Carrie-Ann Lightley

Honest wheelchair accessible cottage review of The Old Stables in North Cave, East Yorkshire. Detailed insights on parking, wet room transfers, bedroom setup, kitchen independence, enclosed dog friendly garden and nearby accessible places to eat and explore.

Tucked away in the heart of Grantown-on-Spey, the Grant Arms Hotel is full of surprises. The biggest one? Just how accessible this historic building is. Dating back to 1765, the Grant Arms looks exactly as you’d expect a Highland hotel to look – grand, elegant, traditional. You’d never guess what lies behind the heritage façade, because this centuries-old hotel has been quietly reimagined for modern accessibility.

Accessible train travel is one of the things I’m asked about most often. How do wheelchair users get on the train? What happens with assistance? Can I book a wheelchair space, or a seat to transfer to? Read this blog post to learn more.