Accommodation South West

The south west of England is a popular disabled friendly holiday destination with its miles of coastline, beautiful countryside and its own individual customs and traditions, plus there are big cities, offering everything from shopping to landmarks and accessible attractions for you to amuse yourselves with.

Lots of choice...

Staying in the south west will give you a whole range of different  disabled friendly accommodation options, with inner city hotels, countryside hotels, coastal hotels, riverside hotels and everything in between! Many hotels are wheelchair accessible and there are even some accommodation options that are autism friendly with muted colours and quiet areas. Choose from small, cosy, intimate ones, massive, impressive ones, ones with spa facilities, ones that welcome dogs with their own beds and treats, ones that are themed and ones that cater especially for families or elderly holiday makers. Whatever you are looking for, there is a west country hotel just for you. Fancy staying in the Georgian city of Bath or on the middle of a moor? Or perhaps along the Jurassic Coast? Whatever you have in mind, you’ll find it here.

Peace and quiet without sacrificing the fun...

Being somewhere rural means you have access to peace and quiet, which is ideal for those of you looking for a dementia friendly holiday or somewhere that is autism friendly. As there are less crowds and less of a rush in this part of the UK it is a great elderly holiday destination, for those of you who want to relax and enjoy nature.

The west country has hotels of every shape and size that can suit every budget.

Many hotels are completely accessible with everything from lifts to ground floor rooms, hearing loops and large print, some of them even have equipment such as hoists onsite and wet rooms.

Self-catering is great for flexible holidays...

If you want a real west country experience and to feel like a local for the duration of your stay, you will want to take a look at the many accessible self-catering properties that are open to you, you’ll find everything from serviced apartments, disabled friendly cottages, farm holidays, bed and breakfasts and guesthouses, where you can stay somewhere homely and enjoy a fresh cooked breakfast made with local ingredients by your hosts who are usually onsite. Because these kinds of properties are often independently run, you’ll find that your hosts are on first name terms with you before you even arrive and they will be happy to adapt menus or rooms and offer advice on how best to get around. The quality of the advice these local residents can give you is invaluable, they’ll know the best ways to get to the attractions you’re most interested in, plus they’ll know how to navigate the public transport of the area, so can advise which services have the most accessible facilities.

Self-catering holidays are a good choice for anyone who wants a bit more flexibility and doesn’t want to be tied into hotel mealtimes. You’ll also have a bit more room and the possibility of your own onsite parking, which is useful to anyone who needs to take their own vehicles away with them.

Get back to nature

If you want to experience the west country by being at one with nature, you might want to take a look at the many camping, caravanning and glamping sites or holiday parks, where you can sleep under the stars and fill your lungs with that fresh south west air! Whether you’re staying somewhere rural or near the coast, there are a whole host of different sites that will suit you. If camping sounds tempting, but you’re concerned about things like communal showers and sleeping on the ground, give glamping a go, you will get proper beds and some of the sites even have hot tubs! There are loads of sites to choose from, so there is no need to scrimp on the luxury and comfort!

Perhaps you’d rather spend your time at a holiday park where you have a whole host of facilities right on your doorstep from activities, sports facilities, entertainment, restaurants and soft play centres for those of you travelling with children. These sites often have a variety of properties for you to choose from, including chalets, lodges and static caravans.

These properties all pride themselves on their accessibility features and are happy to discuss any further needs you might. Be sure to speak to them when booking if you need them to clarify anything.

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