Holiday advisory services, guides & websites
On this page you will find a list of other organisations and individuals that provide holiday information for disabled people via a website or guides.
In addition, some of these sites may be useful if you have a particular requirement - for example if you use a hoist, and some websites will have other areas of interest.
If the site you are trying to see does not appear to be working, please let us know so that we can investigate, and if necessary amend the links that are shown here, by contacting brian@tourismforall.org.uk.
Ableize.com
UK disability care and health web directory. Providing goods, facilities, services and advice with comprehensive information. The idea for ableize.com came about after the creator (a disabled person himself) continually failed in his efforts to find the right web site, information and goods through conventional search engines.
www.ableize.com
Email: Use contact form on website
accessatlast.com
Accommodation with at least 1 room with a level access shower. We are making life accessible for people wanting to travel all over this beautiful world, no matter what physical ability a person has.
www.accessatlast.com
Tel: 01772 814 555 Email: Use contact form on website
(The) Accessible Property Register
The first property website to specialise exclusively in accessible and adapted property for sale and rent. The site is open to individuals, estate agents, private and social landlords and local authorities. We cover all UK regions and overseas property. View adverts by region, search our database via a variety of criteria, or use our Home Finder option to receive an e-mail when something meeting your personal specifications becomes available. Our aim is to bring accessible and adapted property into the mainstream and all property advertising is free until November 1st.
www.accessible-property.org.uk
Tel: 0774 9119385 Email: conradh@accessible-property.org.uk or use contact form on website
Access Project PHSP (Guides to London and Paris and other destinations)
Access Project has been involved in the production of accurate and well researched Access Guides for over thirty years. They aim to provide practical and well-researched information for disabled people and those who have difficulties in getting around who want to travel, and get out and about; to provide information which is firmly based on the experience of disabled people; to set new standards in terms of a clear and concise descriptive presentation of access information; and, to be a catalyst for change, both by making people more aware of what needs to be done, and by showing what is currently possible.
www.accessproject-phsp.org
Email: gordon.couch@virgin.net
Apparelyzed - Spinal Cord Injury Support
Apparelyzed is run by a c5/6 quadriplegic and offers support to those with, or those caring for someone with a spinal cord injury. They have a disabled travel section written by disabled visitors who have travelled the world. They offer independent unbiased reviews of their experiences, and offer tips on travelling with a disability.
www.apparelyzed.com/wheelchair-traveller.html
Email: contact@apparelyzed.com
Carewell Holidays
Carewell Holidays specialise in providing disabled persons with accessible holiday accommodation in the UK and Europe. We have a wide range of disability friendly properties available to suit those with limited mobility and other disabilities. Carewell Holidays can also arrange care and support for those that may require it whilst on holiday.
www.carewellholidays.com
Email: info@carewellholidays.com or use contact form on website
Caravanable
A list of caravan sites in the UK with the minimum facilities for disabled people of a shower, basin and WC with ramped access.
www.caravanable.co.uk
Email: info@caravanable.co.uk
CaRE (Care and Rural Enterprise)
CaRE is a national rural network of bed & breakfast and self-catering providers that offer holidays to disabled people, older people, carers and their families. Based in a rural setting CaRE recognises the health benefits associated with rural tranquility. Its members have opened up their homes to offer B&B or have converted and/or built accommodation specifically with the disabled or less mobile or carers in mind to make that well deserved holiday a memorable home from home experience.
www.careinthecountryside.net/
Tel: 01952 815335 Email: enquiries@careinthecountryside.net or use contact form on website
Ceiling Hoist users Club
CHuC (the Ceiling Hoist users Club) has been set up by Equal Ability CIC to promote the interests of those disabled people who need to use hoists and particularly those who need, or prefer, ceiling track hoists when staying away from home.
www.chuc.org.uk
Email: admin@CHuC.org.uk
Direct Enquiries
Direct Enquiries was conceived by Grant Kennedy, Martin McIntyre and Chris Edwards as a response to the frustration faced by Grant’s father, who is disabled and a wheelchair user. Visiting shops, businesses and restaurants was a complete lottery for him and his family as they were constantly unsure of the welcome they would receive and the disabled access available. The Nationwide Access Register was developed, in partnership with RADAR and Employers Forum on Disability.
www.directenquiries.com
Tel: 01344 360 101 Email: customerservices@directenquiries.com
DisabledGo
DisabledGo provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.
