Australia
IDEAS Website The IDEAS' website provides a high quality accessible web portal for people with disability and people with age related disability, their families, carers and other supporters to access and search for information that promotes their independence. This includes information about accessible accommodation in Australia. www.ideas.org.au/travel/accommodation-tas.php
Tel: 1800 029 904 Email: info@ideas.org.au
Austria
Hostelling for People With Disabilities
The Austrian hostels offer special leisure programs for people with disabilities and provide a comprehensible list of symbols which explains the access to the particular hostels and their facilities. Web: http://www.jfgh.at/houses/houses.shtml
Tel: 0043 316 7083 Email: bookingcenter@jfgh.at
For more information order our AUSTRIA information guide, £3.50. Email info@tourismforall.org.uk or call 0845 124 9973.
Canada
Leaside Manor Bed and Breakfast
Leaside Manor is a 4.5 star Heritage Inn/Bed and Breakfast located in St. John's Newfoundland. Leaside has several executive suites and apartments for rent - short term or long term, as well as wheelchair accessible accommodations.
www.leaside.nf.ca
Tel: 0709-722-0387 Email: reservations@leasidemanor.com
Canary Islands
Gran Canaria
British Medical Clinic
British GP with a Private GP surgery in Gran Canaria.
www.britishmedicalclinic.com
Tel: 0034 928 560016 Email: info@britishmedicalclinic.com
Tenerife
Mirador de Ifara Residential Care Home
We offer accessible accommodation and facilities at the 5* Residential home of Tenerife for people that are looking for short/long term (winter) holidays.
www.miradordeifara.com/ing/ifara.asp?idLeng=2
Tel: 0034 922 012 400 Email: Use contact form on website
Tenerife Nursing and Care service
A British nursing and caring service available for your home, hotel or apartment. An extra pair of hands whilst on holiday.
www.tenerifenursingandcare.com/home.html
Tel: 0034 922 396 388 Email: info@tenerifenursingandcare.com
Caribbean
Harmony Hall Apartments
St. Vincent & The Grenadines is located in the Caribbean Sea. We have relaxing and peaceful gardens, suitable for disabled and non-disabled tourists, seeking quality, friendly and affordable holiday accommodation.
www.geocities.com/stvincenttravel/index.htm
Tel: 0044 1865 724542 EMail: donboy667@yahoo.co.uk
Cyprus
C A Taxi 4 Wheelchairs Cyprus
Transfers in adapted vehicle (tail lift) from Larnaca Airport or Pafos Airport to your hotel, villa or apartments all over Cyprus. Excursions island wide.
www.ca-taxi.com
Tel: 00357 9948 5976 Email: andreas@ca-taxi.com
Evas Apartments
In a wheelchair, a holiday in Cyprus is a possibility at Evas Tourist Apartments in Polis. Being a wheelchair user myself, I have made our complex completely wheelchair friendly with a pool hoist for a dip in our crystal clear pool, roll in showers in both studios and apartment as well by the pool area. Airport transfers in accessible vehicles with roll up ramp will meet you at the airport and drive you to Eva's.
www.evas-apartments.com
Tel: 00357 26321881 Email: chris@evas-apartments.com
GC Paraquip Cyprus The company provides wheelchair hire, manual or powered, electric hoist hire, mobility scooter hire, electric beds, bed levers, oxygen concentrators as well as adapted accommodation and airport transfer for the disabled. G C Paraquip Cyprus work together with C & A Tourist Apartments offering wheelchair accessible apartments in Polis (See also C & A Tourist Apartments, Internet: http://www.ca-tourist-apts.com.cy/ P.O. Box 66258, Polis Chrysochous 8831 Cyprus. Tel.: 00357 26321881, Fax: 00357 26322856, E-Mail: chris@ca-tourist-apts.com.cy).
Tel: 00357 99647669 E-Mail: gc@paraquip.com.cy
Metro Para Mobility
We make Cyprus accessible for you!.
Airport and hotel transfers
Tailored tours
Special pick ups
24 Hours a day always pre-booked with Dignity, Comfort and Safety
Hosting anything from 1 up to 10 wheelchairs plus 10-12 able bodied persons simultaneously
Accessible accommodation of our approval at your disposal at various prices
Let us lead the way from the sun-kissed coastline, through the old wine-producing stone built villages up to the pine-covered peaks of Troodos, ending up in the evening at a traditional village taverna under the star light and the moon of Cyprus. http://www.metroparamobility.com/
Tel: 00357 9966 7088
Email: mobility@primehome.com or info@metroparamobility.com or reservations@metroparamobility.com.
