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Whether you are looking to retire abroad full time, invest in a holiday home, or indeed start your own overseas business venture, taking the first steps towards relocation can be a very daunting prospect – even more so if you have mobility needs to consider. To help you get started, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite wheelchair accessible properties in some fabulous locations.
Wheelchair Accessible Skiing
In theory, skiing should be one of those sports that is readily accessible to all, regardless of physical ability. After all, once on the slopes, this is an entirely step-free activity and with the wide range of adapted skis, sledges and equipment available today, enjoying time on the slopes should be a possibility for absolutely everyone.
Of course the bigger problem isn’t actually getting down the slopes, but rather finding somewhere with enough accessible facilities to get you on them in the first place. Transferring to ski lifts, knowing where to leave your wheelchair, accessible toilets, general wheelchair manoeuvrability around the resort….. All obvious necessities but ones which vary tremendously depending on where you go.
Although some resorts are shamefully nowhere near being able to meet the needs of a wheelchair user, broadly speaking the French Alps, Canada and the US are home to some of the most highly recommended and accessible ski resorts.
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This stunning 4 bedroom ski chalet in the French Alpine resort of Auron is conveniently located in a quiet area right next to the ski run and close to the shops.
Home to a large living room, open dining room, luxury BOFFI kitchen, prestigious master suite and two further bedrooms, this property also boasts that all-important accessible ground floor double room complete with its own shower and W.C.
With glorious panoramic views enveloping you, this could be the perfect winter destination property you’ve been looking for.
Perfectly Accessible Portugal
If skiing isn’t your thing and you’re more of a sun seeker, than Portugal’s Vilamoura should be high up on your destination list. Located in the Algarve, Vilamoura is a well-loved prestigious and luxurious resort, where life oozes from the designer boutiques, chic bars and fine dining restaurants.
Life here is very much centred around the marina which is not only the largest in the country, but it is also one of the most accessible. All around the marina the area is extremely flat and wheelchair friendly with ramps, new pavements and access points all having recently undergone major improvement works.
Furthermore, many beaches in the area have been awarded the “Accessible Beach” flag which means they meet full access requirements including ramps, footpaths, wooden walkways, handrails, adapted toilet facilities, parking bays and easy to access local bars and restaurants.
There are in fact over 40 beaches throughout the Algarve that are allowed to be promoted on an international level for being accessible and several amongst them, including Vilamoura, also offer amphibious chairs to facilitate bathing for people with reduced mobility.
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Located within one of Vilamoura’s most luxurious 5-star golf resorts, this impressive four bedroom villa, which includes a wheelchair friendly ground floor suite, could be your ideal full time, part time or retirement home. Many of the resort facilities on your doorstep are fully accessible and include a Members Club, shopping area, tennis centre, art gallery and health spa.
Accessible Holiday Lettings
If you’re looking to relocate with a view to running your own hands-on business then gites, B&B’s and holiday lets can all offer fantastic income and lifestyle opportunities for eager expats.
Whether or not you have reduced mobility yourself, there is a real demand for wheelchair friendly accommodation which can meet the needs of the ever-growing accessible holiday market. Specialising in this niche area could be the ideal way to start your new life abroad and secure your position within a busy rental sector.
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This traditional 9 bedroom farmhouse in the Poitou-Charentes region of France offers a fantastic income generating opportunity. This fabulous gite complex can sleep 24 people in four independent properties, any one of which could also be used as the main house for the owners’ accommodation.
The independent gite buildings all have their own kitchen and living room as well as either one, two or three bedrooms. It is the three bedroom option that has been specifically designed to allow for accessible living and includes a ground floor bedroom with ensuite including walk-in shower, handrails, and adapted toilet facilities.
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Finally, if you are looking for that little something extra to really bring the wow factor to your holiday lettings then feast your eyes on this medieval castle.
Located in Perugia, Italy and dating back to the 13th Century, this stunning property has been converted into 15 elegant apartments, one of which includes full disabled facilities, and can sleep up to an impressive 60 guests.
In addition to the luxury accommodation, there will soon be a new and elegant Club House which will include reception and concierge services, a wine cellar with DOC fine wines and wine tasting events, an elegant bar with social and hobby rooms, an organised and functional Business Centre, a small shop to offer specially selected food & wine products, state of the art spa with Jacuzzi, Turkish bath, massages and beauty treatments rooms and small Gym.
This truly is a wonderful opportunity to start a new life abroad whilst owning your own piece of remarkable Italian history and further developing a growing business.
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