Walnut Cottage – Accessible Cottage Near Blackpool

Nestled in the peaceful countryside of Hambleton, Walnut Cottage offers an exceptional accessible retreat that combines luxury with thoughtful design. Accommodating up to 8 guests, with the option for an additional fold-up bed, this spacious cottage ensures every guest feels welcome. From the moment you step inside, the warm, open-plan living area invites you to relax, featuring level access both inside and out, making navigation easy for everyone. The comfortable seating area includes a riser/recliner chair, available to hire, and seamlessly connects to the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Patio doors open up to a private garden with level concrete pathways leading to a tranquil outdoor space, complete with a hot tub and a pond.

The property is thoughtfully designed to cater to guests with mobility needs, with two accessible bedrooms on the ground floor. The first bedroom features a profiling bed with an adjacent twin bed, complete with a ceiling track hoist leading into a fully accessible wet room. This wet room offers a step-free shower, handrails, a wash basin with lever taps, and transfer space, providing ultimate comfort and ease of access. For added convenience, mobility aids such as a mobile hoist and shower/commode chair are available to loan. The second ground-floor bedroom offers a versatile twin/double bed and an en suite bathroom, which includes a luxurious walk-in shower, ensuring a comfortable and accessible stay.

Upstairs, two additional bedrooms are available, each offering a fixed double bed and an en suite bathroom with either a walk-in shower or shower bath. The design ensures ample space for mobility and ease of access, making it ideal for guests with varying needs.

Guests can enjoy a variety of on-site amenities that enhance their stay, including a lakeside bistro, a hydrotherapy swimming pool with a hoist, a sensory room, and a fully accessible changing room. Walnut Cottage also offers a range of accessible equipment for loan, including a creative care safe space bed, wheelchair, shower stool, and mobile hoist, ensuring that every need is met during your stay.

The local area also offers several accessible attractions for guests to explore. Within a 10-minute drive, you’ll find local shops, restaurants, and a hospital. Accessible nature trails and lakeside parks provide the perfect opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the countryside, while accessible boat tours along nearby waterways allow you to take in the scenery. Historic sites and garden centers with wheelchair access offer additional options for guests to enjoy the surroundings at their own pace.

Walnut Cottage offers the perfect combination of accessibility, luxury, and tranquility, making it an ideal destination for all guests to enjoy a relaxing and inclusive stay.