Accessibility in and around Salad Days
Accessibility Guide
Dunster Beach site and Salad Days are both on a relatively level site. Please note; we do have rabbits on site, there are rabbit holes dotted all around, be aware.
Please use this guide in conjunction with the floor plan below and photo galleries to ensure we meet your requirements.
Please use this guide in conjunction with the floor plan below and photo galleries to ensure we meet your requirements.
Any questions, please just ask.
Salad Days
There is level parking for one car adjacent to the front of Salad Days.
The front and rear gardens are both level with no steps and both are fully fenced, making them ideal for assistance dogs. There are small steps into Salad Days via either the front or rear doors. Dimensions of the front and rear gates and doors are shown on the plan.
The interior of Salad Days is open plan and all on one level with a single door access into the en-suite. The shower has a bifold door which has an opening of 43cm and a step up to the shower of 15cm. The shower tray has a non slip base.
The king size bed is only accessible from one side.
The smart television has been pre-set to ‘enlarged’ and ‘high contrast’ text. It also has ‘audio description’ and ‘subtitles’ available with instructions given in the ‘Useful Stuff’ folder. A DAB radio is provided with backlit display.
Within Salad Days there are a selection of directional lights, there are external lights above the front and rear doors.
Torches are also provided.
The front and rear gardens are both level with no steps and both are fully fenced, making them ideal for assistance dogs. There are small steps into Salad Days via either the front or rear doors. Dimensions of the front and rear gates and doors are shown on the plan.
The interior of Salad Days is open plan and all on one level with a single door access into the en-suite. The shower has a bifold door which has an opening of 43cm and a step up to the shower of 15cm. The shower tray has a non slip base.
The king size bed is only accessible from one side.
The smart television has been pre-set to ‘enlarged’ and ‘high contrast’ text. It also has ‘audio description’ and ‘subtitles’ available with instructions given in the ‘Useful Stuff’ folder. A DAB radio is provided with backlit display.
Within Salad Days there are a selection of directional lights, there are external lights above the front and rear doors.
Torches are also provided.
Should any of our guests have special dietary requirements or food intolerance please let us know when booking and we will ensure alternatives are supplied in the welcome basket.
To assist you getting in and out of Salad Days there are a couple of access ramps which will be kept on site at all times. They are located on the side fences, just a couple of feet from the doors if guests wish to use them, or we would be happy to set them up for any visiting guests.
Our older dog Lola also appreciates the new ramps
Dunster Beach Site
You are able to park in a small level car park area to the right hand side of Dunster Beach Café, Shop and Office.
The Café, Shop and Office all have ramp access.
The toilet block behind the shop which is approximately 100 metres from Salad Days, has a fully accessible toilet and shower. The key to access this block is left for all guests next to the front door, the accessible toilet is also open to the public.
The on-site laundry which is in another block 200 metres away has level access.
The site has occasional lights, all buildings are sensor lit at night.
The Café, Shop and Office all have ramp access.
The toilet block behind the shop which is approximately 100 metres from Salad Days, has a fully accessible toilet and shower. The key to access this block is left for all guests next to the front door, the accessible toilet is also open to the public.
The on-site laundry which is in another block 200 metres away has level access.
The site has occasional lights, all buildings are sensor lit at night.
Countryside Access
Why not have a day out at Dunster Castle who are part of Countryside Mobility South West and have a Tramper available.
Hire the Tramper to explore parts of the Castle gardens and grounds..
Have a look at the Countryside Mobility South West website for further information on other locations which also have trampers to hire throughout the South West including the beautiful Wimbleball Lake .
Phototrails on our Walk and Explore page is an expanding website showing how everyone can have access to the countryside, tailored to their own needs, preferences and abilities.
Floor Plan not to scale, all measurements are in centimetres
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If you have questions regarding any requirements you may have or require a large print version of this guide, please contact us prior to booking via the web form on the tariff page, by email to saladdaysdunster@outlook.com or by
phone +44 (0) 7968 963104.
Please do remember whilst we will endeaver to meet all our guests requirements Salad Days is essentially a large wooden beach hut which will have size limitations
Please do remember whilst we will endeaver to meet all our guests requirements Salad Days is essentially a large wooden beach hut which will have size limitations