Republic of Ireland

CENTER PARCS – LONGFORD FOREST

HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK

Newcastle Road, Newcastle, Ballymahon, Co.Longford, N39 RH95

Website * Tel: +353 (0)818 818 041

Our adapted lodges are designed for those with reduced mobility, with dedicated disabled parking nearby, ramps to access your accommodation, lowered countertops, handrails throughout, walk-in / wheel-in showers and hoists so that all guests can have fun in the forest.

The forest resort includes 466 self-catering lodges and 30 apartments to accommodate up to 2,500 guests. There are more than 100 indoor and outdoor family activities, all year round, whatever the weather. Guests can also enjoy a range of restaurants and shops, our superb Aqua Sana Spa and our famous Subtropical Swimming Paradise.

Center Parcs first forest resort in Ireland features 9 accessible lodges with ceiling hoists sleeping between 2 and 8 people depending on which lodge you choose. Other accessible features include a hot tub with pool hoist, a Volker fully adjustable electric single bed, lowered kitchen worktops and wheel-in showers.

Facilities:

  • Designated accessible parking is provided adjacent to the accommodation
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom lodges available
  • A tracked hoist in one bedroom, covering the bedroom only
  • One Volker electric single profiling bed in each accessible lodge
  • En suite bathroom with flip down shower seat, wash basin and toilet
  • Open plan kitchen & living area
  • Living area with sofas, flat screen TV and log burner
  • The kitchen has a kettle, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven & hob
  • The kitchen is equipped with a lowered worktop
  • Exclusive Lodge 281 has an accessible hot tub with hoist and a games room
  • Wheelchair accessible sauna and steam room in Exclusive lodge 281
  • Furnished private patio area with barbecue stand
  • Bed linens and towels are provided
  • Some accessible activities available including ten-pin bowling
  • A shuttle bus is available across all villages for those with reduced mobility
  • Subtropical Swimming Paradise has a hoist accessible changing room
  • Numerous restaurants & bars, Aqua Sana Spa, Cycle Centre and play areas

HOIST AWAY

HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK & MOBILE

Unnamed Road, Culdaff Glebe, Co. Donegal

Website * Tel: 07764 308108 * Email: hoistawayculdaff@gmail.com

HoistAway is a holiday let for anyone who relies on a hoist & other specialised equipment to enjoy a break by the sea with their family in Culdaff in Co. Donegal Ireland.
We are a not for profit CLG. There’s two properties on site, Norah’s a 3 bed and Molly’s a 2 bed with ceiling hoists and profiling beds.

Facilities:

  • Off street accessible car parking
  • Central heating throughout
  • 2/3 bedrooms with twins and a double
  • Bedroom 1 has a ceiling hoist into the en-suite and electric profiling beds
  • En-suite with wheel in shower, wheeled shower chair & trolley and wash/dry toilet
  • Family bathroom with a bath, sink and W.C
  • Open plan living / dining / kitchen area
  • Living room with 2 sofas, large flat-screen TV and accessible dining table
  • The kitchen has a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, electric oven & gas hob
  • Extra equipment can be provided including a portable hoist
  • Outside decking area with wonderful coastal views and accessible table & chairs
  • Wheelchair accessible swing located in the parking area
  • Bed linens provided

HOME FROM HOME

HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK & MOBILE

75 Lucan Road, Chapelizod, Dublin, D20 DR77

Website * Tel: +353 (0)1 6236414 * Email: admin@mdi.ie

The ‘Home from Home’ Self Catering Apartment is located at MDI House and National Resource Centre in Dublin. It is a self-contained fully wheelchair accessible apartment which is available for short term stays for people with a physical disability. This four-star approved self-catering apartment consists of 4 bedrooms, a kitchen and a lounge area. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the apartment.

The kitchen is equipped with an adjustable motorised worktop which enables the work surface height to be adapted to a suitable level for all users. It contains all modern appliances including a kettle, toaster, microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing board. The kitchen is fully stocked with cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Milk, sugar, tea & coffee are also provided. The lounge area has 2 sofas and a multi channel television and DVD player.

Bedrooms 1 & 3 contain two Hi-Lo electric single beds and a ceiling track hoist. Both rooms are en-suite and the bathroom and shower can be accessed directly by using inter-linked ceiling track hoists. Bedroom 1 also contains a sofa-bed and bedroom 3 has an adjoining standard single room.

Bedroom 2 is complete with a king sized Hi-Lo electric bed and a ceiling track hoist.The room is not en-suite however, there is a fully wheelchair accessible shower and bathroom across the hallway from this bedroom, which can be accessed directly by using inter-linked ceiling track hoists. Bedroom 4 is an un-adapted single bedroom suitable for a PA or family member. There is an interconnecting door between this room and Bedroom 3.

MDI requests a donation of €30 per room per night for the use of the apartment. Please note that if you only book one room, the other rooms may be occupied by other guests during your stay. Visitors to the apartment also have the option to avail of a transport hire facility. Please ask for more details when booking.

Facilities:

  • Off street accessible car parking
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Central heating throughout
  • 2 bedrooms with 2 single profiling beds, 1 with a king size profiling bed
  • Bedrooms 1 & 3 have on-suite bathrooms with inter-linked ceiling hoists
  • Bedroom 3 has a ceiling hoist running from the bed into the bathroom
  • Bedroom 4 is a standard room for carers
  • Living room with 2 sofas, TV and DVD player
  • The kitchen has a kettle, toaster, microwave, fridge/freezer, electric oven & hob
  • Washing machine, tumble dryer, iron & ironing board
  • The kitchen is equipped with an adjustable motorised worktop
  • Extra equipment can be provided including a portable hoist & shower chair
  • A ramp or lift with footplate call button provides access to the apartment
  • Bed linens provided in each bedroom, however they do not provide towels
  • Hire of a wheelchair accessible vehicle is an optional extra
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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.