Accessible Florida, Orlando, Florida

Accessible Florida, Orlando

Master bedroom

Master bathroom

Swimming Pool with hoist

Location

Whether you are here for the theme parks and other famous attractions, or simply to relax in Florida's all year round sunshine, our air-conditioned house in Calabay Parc with private heated pool will provide the ideal base during your visit.

Set within a conservation area where eagles often fly overhead and surrounded by beautiful scenery, our house backs onto woodland and provides the perfect environment in which to relax and enjoy your holiday.

The house is purpose buit for a wheelchair user with ramps to the front door (900mm wide) and the garage, and from the pool area to the 1st master suite, which has a king-size bed and a level access shower.

There is a slight ramp to the entrance which is not steep. The entrance is easy access.

Accommodation

Bedroom doors are 900mmm wide and the bed has 70mm space under bed to facilitate a hoist. The ensuite door is 900mm wide and the shower has a door 860mm wide. There are grab rails in the shower.

The 2nd master bedroom has a queen size bed, television with DVD and a radio alarm clock. There is ample storage space with a chest of drawers and a large walk in closet. Access to the pool deck is via a separate door. The-suite bathroom has a shower cubicle, toilet and a single basin. A hairdryer is also provided in the cupboard below the basin.

Bedroom 3 has twin beds, a television with dvd player, a walk in closet and ample drawer space. It has been furnished with a Disney theme and we hope it would please any small child sleeping here. The cuddly toys are for your children to play with and enjoy for the duration of your stay, please return them to their original positions when you leave. This room shares a bathroom with bedroom 4.

Bedroom 4 has a full size double bed, television with dvd, radio alarm clock, walk in closet and ample drawer space. The adjoining bathroom, which is shared by the Disney Twin, has a bath with an overhead shower, a toilet and a single basin. There is a hairdryer in the cupboard below the basin.

The lounge looks onto the pool deck and is furnished with comfortable chairs and settees, the largest of which converts to a full size sofa bed for additional guests. There is a television and dvd player and a small selection of dvds for your use in the cupboard below the television. Bedding for both sofa beds is stored in the wooden chest in the entrance hall.

The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and a large fridge freezer with an ice maker. There is also a toaster, kettle, blender, hand mixer and a coffee machine. All crockery, glasses, cutlery, saucepans, baking and roasting tins as well as cooking utensils are provided. There are 2 stools at the breakfast bar as well as a table and chairs.

A floor to ceiling pantry provides ample storage for dry goods and the first aid box is kept on the top shelf out of reach of children There is a telephone in the kitchen and local calls are free, if you wish to phone overseas the cheapest way is to buy phone cards from the shop in Berry town centre. The master switch for the intercom, which is in every room throughout the house including the pool deck, is also in the kitchen.

Utility Room - a separate door leads to the utility room where you will find a top loading washing machine, a tumble dryer, an iron and ironing board. The utility room provides access to the double garage via a shallow ramp.

The Den is on your left as you enter the house and has a large comfortable settee for relaxing on and which converts to a full size sofa bed should you need additional sleeping capacity. There is a television with play station 2 and an x box attached and we have left a couple of games for each. The cupboard below the television has a small selection of board games for your use.

Swimming pool

Private heated pool.

Attractions

Theme Parks

Disney World is probably the most famous of the theme parks and is only 20 minutes away. There are 4 Disney parks altogether, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and MGM Studios. There is also Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure approximately 25 minutes away and Busch Gardens at Tampa Bay, one of Orlando's original theme parks now completely refurbished with new rides and America's only dive coaster.

Sea World

Sea World combines roller coaster rides with dolphins and killer whales for a truly memorable day out but if you are looking for something truly amazing and the experience of a lifetime then why not swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove.

Water Parks

Disney has Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon and there is also Water Mania and Wet 'n Wild, all are guaranteed to get you soaking wet with wave pools slides and roller coasters, a fun day out for all the family.

Wildlife

Florida is home to a wide variety of animals including the famous alligators and bald eagles. There are a number of national parks and wildlife refuges caring for numerous land and sea animals within an hours drive, or you can take an airboat ride or a boat tour and see natural Florida at it's best, or visit Gatorland for an up close alligator experience.

Space Travel

Kennedy Space Center is only 45 minutes away and makes a fascinating day out for all. Learn how the shuttle works and all about man's journey to the moon and maybe visit Cape Canaveral on the way home.

Golf

Orlando has an abundance of championship golf courses, our nearest is only 4 minutes away at Highlands Reserve Golf Club, Southern Dunes Golf Club also off Highway 27 is about 15 minutes away and the famous Champions Gate Golf Club is only a 10 minute drive from the house.

Other Attractions

Orlando has many state parks, botanical gardens, art galleries and museums as well as the more famous attractions. If you are looking for a bit of piece and quite why not visit Harry P Leu Gardens, 56 acres of beautiful gardens right in the centre of Orlando.

These are just a few of the attractions available but you can also go hot air ballooning, horse back riding, go-carting, fishing and so much more. Why not stop off at one of the many tourist information centres ( there are at least 2 on Highway 192) and pick up a visitors guide to Orlando where the staff will also provide advice and directions on other attractions to visit.

Getting here

Daily scheduled and charter flights from UK into Orlando (50 minutes), Sanford (1 hour) or Tampa (90m minutes).

Rates

Rental Rates 2005/2006 £ Sterling Per Week $ US Dollars Per Week
September- December (excluding Christmas) 400 680
January- April (excluding Easter) 400 680
May- June 475 805
July- August 500 850
Christmas New year and Easter 550 935
Pool Heat 70 120

Prices include Florida State Tax and Florida Sales Tax
The minimum rental period is one week
A discount is available on rentals of 3 consecutive weeks or more (excluding Christmas, New Year and Easter)
Payment can be made in either Pounds sterling or US Dollars
Bookings can be made by telephone or e-mail
Please check availability with owner.

All bed linen and towels including pool towels are provided. Electricity, water, air conditioning, pool maintenance, gardener, garbage collection and free local telephone calls are included in the above prices but there is an additional charge for pool heat (see price list).

Contact

Sarah Arnold
16 Rickman Hill
COULSDON
CR5 3DN

Telephone: 01737 555796

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