Accessible Airbnbs: 12 disabled-friendly holiday cottages with wet rooms in the UK

TV presenter Sophie Morgan's one-bedroom city pad, which she rents out when she's travelling, is an accessible Airbnb with many thoughtful details she added to the home. There's step-free access and parking before you enter the apartment and step-free access throughout the flat.

The bedroom and bathroom have entrances wider than 32 inches and the large, clutter-free space makes it easy to get around. The bathroom, as well as the city views of Tower Bridge and St Paul's Cathedral, is a highlight: it's stylish with beautiful tiles and fixed grab bars and a chair for showering.

Sleeps: 2

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Head for the small Wiltshire village of Sutton Mandeville and you can check in to this modern barn conversion offering open-plan living, panoramic country views from the sliding doors and everything you need in the kitchen for a memorable self-catering stay.

There's an abundance of features for a disabled-friendly cottage break, including accessible parking, a lit path to the barn entrance, step-free and wide entrances and fixed grab bars in the wet room, as well as a luxurious double bedroom with profiling beds.

Sleeps: 4

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Set in North Norfolk and surrounded by acres of woodland, this disabled-friendly holiday cottage is close to National Trust property Felbrigg Hall, which offers some accessibility to visitors. The cottage is only 15 minutes from the sandy beaches of Cromer and Sheringham, providing an excellent base for exploring coast and country.

There are three bedrooms and a host of accessible features, such as the accessible doors, a downstairs bedroom with a wheel-in wet room, a shower seat, hospital grade non-slip flooring and a grab rail beside the toilet. For guests bringing four-legged family members, the owner has installed a warm outside doggy shower as an extra-thoughtful touch.

Sleeps: 6

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A luxurious holiday home that's perfect for a big celebration with the family, Maidensea House has enough space for 16 people to spread out and enjoy its amazing features, including a cinema room and a beautiful dining area on the ground floor.

The accessible ground floor bedroom with a wet room can be used as a super-king or twin room. The eight-bedroom house also has underfloor heating, gated parking and sea views from the upstairs bedrooms.

Sleeps: 16

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For a quirky country escape, book a stay at this tranquil cabin in Lancashire. House Park Hideaway is an Airbnb for four people, with a double bed and double sofa bed, as well as a travel cot on request. You'll find everything you need to make basic meals in the kitchen or fire up the BBQ outside, plus there's a large outdoor seating area for dining alfresco in the warmer months.

You'll find an electric heater and log burner to keep you toasty during the winter months, too. For accessibility, there is a large tiled wet room with a shower chair and toilet rails, a wide entrance and accessible parking with a step-free path.

Sleeps: 4

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This superb stone house, just outside Padstow, is close to the restaurants and activities of the charming fishing port. With North Cornwall's glorious beaches nearby, it's a fantastic place for a disabled-friendly beach holiday. You'll love the chic interiors, which include the cool and contemporary decor of the den (perfect for teens) and the stylish and cosy living room.

Spectacular Atlantic views can be seen from the terrace and landscaped gardens, and guests in wheelchairs have a large entrance, step-free access, a shower chair and accessible parking.

Sleeps: 9

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Located just three minutes from the beach, this West Sussex Airbnb comes pretty close to offering direct access to the sea. Disabled-friendly holiday cottage, the Salt Shack, is eco-stylish, welcoming to pets, child-friendly and has beautiful open-plan living so you can really make the most of your time together.

The gated holiday home has three bedrooms and is a terrific place to relax in the summer months, with its outdoor BBQ, fire pit and landscaped gardens. For accessibility, there is a lit path for the step-free entrance, as well as step-free access to the bedrooms, patio, utility room and dining area.

Sleeps: 6

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This wheelchair-friendly lodge in Dorset's Ranmoor Estate is the perfect bolthole to relax on a quirky staycation. The best bit is the hot tub, which comes with a hoist for access. The disabled-friendly holiday cottage with a wet room has two bedrooms, so you can travel with friends or as a small family.

Pets are allowed for those looking to bring the dog. The large entrance, accessible parking spot and bright interior makes it a wonderful place for disabled travellers to retreat to this year.

Sleeps: 4

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This traditional stone cottage is ideal for an accessible farm stay within the breathtaking North York Moors National Park. There's level access throughout, wide entrances and a wet room with toilet and shower grab bars. The kitchen was recently refurbished so you have everything you need to have memorable feasts with the family or friends.

The tiled floor, log burner and dog friendliness make it a perfectly cosy place to hole up, whatever the season. Set in the quiet village of Commondale, there are quaint pubs and the seaside town of Whitby is only a 30-minute drive away.

Sleeps: 7

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Close to Whitstable for a quintessential UK seaside escape, this disabled-friendly holiday cottage, with a wet room, large entrance for wheelchair users and step-free access, is perfectly sized for couples. Located in Seasalter, just a few minutes' drive from Whitstable, the beach cabin has an enclosed private garden and is just metres from the beach.

There's a large king-sized bed and dogs are welcome (extra fee), too. The Airbnb host treats all guests to a welcome basket, including essentials like eggs, milk and bread. They can even arrange your food shopping so that everything is in the cabin when you arrive.

Sleeps: 4

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Simply let the owners of this lovely lakeside lodge know that you require wheelchair access and they will prepare everything, including a sill ramp for the patio doors and shower stools. Then, all you need worry about is enjoying this cabin, which is especially great in the summer months.

There's enough room for the whole family here and dogs are welcome too. You won't be short of things to do - but the best part of it all is relaxing on the decking, making use of the private hot tub and drinking in the glorious views of the lake.

Sleeps: 8

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This two-bedroom annexe (with its own private entrance) is a great place to stay. Set in a quiet spot just outside the rural village of Kerry in mid-Wales, it's a delightful place to soak up the countryside and simply relax.

It caters well for wheelchair users too, with direct parking outside, no steps on the ground floor, low kitchen surfaces, a downstairs bedroom and a mobility-friendly wet room. All this makes for a restorative escape in Wales.

Sleeps: 4

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