www.disabledgo.info
Email: info@disabledgo.info
Disabled Holiday Directory
A useful directory of accessible accommodation and services in the UK and abroad.
www.disabledholidaydirectory.co.uk
Tel: 01348 875592 Email: Use contact form on website
Disabled Holiday Information
This website is designed to give disabled travellers (whether they are wheelchair users or have other mobility issues) appropriate information to choose suitable accessible holidays bearing in mind their disability and special needs.
www.disabledholidayinfo.org.uk
Email: info@disabledholidayinfo.org.uk
Globetrotter Club
Globetrotter Club is a unique travel agency created by professionals whose dedication and passion have been used to offer outstanding tourism packages and services designed for the physically challenged travelers, their families and friends making all areas of the world accessible to them.
www.globetrotterclub.com
Email: contact@globetrotterclub.com
Good Access Guide
The Good Access Guide is a unique online directory of verified accessible leisure pursuits, holidays and travel, transport, mobility products, and daily living services for disabled people, their families and friends.
www.goodaccessguide.co.uk
Tel: 01502 566005 Email: Use contact form on website
Holiday Access Direct – Booking Service for Accessible Holidays
Providing direct links to flights and special-needs flight services, disabled friendly accommodation, car rental, insurance, taxis, resort support and mobility equipment suppliers, and supported by our unique Holiday Access Blog and Travel Experts, independent accessible journeys have never been so bookable!
www.holidayaccessdirect.com
Tel: 01452 741585 Email: info@holidayaccessdirect.com
Holiday Home Rental.co.uk
Over 10,000 self-catering holiday rental properties spread throughout the UK available directly from the owner. The site offers the ability to search with specific disability options.
www.holidayhomerental.co.uk
Tel: 0207 0787523 Email: customerservice@holidayhomerental.co.uk
Hospitality Holidays
An e-source voluntary information project and survey for people with disabilities and hospitality providers to help assist in accommodating disabled guests.
www.hospitalityholidays.com
Email: Use contact form on website
Matching Houses.com
We offer a database of disability-accessible accommodation so that, once registered, you decide where you want to go to, for how long, and when, and let our powerful search engine comb the database to find properties which exactly meet your needs!
www.matchinghouses.com
Tel: 01736 361871 Email: pr@matchinghouses.com
Philip's Disabled Help
A website that provides links to disability organisations and reviews of disability products.
www.disabled-help.org
Email: philips.disabled.help@gmail.com
The Real Visitors Book Limited
The Real Visitors Book reviews UK holiday accommodation particularly that which is friendly to families, children, the infirm or elderly, wheelchair-users or those who wish to holiday with dogs.
www.therealvisitorsbook.co.uk
Tel: 01494 757059 Email: info@therealvisitorsbook.co.uk (Cc: trvb1@tiscali.co.uk)
WebCottages
WebCottages is a directory of self-catering holiday cottages and similar holiday accommodation from around the UK. There is an advanced search facility that enables users to check out some very basic accessibility in an Access Statement submitted by the owners. Some properties also appear to have been assessed under the National Accessible Scheme. Information regarding access will need to be checked carefully with each proprietor.
www.webcottages.co.uk/search
Email: Use contact form on website
What to Do in the UK
We're here to help you decide where to go and what to do when out and about in the UK. To make things simple, you can view the attractions by location, or by the type of attraction.
www.what-to-do.org
Wheely Accessible
They are building up a free resource of disabled friendly accommodation that is only reviewed and recommended by a disabled person, family member or carer.
www.wheelyaccessible.co.uk
Wicked World Tour
Aims to help people with disabilities do adventurous travel.
www.wickedworldtour.com
Email: Use contact form on website
World Essentials
World essentials provides you the basics for most countries in the world. Whether you are researching a country to visit or just looking for information, you should find it here.
www.worldessentials.com
Email: info@worldessentials.com
youreable.com
Information and services site for people with disabilities.
www.youreable.com
Tel: 01384 473728 Email: moderator@youreable.com or editor@youreable.com (You can also find contacts in the Community Forums the homepage offers)
yourlevelbest.com
List of places to eat and/or drink which have wheelchair friendly entrance and say they have a wheelchair accessible WC.
www.yourlevelbest.com
Tel: 0208 355 4328 Email: info@yourlevelbest.com
(Last Updated: 23-02-2009)