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Sense Holidays 2019 Bringing people together for holidays full of fun, friendship and new experiences
Welcome to the
Sense Holiday
brochure 2019!
Here’s why our Holidays
Sense
Holidays are unique: are special:
sometimes lively, sometimes • Over 40 years experience delivering holidays
chilled, but always fun and for people with multi-sensory impairments.
focused on the needs of each • A personalised approach – each holiday
individual holidaymaker. is planned around the needs and interests
of the holidaymakers.
• Experienced and trained holiday leaders.
• Trained, skilled and passionate volunteers.
• OFSTED registered with a ‘Good’ rating
(for our under 18s Holidays).
Our holidays give children, young people and Our holidays are offered to:
adults the opportunity to have fun and try
new activities – whether that be snow tubing, • Children and young people, up to the
indoor skydiving or swimming in the sea! They age of 18.
offer a chance to meet new people and to • Adults aged 18 and over.
develop connections with fellow holidaymakers
and volunteers. This year, we have 21 holidays There is no age limit to applying for a Sense
on offer, including some old favourites and Holiday. We aim to group people together
others that are new for 2019. who are similar ages and have shared
communication styles and interests.
Every year we strive to meet the needs of
our holidaymakers, carefully looking at what
people have said they would like to see more
and less of. This year, we are offering more
holidays at a number of key locations.
This will give holidaymakers the chance
to meet a wider range of people and take
part in a greater choice of activities. “The break meant we could rest and relax,
we knew our son was being well looked
As before, the number of people on each after by an awesome team with a wealth
holiday will vary, so that holidaymakers who of experience.”
prefer a quieter experience can choose this.
Each holiday will continue to have one or two Parent
leaders depending on the needs of the group.
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Why choose a
Sense holiday?
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Each holiday is managed by one or more
of our experienced leaders. They have a
specialist understanding of how to provide “You all put so much energy and
personalised group holidays for people who thought into the planning and we are
are deafblind and may have additional very lucky to have such a fantastic
needs. Leaders will work closely with charity supporting families like us”
holidaymakers and their parents/carers to
Parent
create a holiday that is right for the individual.
This leads to a memorable and enjoyable
holiday for each and every person.
Sense has considerable experience of
providing volunteer-led services and creating at least one downstairs bedroom and may
a safe environment where holidaymakers be suitable for occasional wheelchair users.
and volunteers build relationships, explore If you have any question please contact us.
new environments and step outside
of their comfort zone.
Applying for a Sense Holiday
On a Sense Holiday, holidaymakers
Our holidays are extremely popular therefore
can expect:
we are unable to offer a place to everyone
• A safe and fun environment. who applies. This is why we ask you to provide
• To be listened to and respected. as much detailed information about your
needs and interests as you can – including
• Personalised support. your first, second and third holiday choices
• Opportunity to have new experiences and when you would be able to come on a
holiday. We may be able to offer you a place
• Opportunity to be sociable and to make on an alternative holiday or a holiday group
new friends more suited to meet your needs.
We give priority to people who are deafblind;
Holiday Venues and and for our adult holidays, to those living
Accessibility at home with their families.
As well as sending you this brochure we
Every year we return to some of our
have also emailed you an application pack.
holidaymakers’ favourite venues, as well
If you wish to apply for a Sense Holiday,
as adding a few new ones. We visit all new
please complete and email back to us
holiday venues to ensure they meet the needs
by Sunday 10 February. After this date,
of our groups. In this brochure, we have
any applications we receive will be placed
marked the venues as either wheelchair
on our waiting list.
accessible or easy walker. The wheelchair
access icon means the venue has been adapted
for someone who is a wheelchair user and
meets the Sense standard of accessibility.
