ARCHITECT’S HOUSE
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
Caudéres de Talence, Bordeaux
In the heart of the Bordeaux metropolis, in the Caudéres de Talence district, superb architect house of 225 m², built in 2007 to PMR standards. With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this vast house can accommodate up to 6 people in optimal comfort.
On the ground floor the entrance leads into a large living area offering two comfortable sofas and TV, a dining room that can accommodate 6 people at the table, a fully equipped open kitchen with premium appliances, built-in fridge/freezer, oven and microwave, gas hob, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster and kettle, a laundry room with a washer and dryer and a guest toilet. A bedroom equipped with a studio with independent access furnished with a double bed as well as a baby bed. It has a large private shower room with shower, sink and toilet. A PMR room available on request is equipped with a medical bed, an electric mobile hoist and a large bathroom furnished with wheel-in shower, wheeled shower chair and accessible sink completes this level
A first staircase behind the kitchen leads to the master suite with premium queen size bed & offering stunning views of the garden and its pool. It has its own private bathroom with walk-in shower; A second staircase leads to a landing serving a second bedroom with two single beds, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a perfectly furnished office ideal for remote working. Outside you’ll find a secluded, private garden with a large swimming pool, decking area with sun loungers and a terrace with outside dining area.
Facilities:
- Accessible parking space close to the property
- Central heating throughout
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 4 bedrooms; 2 en-suite queen rooms, a twin & a single PMR room
- PMR room has a single, profiling hospital bed & an en-suite wet room
- Wet-room with wheel in shower, wheeled shower chair and accessible washbasin
- An electric, mobile hoist can be provided without charge
- Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living area
- Living area has 2 sofas & a dining table
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, oven & hob
- Laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer & iron
- Personal office space
- Private garden with terrace, outside furniture & swimming pool (not accessible)
- Bed linen & towels provided
CORSICAN ACCESSIBLE POOL VILLA
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
Lucciana, Nr Bastia, Corsica
Very functional accessible single-story villa located in a quiet development close to the beach and Bastia airport. There’s 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and pleasant exteriors with a summer kitchen and a large terrace with hoist accessible swimming pool.
This wheelchair accessible villa on the beautiful island of Corsica is all on one level and has a hoist accessible swimming pool. There’s an open plan living area, a fully equipped kitchen and a laundry area with washing machine. The bathroom has a wheel in shower, accessible washbasin & a wash / dry bidet toilet. Extra disability equipment can be provided and includes an electric reclining wheeled shower chair and an electric mobile hoist. The tranquil garden has a patio area with outside dining table, pool and a summer kitchen with wood-burning oven.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking on the driveway
- Central air-conditioning & heating
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 4 bedrooms; A master queen & 3 double’s all with standard beds
- Wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair, bidet and accessible washbasin
- An electric, mobile hoist can be provided without charge
- Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living area
- Living area has a TV with cable/satellite, large L-shaped sofa & a dining table
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, oven & hob
- Washing machine & iron in the building
- Garden & accessible patio with outside furniture & a hoist accessible pool
- Bed linen & towels provided
GITE DE L’ORCHIDEE
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
7 Lieu-dit Lann Bôt Spern, 56390 Locmaria-Grand-Champ, Bretagne
This charming and comfortable single-story villa in Locmaria-Grand-Champ is 10 minutes from the port of Vannes and 20 minutes from the beaches, with a capacity of 2 to 12 people & is accessible to all persons with reduced mobility.
