This year we visit the Isle of Wight for the first time. We will spend 7 nights at The Bembridge Coast Hotel a perfect beachside retreat, situated on the beautiful east coast of the Island with magnificent views over the Solent.
Location
Bembridge is a 45 minute ferry ride from Portsmouth very near Sandown,
Shanklin and Ventnor. Once a spot regularly visited by royalty this hotel
has been a holiday destination for over a century. Its secluded beachside
location in 23 breathtaking acres of mature gardens makes it the perfect
place to unwind. With everything you need under one roof you'll never
want to leave!
Hotel Facilities
Rooms are equipped with direct dial telephone, hairdryer, TV with radio,
lounge chairs and en-suite bathroom with toiletries. All our rooms are
on the ground floor. There are amazing sports and leisure facilities with
a fantastic outdoor bowling green and four ring indoor bowls complex,
pitch 'n' putt, croquet, boules, easy ten pin bowling alley and a full
compliment of Decleor health and beauty treatments. There is also a fully
equipped leisure facility with an indoor pool, steam room, sauna and tropicarium.
Travel & Excursions
Travel will be by luxury coach from Portsmouth to the Isle of Wight (by
ferry) and during the holiday. It will be possible for some to remain
in their wheelchairs when travelling on the coach. During the holiday
a number of excursions will be arranged which is included in the cost
of the holiday. For those who wish to make their own travel arrangements
to the hotel there will be a reduction of £10. It may be possible
to join the coach en-route. Exact meeting arrangements in Portsmouth for
the ferry will be sent out with final information 6/8 weeks before the
holiday.
Insurance
Disaway will not be taking out travel insurance for this holiday, it is
not felt necessary to obtain travel insurance for an English Holiday as
most people can claim for any loss of property from their home contents
insurance, and for medical care one can rely on the good old NHS! If you
wish to obtain insurance then please let us know when you apply for an
application form and guidance notes to assist you will be sent.
Holiday Costs
The cost of this 7 night holiday, including travel, excursions, and half
board (bed, breakfast & evening meal) will be £590. Each disabled
person will have their own helper, and at least one member of the Disaway
Council of Management and a R.G.N. will be travelling with the group throughout
the holiday.
Holidaymakers are asked to send £100 deposit with their completed
application form.
Helpers are asked to make a minimum contribution of £300
towards the cost of the holiday, although any further donation will be
gratefully received.
Helpers are asked to send £100 deposit with their completed application
form
Full payment for this holiday should be made by 25th May
2009