Oberon Explorations Ltd
Oberon was the first company in Cyprus to focus specifically on the needs of the disabled visitor to Cyprus. Our personal approach means that you will be able to make the most of your time in Cyprus and enjoy a relaxing, trouble-free holiday. We offer the following services: *accessible villas with roll-in showers and pool hoists *excursions in accessible vehicle *day trips to Cairo *airport transfers in accessible vehicle *equipment rental including mobility scooters * care service *free information service *scuba-diving with licensed instructors for people with mobility impairments and the blind.
www.accessibleholidayscyprus.com
Email: Use contact form on website
Paphiana, Paphos
Paphiana, our community in the sun, is a unique retirement complex, which also caters for luxury holidays and short-term respite breaks. Located in the charming Cypriot harbour town of Paphos, a holiday at Paphiana. The complex provides fully accessible, five-star accommodation and each suite has sweeping views over the landscaped gardens, swimming pool and picturesque Mediterranean coastline. There is also a restaurant, bar, library, computer room, and sports and leisure facilities for guests’ enjoyment. We are able to provide complete holiday packages, including return transfers from Paphos Airport to the complex, as well as day excursions using accessible minibuses. Doorways and lifts in the complex accommodate wheelchairs and there is ramp access to all rooms. Flexible care and support for guests, if required, is provided by our highly-experienced, English-speaking staff.
Tel: 00357 262 35252
Czech Republic
Czech Farmhouse
Provides accommodation for disabled clients and their families.
France
Camping Skorski, Deux Sevres
We have a small family run campsite which is registered with the French Tourist Board and is equipped for persons with physical disabilities and young children. It is a safe, flat site with 25 pitches, and assistance is on hand 24/7. The sanitary block has been converted from an old barn and has ramps, adapted showers/toilets and washing sinks. A tent can be pitched beforehand by prior arrangement for older or disabled guests; also, a porta potty is available for those who can't manage the toilet block during the night. English and French are spoken. Dogs are accepted. Please see an alternative website as their own site has some technical problems.
www.campinginuk.com/campingholidaysitesfrance/Cif%20South%20West3.htm
Tel: 0033 549 664128 Email: skorski.anthony@wanadoo.fr
Domaine de la Hamberie
Domaine de la Hamberie offers five beautifully renovated self-catering gites in the Calvados region of Normandy, France. Three of our gites are wheelchair accessible, including drive in showers, extra wide doors, support bars, lateral access to toilets, and no steps. All the gites face a central green in the heart of the farm and each is provided with its own patio, parking area and private garden. There are indoor and outdoor play facilities and a solar heated swimming pool in a safe and picturesque setting. The area is well provided with sport and leisure opportunities in Falaise and further afield.
www.hamberie.com
Tel: 01706 845041 (UK) Email: hamberie@gmail.com
0033 (0) 231903461(France)
Fitan, Gers, Gascony
Charming secluded B & B in SW France.2/3 bedrooms, bathrooms, accessible for wheelchair users. Private pool with ramp. Dinner with local produce on request. Stunning views of Pyrenees.
www.chezdeedo.com
Tel: 0033 (0) 562 7008188 Email: deedoenfrance@wanadoo.fr
Gîte in Brittany / Keralbaud Gites
Five bed Gîte with one ground floor bedroom with en suite wet room. Wide doors, eye level plus and switches. Two further double rooms, one with ensuite bathroom. One twin room and one bunk room. Family bathroom. Private plunge pool and access to main ground level pool. Situated in rural Southern Brittany in a quiet location with no passing traffic.
www.gite-brittany.org
Tel: 0033 (0) 297 390986 Email: steven.franklin@wanadoo.fr
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Gites of Brittany
Gites of Brittany offers both gites and bed and breakfast accommodation in a 16th century Breton farmhouse complex in a courtyard setting amidst lovely gardens with large heated swimming pool and children's pay areas and barn in Central Brittany, France. We have 3 large comfortable en suite B&B rooms in our farmhouse one of which is on the ground floor and has an en suite wet room suitable for those with mobility difficulties and wheelchair users.
