Access Statement Two of our cottages have been designed to assist & support those with quite a wide range of disabilities. As an above-knee amputee Michael has some experience of wheelchair use, but we continue to learn on a daily basis about the additional requirements needed to support and help those with a wide range of disabilities.

Visit Britain inspected the Ewe Pen and  designated it as suitable for M3i use - click on the icon above to read the Inspector's Report.

An indication of the facilties we provide can be found below and towards the bottom, you will also find a number of useful links to specialist suppliers of supportive care & equipment and even holidays (home or abroad) who are all willing to help you to really enjoy your stay with us here in the Cotswolds. 

The Ewe Pen has has level access with  kitchen, lounge and two twin/double bedrooms (one with ensuite wtroom and electric beds) on the main ground floor - all completely wheelchair accessible with plenty of space to get around the furniture.

Its large farmhouse style kitchen was "halogen" hob, elctric oven, fridge, freezer,  dishwasher and washer/drier all at a suitable height for wheelchair users.

The ensuite disabled bedroom is equipped with twin electric beds that can be zip & linked together to form a super king sized doubled bed (unfortunately, the electric adjustment is lost) from which you can watch a large colour television incorporating video and DVD, touch control bedside lamps are also provided.The ensuite wet-room, has a non-slip floor, hand operated shower wheelchair, the necessary supports around the toilet and an alarm system.

Allergen/asthmatic problems are minimized by the use of Karndene flooring instead of carpets thus reducing allergen and dust levels and at the same time, provides a warm to the foot surface, that is easy to manoveure a wheelchair on.

For similar reasons, we do not allow smoking inside any of our cottages and with the exception of guide dogs and similar caring animals, we do not allow pets either on the property or the adjoining farm land. 

Those with particular requirements regarding beds and/or lifts/hoists or other special needs are asked to discuss the matter with us.

We have also started just out on a comprehensive Accessiblity Audit of shops, resturants & attractions in Chipping Campden and the surrounding villages which, we hope to incorporate in this website.  Please bear with us as we expect that this will take several months rather than weeks to complete and install.

One possible problem for wheelchair travelers from abroad, is obtaining suitable transport to get to and move around the Cotswolds.  Wheelchair Travel Ltd provide a number of sensible options, are based at Guildford and therefore within easy reach of Gatwick and Heathrow airports - see below for details.

At this stage of our development we have tried to provide a basic resource and it has unfortunately, not been possible to cover all of the aspects that we would like to in the longer term. For example, our aim is that Barn Cottage should support those with sight and hearing difficulties, it has level access, a ground floor bedroom and we have installed tactile paving from Blind Lane, but the required colour contrasts, etc. will not be incorporated until we redecorate it over the coming autumn/winter and hearing loops may possibly be added at a later date

Huntleigh Health Carr (0845 734 2000) can provide a 7-day rental service for a wide range of products and will visit and assess the customer to make sure that the equipment is suitable for the individual and identify if any training is needed. Click on the logo to go to their website, then the map of Eaurope, select UNITED KINGDOM, click on PRODUCTS,then PATIENT HANDLING & TRANSPORTATION and finally MOVING & HANDLING to bring up the listing of appropriate items.

Premier Healthcare are based at Deerhurst betweeen Tewkesbury and Gloucester 01684 - 297818 can provide a similar local service.  Click on the log to go to their website.

Wheel-ability (Colette & Phillip Kilminster) from Gloucester on 01452 414968 can provide on-site servicing and/or repairs for wheelchairs, etc.

Claimar Care plc (01386 840691) are based in Chipping Campden and offer domiciliary care throughout the North Cotswolds with clients varying from the elderly & frail to young disabled people.
They offer personal care, companionship and domestic help and will do their best to enhance your stay in this beautiful part of the Cotswolds.

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One of the biggest problems for those wheelchair users wishing to come to the Cotswolds from abroad is obtaining a suitable vehicle for transport in this country. Wheelchair Travel Ltd are based in Guildford, Surrey and within easy reach of Gatwick, Heathrow and Standstead airports.  They can provide cars with hand controls, etc. that will suit many disabled drivers or say a Mercedes Sprinter van/mini bus adapted to carry a wheelchair whilst being driven by an able-bodied driver. Click on the logo to reach their website

Tour and Explore - before you have arrive here in Chipping Campden, why not get in touch with Anne Bartlett and talk to her about your own interests because, she may be able to help you to get the most out of your trip.  It may be a guided tour on an organised coach or your own vehicle, or even a wheelchair walk. To find out more about the exciting opportunities that she can offer, click on the logo.

If you are interesting in a holiday other than here in the Cotswolds, we are delighted to provide links with the following operators who have provided us with valuable assistance in one way or another during the development of this project here at Top Farm.

accessatlast are committed to helping business & organisations make their services "Accessible to All".  Contact Stephen Pritchard on 0845 890 2120 or +44 1772 814555 For travel insurance call Travelbility on +44 (0) 1992 566919 Winners of the Travel Trade Gazette - Best Innovative Agency 2006

Disabled Access Holidays in partnership with "Clydegrove Travel" - Retail Agents for the Global Travel Group Plc, ATOL 3973 ATOL holders - offer holidays thatare accessible to disabled traveller.  Contact Mike Davis on 0141 270 7577

 

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