Independent hostels and bunkhouses have varying levels of access for the disabled. If you’re a traveller with mobility issues, it’s very important to make sure your accommodation suits your needs. To make the choosing process as easy as possible, we are gathering details here about the accessible features of hostels and bunkhouses across the UK. New places are being added all the time, so check back for updates.
Accessible accommodation
Access: There is a level access inside with a power assisted door leading to a lift.
Bedrooms: There is a wheelchair accessible room with 4 beds.
Toilets: The accessible room has a toilet with grab rails, space for manoeuvring with a wheelchair and a shower seat.
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Access: We have a level entry way on the ground floor, the gravel drive can be a little tricky to negotiate
Bedrooms: There is a ground floor bedroom which is wheelchair accessible
Toilet; There is a toilet on the ground floor, it is also wheelchair accessible and contains a wet room, there are grab rails by the toilet, sink and on the door.
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The Cow Shed is a self catering accessible unit which sleeps 6. It has a disabled toilet, a wet-room and there is parking on the flat outside.
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Access: Parking is 25m away from the entrance to the hall, there is a slight step into the hostel which is manageable with a wheelchair
Bedroom: The hall is ground floor only, there is plenty of room to move around a wheelchair.
Toilet: The toilet is big enough for a wheelchair to access and there are grab rails installed by the toilet and the door.
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Every effort has been made by the Elan Valley Trust to ensure that their Cwm Clyd Bunkhouse situated deep in the remote Elan Valley Dark Sky Park is accessible to all. The bunkhouse is split into three buildings: The Longhouse (sleeping 14) and The Carthouse (sleeping 6) and the Main Building which houses all the communal facilities. Just off the Main Building there's an accessible room with en suite wet room and single bed. The Longhouse and The Carthouse can be booked separately or together and the accessible room can be added to either booking.
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Low Mill Outdoor Center is a not-for-profit charity whose mission is to enable children and young adults to experience the real outdoors. This is reflected in accessiblity features they have installed.
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Access: There is ramped access to the hostel.
Toilets: The hostel has accessible toilets however there isn't a grab rail.
Rooms: There are ground floor rooms that are wheelchair accessible.
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There is wheelchair access from the street and all the communal facilities are on the ground floor. There is an accessible bedroom on the ground floor with an en-suite toilet and walk-in shower with grab rails.
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Access: There is level access inside the Chellington Centre, all areas are on the ground floor
Bedrooms: All have wide entrance doors and flexible suites to allow single occupancy for a wheelchair user and space for manoeuvring to the bed edge.
Toilet: There is an accessible toilet/wet room, there are grab bars throughout, a shower seat and an alarm pull cord.
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The Glenbeg Bothy has a spacious wetroom which is suitably equipped for wheelchair users. With level access and free parking outside the front door, this accommodation is a great option for groups that include those with a disability.
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Room two has 2 single beds and a wet room with accessible shower. Read on for precise details of door widths, locations of ramps etc.
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Access: Access inside Morag's lodge is via a permanent ramp
Bedroom: There is an accessible bedroom with level access and a 75cm wide door
Toilet: The toilet at the lodge is also accessible via a wheel chair and has grab rails as well as a level access shower.
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The entire hostel is at ground level, making it very accessible for those with mobility issues. There is a disabled parking space directly outside the front door. There are disabled cubicles in the male and female toilets that are large enough for wheelchairs - with space for a carer if needed. Both are equipped with grab rails.
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Access: There is level access inside the building, suitable for wheelchair users
Bedroom: There is a wheelchair accessible bedroom also level access
Bathroom: Ensuite to the accessible bedroom is a toilet and shower with grab rails and other accommodations
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There is a separate comfortable annexe for visitors with disabilities with its own wood burning stove and a large wet room. Visitors with disabilities can access the common room and self-catering kitchen area via a wheelchair friendly pathway.
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Comrie Croft has excellent facilities with regards to accessibility, a full report can be found on their website
Access: We have ramped access at the front door
Toilets: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible toilet with a grab rail
Rooms: There is a ground floor wheelchair accessible room
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Lowick School Bunkhouse has level floors thoughout with one ramp to the drying room. There is an accessible shower room/wc and a spacious private twin room.
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Ashbourne Gateway's kitchen, lounge, communal hall, toilets and bedrooms are all on the ground floor. There is a disabled access toilet and wet room. As Ashbourne Gateway is located underneath the church, there is a slope with sharp corners that leads to the hostel which some wheelchair users might find challenging.
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Access: The bunkhouse is all on one level.
Bedrooms: There is at least one accessible room with a set of bunks, single bed, accessible sink and plenty of space to manoeuvre.
Bathroom: Wheelchair accessible bathroom with grab rails and a roll in shower with two wall mounted shower seats. The toilet is a perfect height for slide transfer.