However, the level of access does vary: from Contact the
purpose-built accommodation to venues that
offer minor adaptations, such as wider doorways Holidays team
and ramps. Venues with ceiling track hoists in
at least part of the venue can be identified
by the hoist symbol. Where a holiday is
Tel: 0300 330 9250
identified as wheelchair accessible and doesn’t Text: 0300 330 9252
have this symbol we may be able provide
mobile hoists. All easy walker venues have
holidays@sense.org.uk
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Holiday map
1 Frank Chapman A
2 Frank Chapman B
3 Frank Chapman C
4 Frank Chapman D
5 Beamsley A
6 Beamsley B
19 5
20 7 Bewl Water A
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8 Bewl Water B
14 15 9 Macaroni Wood A
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10 Macaroni Wood B
11 Oak Lodge
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12 13 12 Cedar Lodge
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2 13 Chestnut Lodge
3
4 14 Peel Park Quarter A
16 15 Peel Park Quarter B
9 10
16 Lee Valley London
17 18 17 Conygre Farm A
7 18 Conygre Farm B
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19 Brickhouse Farm A
20 Brickhouse Farm B
21 Turkey and Tinsel
What do the symbols mean?
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Timetable for
applications:
Please send your completed holidaymaker • Communication: cost of interpreters and
application form to the Holidays Team by transcription.
Sunday 10 February 2019.
• Project costs: Planning and administering the
Please email to: holidays@sense.org.uk holidays, monitoring and evaluating safety
procedures, equipment and resources.
Any late applications will be added to our
waiting list. Payment could come from local authority
budgets, individual budgets, Direct Payments
We then carefully review all holiday
or personal funds. Payment may be made
applications and put together holiday groups.
via cheque, debit / credit card, and we also
In March, we will write to you and let you offer payment schemes to spread the
know if we are able to offer you a holiday. cost throughout the year.
We ask that you confirm your place as soon
Please contact one of the Holidays Team if
as possible. Failure to do so may mean
you require more information about payment
your place is withdrawn and offered
options or require support.
to someone else.
We appreciate your support, which means
that we can continue to reach as many
people and their families as possible.
Cost
Sense works very hard to raise money from the
public for our holidays. However, in order for us
to continue providing our personalised holiday
Transport
experiences, we now require a contribution We do not offer support with travel to and
from each Holidaymaker. from holidays, so please keep this in mind
when making your choices.
The average cost of each holiday is
approximately £2,500, and we ask that However, in exceptional circumstances, where
each holidaymaker contributes £800 no other support is available from family,
when they accept a place. friends or social services we will try to offer
travel assistance. Decisions on this will be
These costs include: made on a case-by-case basis. Please note
that we will ask for a financial contribution
• Holiday cost: accommodation, food
for any support provided.
and activities for holidaymakers.
• Staff and leaders: salaries and expenses
for holiday leaders including travel,
accommodation, food, activities and training.
• Volunteers: travel, accommodation,
food, activities and training
• Travel: Hiring mini-buses for the duration
of the holiday and enabling leaders and
volunteers to travel to and from holiday
venues.
Holidays for
children and
young people
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Frank Chapman A Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
27 July to 3 August 2019 Bewdley, Worcestershire 5 young people
“It was very good.
I really enjoyed
myself. I liked
the volunteers.
I enjoyed all of
the activities.
Thank you all for
a good holiday!”
The Frank Chapman Centre is a vibrant, exciting, woodland
centre providing a welcoming, personal approach to our
group. We are sure that you will find plenty of activity and
fun here with the outdoor adventure course, bush craft Camping Countryside
around the camp fire, on-site caving, cycling, archery
and much more with the possibility of an off-site
adventure in the Wyre Forest! Large group Easy walker
Young people
Holiday highlights Facilities
• High ropes and low ropes • Good on-site bathroom access: roll-in showers,
non-slip flooring, toilet and support rails
• Archery & bush craft
• The group will sleep in Glamping Pods on the
• Climbing & abseiling
ground floor. The pods do not have any special
• Mountain bikes adaptions or electricity. There is limited access
to electricity in the kitchen and main building.
