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Welcome

Rowan Cottage is part of a 5 cottage complex at Culmore Bridge Cottages set in 9 Acres of peaceful woodlands. Close to the Sea and beautiful Sandhead beach in the lovely Rhins of Galloway, These fully accessible cottages provide ideal family or group holidays. Rowan is a spacious comfortable 3 Bedroom cottage which sleeps 6 people has a bathroom and a wet room and lovely decking area to allow you to sit out and enjoy the surroundings. The cottage is set amongst carefully planned paths ideal for bicycles, Wheelchairs and Pushchairs. This cottage is ideally situated in the Rhins of Galloway to allow you to enjoy the local villages, coastline and the  beaches which are easily accessed.

Rowan Cottage

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.
We have a portable hoist.

Level access bedrooms

The route to the bedroom is 750mm wide, or more.
The bedroom door is 750mm wide, or more.
There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.
The bathroom has a level access shower.

Hearing

Some (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.
Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.
Some staff have disability awareness training.
We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

For further information on accessible travel in Scotland, go to Transport Scotland.
Culmore Bridge Cottages
Sandhead
STRANRAER
DG9 9DX

Travel by public transport

You can get to Culmore Bridge Cottages - Rowan Cottage by train and boat or ferry.
The nearest train station is Stranraer. The train station is 9 miles / 14.5 km from Culmore Bridge Cottages - Rowan Cottage.
The nearest port is Cairnryan. The port is 11 miles / 17.7 km from Culmore Bridge Cottages - Rowan Cottage.

We can arrange a transfer with prior notification

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with McCleans Taxi by calling 01776705555. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

We can arrange transfer by prior arrangement

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is not free.
There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.
From the car park to the entrance, there is level access. There is a permanent ramp.
The path is sloped.
The route is 1250mm wide, or more.

Access is on a gentle sloped ramp photographs have been provided.

Rowan Cottage Access Rowan Cottage Front Door

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The path is 1250mm wide, or more.
The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.
There is a permanent ramp.
The door is 800mm wide.
The main door is side hung and manual.
When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.
Rowan Front Door

Getting around inside

Information office

From the main entrance to reception, there is level access. The door is 800mm wide.
The check-in desk has a low section for wheelchair users. You can sit down at reception.

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.
Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps, desk or table lamps, spot lights and natural daylight.
Lights are LED, energy saving and traditional filament. Some TVs have subtitles.
All bedrooms are non-smoking.
We have non-allergic bedding.
All bedrooms have fitted carpets.
Rowan is a Pet Friendly Cottage but is always cleaned to a very high standard. Willow is our Pet Free Cottage and suitable for visitors with allergies.
We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.
We have bed blocks.
We have a portable hoist.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left.
Rowan Wet Room Toilet

Accessible bedrooms

Accessible bedroom Rowan Cottage has three bedrooms all accessible . One bedroom has a home hospital profile single bed and a single divan bed. There is a King Size bedroom and a further bedroom which has zip and link beds which can be made into a twin or a King Size Room.

The route to the bedroom is 1150mm wide, or more. The bedroom door is 820mm wide. There is a low clothes rail. You can use the rail sitting down.
The bedroom is flexible (either double or twin). The bedroom has an interconnecting room. The bathroom is ensuite. The bathroom door is 790mm wide.
The bathroom has a separate shower. The shower has a seat. The shower has a handrail.
The bathroom has a bath with an overhead shower. The shower has a handrail. The bathroom has a level access shower. There is a shower chair available. The level access shower has handrails.
The toilets have handrails. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right. The taps are lever operated. There is space under the basin, with no pedestal or boxing.
Rowan Hall Space Rowan Kitchen Dining Rowan King Size Room Rowan Twin or KS Room Rowan Profile Home hospital Bed Accessible Walking around all the cottages Rowan Wet Room Commode shower chair in Rowan wet Room Rowan Bathroom with shower over bath Rowan Entrance

Self catering kitchen

Rowan Cottage Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.
From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.
The route is 790mm wide, or more.
The door is 790mm wide.
The work surface is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The hob is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
The sink is available with clear underspace and available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.
Rowan Sink Access Rowan Terrace exit from Dining Kitchen. Rowan Dining Kitchen Rowan Kitchen Hob Rowan Dining with access to decking

Lounge

Rowan Cottage Lounge open plan with Kitchen and Dining room.

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 790mm wide, or more. The door is 790mm wide.

Rowan Lounge is spacious and bright and has good views to the surrounding grounds. Seating includes a Rise Recline Chair and a High Back Chair along with other ample seating which can be moved to suit visitors needs.

Rowan High Back Chair Rise Recline Chair in all cottages Rowan Lounge Area Rowan Sink Access

Public toilet

Located at the information Office

From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The toilet door is 800mm wide.
The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the front only.

Getting around outside

Grounds around all the cottages

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.
The route is 1250mm wide, or more.

The Grounds around the cottages have a mixture of mowed Grass and tarmac paths suitable for Bikes, wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Benches along the paths Benches and paths around the grounds Pond area Decking on Rowan donkeys come to stay in the summer Walkers welcome Rowan is a dog Friendly cottage Exit from Kitchen to Rowan Terrance

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.

We have a range of equipment 

Hoists

Shower chairs

Zimmer Frames

Folding Wheelchairs

Mobility Scooters

We can also arrange specialist equipment as required. 

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.
Commode Shower Chair Static Shower Chair Folding Wheelchair High back Chairs Sling Hoists

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.
Staff are available 24 hours a day.
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