A large four bedroom, single story villa suitable for all. Accessibility features include level, hard standing car/WAV parking, adjustable hospital beds, a wet room with wheel-in shower, shower chair and accessible washbasin, a kitchen with wheelchair accessible sink & hob, portable hoist & a level, accessible back garden.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking on the driveway
- Central air-conditioning & heating
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 4 bedrooms; All rooms have a double and single bed
- 2 bedrooms have double electric adjustable hospital beds
- Wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair and accessible washbasin
- An electric, mobile hoist can be provided without charge
- Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living area
- Living area has a TV, L-shaped sofa, dining table, pool & table football tables
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, oven & hob
- Kitchen has space underneath the sink & hob for wheelchair users
- Laundry room with a washing machine, tumble dryer & iron
- Accessible garden & decking area with outside furniture / dining area & BBQ
- Bed linen & towels provided
GITE LA BONNE IDEE
HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK
4 Chemin des Breuchettes, 88310 Ventron, Hautes-Vosges
Website: * airbnb * Tel: 0033 6 13 45 19 42 * Email: info@gitelabonneidee.fr
In the heart of the Hautes-Vosges, come and relax in a green, peaceful and cozy setting. Our “Bonne Idée” gîte aims to offer a vacation spot suitable for families with a loved one with reduced mobility. The maximum capacity is 8 travelers with A maximum of 6 adults with a person with a motor disability.
On the ground floor is a double bedroom intended for people with reduced mobility, this contains a double medical bed, anti-decubitus mattress, alternating air mattress, ceiling track hoist and independent access to the adapted wet-room. The adapted wet-room has an Italian wheel-in shower, shower chair, accessible toilet and sink. You’ll also find a children’s bedroom with 2 bunk beds, an open plan lounge/kitchen/diner and a separate toilet. On the first floor you’ll find two further bedrooms, a double and a triple room.
Facilities:
- Private off street & accessible on-street parking
- Central heating throughout
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 4 bedrooms, Ground floor adapted double, 1st floor double & triple
- Adapted double has a double hospital bed with pressure mattress & ceiling hoist
- Adapted wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair and accessible washbasin
- Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living area
- Living area has a log burning stove, sofa & a height adjustable dining table
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, oven & hob
- Washing machine, tumble dryer & iron in the building
- Children’s books and toys
- Garden & accessible decked area with outside dining table and a BBQ
GITE LA LANDE BASSE
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
14 Chemin du Bos , La Force, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 24130
Website * Tel: 0033 6 71 81 16 02 * Email: gitelalandebasse@gmail.com
Accommodation includes 2 PRM rooms equipped with double beds for 4 people. The accommodation is accessible and suitable for people with reduced mobility. A wide paved path allows suitable and easy access to the house. If necessary, we can offer you the adaptation of a room with a medical bed and mobile hoist. The south-facing terrace allows for pleasant moments of relaxation and conviviality.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking
- Central heating & Air-conditioning
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 3 bedrooms, 2 accessible doubles & a twin/single
- Wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair and accessible washbasin
- An electric profiling bed & mobile electric hoist can be provided
- Open plan kitchen/ dining/ living room
- Living room has HDTV, DVD player, sound system and log burner
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, oven & hob
- The kitchen sink is accessible with a wheel under worktop
- Board games, books to read and a table tennis table
- Accessible outside decked area with garden furniture and a BBQ
- Bed linen and towels are provided
LA FORCE PMR
HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK
La Force, Dordogne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine 24130
This peaceful home offers a relaxing stay for the whole family. Enjoy the calm, the view and the green space.
This fully accessible PMR, it consists of a living room with a sofa bed and open kitchen, two bedrooms, a shower room and a bathroom. A large terrace and private parking accompany this home. The part available for the guests is the wing of the house, it is completely independent and self-contained.
