Woodlands Accessible Group Accommodation in the Peak District - 2 Bedroom (Sleeps 10) Lodge in Great Longstone, Bakewell

Description

Inclusive, Self-Contained Lodging for Groups with Additional Needs

Woodlands is a purpose-built, self-contained accommodation unit designed to support groups that include individuals with additional needs or mobility challenges. Located in the heart of the Peak District National Park, it offers stunning views across fields and mature woodland, overlooking the Sky Ropes and Yurt. With direct access to the traffic-free Monsal Trail, it’s an ideal base for inclusive outdoor learning, family and group retreats.

Flexible Room Layout & Accessibility Features (Sleeps 10)

Woodlands sleeps up to 10 guests and offers a multi-use main living space that can be adapted as a:

Comfortable lounge and dining area
Bedroom with fold-down king-size bed and sofa bed
Meeting or training room for up to 12 people

Main Living Space Includes:

Bi-fold doors onto an enclosed decking and patio area with seating
50” wall mounted TV, Blu-ray player and Bluetooth speaker
Dining facilities for up to 10
Sofa seating for 5, plus padded chairs and a Colonsay high-back wing chair
Coffee table

Bedrooms:

Accessible Bedroom: Sleeps 5 (2 bunk beds + 1 profiling bed), with en-suite accessible shower room
Second Bedroom: Sleeps 4 (super king bed that can be split into twins + bunk bed)

Additional Facilities:

Fully equipped kitchen with an oven/grill, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, pots/pans and utensils
Shower room
Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
Fenced woodland space to the rear
A small charcoal BBQ (guests can purchase charcoal when booking or bring their own)
Free Wi-Fi

Specialist Accessibility Equipment

Woodlands includes a wide range of accessibility features and equipment:

Level access throughout with wide doorways (see room plan for measurements)
Maxi Sky remote controlled ceiling mounted hoist system (maximum weight 200kg) with a 2 point loop spreader bar (bring your own slings) which connects the accessible bedroom to the en-suite shower room
Casa Lift 180E electric mobile hoist (maximum weight 180kg)
Chiltern Invadex TRT3 shower trolley (maximum weight 190kg)
Adjustable height sink, toilet with grab rails and emergency pull cord in the accessible bathroom
Etac Clean shower commode chair & belt
Invacare Accent single profiling bed (maximum weight 145kg) with a Countrywide Healthcare Picara low risk polyurethane foam mattress
Emergency pull cord in the accessible bedroom
Accessible outside toilet
Disabled car parking space directly outside the entrance

Please note: While Woodlands is highly accessible, it is not designed for independent living by wheelchair users. It is expected that able-bodied group members will be present as part of the booking.

We have worked with AccessAble surveyors who have assessed our venue to create a Detailed Access Guide: https://www.accessable.co.uk/the-peak-district-and-derbyshire/access-guides/thornbridge-outdoors-woodlands

Sustainable Design & Energy Efficiency

Woodlands is built with sustainability in mind:

Ground source heating system with underfloor heating
Triple glazing and excellent insulation
Kitchen surfaces made from recycled materials
Cedar shingle roof and cladding
Rainwater collection via water butt for garden use

Location & Site Access

Woodlands is set in a picturesque location with views over fields and woodland. It’s just 250 metres from the Monsal Trail access ramp, a flat, traffic-free route popular with walkers and cyclists that runs between Bakewell and Blackwell Mill near Buxton.When booking Woodlands, you have exclusive access to:

The building and its fenced patio/garden
The rear woodland area
A disabled parking space
Access to the wider Thornbridge Outdoors centre is limited to guests staying in the Farm House, Lodge, campsite, or pre-booked day visitors.

Arrival & Departure Information

Standard Arrival Days: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4.00pm.
Standard Departure Days:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by 9.30am
Sunday by 5.00pm

Booking and Support Information

Woodlands is available to schools during term time and to other groups during weekends and school holidays
If you’d like to arrange a visit, we’re happy to show you around between 10.30am and 4.00pm, Monday – Friday

Pricing & Booking

Woodlands is available to book at the weekends and in school holidays (for none-school bookings).
We offer a single price per accommodation building, giving your group exclusive use of Woodlands – no sharing with other groups.
Bring up to 10 people, or fewer if preferred (more space for everyone!)
On Bank Holidays, Christmas & New Year the minimum number of nights to stay is 3.
A £300.00 refundable bond is required for all bookings. This will be returned approximately 10 working days after your departure, provided everything is in order.
All prices include VAT.

Extended Stays

If you’d like to stay longer than 4 nights please contact us to discuss availability and pricing.

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