Secluded and peaceful
3.5
3.5
Date of visit: June 2021
I am a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Good
Peaceful location and good lodge but if you're looking for activities you'll possibly have to drive. McArdle is a lovely lodge but at top of a hill so could be challenging for less mobile or manual chairs. Good wet room and you can borrow a shower chair. No profiling bed and carpet in both bedrooms can make using hoists / standaids a bit harder than hard floors.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
The lodge is accessible. Level entry and the patio at the property is accessible via the french doors. We couldn't go too far as lodge at top of hill but if you have transport you could explore. We were happy with the short walk we could manage and relaxing at the lodge. Good wet room and you can borrow a shower chair.
Parking & Transport
Average
We used a transport service as the place is in the middle of Kielder forrest.
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Lodge has a wet room with grab rails at loo. Access is via carpeted bedroom. We managed transfers with a sara stedy despite the carpet.
Staff
Excellent
Didn't have much contact with staff but spoke to someone twice who was polite and friendly.
