Accessible Holiday Cottages in Royal Deeside

Brief description:

We have four fully wheelchair accessible 4-star holiday cottages situated in a paved courtyard. We also have a wide range of additional mobility equipment available at no extra cost. Internally they have been designed so that there should be no barriers to occupancy by people with disabilities. An extensive range of fixtures and free-standing aids enable guests to experience their holiday with confidence.

Organisation name:

Crathie Opportunity Holidays

Type of break:

Accessible Self Catering Accommodation

Care needs catered for:

Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Dementia, Hearing Impairment, Infirm and Elderly, Learning Disability, Medical Condition, Mental Health, Physical Disability, Visual Impairment

Ages catered for:

Children, Young People, Adults, Older Adults

How do people access your service:

There are no conditions/restrictions on using our service. Access for all and everyone is welcome.

Type of accommodation:

4 self-catering holiday cottages situated in a paved courtyard. Each cottage has two bedrooms, an open plan living/dining/kitchen and a wet-floor shower room.

Full service description:

The aim of Crathie Opportunity Holidays is to make it possible for everyone to find suitable accommodation, which includes specialist facilities and equipment, to enjoy a holiday in this most beautiful part of Scotland. For many years the 200-year-old stable courtyard on the banks of the River Dee overlooking Balmoral Estate lay derelict. In 2002 as a result of five years of fundraising by local volunteers these fine old granite buildings were transformed. They have been sensitively restored externally to retain many of the original features of the stables. Internally they have been designed so that there should be no barriers to occupancy by people with disabilities. An extensive range of fixtures and free-standing aids enable guests to experience their holiday with confidence. Surrounded by an extensive, fenced play area this facility really is ideal for families with disabled people. Our staff will be on hand to give you a warm welcome and offer any advice or information you may require during your stay. We have four 4 star fully wheelchair accessible holiday cottages situated in a paved courtyard. Each cottage has level ground floor access, one twin bedroom has an electric height-adjustable profiling bed and overhead hoist. The wet-floor shower room is level access and has a height-adjustable wash-hand basin, clos-o-mat toilet, and overhead hoist. Other on-site facilities include a laundry room, communal garden room with access to a computer, a riverside patio and barbecue area, and a rustic log cabin with children's toys and games. There is a children's play area with swings, a chute, and an extensive grassy garden for ball games, etc. The Manse Courtyard is surrounded by a fence.

Price information:

2021 Prices from £385 low season to £765 high season per cottage per week. Short breaks in low season from £75 per night for a minimum of 3 nights.

What is included/not included in the price of the break:

Included: Use of additional mobility aids Wi-Fi in all the cottages Heating and electricity Bed linen, towels, tea towels and cleaning cloths We supply the following provisions: 2 toilet rolls, 1 kitchen roll, cling film, tin foil, bin bags, hob cleaner, multi-surface cleaner, shower cleaner, washing-up liquid, toilet cleaner and liquid soap. We also supply tea, coffee and sugar. Washing powder and softener are provided in the laundry - a donation towards the cost is appreciated.

Any other information you think people might find helpful:

We have lots of tourist information on accessible places to visit during your stay. On Wednesday mornings local volunteers host a coffee morning in the Garden Room.

Organisation providing this information:

Crathie Opportunity Holidays

Quality Assurance Accreditation:

OSCR, Visit Scotland, Trip Advisor

Accessible bedrooms:

Twin

Bedroom accessibility:

Electric bed, Tracker hoist, Manual hoist, Bedrails, Level entry wet floor shower, Drop down shower chair, Manual shower chair, Grab rails in shower

General accessibility:

Level entry to premises or ramp available, Designated disabled parking spaces, Parking available by premises, Level entry to gardens or ramp available, Accessible bedroom(s) on the ground floor

Autistic Spectrum Disorder Adaptations:

Pastel shades in decor, Secure entrance to buildings/grounds

Visual Impairment:

Staff training e.g. Visual Awareness or Sighted Guide training, High contrast signs, Large print notices / menus, Liquid level indicators

Dementia Adaptations:

High contrast switches

Hearing Impairment Adaptations:

Vibrating alarms

Any further information regarding accommodation location activities and surrounding area:

We have a Gold Green Tourism Award. Our heating is by biomass pellets, we have solar panels supplying office electricity. We also have on-site recycling services and we use environmentally friendly cleaning products where suitable.

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