North East - Co. Durham - Wheatley Hill
Miners Meadow
Property description
Miners Meadow has been purpose built to offer outstanding disabled access and facilities. This will be the perfect relaxing holiday for anyone with a disability, their family, friends and carers. The owner has thought of everything to make your stay easy and enjoyable from the moment you arrive. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful grounds with scenic views, sculptures by celebrated local artist Ray Lonsdale, restful seating areas and accessible walking trails. A stream runs through the meadow with a large pond where ducks swim, and deer come to visit, a ramped bridge leads over to a private island with rustic picnic gazebo and firepit. Surrounded by nature and wildlife Miners Meadows is a truly calming place. A former cricket pavilion rescued and fully restored, the accommodation is all on the ground floor with no steps and wide doors throughout. A beautiful light filled open plan living space with fitted kitchen, dining area and corner sofa which opens out as a double sofa bed if needed. Patio doors lead from here into the lovely private garden and sun filled patio set with table and chairs. To the front is a terraced area with seating looking out across the beautiful meadow. All adaptations are discreet, making this suitable for all uses. Guests will be able to use the electric full height, adjustable profiling beds and hoist, please bring your own celling or harness.
The main bedroom has two profiling beds, one a small double and a single 3ft an extra-large en-suite wet room with double shower, grab rails and a wheeled shower / commode chair available on request. The second bedroom has a double bed with an accessible en-suite shower room. Throughout, light switches and plug sockets are at an adjusted height to make them easy for anyone in a wheelchair to reach.
Located in the former mining village of Wheatley Hill in County Durham, located just a short drive from both the A19 and A1, and a short drive to the city of Durham with its famous Cathedral, shops, cafés, restaurants and beautiful riverside walks. A little further afield, yet still a short drive there is Beamish Museum, Barnard Castle and the scenic Durham Dales.
The Durham Heritage Coast is just 11 miles away, with Seaham and its marina, promenade, restaurants and renowned fish and chips, the beaches at Seaburn, Whitburn or Roker or within an hour visit Redcar, Saltburn and Whitby the home of Captain Cook.
Accommodation features
- WiFi
- Washing Machine
- Parking - On Site
- Garden/Patio
- Barbecue
- Bike Store
- Ground Floor Facilities
- Walk in Shower/Bath
- Entrance Ramp/Level Access
- Wheelchair Access
- Ground Floor Wet Room
- Shower commode wheelchair
- Grab Rails
- Ceiling Hoist
- Electric profiling Bed
Accommodation description
At a glance
A beautiful, fully restored property nestling within tranquil meadowland, with private lake and wildlife with nods to the heritage of this former mining village.
Rooms description
Property services
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Front enclosed lawned garden with terrace, patio, garden furniture, BBQ and firepit. Large rear lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a pond in the grounds, 250 metres.
Miners Meadow
Wheatley Hill
Co Durham
DH6 3AW
For more info please contact:
Les Thompson
Mob: 07973 352974
E-mail:
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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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