Mobility for those requiring Disabled Access
My name is Jonathan and I look forward to welcoming you to Todsworthy Farm.
As someone with mobility needs, I realised how difficult it was for those with similar needs to find suitable accommodation in Cornwall and Devon. As a very independent person, I felt it essential that the accommodation we created should help make our guests own independence to be one of our main priorities. We also understand that guests without mobility issues are also keen to enjoy the tranquillity and comfort available at Todsworthy Farm Holidays.
We believe we have created two cottages that meet everybody’s needs without compromising comfort or quality. Our two cottages provide a natural environment where guests of all physical abilities can feel at home and totally relaxed.
A level access is provided throughout the ground floor to living areas, shower areas and bedrooms with wide doors for to both cottages through wide doors facilitating the option of wheelchair use when required. The shower areas have grab rails and a fold down seat. There are grab rails strategically positioned about the toilet area. All the ground floor rooms are spacious and easy to move around.
We have an extensive range of mobility equipment that is available for hire, including mobile hoist, shower chair, bed wedges, foam back supports, etc. More general information is available in our access statement.
The Cider Press easily exceeds grade M2. This level is officially described as follows:
“Mobility Level 2: Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.”
In reality we feel an independent wheelchair user would have no problem with The facilities provided in The Cider Press with its wet room and level ground floor with no steps to contend with.
The Hayloft is graded as M3. This is officially described as follows:
“Mobility Level 3 Assisted: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. This person also requires personal or mechanical assistance (e.g. carer, hoist).”
Again we have exceeded many of the stipulated standards to meet the M3 grade with level floors, ease of access and facilities.
More information can be found here on the National Accessible Scheme. We recommend you add this page to your favourites so you always have the information to hand.
We want as many people as possible to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of Todsworthy Farm and the beautiful Tamar Valley and to provide the ideal location and well equipped accommodation for those with and without special needs. We do feel however that grading can be very subjective and guests should be treated as individuals. With this in mind, should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us so that we can discuss your own personal requirements.
We recommend you read our Access Statement which is on the website.
Useful Information
Help with personal care:
Carol Spinks Home Care - Tel: 01752 844832 - Mob 07775776564
Fernleigh House Home Care - Tel: 01822 832926
Hire of mobility equipment:
Braunton Mobility Centre - Tel: 01271 814577
Launceston mobility hire - Tel: 01566 774030
Huntleigh Rentals - Tel: 08457 342000
Medical Loan equipment:
British Red Cross, Plymouth - Tel: 01752 768546