The accommodation has been designed to accommodate people with reduced mobility, especially those with severe disabilities. An access ramp provides access to the accommodation and the terrace. A ceiling track hoist in the main bedroom allows the user to move from the bed to the adapted bath in the en-suite bathroom. Additional amenities can be provided on request including a manual wheelchair and a shower chair.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking close to the property & E.V Charger
- Air-conditioning & heating
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 2 bedrooms; A double & an accessible PMR queen room
- PMR bedroom has a ceiling hoist running into the en-suite bathroom
- Accessible en-suite has a hoist accessible specialist bath
- Second bathroom has a wheel-in shower
- Additional equipment by request includes a manual wheelchair & shower chair
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living room
- Living area with a sofa bed, dining table & sliding doors out to the sun terrace
- Kitchen has a microwave, fridge / freezer, coffee maker & electric hob
- Laundry room with washing machine & iron
- Accessible terrace with outside dining area & BBQ
- Bed linen & towels provided
LE MESNIL GONFROY
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
Hambye, La Manche, Normandy
Website: * Tel: 01747 811908 / 07815 145434 (UK)
Le Mesnil Gonfroy is located just outside the town of Hambye in La Manche, Normandy. This typically French town has all the key amenities such as bakeries, butcher, supermarket and restaurants. With sandy beaches and tourist attractions such as Mont St. Michel, Bayeaux and the D-Day beaches easily accessible, this 6 bedroom holiday cottage sleeps up to 14 and is ideal for all types of vacations with friends or family.
Spread over two floors, our spacious farmhouse is full of period character and perfect for holidays with up to 14 people: we have 2 double bedrooms (one which is en suite), a twin en suite that is fully wheelchair accessible, plus 2 twin rooms and a large triple/quad room that’s ideal for children or groups of friends. With table tennis in our games room, wifi and stunning countryside all around, our holiday home is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing getaway in Normandy.
Nestling below the house is a magnificent 10m x 5m private heated swimming pool. It is set on the lower lawn out of sight of the house and is very private. The poolside terraces with sun loungers and poolside dining catch the sun all day.
This ancient honey coloured holiday cottage is peacefully set in an acre of mature lawned gardens which surround the house. The front lawns have magnolia and cherry trees and those behind are shaded by an apple orchard. Tall French windows lead from each ground floor room of the villa onto the South facing terrace – a real suntrap and a lovely place to sit and enjoy the gardens with a glass of local French cider or Calvados followed by a game of boules.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking adjacent to house
- Oil fired central heating throughout
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 6 bedrooms, 2 doubles (1 en-suite), 3 twins and a large triple/quad room
- Accessible ground floor twin bedroom with en-suite Bathroom
- Accessible en-suite with wheel in shower, shower chair and lowered bath
- Electric profiling beds can be provided by the local chemist for a fee
- Additional disability equipment can be provided including a mobile hoist
- 2 additional bathrooms upstairs (1 en-suite) and a downstairs W.C
- English TV, DVD player, and log burner in the drawing room
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer and oven
- Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Games room with table tennis table
- Accessible garden and patio area with garden furniture and BBQ
- Outdoor heated swimming pool with a manual Oxford dipper hoist
- Pet dogs are welcome by prior arrangement at £30 per dog per week
- Bed linen and towels are available for hire at a cost of £20 per person
L’ORIGINE APARTMENT
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
Plage Saint-Vincent de Collioure, Collioure, Occitanie
Available to all and located just a stone’s throw from the stunning beachfront, this ground-floor, step-free ground-floor apartment comfortably accommodates four to six guests – and is also fully wheelchair accessible. Boasting two spacious bedrooms and two modern bathrooms with roll-in showers, it features a fully fitted kitchen, a cozy dining area, a welcoming living area and a large patio area.
