One cabin has been designed to be fully accessible and has been awarded mobility, visual and hearing ratings with the National Accessible Scheme (NAS).

Why start a self-catering business?

As a traditional dairy farm we recognised that we needed to diversify and bring in extra income We felt that self-catering would fit in well and help sustain the farm business.

Where did you get advice about making your business accessible?

We had to do a lot of market research to get a grant and that is when we discovered just how big the market is. Demand for accessible accommodation is growing and disabled people have considerable spending power. It was a market we could not ignore. It proved to be an excellent move as our Hipley cabin is always booked months in advance.

Why did you decide to make the business accessible?

Both the architect and the builder were really helpful, as were the National Accessible Scheme standards. We also looked at nearby businesses that already offered easy access. We expected them to view us as competition and be reluctant to work with us, but everyone was really helpful. We now have a network of contacts and help each other out and refer bookings.

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