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  • Dogs: Allowed
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeps: 17
The Moat House is an exceptional wheelchair friendly retreat offering one of the most comprehensive accessible holiday experiences in Scotland. Set on the historic moat bank of an ancient Motte and Bailey castle in Annan, once linked to the de Brus family, the property blends luxurious modern comfort with a fascinating sense of heritage. Its superb location places guests within easy reach of Dumfries and Galloway, The Lake District, The Scottish Borders, and Hadrian’s Wall Country, all accessible by car or rail. With spacious interiors totalling around 400 square metres and flexible sleeping arrangements for up to seventeen people, The Moat House is perfectly suited to families, groups, and guests with a wide range of mobility needs who want comfort, independence, and thoughtful support throughout their stay. From arrival to departure, accessibility has been planned with remarkable detail. Pre arrival information is easy to access online, with clear directions, Freephone contact details, and taxi options for guests arriving by rail or bus. The property is simple to find, with a clearly visible sign and close proximity to Annan town centre. Parking for up to four cars is available opposite the house, with additional space directly outside on the wide pavement. The curb is shallow enough to manage without difficulty, and keys are stored in a wheelchair height key safe for smooth entry. A short ramp leads to the front door, which measures over 90 centimetres wide and has a grab rail at accessible height. An automatic light assists with evening arrivals and the entrance hall includes seating and a designated area for wheelchair or mobility scooter parking and charging. Inside, The Moat House offers level access throughout most of the property, with only one first floor bedroom accessed via three steps. A large passenger lift transports wheelchair users comfortably between floors, and all doors and corridors exceed accessible width requirements, creating easy movement through generously sized rooms. The garden is equally inviting, with ramps, level pathways, colour coded paving, raised beds, and a sensory garden that supports orientation and a calming outdoor experience. Ramps lead to paved and decked areas, all arranged to ensure easy navigation. The accessibility features within the bathrooms are exceptional. On the ground floor, a fully accessible wet room offers an X Y ceiling track hoist, level access shower, anti scald thermostatic controls, high and low grab rails, multiple shower chairs, a Clos o Mat toilet with swing away handrails, a wheelchair accessible basin with lever taps, a heated mirror, a height adjustable adult changing bench, and emergency pull cords. The first floor bathroom offers a luxury hoist accessible bath, bath lift, anti scald shower, supportive grab rails, wheelchair accessible basins, and emergency alarms, making both facilities inclusive for guests with complex mobility needs. The bedrooms are equally well designed. Two rooms include ceiling track hoists and profiling beds, arranged with wide circulation areas for transfers from either side. Other bedrooms include combinations of divan, twin, king size, and electric profiling beds, all with spacious layouts that support turning, manoeuvring, and equipment use. The ground floor bedroom provides two profiling beds with full access for hoists, over bed tables, a wheelchair accessible desk, and adaptable furniture that can be repositioned. Additional equipment includes hoists, walkers, transfer boards, shower chairs, commodes, a collapsible wheelchair, and assistive accessories, giving guests the option to tailor the setup to their needs. The fully accessible farmhouse kitchen is another highlight, providing rise and fall worktops, a wheelchair accessible oven and microwave, slide out shelving, an accessible fridge freezer, and mobile trolleys for easy movement of food and utensils. The dining table extends for wheelchair access, while the lounge features wide access points, an abundance of circulation space, and rise and recline armchairs to support comfortable seating. Safety has also been prioritised, with interlinked fire and carbon monoxide detectors, emergency lighting, visual alarms for hearing impaired guests, and clearly marked exits. Outside, the courtyard style gardens offer raised planting beds, peaceful seating areas, colour coded paving, and a covered BBQ area with views across the historic castle remains. Assistance dogs are warmly welcomed free of charge, ensuring that every guest feels included. With its rare combination of historic charm, spacious interiors, and outstanding accessibility, The Moat House offers an inclusive and unforgettable stay tailored to guests with a wide range of mobility requirements. It is a standout choice for families, carers, groups, and anyone seeking a wheelchair friendly holiday home without compromise, set in the beautiful and culturally rich region of South West Scotland.

Accessibility

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  • Accessible Kitchen Features
  • Assistance Dogs Welcome
  • Bed Guards
  • Ceiling Hoist
  • Changing Bench
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  • Commode Chair
  • Emergency Bathroom Alarm
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  • Ground Floor Bedroom
  • Handheld Shower Head
  • Handrails Present In Bathroom
  • Hoist Facilities
  • Lift
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  • Mobile Hoist
  • Profiling Bed
  • Riser/Recliner Chair
  • Shower Bench
  • Step Free Ramped Entry
  • Step Free Shower
  • Suitable For Limited Mobility
  • Transfer Space Beside Bed > 1M
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  • Wet room
  • Wheel In Shower
  • Wheel Under Kitchen Counters
  • Wheel Under Wash Basin
  • Wheelchair Friendly

Amenities

  • Central Heating
  • Countryside Location
  • Countryside Views
  • Dogs Welcome
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  • Large Property
  • Laundry Facilities
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  • Private Garden
  • TV
  • Wifi

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