Additional amenities include air conditioning, off-street parking, complimentary Wi-Fi and a TV. Furthermore, it has the following specialist equipment – two electric, height adjustable beds both with pressure relieving mattresses, a mobile electric hoist and a shower/toileting wheelchair with a padded seat.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking
- Central heating & Air-conditioning
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Sleeps 6 in 2 twin or double bedrooms
- 2 Accessible en-suite wet-rooms with wheel in shower & accessible washbasin
- 2 electric profiling beds, a wheeled shower chair & mobile hoist are provided
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living area
- Living area has a TV, sofa bed dining table and doors out to the patio
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, toaster, oven & hob
- Utility room with washing machine, tumble dryer & iron
- There’s a non-accessible apartment upstairs that can be booked for extra guests
- Accessible patio with garden furniture, outside dining area & a BBQ
- Bed linen & towels provided
MAISON DES PAPILLONS
HOIST TYPE: CEILINGG TRACK & MOBILE
Chemin de la Saignée – 11590 OUVEILLAN, Occitanie
This large villa just outside Ouveillan is particularly suitable for people with limited mobility. The whole house has been designed to provide the ultimate comfort to holidaymakers with disabilities. Relax in the beautiful private pool before preparing a meal of your choice in the well equipped kitchen or at the BBQ!
It features one accessible PMR bedroom with twin electric, profiling hospital beds and ceiling lift which runs into the bathroom. This has a wheel-in shower, accessible bath, shower seat, wash table over the bath and accessible washbasin. You’ll also find a PMR wheelchair accessible kitchen with space underneath the sink & hob & a lovely private terrace with a hoist accessible swimming pool.
Facilities:
- Private off street parking close to house
- Air-conditioning & central heating
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 3 bedrooms; 2 doubles & an accessible PMR twin room
- PMR bedroom has twin profiling beds & a ceiling hoist into the en-suite wet room
- En-suite has a wheel in shower, shower seat & table, bath & accessible washbasin
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living room
- Living area with TV, 2 leather sofas, log burning stove & dining table
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, kettle, oven & hob
- Kitchen is PMR accessible with wheelchair space under the sink & hob
- Laundry room with washing machine
- Accessible terrace with garden furniture, BBQ & swimming pool with hoist
- Pets & service animals welcome
- Bed linen & towels provided
MAISON PMR HODDICE
HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK
197 Le Pereyret, 12450 Calmont, Occitanie
Website: * airbnb * Tel: 0033 5 65 74 24 24 * Email: contact@hoddice.com
The Hoddicé company offers you for rent an independent house fully equipped for people in wheelchairs. It is accessible, regardless of the motor disability. The PRM house, located next to the Hoddicé premises, in Calmont, is available to those who wish to discover Hoddicé PRM vehicles but also to people with reduced mobility who want to discover the region and its surroundings.
This two bedroom detached house sleeping 4 people with step-free access for people with limited mobility has medical beds, ceiling transfer rail with motorized person riser, walk-in shower, shower chair, kitchen accessible with PMR sink and space under the hobs, electric shutters, small accessible terrace, etc.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking adjacent to house
- Central heating throughout
- Electric shutters
- 2 double bedrooms with electric, profiling hospital beds & memory foam mattresses.
- One bedroom has a ceiling track hoist which runs from the bed into the wet-room
- Wet-room with a wheel in shower, shower seat & accessible washbasin
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living room
- Living area with large TV, sofa, dining table and door to the patio
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge / freezer, washing machine, oven & hob
- Kitchen is PMR accessible with wheelchair space under the worktop, sink & hob
- Garden with accessible patio area & outdoor dining facility
- Pets & service animals welcome
MAISON DE MAITRE
HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK
Saint-Jean-de-Marsacq, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
This beautiful, lovingly restored ‘maison de maître’ is a typical French stone house set in large grounds and sleeps 12 people in 6 bedrooms. It offers extensive accessibility features for guests with complex needs, including two profile beds with side rails, bedroom hoists, an adapted bathroom, a hoist-accessible swimming pool, and level access throughout the ground floor.
The main house includes six bedrooms and five bathrooms. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms: one double with an adjacent bathroom and toilet, and a special needs room equipped with rails, a hoist, two profile beds, and cameras. There is also an adapted bathroom with a disabled access shower and toilet.
The fully equipped, large farmhouse-style kitchen overlooks the gardens and pool, with double doors opening onto a terrace and outdoor dining area, perfect for al fresco dining. The bright and airy sitting room features a connected TV and Amazon Firestick for entertainment, while the veranda, ideal for relaxing, yoga, or exercise, has glass doors leading to the terrace and garden.