Parking is right outside the Bunkhouse.
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Mount Cook Adventure Centre is a non-for-profit activity centre based just outside of the Peak District. Their aim is to make outdoor adventure accessible to everyone. This is reflected in the measures they have put in place to accommodate a range of disabilities.
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Access: There is level access into Ballater hostel
Bedrooms: There is a ground floor level access bedroom
Toilet: There is an accessible bathroom with grab rails, there is a small step into the shower.
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There is a ramp from the carpark to a bedroom with accessible toilet and shower. All of the common areas are wheelchair friendly, including the kitchen where there is a lowered cooking area with hob and sink.
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The main door is ramped and is 94cm wide. There is also a lift and disabled toilet and shower.
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Please enquire for details of accessible accommodation. An all-terrain mobility scooter is available for hire to explore the gardens, beaches and landscape.
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Wheelchair accessible toilet with grab rails, wheelchair height mirrors and alarm pull cord. A level access shower and integrated ramps to allow access to kitchen/dining area and bunkrooms.
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The Glenorchy Centre has accessibility features. Such as a wide doorways, a wheelchair friendly lift and a bathroom with rails and a shower seat.
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The kitchen and living room at Deepdale Rooms are fully wheelchair accessible. There are two fully accessible bedrooms with level access showers. Both include a double bed and bunk bed.
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If you’re a traveller with mobility issues, it’s very important to make sure your accommodation suits your needs. To make the choosing process as easy as possible, we’ve gathered some details on the accessible features of Gilfach Wen Barn to help you make your decision.
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Access: We have a ramp that we can install for access to reception (Please let us know and we can have this set up for when you arrive)
Bedroom: There is a ground floor ramped access room which is wheelchair accessible
Toilet: The accessible bedroom is ensuite. The bathroom includes a large maneuverable space, grabrails for the toilet and shower. There is also a shower seat.
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Access: We have a ramp that runs up to the front door, the door has a slight raised lip
Bedrooms: We have a wheelchair accessible bedroom
Toilets: We have a wheelchair accessible bathroom
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This 19 bed hostel has one accessible bedroom with an en suite wet room. There's an adjacent room that can be used by a carer. These two rooms are linked by an emergency call system.
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Access: We have ramped access round the back of the hostel
Bedroom: There is a fully wheelchair accessible bedroom on the ground floor
Bathroom: The accessible room is within easy reach of the wetroom
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Access: Our main entrance has step free access, all doors throughout the hostel are 840mm wide. Bedroom: We have one bedroom which is fully wheelchair accessible. Toilet: There is a wheelchair accessible toilet with a wet floor shower and grab rails.
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The new building "Woodlands" is now open for bookings
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The private ensuite rooms (6 twin & 6 single) all have accessible bathrooms. The rooms are situated on the first floor of the main building with a lift going from the grand entrance hall.
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Access: There is ground floor level access into the accommodation
Bedroom: Ground level accommodation adapted for disabled user access
Toilet: There is a wetroom with grab rails for both the toilet and shower
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There is a level access double room is at ground level with an en suite bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. There is smooth paving (as well as cobbles) and a car can access the street before 11am and after 4pm.
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Access: There is level access to the whole ground floor of the barn
Bedroom: There is a custom built accessible room on the ground floor lots of space
Toilet: Ensuite to the bedroom is a wetroom with grabrails for the toilet and sink as well as a shower seat and level access to the shower
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There is a luxury glamping pod with full disabled access; a hoist, accessible kitchen area and level access bathroom.
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This new comunity run and owned hostel has been desiged with accessibility in mind. The whole of the ground floor is wheel chair accessible. There's an ensuite downstairs twin or double bedroom with a fully accessible ensuite shower room. The dining table in the kitchen has room for a wheelchair and there's a lift/ramp which allows access into the main building and hostel the our car park.
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Access: there is ramped access into the main entrance, the door has a slight sill and can allow a wheelchair to comfortably manoeuvre through.
Bedroom: There is a ground floor accessible bedroom with ramped access and accommodations to make the room more user friendly
Toilet: This is ensuite to the previously mentioned room and has low shower controls and grab bars for the toilet and shower
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Accessible Accommodation in Hostels and Bunkhouses
Independent hostels and bunkhouses have a variety of levels of access for the disabled. Often there is a bedroom or toilet designed for use by a disabled person, with some hostels being accessible throughout the building.
Traditionally all accommodation with some level of accessibility was included in the guide with a wheelchair symbol. From summer 2021 onwards we are only using this symbol where we have full information on the accessibility, as well as pictures.
Accommodation with accessibility details are shown on this page with links to the information. Some are fully accessible but others with different levels of accessibility are also included for those with less complex physical requirements.
We are adding new places everyday, so keep checking back for updates.
We recommend that you talk directly with the accommodation staff to make sure that your needs can be properly met.
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