• Meals around Orchard picnic site and evening
www.frankchampancentre.co.uk
meals will be eaten in the main building
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Frank Chapman B Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
27 July to 3 August 2019 Bewdley, Worcestershire 5 young people
“Fantastic
opportunity for
our daughter to
interact with
peers and
allowed her to
enjoy activities
she would not
normally do”
There’s plenty of the great outdoors to explore at Frank
Chapman! There will be opportunities to go on a trek and
navigate through the wood, learn about the environment and
yourself through art, creating things from our woods and the Camping Countryside
local area! Accommodation is in an insulated glamping pod
set around a central barn; a fantastic outdoor residential
experience, basic but with a touch of home comforts! Large group Easy walker
Young people
Holiday highlights Facilities
• Orienteering •G
ood on-site bathroom access: roll-in showers,
non-slip flooring, toilet and support rails
• Camp fires & bush craft
•T
he group will sleep in Glamping Pods on
• Collecting items and making art
ground floor. The pods do not have any special
• Music adaptions or electricity. There is limited access
to electricity in the kitchen and main building.
•M
eals around Orchard picnic site and evening
www.frankchampancentre.co.uk
meals will be eaten in the main building
10Frank Chapman C Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
27 July to 3 August 2019 Bewdley, Worcestershire 5 children
“My son looked
forward to the
holiday for so
long and had
such a lovely
time, just so
happy that he
is happy, and
very grateful.”
All the activities at Frank Chapman are on site so you can
get stuck in straight after breakfast with your friends and
volunteers! This will be a fun week getting involved in
new adventures that are also wheelchair friendly. In the Activity centre Countryside
evenings you’ll have lots of chances to enjoy hot chocolate
and marshmallows around the camp fire! Our volunteers
and instructors will be there to help you have a fantastic Wheelchair
Large group
week away. access
Children
Holiday highlights Facilities
• Outdoor activities •G
ood on-site bathroom access with an
accessible wet room style bathroom, roll-in
• Drama
showers, non-slip flooring, toilet and
• Textural arts support rails
• Dance •M
obile hoists and a wheelchair accessible
• Music lift are available
www.frankchampancentre.co.uk
11Frank Chapman D Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
27 July to 3 August 2019 Bewdley, Worcestershire 5 children
“We loved seeing
the diary he
came back
with, the lovely
comments
and photos.”
It’s time to get arty! At Frank Chapman there are plenty of
opportunities to explore your creative side. You could be involved
in creative activities based around the woodland, making art with
the resources you find – you might even make a mud and clay Activity centre Countryside
sculpture! There is also the opportunity to go on a storytelling
walk, which brings to life the story with the textures, smells
and even tastes around you in the woods. You might even Wheelchair
Large group
say hi to the chickens! access
Children
Holiday highlights Facilities
• Outdoor activities •G
ood on-site bathroom access with
an accessible wet room style bathroom,
• Arts & crafts
roll-in showers, non-slip flooring, toilet
• Camp fire & bush craft and support rails
• Music sessions •M
obile hoists and a wheelchair accessible
• Drama lift are available
www.frankchampancentre.co.uk
12Beamsley A Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
2 to 9 August 2019 Skipton, North Yorkshire 5 children
“I did things
I don’t get to
do so often –
swimming, farm,
campfire and
songs, sailing!
I didn’t stop!”
At Beamsley you might go an accessible sailing boat and race
over the waves or rocket down a dry ski slope. You might ride
a steam train or explore the back and paddle in the sea. This
is big sociable holiday so you are sure to make some great Cottage Countryside
friends. The volunteers will support you to get involved in
each activity and get the most out of the holiday. The venue
is accessible for full-time wheelchair users with ceiling Large group Ceiling track
track hoists, an accessible bathroom and roll in showers. hoist
Children
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Test your skiing skills at the dry ski slope • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Enjoy a trip to Blackpool beach •G
ood bathroom access: roll-in shower
and toilet, non-slip flooring
• Meet and feed some llamas
• Ceiling track hoist in fully accessible bathroom
• Slip down the slides at the Space Centre
• Wheelchair accessible lift
www.beamsleyproject.org
13Beamsley B Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
2 to 9 August 2019 Skipton, North Yorkshire 5 young people
“Going to the
beach was
awesome. I loved
the waterpark,
especially the
slides and having
lots of jokes
with the team!”
