Overview

Family gathering of 14 Scots, Americans, English and Aussies - staying in Massney lodge and various properties around the village. Access excellent for one of the group - a w/chair user. We dined in the Paxton Centre, which has level access, 2 accessible loos and a lift to the upper floor - you can rent rooms if your ‘party’ needs additional space. Forth View can seat up to 24 and the views are stunning.

Transport & Parking

Excellent parking at the lodge door (Cardy lodge ‘s parking is just opposite the front door a few metres away). Other accessible parking spaces in the car park. Nearest bus stops are about 200-250 metres away, close to the shops. Buses pass through the village to St Andrews (link bus to Dundeé), Leven,. Edinburgh and Glasgow can be reached with 1 change. NB It may be necessary to have your w/chair checked by Stagecoach for size/ manoeuvrability. Markinch rail station is only 15 minutes away.

Access

Brown tourist signs showing the way to Homelands. Signage around the property directing guests to the park, shops, local bowling green etc. Lodges are on 2 floors with stairs for able guests - ground floor level access. Paxton Centre’s community hub has an induction loop at reception and a lift to the upper floor.

Toilets

All 4 lodges have huge wet-room. 2/4 lodges have Clos-o-May toilets. All ground floor toilets are accessible- with one facilitating a left side transfer and the other a right side transfer. Grab rails around both the toilet and shower areas. Ample space for carers to assist. Selection of S hower chairs and trolleys available for showering.

Staff

Staff very friendly and helpful- nothing is too much trouble.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

This was a special stay as family had flown in from the States and driven from Bucks to celebrate with us. It was magical, and made easier by the spacious, accessible facilities. We’ll be back.

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