MIDLANDS - Derbyshire - Bakewell
Woodlands
Description
Woodlands is a self contained accommodation building with accessible facilities and equipment. It has been designed to cater for groups which include those with additional needs and is located with fantastic views down our fields and into mature woodland overlooking the Sky Ropes and Yurt. Our site in the heart of the Peak District has direct access to the traffic free Monsal Trail. The building sleeps up to 10 people and has a multi-use main living space as the main room can be a comfortable living and dining room or a bedroom with a pull down bed.
Features (Sleeps 10)
Multi-use main living space with:
- bi-fold doors onto an enclosed decking and patio area with seating
- 50” wall mounted TV, Blu-ray player and Bluetooth speaker
- fold down king size bed and a sofa bed
- dining facilities for up to 10
- comfortable sofa seating for 5 people (padded dining chairs for additional people)
- coffee table
- Fully equipped kitchen with an oven/grill, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, utensils, pots/pans and dishwasher
- Accessible bedroom that sleeps 5 people in 2 bunk beds, and 1 single profiling bed (that can also be used as a standard single bed) with an en-suite accessible shower room
- Bedroom that sleeps 4 people in a super king (that can be split into twin beds) and a bunk bed
- Shower room
- Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
- Fenced woodland space to the rear
- A small charcoal BBQ is available (please bring your own charcoal)
- Free Wi-Fi – feel free to tag us in any posts!
The building is energy efficient with excellent insulation, triple glazing and green energy use in the form of a ground source heating system which provides under floor heating. The kitchen worktops and splash backs are made from recycled materials. The cedar shingle roof and cedar cladding protect the building and look great, a water butt helps us to re-use rain water on the garden.
We provide a duvet and duvet cover, pillow and pillow case, fitted sheet and a blanket (you will have to make up your own beds), but please bring your own towels.
Please note that no dogs are allowed on site (except for assistance dogs - please let us know at time of booking).
Accessible Features and Equipment
- Level access throughout, no steps or stairs and wide door ways for wheelchair access (see room plan for widths)• Level access throughout, no steps or stairs and wide door ways for wheelchair access (see room plan for widths)
- A Maxi Sky remote controlled ceiling mounted hoist system (maximum weight 200kg) with a 2 point loop spreader bar (please bring your own slings) which connects the accessible bedroom to the en-suite shower room
- An en-suite shower room with a large shower area, Chiltern Invadex TRT3 shower trolley (maximum weight 190kg), adjustable height sink, toilet with grab rails and emergency pull cord
- Etac Clean shower commode chair & belt
- Casa Lift 180E electric mobile hoist (maximum weight 180kg)
- Invacare Accent single profiling bed (maximum weight 145kg) with a Countrywide Healthcare Picara low risk polyurethane foam mattress
- Emergency pull cord in the accessible bedroom
- Accessible outside toilet
- Disabled car parking space right outside the front door
Unfortunately, whilst this building works incredibly well for people with a variety of specific needs, it has not been designed to facilitate independent living for wheelchair users. It is expected that able bodied group members will be present as part of a group booking the building.
Please see our Woodlands accessibility guide on the Visit England & Scotland Accessibility Guides website.
Location
Woodlands is in a picturesque location with views down fields and out onto mature woodlands. It is the perfect base to make the most of our fantastic Peak District surroundings. An access ramp to the Monsal Trail, which is a flat traffic free route that travels 8.5 miles between Bakewell & Blackwell Mill near Buxton and is popular with walkers and cyclists, is 250 metres from the building along the centre driveway.
Further information is available on our location webpage.
When booking Woodlands on its own access is limited to the building, the fenced patio/garden area, fenced rear woodland area and disabled parking space. Access to the wider centre is limited to those staying in our other accommodation buildings, the Farm House, Lodge, campsite and day visitors who have pre-booked.
Availability
For availability, arrival and departure times please see our availability calendar on our website. We hire out Woodlands to schools during school term time and everyone else during weekends and school holidays.
Prices
Prices below include VAT. Sole use of the building, for up to 10 people, at weekends and during school holidays:
Weekend / Mid Week (2 nights) – £441
Bank Holiday Weekend (3 nights) – £ 661.50
Monday – Friday (4 nights) – £ 882
If you would like to stay longer than 4 nights or would like to book additional meeting rooms / spaces please contact Woodlands.
Contact Details
Thornbridge Outdoors
Great Longstone
Bakewell
Derbyshire
DE45 1NY
Tel: 01629 640491
Email:
Website: www.thornbridgeoutdoors.co.uk/facilities/indoor-accommodation/woodlands/
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** Remember to take your own sling! ** Most accommodation providers do not provide you with a sling for hygiene reasons so remember to take along your own and be comfortable in something you are used to. Most slings are'universal' fitting but if you are not sure please contact the accommodation provider.
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June 2018