Located in Yorkshire, Beamsley in an accessible centre with
ceiling track hoists. You will be able to visit sensory rooms,
animal parks and ice skating rinks, and might even visit the
beach, were you can paddle in the shallows, fly kites and Cottage Countryside
eat ice cream. Our trained volunteers will provide a safe
and supportive environment where you can broaden
your horizons and enjoy a wonderful break.
Large group Ceiling track
hoist
Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Sensory tractor rides • Venue is very accessible for wheelchair users
• Go bowling •G
ood bathroom access: roll-in shower and toilet,
non-slip flooring
• Go swimming
• Ceiling track hoist in fully accessible bathroom
• Slip down the slides at the Space Centre
• Wheelchair accessible lift
www.beamsleyproject.org
14Bewl Water A Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
10 to 17 August 2019 Bewl, Kent 5 young people
“My daughter
was happy and
enjoyed the
holiday, she was
well cared for.
Thanks for your
kindness and the
lovely holiday
journal.”
At Bewl Water, get ready for plenty of adventures! An
accessible activity centre in the countryside, you’ll get to
spend your days enjoying a selection of brilliant water based
activities, many of which are accessible for wheelchair users. Activity centre Countryside
You can try sailing, paddling or kayaking, and you might want
to check out the playground and crazy golf site nearby. This is
a big sociable group so you’re sure to make lots of new friends!
Large group Wheelchair
The volunteers and on-site instructors will make sure you access
have an amazing time.
Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Abseiling • Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Mountain biking • Ensuite and ground floor bedrooms
• Speedboats • Accessible wet-room style bathrooms
• Cooking and baking
www.adventurekent.org
15Bewl Water B Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
10 to 17 August 2019 Bewl, Kent 5 young people
“I loved making
new friends! It
was good doing
new activities
and visiting
new places,
swimming
and playing.
Thank you!”
Bewl Water is an accessible activity centre, right next to the
biggest stretch of open water in South East England. Here you’ll
get to put on a wetsuit and enjoy plenty of activities on the
reservoir; from speedboats to sailboats, paddle boarding to Activity centre Countryside
kayaks, there’s something for everyone. All activities are on
site so we can jump straight into the fun. There are also plenty
of opportunities to chill out with movie and popcorn nights,
Wheelchair
games, arts and crafts and baking. Large group
access
Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Playground adventures • Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Film nights • En-suite and ground floor bedrooms
• Paddle boarding • Accessible wet-room style bathroom
• Windsurfing
www.adventurekent.org
16Macaroni Wood A Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
16 to 23 August 2019 Eastleach, Gloucestershire 5 children
“The most
valuable week
of the year
for us as
a family!”
At Macaroni Wood there is so much choice you can make
about what adventures to have! In the morning you can
collect eggs from the chickens and give the pigs their
breakfast of apples and potatoes. The group will visit local Cottage Countryside
attractions which could include swimming, snow tubing,
rides on a steam train or visits to the seaside! Our volunteers
will help you to access the activities, communicate with
Wheelchair
everyone and enjoy your adventure to the full. Large group
access
Children
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Legoland! • Venue is accessible for wheelchair users
• Build a bonfire and toast some •G
ood bathroom access: roll-in showers,
marshmallows non-slip flooring
• Have a party in the sensory room • E quipment available: profile beds,
bed sides and mobile hoists
• Rooms on ground floor
www.macaroniwood.org.uk
• Fully equipped sensory room
17Macaroni Wood B Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
16 to 23 August 2019 Eastleach, Gloucestershire 6 children
“Go karting was the
best, swimming
was cool, sailing
was fun, bowling
was amazing!”
