redlands
making holidays accessible

Redlands is a beautifully converted stone barn offering accessible holiday accommodation in a peaceful hamlet at the foot of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in West Somerset. Formerly a family home, it has been thoughtfully adapted for wheelchair users and guests with mobility needs.

 

Sleeps 6 | 3 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms

 

Perfect for:

• Accessible holidays in Somerset

• Family breaks near the Quantock Hills

• Countryside retreats for those with reduced mobility 

• Wheelchair-friendly accommodation in the South West

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Ground Floor:

The ground floor is spacious and light which allows for plenty of room to socialise or separate areas where you can tuck yourself away. The large kitchen has plenty of space for cooking and baking. It is well equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer.  A welcome pack including milk, local eggs and homemade bread will be provided. Between the kitchen and accessible bathroom/bedroom is a study with large desk area. Wheelchairs can fit under the desk space allowing a good area for working.  There is also plenty of room to store any accessibility equipment in this area.

The main entrance has a cosy seating area and dining table. The window seat allows plenty of light into this space. The separate lounge has a rise/recline chair, 2 sofas, a wood burning stove and a private staircase to the upstairs master suite.​ There is a TV and DVD player in the lounge with Amazon firestick.

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Accessible bedroom:

The accessible twin bedroom is on the ground floor. It has a single-track ceiling hoist over the electric profiling bed. The profiling bed has collapsable cot sides if required. There is a further single track ceiling hoist over the toilet in the en-suite wet room.

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Next to the accessible bedroom is a small utility room. This has a sink, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is a clothes airer and basket and pegs for an outside rotary in the summer months. Please note this room is not wheelchair accessible.

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Upstairs:

Upstairs are two further bedrooms. The master suite has a king-sized bed, dressing table and dual aspect windows. The large en-suite has a bath and separate shower. This room can be accessed via a separate staircase from the lounge or by the main staircase.  The second bedroom can be made up as a twin or super king-sized bed. It also has dual aspect windows overlooking the gardens and a small en-suite bathroom with over bath shower. All bedrooms have a hair dryer.

​On the first floor is another separate bathroom, with toilet sink, an over bath electric shower.

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Garden:

At the front of the property is patio area which can be accessed for wheelchair users via the front door.  Behind the house is a large private garden area and patio next to the conservatory. The garden and conservatory can be accessed by wheelchairs via the front door and a path outside. The conservatory is accessed inside the house via 7 stairs. The garden has many areas where you can relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside with views of the Quantock hills.

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Parking:​

There is parking at the property for two cars. There is paving on the gravel area to allow for easy wheelchair manoeuvrability and accessing your vehicle. There is an EV charging point (at cost) which can be used. Please advise us on booking if you wish to use this as it also serves other properties.

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