Overview

Hope Cross Cottage is an absolute gem of an accessible Holiday Cottage set in it's own 'grounds' with stunning views across the countryside. Access to the entrance is level, tarmacked -no horrendous gravel paths or uneven flag-stones to contend with! And you can park directly outside the front door. Level access entrance into a very spacious living area which has laminate flooring throughout. The main living room is open- plan with a dining table and sofa and recliner chair....and TV. I had no problems sitting at the dining table as it was high enough to accommodate my wheelchair. The kitchen area is very well stocked with hob, oven, fridge freezer, microwave. It is 'manageable' rather than accessible but Gordan and Ann, the lovely Owners are more than happy to move the microwave etc. if needs be and to do all they can to ensure independence is maintained by their Guests! The living room has level access to a lovely patio area through double doors which are very easy to open. The outside space is wonderful and there is level access around the entire cottage. The view is tremendous. By far THE star attraction to Hope Cross Cottage is the attention to detail in the wet room and the twin bedroom. As any wheelchair user is aware 'space' is where it all starts (or finishes) and in the wet-room there is ample space to manoeuvre and to transfer onto the self-propelling shower chair. The wash basin is accessible and very large; there are lots of grab-rails around the loo and the shower area. The controls to the showers (there are 2) are easy to operate. In the twin room there is an electric profiling bed with a profiling mattress. Plus a mobile hoist. And again more than adequate space to allow for transfers and manoeuvring of wheelchairs and equipment. The beds are very comfortable. The double bedroom has an en-suite shower room and again there is space to move the double bed to make this room accessible too if needs be. The Cottage has underfloor heating which was very cosy - and adjustable! All in all even though our stay was brief and very much a 'trial stay' - it has been a tremendous discovery. There is another star attraction to Hope Cross - the owners, Gordan and Ann. They have clearly set about creating a Holiday Cottage that doesn't skimp on quality and attention to detail - every doorway accommodates manual and powered wheelchairs, they are available to make any adjustments and really do care about their 'Guests' and ensuring a stay at Hope Cross Cottage is the best. We will return!

Transport & Parking

Parking outside Hope Cross Cottage is accessible. As our stay was short we did not investigate other means of transport

Access

It is well worth accessing Vicarage Farm Holiday Cottages web-site as they have an excellent photo gallery and information regarding dimensions of doorways and equipment available.

Toilets

The wet-room at Hope Cross Cottage is superb. Room to manoeuvre and transfer and more than adequate grab rails around the loo and shower area. There is also a self-propelling shower chair.

Staff

There were/are no Staff - BUT there are excellent, friendly and extremely helpful Owners on hand to assist and advise at any time. Gordan and Ann met us as we arrived and ensured we were settled and aware of every thing possible in the Cottage - to the heating system, the use of the equipment and most importantly how to contact them at any time. We were given a very warm welcome.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

As previously stated - this was a very short visit to see if Hope Cross Cottage would be suitable for a lnger stay. It more than met expectations and we will be returning again and again! I would recommend Hope Cross Cottage to others - it really is superb.