Macaroni Wood is an amazing accessible venue in the heart of
the Cotswolds. You’ll be staying in Bazley House which has its
very own games room with a pool table. Holidaymakers will have
access to the go-karts, bikes and trampolines on site. Each day Cottage Countryside
is a new and exciting adventure, and with the support of our
volunteers you will be able to visit local attractions and try
swimming, snow tubing and rock climbing and maybe
even meet the animals at the zoo! Large group Easy walker
Children
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Trip to Cotswold Wildlife Park • Rooms on the ground floor and first floor
• Swimming at the hydro pool • Games room, large kitchen and living space
• Movie night! • Safe and secure site
• Sailing at South Cerney
www.macaroniwood.org.uk
18Oak Lodge Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
23 to 30 August National Forest, Derby 3 young people
“I didn’t worry,
because I knew
my son was
having a
wonderful
time.”
Accommodation Age group
There are so many activities on offer at Oak Lodge, an
accessible venue in the National Forest. You could try
abseiling, obstacle courses and high and low ropes. There’s
plenty to do on site, one day you might go play on the Cottage Camping Lodge Children
Countryside Young p
accessible playground and the next even meet the hawks and
owls in a falconry class! Our volunteers will help you to try new
things and form relationships with your fellow holidaymakers. Holiday village Boat Activity
Small group
Adults
centre Wheelchair
access
Horse riding
centre Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Conkers Activity Centre • Spacious venue
• Swimming • Rooms on one level
• Llama trekking • Wet room
• Alton Towers! • Mobile hoists are available
www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk
19Cedar Lodge Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
23 to 30 August 2019 National Forest, Derby 3 young people
“I always find
out my daughter
can do things
I didn’t know
she could”
Accommodation Age group
Cedar lodge is situated in the National Forest. Each lodge is
accessible, safe and comfortable. You will have the freedom
to play and enjoy the sunshine and enjoy the beautiful woods
around the venue, where you can enjoy sensory walks, adventures Cottage Camping Lodge Children
Countryside Young people
on the accessible playground and maybe even archery! Our
volunteers will support you to have fun and engage with
each activity in your own way. Holiday village Boat Activity
Smallcentre
group
Adults
Wheelchair
access
Horse riding
centre Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Tractor rides • Spacious venue
• Sensory walks • Rooms on one level
• Go swimming • Wet room
• BBQ in the sun! • Mobile hoists are available
www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk
20Chestnut Lodge Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
23 to 30 August National Forest, Derby 4 young people
“The holiday
helped me to
see my daughter
is able to cope
outside of home
and that she
had a wonderful
time doing
exciting things”
Accommodation Age group
Chestnut Lodge is a wheelchair accessible venue located
in the National Forest in Derbyshire. There’s so much to do
in the area, whether you want a chilled-out break enjoying
swimming, trips to cafes and sensory music sessions, or an Cottage Camping Lodge Children
Countryside Young p
active one with rollercoasters, abseiling and ice-skating.
Our volunteers will be on hand to support you to choose
your activities, express yourself and make new friends. Holiday village Boat Activity
Smallcentre
group
Adults
Wheelchair
access
Horse riding
centre Young people
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Tractor rides • Spacious venue
• Go ice skating • Rooms on one level
• Enjoy horse-riding • Wet room
• Boat trips • Mobile hoists are available
www.roslistonforestlodges.co.uk
21Holidays
for adults
22Peel Park Quarter A Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
3 to 10 August 2019 Salford, near Manchester 4 adults
“I really enjoyed
the holiday and
made some
great friends,
we all got on
well. Everything
was good, it
was so special
to me.”
