Hi - We live on a farm near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire and I
intend to convert our barn to set up 3 holiday let apartments for disabled
people. Leicestershire is a very pretty rural county and our listed
outbuildings will make an attractive rural retreat with the
advantage of full disabled facilities. Each apartment will have a bed
sitting room with hoist rails, disabled access kitchen, wet room and a carer’s
bedroom should it be needed. They will all have a veranda and wheelchair
access to landscaped gardens with, cut flowers / veg to pick and hens from
which to collect eggs. I have obtained planning permission and am
currently applying for EU grant funding towards some of the build costs.
Both my son (born with chromosome abnormality) and
mother (severe stroke 11 years ago) are unfortunately disabled, hence my
knowledge of the lack of suitable holiday accommodation available.
At present I am investigating the need and interest in such
a facility in our area and wondered if you could possibly reply to a few
questions below as part of the grant process? Please delete as necessary and add
any further comments you wish .
Would such a holiday let in rural Leicestershire be an
attractive possible holiday destination Yes / No
Do you find it difficult to find suitable disabled
holiday accommodation? Yes/No
Is it helpful to have a separate carer’s room?
Yes / No
Would a price of £80 - £100/ night be considered acceptable
for a 2 bed apartment? Yes/
No
If not, what price might be acceptable? Is it too low?
£ .
Might they consider using it all year
round? Yes / No? If Yes then why ?:-
Any other helpful ideas / comments you might
have :-
Thanks very much for your help.
Louise Young
