Accessible accommodation in Norfolk
Finding the right accommodation is essential for an enjoyable holiday, and especially important if you have access requirements. The National Accessible Scheme for self-catering, holiday parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment.
Many B&Bs, hotels, holiday cottages and holiday parks in Norfolk are accessible - but do remember to contact them with your requirements first.
Also see our Accessible Norfolk page for more information
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National Accessible Scheme
The National Accessibility Scheme for self-catering, holiday parks and serviced accommodation includes standards for hearing and visually impaired guests in addition to standards for guests with mobility impairment.
Accommodation that displays one of the signs below is committed to accessibility. When you see one of the symbols, you can be sure that the criteria has been thoroughly assessed against demanding criteria.
Mobility
Level 1 - Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.
Level 2 - Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.
Level 3 Independent - Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position
Level 3 Assisted - Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. They can require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (e.g. carer, hoist)
Access Exceptional - Attained by providing for all levels of mobility impairment listed above with reference to the British Standards BS 8300:2001. This is awarded to businesses that achieve the standards above for either independent wheelchair users or assisted wheelchair users and fulfil additional, more demanding requirements.
Level 1 - Minimum entry requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for guests with hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Level 2 - Recommended (Best Practice) additional requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for guests with hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.
Visual Impairment
Level 1 - Minimum entry requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for visually impaired guests.
Level 2 - Recommended (Best Practice) additional requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for visually impaired guests.
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