I've just come back from Devon having stayed on Higher Cadham Farm, Jacobstowe, Okehampton.
I could not praise it more highly! A group of us booked the whole farm for a week of relaxation. There are 2 newly created rooms for wheelchair users, one with an adjoining "carer's room" with a door between, and the standard is very high. The en-suite is accessible with everything within reach, there are grab rails where needed and a roll-in shower, they even provide a shower stool. I used a double room (just for me!) and there was LOADS of room, even though there is a lot of furniture - other than the bed and side cabinets there is a table with dining type chair (great for studying) a dressing table and stool, a VERY comfy easy chair, and plenty of lights - either fixed or lamps - everywhere. The main reasons for suggesting a visit though must be the food (incredible - the sweet trolley has to be seen to be believed - and you are encouraged to have at least 2 helpings) and the welcome - nothing was too much trouble - but no fuss.
I thoroughly recommend it to you
For more about the farm, please visit their Website:www.internetsouthwest.co.uk/highercadham/ ---------------------------------------------------------------

center parcs lake district
september 2003
Submitted 5 september 2003-Client Lynne-Reading

although the lake district resort was advertised to be wheelchair friendly and specially adapted accommodation i wood have to say be careful.if you havent a power chair you wood need to hire one of their scooters.an expense you could do without at the start of your holiday.the village itself i found to be wheelchair freindly except you could not get into the over 18s bar. so if you dont like a lot of noise you havent really got the option to sit in a quiet bar.But please be careful when booking the specialy adapted lodges as they are very old an we found that the adaptions were jus added on so it was more like a make do these lodges were NOT made especialy for disabled but added on afterwoods.(ie...3 inch ply wood ramps nailed onto door steps. not very safe and not really suitable for heavy power chairs). ---------------------------------------------------------------

littlesea holiday park weymouth
haven july 2003
5 september 2003 -Client Lynne-Reading

advertised as disabled friendly with adapted caravans.my carer an i had to leave after 3 days cos it is not a disabled friendly park at all. even tho they say it is. i fort to get a ful refund an luckily i did simply because the park manager explained to me that they are told by head office to put a ramp on any caravan in the park that they like just so they can advertise being disabled friendly. i think the manager then realised that he had said to much and had to give me my money back. ---------------------------------------------------------------

Upton on Seven
TOUR OPERATOR-- Found on Internet-- July 2003
Submitted 30th August 2003 - Client -Burton Phab Club - Staffs

Our holiday began on the monday evening. Ruby picked us all up about 5pm and we set off for Upton-upon-Severn, where we were to join our boat. When we arrived, we were introduced to Dave who was to be our skipper for the week. We all went on board and chose where we prefered to sleep. It had started raining during the journey down and by now it was bucketing it down. Nevertheless, Ruby braved the elements and with Dave went and fetched us all fish and chips for our tea. The next morning (tuesday) it was still raining. After breakfast we walked into Upton before setting off for Tewkesbury. By the time we got there the showers had stopped so we all went into town. Some of us went shopping with others going to see the abbey, unfortunately there was a sacred service taking place so we were unable to go inside. We had a cup of coffee in the refectory cafe instead then browsed the shops as we made our way back to the boat. In the evening we all went for dinner at a nearby pub then returned to the boat had more drinks and a couple of games of bingo. In the morning (wednesday) we set off for Eckington which was to be our next stop for the night. We walked into the village in the evening for dinner at the local pub. Iain took one look at the menu, decided it was rather expensive and then went into one of his fits (it wasn't that dear Iain!!) Anyway he was alright and we all enjoyed lovely meals. After breakfast on the thursday morning, we set off for Pershore where we had visitors. Gwyn Richards, an old friend of Rubys and Sue Bellingham from Phab and her husband. We had all been for a walk round Pershore in the afternoon then some went swimmimg at the local leisure centre which was quite close to where the boat was moored. Then in the evening we all went to the Millars Arms for a meal where Gwyn and his wife joined us. Friday morning we set off for Evesham which was to be our last port of call. Some went a walk round the town in the afternoon then in the evening we had a meal and a drink in a pub across the road. The following day (saturday) was our last and we chose to stay in Evesham. The weather was now beautiful and in the afternoon we noticed a wedding party had come onto the grassed area between us and the road, from the hotel opposite. We watched as they had photos taken then the photographer came down to the boat and asked the skipper if they could take some photos on the boat. Dave duly obliged and the bride and groom and two small children, a bridesmaid and a pageboy, jumped on to the deck and had photos taken. We had also seen a vintage vehicle parade pass by as we had been watching the wedding party. Well, it was a lovely end to a lovely week. We had seen some beautiful scenery and wildlife while sailing the river, including three herons and also a large dragonfly which came on board and ended up in Iain and Hazels quarters. Poor thing was frantically trying to find its way out of the window. It did do in the end! Everyone took a turn at steering the boat, especially Iain who hogged the wheel so much he had to be upgraded to "vice-captain". Hazel, Keith and Mark had eagerly helped out at the many locks we had passed through. Rubys two grandaughters (who had joined us to make up the numbers) nine year old cousins Shannon and Sophie were delightful and kept us entertained and the local ducks and swans very well fed! Mark, very sportingly went along with a little game they were playing and ended up with a make-over. With make-up on his face, nail varnish on his nails(black and pink!!!) and a bandana on his head you could have mistook him for Boy George! The skipper had been very helpful, nothing was too much trouble for him. All in all it was a superb holiday. The only problem was....IT WASN'T LONG ENOUGH!! Jenny Anderson ---------------------------------------------------------------

weymouth
TOUR OPERATOR-Haven- May 2003
Submitted-February 2004 -Client Preston, Lancashire.

I took my son away for long W/end at this site staying in a Mobile home special adapted. I think there are 2 on this site. Really had a good time plenty of room toilet/shower etc. Even had a hook for sling/hoist in bedroom. Ramps up to doors etc. Staff really helpfull even if no direct access rear doors to areas opened. Self catering, but there is takeaway/restaurants on site all ok. VERY good entertainment in lounge bar. ---------------------------------------------------------------

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