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What's new at Culmore Bridge? |
- A Happy New Year to all our guests.
- We look forward to extending a warm welcome to you all in 2009.
- 2009 Prices - most weekly rates are the same as 2008.
- 2008 projects completed - Wheelchair friendly path around pond, with bridge links across island. Accessible board walk area for viewing pond life.
- More improvements planned for 2009 - check back regularly for up-dates.
- Special equipment available including 4 wheeled shopping buggy, electric riser/recliner chair, commode shower chair, electric hoist, powered wheelchair, and three wheeled scooter. Check out our accessibility page for details, and full equipment list.
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Suitable for Disabled Holidays |
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Our brand new luxury holiday cottages are designed, built and furnished to be Category 1 standard.
- Unassisted Wheelchair Access accessibility
- Parking for 2 cars, with easy access to wide front entrance
- Wide doors throughout, spacious accommodation, ample wheelchair turning space in every room except second bathroom
- Controllable under floor heating
- Easy level access to all rooms and outside decked area. Note - there is a step down from decking to grassed area
- Large wet room with wheel-in shower, shower chair with arms, grab rails, high level toilet with let down rail, and accessible wash-hand basin
- Low level switches and windows
- All taps are lever design
- Wheelchair friendly furniture and carpets. One high level armchair in each cottage
- Kitchens have some low level work tops and access under hob and sink. All appliances – oven, hob, dishwasher, washer/drier, fridge and freezer designed for use from wheelchair
- 9 acres of grounds with wheelchair friendly paths to pond, viewpoint and through woodlands
Extra equipment available on request includes electric riser/recliner chair, 2 folding wheelchairs, wheeled commode shower chair, lightweight static commode, wheeled and static shower chairs, waterproof mattress covers, bed rails for single and double beds, bed raisers, and walking aid. Folding toilet rails now on both sides of toilet in some cottages. Please ask about these when booking.
Other items of special equipment now available for hire at Culmore Bridge include mobile electric hoist - (please bring your own sling), powered wheelchair, 4 wheel shopping buggy, and 3 wheel scooter. Rates available on request.
Any further special equipment can be hired and delivered to the cottages by contacting Alex McMorran at Philomel Care Shop, Dumfries - tel 01387 265009, web site - www.philomelcare.co.uk
 Meg enjoying the decked area at Willow Cottage |  wet room shower |
Our 3 bedroom cottages are beautifully designed to appeal to everybody, including both able-bodied, and disabled visitors.
Questionnaire inviting feed-back from customers
Written by "Enable Scotland"
Guests in Willow Cottage 17th - 24th June 2006
Did your holiday match/exceed your expectations?
The cottage is beautifully furnished and very well equipped - 5*
What you have enjoyed about Culmore Bridge?
The location of the cottages and the tranquillity.
What could have been better?
Nothing could have made the accommodation better than it is.
What places you have visited in the area, would you recommend to others? Portpatrick on a fine day.
Your general comments/suggestions
A beautiful location depending on client group. An ideal spot for a quiet break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. We will certainly recommend Culmore Bridge Cottages to Enable Scotland National Office, where it will be advertised along with other holiday venues on their web site. www.enable.org.uk
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