Arrival & entrance
A private, level driveway for two cars, a 1720mm porch opening, a 965mm inner front door, and a level threshold. Portable fold-up ramps are yours to borrow while you’re here.
The wet room, the hoists, and every measurement
The full access statement for Restwell: exact door widths, hoist capacity and the level-access wet room.
- Clear opening, front door
- 965mm
- Clear width, internal doors
- 926mm
- Ceiling track hoist over the bed
- Full-room
Door clearances
Compare your chair width to our doorways
Enter the overall width of the chair you travel with (widest point, including hand rims). We’ll show the clearance at each doorway so you can judge the numbers before you enquire.
This is a guide only. Aim for at least 50mm of clearance where you can, and we’re happy to talk through your measurements before you book.
Room by room
Room-by-room access notes
Inside the property
The bungalow is single-storey. Internal doorways are 926mm clear, and hallways are kept clear so you can turn your chair.
Bedrooms & sleeping
An Accora CommunityBed profiling bed (180kg user weight) under an Amico GoLift 400 ceiling hoist (180kg SWL). A second profiling bed can be set up. The conservatory sofa bed makes the fifth sleeping space.
Wet room
Level-access throughout. Mira Select Flex TMV3 shower, a RAZ-AT tilt-in-space commode chair, a Drive DeVilbiss stool rated to 136kg, and a Ropox Swing basin that winds between 750mm and 950mm.
Kitchen
The kitchen features a wheel-under worktop, all the essential utensils, a slide-under oven, and a gas hob.
Outdoor spaces
A ramp leads to a level patio and enclosed garden, with space for a BBQ and French doors opening from the conservatory.
Specific requirement?
Email us your needs as early as you can. We may not be able to provide every aid at short notice, but we’d much rather you ask than be unsure.
Send detailsNeed precise measurements?
You’ll find door widths and key specs here. If you need other measurements, just let us know and we’ll measure them for you.
Request measurements
Equipment
Tailored to you
We prepare the bungalow for you before you arrive, setting up the equipment you need from our list based on what you tell us when you enquire. If anything feels loose or isn’t right, please let us know right away.
Local coast
What to expect in Whitstable
- Level coast
- Tankerton promenade is flat and paved for miles, with parking along Marine Parade and accessible toilets nearby.
- Town limits
- Harbour Street pavements can be narrow, some shop entrances have steps, and harbour surfaces may be uneven.
- Beach
- The shingle beach isn’t wheelchair-friendly, but you can use the promenade above to enjoy the sea air.
Equipment & access
Access FAQ
Questions about ceiling hoist safe working loads, profiling beds, and the details that make a place truly “wheelchair friendly.”
Yes, they are uncommon. Confirm fixed ceiling track vs mobile only, coverage, safe working load, sling policy, and bed position under the track. Restwell has an Amico GoLift 400 ceiling track hoist over the profiling bed, safe working load 180kg; full specs are on this page.
A ceiling track hoist is fixed to the ceiling and moves a person in a sling along a rail. It’s less bulky than most mobile units. Most guests bring their own slings. Ask about what areas it covers and who can operate it before you arrive.
Check the hoist type and safe working load, whether the bed is under the track, if there’s same-level wet-room access, space for a second carer, parking, and what’s included versus what needs to be hired. Restwell includes the on-site hoist and wet-room kit in the bungalow rate.
Yes, but make sure the bed is actually on site, not just “available to hire.” Ask about the mattress type, size, transfer height, and hoist clearance. Restwell’s accessible bedroom has a profiling bed with a pressure-relieving mattress.
People searching for a “hospital bed holiday cottage” usually want an adjustable profiling bed at a safe transfer height, in a regular bedroom, not a hospital ward. Restwell’s accessible bedroom has this bed, with the ceiling track above it.
Profiling beds help with positioning, pressure care, safer transfers, and overnight care routines when a fixed divan isn’t safe. At Restwell, check the controls, side-rail policy, and space for a carer beside the bed to ensure it meets your needs.
Ask for a published equipment list. Restwell includes a profiling bed, ceiling- and mobile hoists, a level-access wet room with a seat and grab rails, a height-adjustable basin, threshold ramps, and parking notes. Never assume “accessible” means a hoist is fitted.
Look for step-free routes, door widths that fit your chair, a bathroom you can use, and parking for accessible vehicles all shown in measurements and photos. If a listing only says “wheelchair friendly,” ask for an access statement or look elsewhere.
Check for clear door openings, a step-free route from parking, whether there’s a wet room or adapted bath, hoist type, bed type, turning space, recent entrance and bathroom photos, sling policy, and if care can be arranged separately. Restwell shares all these details on this page.
Being single-storey helps, but accessibility varies a lot. Some people need widened doorways, purpose-built wet rooms, parking, and often a hoist and profiling bed. Restwell is step-free throughout, as shown here.
Comparing other cottages?
How to read any access statement
This page is Restwell’s property-specific statement. For a general checklist of measurements, red flags and OT questions, see How to read a holiday cottage access statement before you book.
Ask about your equipment and clearances.
If you have questions about door widths, hoist limits, wet-room equipment, or care, we will answer them clearly.