set in the Peak District National Park it offers bike hire, a swimming pool, restaurant & more.
Kielder Waterside
Set in the heart of the Kielder Water & Forest Park it also has a swimming pool, restaurant & more.
Landal Piperdam
This resort in Dundee offers 2 golf courses, softplay plus activities for all ages and abilities.
Kenwick Woods
This woodland holiday park in Louth has a swimming pool, spa, gym, golf course & much more.
Woodland Lakes
Set in Thirsk, this is an ideal situation for exploring the North York Moors National Park.
Rockingham Forest
A luxurious lodge retreat in Northamptonshire, that nestles in a peaceful ancient forest
Wigwam® Holidays believe in making camping comfy and accessible to everyone. With more than 80 sites available nationwide across farms, coastline and in forests, our aim is that you can find a campsite suitable to your family’s unique needs.
Many of our sites are dog-friendly so that the family pooch can join in on the fun, and almost all of the sites would be suitable for anyone with sensory needs as all are located amongst stunning, peaceful and relaxing surroundings. There are also a number of sites offering wheelchair-accessible cabins specially designed for those with additional mobility needs.
Holidays
England
Explore the many romantic and historical locations or the country’s diverse natural attractions and distinctive regional cultures.
Northern Ireland
Explore at your own pace. Spectacular beaches and golden sand dunes make the country ideal for a family glamping holiday.
Scotland
Whether you’re looking for adventure or a calm retreat, you will find the perfect break in one of our unique and beautiful locations.
Wales
The perfect place to rest and recuperate. Enjoy the Welsh heritage and hospitality and breathtaking rural locations.
Great Deals
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A Wigwam® Cabin
State-of-the-art timber cabins set in the beautiful British wilderness and perfect for affordable glamping holidays.
Wigwam® holidays are designed for nature cravers, adventure chasers, peace-and-quiet seekers, stargazers and memory makers.
We exist because of nature and are nourished by nature. To understand and respect our environment is to enjoy, cherish and experience the great outdoors. … Charles Gulland – Full article here.
Dementia Adventure
We offer small-group and tailored holidays for people living with dementia, enabling them to get away with their friends and family.
Revitalise
Revitalize provides a proper holiday experience combined with expert care support to offer fun and relaxation.
Mind For You
A special alternative to traditional respite our five day trips give you a great time and provide peace of mind.
High Tide, Southwold, Suffolk
Located opposite Southwold Pier and the beach this has 4 bedrooms, and a separate, accessible sitting room.
Berwick Cottage, East Harling, Norfolk
Purpose-built self-catering cottage run by The Nancy Oldfield Trust. Cottages sleep 6 (2 with disabilities)
Sunny & Hunny, Hunstanton, Norfolk
Sunny & Hunny are adjoining cottages. Sunny has a ceiling hoist in the bedroom and through to the wet room.
Kingfisher Barn, Abingdon-on-Thames
Much of the accommodation is ground floor level with wheelchair accessible doorways.
Woodlands, Bakewell, Derbyshire
An accessible property with multi-use main living spaces ideal for people with additional needs.
Peppers Barn, Loughborough, Leics
This holiday cottage caters for disabled guests and their family and makes an ideal place to relax.
Sladen Lodge, Peak Dist.
Sladen Lodge have been working with Elder to provide great dementia facilities so you can have a relaxing holiday.
The Carlton Hotel
Scotlands first ever ‘Dementia Friendly Hotel Room located in Prestwick is comfortable and stylish.
Cottage in the Dales
The Dairy is luxury dementia friendly accessible inclusive accommodation in 5 Star Gold Holiday Cottages