Brand new for 2019, Peel Park quarter is a block of student
flats located in Salford, a 10 minute train journey away from
central Manchester. The group will get around using public
transport, by train, tram and bus. With the support of our Apartment City break
volunteers you’ll enjoy everything Salford and Manchester
has to offer, from wandering by the canals and enjoying a bite
to eat to day tripping to Southport for a day by the seaside. Medium group Wheelchair
access
Adults
Holiday highlights Facilities
• Enjoy a swim and a sauna in the on-site • Single rooms with an en-suite toilet and shower
leisure centre
• Step free access to the flats
• Explore Manchester on a hop on hop
• Some accessible bedrooms with en-suite
off bus
wet rooms
• Visit the set of Coronation Street!
• On site gym
www.campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford/peel-park-quarter
23Peel Park Quarter B Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
3 to 10 August 2019 Salford, near Manchester 4 adults
“I felt refreshed
and relaxed
having a break
like this which
I have never
had before.”
Located in Salford, close to central Manchester, Peel Park Quarter
has plenty of potential adventures close by. The newly built
flats are the perfect base to explore the sights of Salford and
Manchester. There’s plenty to do on site and nearby as well, Apartment City break
with a cinema room, gym, swimming pool and sauna all close
by. The group will get around using public transport, by train,
tram and bus, and with the support of our fantastic volunteers Medium group Wheelchair
you’ll have a wonderful city break! access
Adults
Holiday highlights Facilities
• Day trip to the seaside • Single rooms with an en-suite toilet and shower
• Explore Manchester on a hop on hop • Step free access to the flats
off bus
• Some accessible bedrooms with en-suite
• Pub lunches and city walks wet rooms
• On site gym
www.campuslivingvillages.co.uk/salford/peel-park-quarter
24Lee Valley London Cost: £800 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
16 to 23 August 2019 Cheshunt, London 7 adults
“After the holiday
I realise my
daughter needs
time away from
me as well; she
needs to be free
and with others
of similar age to
enjoy herself.”
London Lee Valley is situated in Cheshunt, which is a 20 minute Accommodation Age group
train ride from central London. This holiday is a great mix of city
sightseeing and local activities. One day you might be having a
wander around London Zoo or the British Museum, and the next Cottage Camping Lodge CityChildren
break Young p
going for a bike ride in Lee Valley Regional Park! Accommodation
is a large and cosy lodge and with a big group of holidaymakers,
there will be plenty of chances to make new friends. The lodge Holiday village Boat Activity Adults
Wheelchair
Large group
is a 2 minute walk from the local train station, and the group centre access
will get around by tube, train or bus. We will use step free access
where possible, but we do anticipate some walking and stair use.
Horse riding
centre Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Explore London’s world famous museums • Ground floor bedrooms
• Visit Camden market and buy some • Ensuite toilets and showers in each bedroom
souvenirs
• No other specialist adaptations
• Go white water rafting
www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-london-lee-valley
25Conygre Farm A Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
6 to 13 September 2019 Pewsey, Wiltshire 4 adults
“I enjoyed
talking to
people, their
signing skills
were excellent!”
Situated in beautiful natural surroundings, the farm is a perfect
base to explore Wiltshire. You might visit a theme park and ride
a rollercoaster, visit a science museum, or meet the animals at
Longleat. Plus, with your very own on site swimming pool, we’re Cottage Countryside
sure you’ll enjoy a splash around every single day! Our volunteers
will support you to have fun and to take part in the activities
you choose. Medium group Easy walker
Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Sailing • Ground floor rooms
• Bowling • Open plan design
• Trip to a science museum • On site swimming pool
• Fruit picking
www.hideaways.co.uk
26Conygre Farm B Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
6 to 13 September 2019 Pewsey, Wiltshire 4 adults
“I truly enjoyed
going on a
holiday more
catered for
my needs
and got to be
independent”
There’s plenty to do at Conygre Farm, whether you want a
chilled-out break enjoying swimming in the onsite pool, trips
to local cafes and pubs and countryside walks, or an active
one with rollercoasters and speed boat rides! Our volunteers Cottage Countryside
will be on hand to support you to choose your activities,
express yourself and make new friends.
