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About The Moat House Annan

Everything a family with disabled members or friends might need away from home... 

We know all too well from our own experience that some "Disabled Friendly" or "wheelchair accessible" holiday homes are a far cry from what you might expect...
With this in mind we've done our utmost to make The Moat House the perfect place that you normally just can't find owing to the lack of facilities that are essential for you. The quintessential location for you to take that well deserved holiday or short break.
 
We've turned an historic building (c. early 19th Century) in an interesting location into a unique, spacious holiday home with superlative facilities whilst maintaining a lovely  'look and feel'. Using bright and daring colours in a sympathetic way with the architectural features of the house we think that we've created a space that is functional, interesting and totally "non-clinical".
Designed with disabled people in mind, whether you or a family member or friend uses a wheelchair, has reduced mobility, difficulty getting upstairs or needs assistance with everyday tasks - The Moat House is uniquely equipped to make your stay that much easier!
 
Of course, totally able-bodied groups are just as welcome to enjoy a holiday here too!  
 
At a Glance:
 
  • Level access to the whole of the house (with the exception of Bedroom 3)
  • Small ramps to front and rear entrances
  • Lift between ground and first floors
  • Floors suitable for powered wheelchairs throughout (except Bedroom 2 & 3)
 
Ground Floor:
  • A spacious, welcoming reception hall, with space for parking/charging powered wheelchairs or mobility scooters and a separate cloak/boot room
  • Large Farmhouse Kitchen/Dining Room - with wheelchair accessible Ovens/Cupboards/Fridge, rise & fall sink, hob & worktop and a large wheelchair accessible, extendable dining table seating up to 14
  • Lounge – Sofas, bean bags and Rise & Recline chairs and equipped with Smart TV, DVD, Hi-Fi sound system, piano, Karaoke and games
  • Bedroom 1 - Large room with twin beds (1 of which is a "large single" Rise & Fall, contouring bed with cot-sides) & X-Y ceiling track hoist
  • Bathroom 1 - Wetroom with: Raised seat Closomat toilet with support arms; Rise & Fall shower/changing bench; X-Y ceiling track hoist; Level access shower area; Lowered basin; Emergency alarm and a choice of child's/adult's shower chairs
 
First Floor:
  • Bedroom 2 - Configurable beds - Twin beds or Super kingsize Bed (unfortunately this room is not suitable for powered wheelchair users)
  • Bedroom 3 - Large room with Kingsize bed with additional Double sofa bed
    (unfortunately this room is not wheelchair accessible - 3 step access)
  • Bedroom 4 - Twin beds (1 of which is a contouring bed)
  • Bedroom 5 - Double contouring bed & X-Y ceiling track hoist
  • Bathroom 2 - High & Low basins, accessible toilet with arm supports, level access shower area with fold down shower seat
 
You can rely on us to provide you with a perfect place to call home during your stay. Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience that will be remembered for years to come.

Services

Communication and entertainment:

Comfort & Security:

Kitchen:

  • Free WiFi

  • FreeSat TV in lounge

  • Smart TV's in Rooms

  • Piano

  • Karaoke

  • Selection of Games

  • Selection of "sensory" light equipment

  • Library of books

  • Good mobile phone signal coverage for all networks

  • Central/underfloor heating

  • Bed linen/towels provided

  • Cleaning service available on request (at extra charge)

  • Hairdryers

  • Iron & ironing board

  • Smoke detectors in every room

  • Emergency evacuation sheet

  • Fire plan and extinguishers

  • Emergency lighting

  • Intruder Alarm

  • Carbon Monoxide detectors

  • Fridge/Freezer

  • Low level multifunctional ovens and microwave oven

  • "Slide'n'Hide" oven at
    wheelchair user height

  • Rise & Fall Sink, Worktop
    & Induction Hob unit

  • Kettle & coffee maker

  • Mixer & Food Processor

  • Dishwasher

  • Comprehensive set of pots & pans, utensils, cutlery, crockery and glasses etc.

Pets

Dogs are welcome – we just charge an additional £35 flat fee per dog per stay for additional cleaning.

 

Garden

Fully accessible, multilevel paved garden area with colour differentiated ramped/level areas (for the visually impaired), patios, BBQ area, rest benches & outdoor furniture & "Leaf" seat (please ask). We aim to have the raised beds & "Sensory Garden" planted up by the spring/early summer. Please note that we hope to continue to develop the gardens in the future adding a path to our own children's play area and to the Castle Park (leading to riverside walks, playing fields, children's adventure playground).

 

Smoking

The house is no smoking throughout – please smoke outside and dispose of litter appropriately.

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