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Bench Cottage - Wheelchair Accessible Accommodation for Four with Ceiling Hoists in the New Forest

Bench Cottage is a semi-detached bungalow providing wheelchair-accessible, self-catering holiday accommodation on the outskirts of Lymington, just 2 miles from the New Forest National Park. Purpose-built to accommodate up to 4 guests, including well behaved children and infants. This cottage features ceiling hoists and is furnished with all the modern touches that make your holiday easy and relaxing.

Accommodation Features:

• Ground Floor Access: All accommodation is on the ground floor with level access throughout.
• Parking: Off-road parking is available outside the cottage on tarmac and completely level access through the accommodation.

Ideal Base for Exploring: Bench Cottage is perfectly located for exploring the New Forest, Hampshire, and Dorset. Fantastic day trips include visits to the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury, Bournemouth, and Winchester. Our website contains many ideas for wheelchair-accessible places to visit, including theme parks, ornamental gardens, accessible boat trips, and exploring opportunities.

Facilities At a Glance

• Two Ceiling Hoists: One in the master bedroom and another H-hoist in the accessible wet room.
• Master Bedroom: Large and airy, with a ceiling hoist, height-adjustable profiling bed, and additional profiling bed with turning space for a wheelchair.
• Accessible Wet Room: Features a drop-down changing stretcher and a choice of shower chairs.
• Central Heating and Free Wifi: Included as standard.
• Second Bedroom: Small twin room with 2 profiling beds
• Garden: Large shared garden with level access throughout.
• Off-road Parking: Includes access to an EV charger.
• Additional Amenities: Access statement, layout plan, and 360° tour available on our website.

Photos of Bench Cottage

Detailed Accommodation Features

Master Bedroom:

• Height-adjustable profiling/carer's bed with removable rails.
• Second bed with head and foot risers, adjustable as a twin or king-size bed.
• Both beds are accessible via the ceiling hoist (maximum weight capacity: 21 stone / 133 kilos). The ceiling hoist has a two point spreader bar and you will need to bring your own sling.
• We have also included lots of additional sockets and a USB charger by the bed.

Second Bedroom

• This it s twin room with two head and foot riser beds - this room is not wheelchair accessible as there is not enough turning space - but is ideal for carers, children or family members.

Accessible Wet Room:

• H-hoist and drop-down changing stretcher.
• Choice of wheeled and static shower chairs or commode.
• Level access throughout with adjustable height washbasin,
• Standard height WC with drop-down grab rails and lateral transfer space, and optional toilet seat riser available.

Kitchen:

• Wheelchair-accessible kitchen is fully equipped, having split level work surfaces, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with small freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. All kitchen utensils, cutlery and china are supplied, in fact everything you are likely to need to make your stay pleasant, relaxing and enjoyable

Lounge:

• Open plan with an electric riser recliner chair, firm armchair, comfortable 2-seater sofa, and foldaway dining area for four.
• Colour television with Chromecast and Netflix in the lounge and second television in the master bedroom.
• Free Wifi.

Garden and Outdoor Spaces

Outside Bench Cottage, there is a large shared garden with areas laid to lawn, seasonal flower plantings, a sensory and wildlife garden, and gentle evening lighting. The garden is private and ideal for bird watching and stargazing. Wildlife such as foxes, deer, and squirrels often visit. Outdoor furniture, including a garden swing seat, allows you to enjoy the sunshine, listen to birds, read a book, or have a BBQ. Guests from Little Bench also share this space.

Additional Equipment: We can provide additional equipment such as a Sara Stedy, standing hoist, rota stand, and various shower chairs (more details here.) We also have contacts for Oxygen, specialist mattresses, carers, or even a personal chef to ensure your holiday is a restful break, as well as lots of ideas of places to visit so you can get the most our of your stay.

Booking Information

Book Bench Cottage directly through our website for the best prices and availability.

• Peak Season: Friday to Friday bookings preferred. Contact us for bespoke dates.
• Weekends and Short Breaks: Weekends (Friday to Monday) and short breaks (Monday to Friday) are subject to availability.
• Book Online - Choose your dates for your next holiday. Book Now You can book online with payment by card, BACS and cheque payment for instant confirmation. Underlined dates indicate available start dates. Alternatively, complete an enquiry form for bespoke dates.

Additional Information

• Rate Card: Viewable rate card here (opens in a new window).
• Terms and Conditions: Ensure you have read our terms and conditions, as booking with us implies agreement.
• Bench Cottage Access Statement is available online - with measurements of doorways, hoists, weight specifications etc.
• All bed-linen, towels and tea towels along with gas central heating, hot water and Wifi are included in our tariff, along with any additional equipment (subject to availabilty) that we have available.

Plan of Bench Cottage

We understand some guests prefer to see the accommodation in advance. While plans are not to scale and furniture arrangements may vary, these provide an idea of the layout and space available.

Carbon Neutral Holiday Cottage

Bench Cottage is committed to sustainability, ensuring that your stay has minimal environmental impact.

Eco-Friendly Features:

• 100% Renewable Electricity: The electricity used in Little Bench is sourced entirely from renewable sources.
• Carbon Offsetting: The carbon from the gas used for heating and cooking is completely offset.
• Recycling Facilities: We encourage guests to recycle their waste with facilities for glass, tins, cardboard, plastic, paper recycling, and composting.
• Public Transport: With a bus stop right outside the door, you can choose to reduce your vehicle emissions.

EV Charging Point: For your convenience, we've added a charging point for your electric vehicle (EV) on the Voltshare network. To use this, you'll need the you will need the Voltshare app (https://voltshare.net), a smart phone and your type 2 charging lead. Instructions for use are provided on the chargers and is managed by Voltshare for us.

Discover Lymington

Lymington offers a variety of restaurants, pubs, and takeaways, along with many individual shops and national stores. Discover the hidden park behind the shops or visit the market held every Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, where you can purchase everything you need for your perfect holiday. All these are within a 20-minute walk or 5 minutes by car. Directions can be found in your cottage.

Explore the New Forest National Park

The New Forest National Park is on your doorstep, with 93,000 acres of forest waiting for you to explore. See the New Forest ponies wandering through some of the villages, walk through the enclosures to spot deer, or park in one of the many car parks and enjoy a picnic.

• Spring: See young foals everywhere.

• Summer: Sit in the shade of the forest or on the cliff tops in the sun.

• Autumn: Enjoy the splendor of the autumn colors.

• Winter: Experience the magical winter forest and visit various attractions and museums.

For detailed information, explore the local area further and see our suggestions for places to visit in In Lymington, the New Forest, or some Day Trip ideas.

Holiday Availability

Book Now or check the availability of our other accessible holiday cottages, we would love to welcome you soon.