www.gitesofbrittany.com
Tel: 0033 (0) 296249477
Email: gitesofbrittany@aliceadsl.fr
Gites de La Lohuas, Brittany
One of our gites, Fraise, has been specially renovated to cater for disabled access, with extra wide doors, a ground floor bedroom with wheelchair access to an en-suite shower 'wet room' and various other facilities for those with limited mobility.
www.brittany-holiday-gites.com/fraise-gite.html
Tel: 0033 (0) 296 274051 Email: info@brittany-holiday-gites.com
GoBarging offer a cruise on the Reine Pedauque barge which has a wheelchair lift between decks, lift for wheelchairs into the minibus and a wheelchair friendly suite, and the doors are wide enough for wheelchair access on all decks. The Royal suites have a shower seat, commode and handrails next to the shower and the bed is 57 cm or 45 cm, users can install extenders on the legs or remove them.
Reine Pedauque cruises for 6 nights from Friday to Thursday between April and October. Every 6 night cruise includes all meals, open bar, regional wines, daily escorted excursions, local return transfer between the vessel and Chateau la Chassagne Hotel near Dijon. Please contact them for more information.
http://www.gobarging.com/reine_pedauque2007.html
Tel: 1 800 394 8630 Email: sales@gobarging.com
I Need A Holiday Too
We aim to offer disabled people the opportunity to go on holiday in a safe, secure and supported environment. Support needs will be met by fully trained staff, wherever possible. Transport can be arranged during your stay with airport transfers available too. A range of accommodation can be offered dependent on the individual’s choice and access requirements.
www.ineedaholidaytoo.com
Tel: 0800 949 6801 Email: info@ineedaholidaytoo.com
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J&C Gites Limited
Farmhouse in southern Burgundy which is currently undergoing major renovation work to make it accessible for elderly or disabled holidaymakers.
www.hdweb.co.uk/jcgites
Tel: 01622 755120 Email: info@jcgites.co.uk
Le Moulin de la Bourgognade – St Phillippe du Seignal, South West France
Self catering holiday accommodation with indoor swimming pool in South West France. Suitable for families with learning disabled/sensory impaired youngsters. Enquiries for respite care welcomed.
www.magickfrance.com
Tel: 0033 (0) 557 41 38 95
Email: info@magickfrance.com
Les Pradals
Self catering accessible holiday accommodation in south west France.
www.lespradals.com
Tel: 0033 563 539490 Email: info@lespradals.com
Normandy Farmhouses Le Mesnil Gonfroy, Hambye, Normandy has accommodation on the ground floor, suitable for disabled guests. The property can accommodate up to 14 people. Hall, shower room with twin beds and en suite bathroom and shower room. Full, oil-fired central heating throughout. TV, video, garden furniture, and a gas BBQ. http://www.normandyfarmhouses.co.uk/
Tel: 01747 812019 Email: lagermainiere@hartgrovefarm.co.uk
Plein Air Pyrenees - Haute Pyrenees
Short stay accommodation for holidays with holistic approach and supportive environment. Qualified nurse on site. Tailor made activities and complementary therapies. Downstairs disabled toilet and shower. Wheelchair access throughout ground floor.
www.pleinairpyrenees.com
Tel: 0033 562 98 14 76 Email: info@pleinairpyrenees.com
Songbird Holidays
We have two apartments for holiday rental in Normandy, France, one of which has level access and facilities for people with disabilities. We also provide holidays for music for accompanied adults with learning disabilities.
www.songbirdholidays.com
Tel: 0033 (0) 233 28 8772 Email: rosandgeoff@songbirdholidays.com
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Vacances Languedoc
Providing camping holidays in the south of France for young adults with learning difficulties.
www.supportedholiday.com/supported_holiday.html
Tel: 0033 (0) 561 052760 Email: Use contact form on website
Germany
Hotel Mitmensch - Berlin
A completely accessible, friendly, family hotel in Berlin Karlshorst. Only 15 minutes to the centre of the capital city and still in the countryside. The owner of the hotel is the society "Mit-Mensch e.V."
Tel: 0049 30 509693 0 Email: mitmensch@freenet.de
For more information order our GERMANY information guide, £3.50. Email info@tourismforall.org.uk or call 0845 124 9973.
