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Accessibility Information for Babeau

Accessibility Photographs


Bedroom 2 ground floor access


Bedroom 2 bathroom access doorway


Accessible bathroom with bath and walk-in shower


Second bathroom near bedroom 2


Access routes between living areas and bedroom 2


Pool steps with gradual entry


Outdoor shaded dining area with views


Removable ramp access to garden

Babeau is an ancient farmhouse and was not specifically designed with wheelchair access in mind. However, there are 2 ground-floor bedrooms, 2 shower rooms and 3 WCs. The shower room next to bedroom 2 has been adapted for wheelchair users.


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At a glance:

✓ Ground-floor bedroom
✓ Wheelchair-adapted wet room
✓ Limited steps around property
✓ Alternative step-free routes available
✓ Some internal thresholds (3–14cm)

Access Around the Property

There are relatively few steps around the property, although there is a significant step between the main living area and the TV lounge/Bedroom 3 area.

This can be avoided by accessing the TV lounge externally via the front terrace through the double-opening French doors.

The French doors throughout the property are generally wide enough for wheelchair access. Thresholds are approximately 3–4cm high.

Bedroom 2 & Accessible Bathroom

Bedroom 2 is the most suitable room for wheelchair users.

The shower room includes:

  • Spacious wet room shower
  • Bath
  • WC with transfer space to one side
  • Wall-mounted handrail
  • Folding support rail


View bathroom photograph
View bedroom photograph

Shower Chair / Commode

A shower chair/commode can be provided free of charge on request.

  • Height adjustable
  • Foldable footrests
  • Liftable armrests for lateral transfer
  • Wheeled
  • Maximum user weight: 135kg


View shower chair photograph

Door Widths & Measurements

  • Bedroom 2 doorway: 77cm
  • Bedroom 2 bathroom doorway: 75cm
  • Kitchen / central entrance doorway: 74cm
  • Kitchen entrance step height: 14cm
  • Kitchen archway to sitting room/dining area: 83cm

The easiest wheelchair access into the property is through the TV lounge entrance.

Outdoor Areas

The property is accessed from the gravel driveway to the rear of the house.

A concrete pathway runs from the kitchen to the TV lounge. There is one 8cm step, although wheelchair users would not normally need to use this route.

The front terrace and pool area are paved. There are some slight slopes and small uneven surface changes, but no significant steps.

Need help deciding?

If you are unsure whether Babeau is suitable for your requirements, please contact us We can walk through access details with you, clarify access routes, or answer any specific questions.