Medium group Easy walker
Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Trip to Salisbury Cathedral • Ground floor rooms
• Canal boat ride • Open plan design
• Afternoon tea at a local cafe • On site swimming pool
• Visit to Longleat
www.hideaways.co.uk
27Brickhouse Farm A Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
6 to 13 September 2019 Blackpool 4 adults
“I loved every
minute of it and
had a fab time!
I came home
feeling so much
better and more
positive for it.”
Brickhouse Farm is a collection of fully accessible cottages
located close to the bright lights of Blackpool. You could spend
your days exploring the adventures on offer nearby – from indoor
skydiving to snow tubing, or have a chilled out holiday exploring Cottage Seaside
the beach and enjoying trips to cafes and pubs. The cottage is
perfect for full time wheelchair users – and there’s even a ceiling
track hoist for the hot tub so you can relax in the bubbles under Medium group Ceiling track
the stars. Our trained volunteers will support you to have hoist
an amazing break.
Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Day trip to Blackpool beach • Ground floor bedrooms
• Walks and pub lunches • Shower with grab rails
• Indoor skydiving • Ceiling track hoist running from bed to wet room
• Swimming in the hydro pool • Hot tub and on site hydrotherapy pool
www.cottages.com
28Brickhouse Farm B Cost: £800
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
6 to 13 September 2019 Blackpool 4 adults
“The place was
lovely and
people lovely
too, I had a
great time”
Brickhouse Farm is a set of accessible cottages located near
Blackpool with lots to do nearby, from theme parks to country
walks. There’s plenty of space on site to enjoy BBQs, as well as
tasty cafes and pubs for a drink or meal out. With ceiling track Cottage Seaside
hoists, this venue is very suitable for full time wheelchair users.
Our fully trained volunteers will support you to have fun,
choose activities and enjoy your holiday to the max! Medium group Ceiling track
hoist
Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Snow tubing • Ground floor bedrooms
• Rollercoasters at Blackpool Pleasure Beach • Shower with grab rails
• Swimming in the onsite hydro pool • Ceiling track hoist running from bed
to wet room
• Hot tub and on site hydrotherapy pool
www.cottages.com
29Turkey and Tinsel Cost: £600 NEW
FOR 2019
DATE LOCATION GROUP SIZE
25 to 29 November 2019 Llandudno, Wales 10 adults
“The holiday
leader and
volunteers really
made every
effort to make
the holiday a
most memorable
and happy one!”
Come and join us for a fun filled Christmas week in a seafront
hotel where our lovely volunteers will help you along the
promenade or explore the Victorian Town of Llandudno for a
spot of Christmas shopping! Let us take you out on excursions Hotel Seaside
around Betws-y-Coed where you could browse the lovely craft
shops for souvenirs or sit in one of the many cafes and relax!
We will be travelling to the holiday as a group, with coach Wheelchair
Large group
pick up arranged from Touchbase Pears in Birmingham. access
Adults
Previous holiday highlights Facilities
• Day trips • En-suite rooms with TV
• Afternoon teas • Cosy lounge area to relax and socialise
with a hotel bar
• Christmas shopping
• Half board basis
• Lift to all floors
www.hotelambassador.co.uk
30Make sure you send us
your application form by
Sunday 10 February
Sense
Sense is here to offer personalised support to help
people communicate and experience the world. For
everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone
who is deafblind. We believe that no one, no matter how
complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or
unable to fulfil their potential. Our experts offer support
that’s tailored to the individual needs of each person,
whether that’s at our centres, through our holidays and
short breaks, or in people’s own homes. In addition
to practical support, we also provide information
to families, and campaign for the rights of people
with complex disabilities to take part in life.
Other formats
If you would like a copy of this brochure in any
other format, e.g. larger font, braille or audio CD,
please contact the Holidays team.
Holidays team
Sense, 101 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9LG
Tel: 0300 330 9250
Textphone: 0300 330 9252
Email: holidays@sense.org.uk
www.sense.org.uk/holidays
@sensecharity
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