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Accessibility Guide for Babeau villa
Babeau is an ancient farmhouse in South West France that was not specifically designed with wheelchair access in mind. However, it offers two ground-floor bedrooms, two shower rooms, and three WCs. The shower room next to Bedroom 2 has been adapted for wheelchair users, making it the most suitable accessible facility within the property.
Accessibility Photographs
Bedroom 2 is the most suitable, direct access to the pool terrace.
Bedroom 2 is next to the accessible bathroom.
Wet room shower and sinks.
Accessible from Bedroom 2 and the dining area.
Bedroom 2 is accessed via the left-hand doorway, ramp to the pool.
Swimming pool with gradual entry steps.
Accessible outdoor shaded dining area, close to bedroom 2.
Removable ramp providing step-free access to garden from the sitting room.
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At a glance:
- ✓ Ground-floor bedroom
- ✓ Wheelchair-adapted wet room
- ✓ Limited steps around the 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
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 the 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.