Upstairs, there are four additional bedrooms: a large ensuite double room with a dressing area, bath, shower, and separate toilet; a double room with an ensuite shower and basin; and two rooms with two single beds each, sharing a bathroom with a bath, shower, and separate toilet.A separate apartment offers additional accommodation with a kitchenette, sitting area, and two bedrooms (one double and one twin) sharing a shower room and toilet.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking adjacent to house
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 6 bedrooms, 2 ground floor & 4 more upstairs
- The ground floor disability suite has a profiling bed & a ceiling hoist
- Accessible wet-room with ceiling hoist, wheel in shower, & rise & fall bath
- A wheeled shower chair & shower table are provided
- Upstairs are 4 bedrooms, 2 with en-suites & a family bathroom
- Living room with TV, Amazon firestick, sofas and doors out to the terrace
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge / freezer, dining table, oven & gas hob
- Washing machine
- Games room with table tennis table
- Studio/therapy room therapy equipment, bench, bean bags, and ceiling hoist
- A separate apartment for four guests is also available
- Accessible garden and patio area with garden furniture, BBQ & table tennis
- Outdoor heated swimming pool with ceiling hoist & pool wheelchair
- Bed linen provided
THE PAVILION @ LES LOGIS DU DER
HOIST TYPE: MOBILE
26 Rue du Bois, 51290 Giffaumont-Champaubert, Marne
Website: * airbnb * Tel: 0033 6 50 52 30 95 * Email: joel.chamois@gmail.com
Located at the foot of the lake DER, “LE LOGIS DU DER” The pavilion is fully equipped and is a quiet, discreet place. Available to accommodate groups of up to 9 people, with additional bedrooms on the first floor, as well as 2 large covered terraces and is fully equipped for people with reduced mobility.
The property has all the modern conveniences you’d expect and is all on one level with two double bedrooms, a fully accessible wet-room with wheel-in shower facilities, open plan living areas including a fully equipped kitchen and accessible outside terrace. An electric, profiling hospital bed, shower bed and an electric mobile hoist can be provided without charge.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking near to the property
- Central heating
- Sleeps 9 in 2 bedrooms; a double & a twin room
- The double room comes with a double bed & a single profiling hospital bed
- Accessible wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair & trolley
- An electric, mobile hoist is provided without charge
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living area
- Living area has a TV, sofa, 2 sofa beds & a log burning stove
- Kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, fridge, washing machine, oven & hob
- There’s more room’s upstairs for extra guests if required (not accessible)
- Accessible terrace’s & garden area
- Bed linen & towels ‘NOT’ provided
VILLA IN GARDANNE
HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK
Gardanne, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
Very comfortable, well appointed and spacious 2 bedroom home with a ground floor perfectly suited for PMR with ceiling hoist running from bed to bathroom. Plus there’s an independent upstairs studio.
Facilities:
- Private off street accessible parking
- Central air-conditioning
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- 2 bedrooms; a PMR queen & a double
- Separate studio upstairs with sofa bed, shower room & kitchenette
- PMR Queen bedroom has a ceiling hoist running from the bed to the bath
- 2 bathrooms; one with a wheel-in shower & one with a bath
- Open plan kitchen / dining / living area
- Living area has a TV, 2 small sofa’s, dining table & office space with PC
- Kitchen has a microwave, fridge/freezer, toaster, coffee machine, oven & hob
- Washing machine & iron available
- Accessible private decked terrace with garden furniture & BBQ
- Shared swimming pool (not hoist accessible)
- Bed linen & towels provided
Always contact the property’s owner before you make a firm booking to ensure all equipment listed can still be provided and is in working order. ALWAYS remember to take your own sling with you in order to use the hoist, most places DO NOT provide slings.
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