Accessible Accommodation

South East England boasts an ever increasing choice of accessible accommodation. A wide range of facilities are offered in order to welcome visitors with visual, hearing or mobility impairments.

The choice of accessible guest accommodation, B&Bs, hotels, self catering properties, hostels and camping and caravanning sites is expanding, as providers strive to meet the needs of all visitors. From the supply of ramps and disabled parking, to the provision of disability awareness training for staff, the South East is increasingly meeting specific needs.

You can search for accessible accommodation in the South East using either the National Accessible Scheme criteria or self assessment information below.

Explanation of the National Accessible Scheme awards.

Use the following search to discover accessible accommodation that has been awarded a National Accessible Scheme Grading against strict criteria for its commitment to welcoming disabled visitors.

Hearing

Accommodation with a National Accessible Scheme hearing award
Hearing impaired in need of key services and facilities

Visual

Accommodation with a National Accessible Scheme visual award
Visually impaired in need of key services and facilities

Mobility

Accommodation with a National Accessible Scheme mobility award
All levels of limited mobility accessible establishments

There are many properties throughout South East England that have provided self assessed accessibility information; click here to search by the self assessed criteria.

ACCESS TO PUBLIC AREAS

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by a ramp or lift:
from the entrance to reception
to a public toilet
to one or more bedrooms
to the lounge
to the bar
to the swimming pool
to the gym/leisure centre

BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS: GENERAL

BEDROOMS: FOR GUESTS WHO USE A WHEELCHAIR

Bedrooms with en suite bathroom suitable for guests who use a wheelchair available
Bedrooms with separate, private or shared bathrooms, suitable for guests who use a wheelchair available (i.e. not en suite)

BUILDING ENTRANCE

There are steps to the main entrance
Handrail by the steps
There is a ramp to the main entrance
Handrail by the ramp

GENERAL QUESTIONS

PARKING

Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities
Drop-off point for guests immediately outside the main entrance
Route from the parking area to the entrance is
flat, (i.e. without steps)
with a ramp
with steps and no ramp

RESTAURANT / BREAKFAST / DINING ROOM

Level access (i.e. no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the restaurant/ breakfast / dining-room
Restaurant / breakfast / dining room provide meals for guests with special dietary requirements
Non-smoking area in the following rooms:
restaurant / breakfast / dining room
bar
lounge