Greece
Eria Resort, Crete
The Eria Resort is a new fully accessible hotel in the beautiful island of Crete in Greece. It is a four star hotel which offers pleasant and comfortable accommodation, special adapted mini bus for transfers or excursions, accessible areas and equipment for sport and leisure. There is also an accessibility guide of Chania and many suggestions for accessible excursions and promenade.
www.eria-resort.gr
Tel: 030 28210 62790 Email: Use contact form on website
Therapeutic Holiday Center, Crete
The Therapeutic Holiday Center in Crete is a pioneering charitable organisation in Crete, offering holidays combined with an extensive range of healing programs and activities for to people with various disabilities and social adjustment problems.
www.therapeutic-holidays.org.gr
Tel: 030 2810381523 Email: info@therapeutic-holidays.org.gr
Serene Villa Apartments Kefalonia
Two fully accessible self catering apartments with sea view balcony for rent on the stunning Greek island of Kefalonia which is very green and quiet and relatively unspoilt by mass tourism. The outdoor pool has a hoist and we give free airport transfers in our vehicle with a tail lift. Complementary therapies are available on site and friendly advice from resident British owners.
www.serenecentre.com
Tel: 030 2671041131 Email: serene01@gotadsl.co.uk
Holland
Hotel de Palatijn, Alkmaar
Four-star-hotel with complete access for wheelchairs. All rooms are suitable for disabled guests. There is also a care-team available 24 hours a day.
www.depalatijn.nl/?taal=6
Tel: 072 514 2828 Email: info@depalatijn.nl
Ireland
I want to go on holiday in Ireland - where can I find out about accessible accommodation?
Fáilte Ireland has developed a new scheme for the validation and provision of information on registered and approved accommodation that provides for those with disabilities, www.discoverireland.ie/where-to-stay/VAS.aspx. There are four categories of accessibility explained on the website as well as contact details for all listed accessible accommodation.
The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) Information centre also has a list of holiday accommodation that has been recommended by members.
Tel: 01 8186455 Email: info@iwa.ie
Italy
Accessible Italy has been working with several hotels in the main touristic cities like Florence, Rome and Venice for many years. We have contacts with luxurious and high standard quality hotels as well as with cheaper and medium standard quality hotels. In any case we guarantee good service, competitive rates and central position in each of these cities. http://www.accessibleitaly.com/accommodation-in-italy.html
Tel: 0549 941111 Email: info@accessibleitaly.com
SportABILIonlus, Trentino
This non-profit Italian association (located in Trentino) aims to make sport possible for anyone with physical, cognitive or developmental disabilities. SportABILI organizes during summer, sport activities such as horse-back riding, wheelchair tennis, rock-climbing, hand biking and mountain trips. Thanks to some electronic wheelchairs “Supertrans”, people can reach the mountain huts otherwise unreachable because of the uneven ground. During winter SportABILI offers alpine and Nordic ski courses. Both courses are held by our instructors, helped by volunteers, and by ski teachers skilled in teaching disabled people. The association owns aids for any kind of disability: mono-ski, bi-ski, dual-ski, outriggers for amputees. It offers also a guide service for the blind. Equipment available for use: rafting equipment, hand-bike, tandem, mono-ski, bi-ski, dual-ski, “Supertrans” Otto Bock for mountain trips.
Contact: (we speak English) SportABILIonlus Via Lagorai 113 38037 Predazzo (TN) ITALY
Email: info@sportabili.org , angela.croce@sportabili.org
Tel: 0462/501999 Fax: 0462/507707
www.sportabili.org
Mallorca
Surrey Nursing & Care Agency, Mallorca
Surrey Nursing and Care Agency supplies trained nurses and carers to the ex-pat community in Mallorca, and for visitors to the island. Based in Palma, they provide a 24 hour, 7 day a week service. All staff are fully vetted, referenced and on-going training maintained to a high standard. Uniforms are worn, (unless the client prefers otherwise), and ID is carried at all times. Surrey Nursing has a wealth of experience working in many diverse situations, and with various medical conditions and disabilities.
Tel: 971 676 419
Majorca
Disabled Access Holidays
Disabled Access Holidays provides self catering accommodation in Puerto Pollensa, Majorca for people of all ages with varying disabilities. We have two and three bedroom apartments available which have been built with extra wide doors and turning circles to allow easy access throughout for wheelchairs. We provide a Molift hoist, Chiltern shower chair and changing table for users with more complex needs.
www.dah-europe.com
Tel: 0845 2570113 Email: info@dah-europe.com
(Last Updated: 07-12-2008)