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Wheelchair Accessible Holidays at Vale da Cegonha

Casa Aguia and Casa Coruja were developed to provide the very best of country house living, such that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy a holiday in the Alentejo - regardless of personal mobility.

Floor Plan - Click Image For Larger Version
Floor Plan - Click Image For Larger Version

 

We have made it possible for 1, 2 or 3 wheelchair users to share a holiday, with friends and family, if they wish. To achieve this both bedrooms and bathrooms in Casa Coruja and bedroom 1 in Casa Aguia are equally accessible.

Kitchen - Everything Is To Hand From A Wheelchair
Kitchen - Everything Is To Hand From A Wheelchair

 

Design Features We Have Included

Kitchen - Extra Low Worktop For Wheelchair Users
Kitchen - Extra Low Worktop For Wheelchair Users

 

Bathroom & Kitchen Facilities

Both bathrooms in Casa Coruja and the bathroom to bedroom 2 in Casa Aguia are ‘wet room’ style shower rooms and include a level floored shower area with grab rails and an adjustable height thermostatically controlled shower.

There is also a static or wheeled shower chair available.

Wet Room Shower Areas (Left: Casa Aguia, Right: Casa Coruja)
Wet Room Shower Areas (Left: Casa Aguia, Right: Casa Coruja)

 

The WCs are 41cm high and have a 1m space beside, plus grab rails. Toilet seat raisers or commode chairs are available if required.

Casa Aguia WC With 1m Space to Right
Casa Aguia WC With 1m Space to Right

 

In Casa Aguia the 1m space is to the right of the WC, as you face it. In Casa Coruja, one bathroom has the space to the right of the WC and in the other bathroom the space is to the left of the WC.

Casa Coruja WC With 1m Space to Left
Casa Coruja WC With 1m Space to Left

 

The washbasins have open spaces beneath with low level mirrors over and are fitted with monobloc taps.

All Washbasins Have Ample Room Beneath Them
All Washbasins Have Ample Room Beneath Them

 

Each of the kitchen areas include a low level work surface, with an open space beneath and  further open spaces beneath the hob and sink unit. All crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils etc. are stored within large pull out drawers with space to the side.

Fire blankets and extinguishers can all be accessed from a seated position.

Lowered Hob For Wheelchair Users
Lowered Hob For Wheelchair Users

 

Furnishings

Swimming Pool

The swimming pool includes a gentle exterior slope along one of the long sides and a raised pool wall. At the bottom of the slope the edge of the pool is then 50cm above ground and this continues along one of the ends of the pool also. The raised 'wall has a 60cm seating area on top. This design feature gives the option of side to side direct access to the water.

Pool Side Ramp Providing Wheelchair Access To The Water
Pool Side Ramp Providing Wheelchair Access To The Water

 

Availability of Equipment

We have a range of items that we can provide for you. Included in the cost of your holiday, if required, are a shower chair (static or wheeled), a folding walking frame (Zimmer), a toilet seat raiser, bed height raisers and a lap tray.

The following items can be hired for you. The prices shown below are for a 1 week rental.

Before confirming your reservation please advise us of the equipment that you require so we can check availability. If an item is not available we will advise you immediately and offer you alternatives, if appropriate, or alternative availability dates.

All prices are correct at the time of writing, but will be confirmed when your request is received.

Please Note: All equipment that is hired for you is done so on a ‘not for profit’ basis. The fees shown above are the prices we are charged by the equipment hire company. We do not add any extra fees for arranging the hire of equipment for you.

Pool Lift, Which Is Available For Hire Upon Request
Pool Lift, Which Is Available For Hire Upon Request

 

Visitor Information

Both houses have a comprehensive selection of tourist information literature available that includes a publication called ‘Travel Without Barriers’. This book gives detailed information on accessible tourist attractions (places to visit and eat etc.) throughout the Alentejo region of Portugal. It also states clearly the level of accessibility for each venue. There is also further information regarding accessible attractions in the Algarve and Lisbon, as well as more general information relating to the services and facilities available in and around Ourique.

Car Hire

To make the most of a holiday here a  hire car is strongly recommended. 

WAV - Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

The prices shown below are for a weekly rental, but other longer or shorter periods are available. Please ask us and we will confirm the price to you.

Citroen Berlingo or Fiat Doblo (Manual or Auto): To carry 1 wheelchair plus up to 4 other passengers.

VW Caddy (Manual): To carry 1 wheelchair plus 5 other passengers.

VW Caddy Maxi (Auto): To carry 1 wheelchair plus 6 other passengers

In all cases there is a pick up/drop off charge of €20.00 from Faro or Lisbon airport.
The rental includes unlimited mileage, sat nav, air conditioning, bluetooth, MP3 and Aux, plus CDW, which carries an excess of €1800.00.

Added Extras

Extra Vehicles for larger groups

If you need an additional standard vehicle to be hired along with a WAV, this second vehicle will carry a 15% discount. Please advise us of your requirements and we will confirm the prices to you.

WAV Mini Buses: To carry up to 9 passengers in total including a maximum of 3 wheelchairs. The price is constant throughout the year.

Vehicles With Hand Controls.

I you require a car with hand controls, please let us know your requirements. There are a number of companies who offer this - based at both Faro and Lisbon airports. We will be pleased to provide you with a quotation.

At Your Service

We are resident proprietors at Vale da Cegonha. If you need any assistance or advice or perhaps just a chat, we are always on hand.