Disabled guests can expect to find our gite equipped with everything needed for a long and comfortable stay. We have opted for a mobile hoist rather than an electric. Even though the mobile hoists are a little more cumbersome, they rarely go wrong which is an advantage when you're in a foreign country. There are hoist straps available, if you are worried then you may like to bring your own.

The ground-floor bedroom contains two single beds, each with a vaperm mattress. The en-suite bathroom is equipped with a MIRA 915 shower; grab rails either side of the toilet (which has an optional raised seat), a "wheel under" washbasin, razor point and a shower chair/commode.

A level concrete pathway gives wheelchair access to the road and village as well as to patio area and swimming pool.

Electric wheelchairs can be recharged in the garage where there is an adapter to take standard British 13 amp plugs. Access to the dining room, kitchen, and lounge has been made easy by fitting wide (33"inch) doors.

Our son has been here several times. He uses a large electric out door wheelchair and has not encountered any problems.

The disabled bedroom has plenty of room to manoeuvre. You'll see that the floor is tiled. This makes using the hoist a lot easier.The beds can be raised slightly with the aid of wooden sleeves that fit on the end of each leg. Finally, this area has its own central heating and hot water supply independent of the system that serves the rest of the house.

Shower Chair

There is also a shower chair available for guests who need it.

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