‘Adventure sports’ and ‘disability’ aren’t phrases that are often associated with each other, but at Calvert Trust Exmoor accessible activity adventures are the norm.
People of all ages with all types of disability take part in adventure sports like climbing, archery, horse riding, wheelchair abseil, carriage driving, canoeing and many others.
The charity runs an accessible activity centre located in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the western edge of Exmoor, and welcomes people of all levels of ability to stay for residential activity holidays.
About a third of the 4,000 or so guests that visit Calvert Trust Exmoor every year are people on the autistic spectrum and their families and friends, so the charity has lots of experience of working with people with autism.
Calvert Trust Exmoor is a ‘fantastic place’
Many guests are surprised by how much they can do at Calvert Trust Exmoor, as recent guest Suzanne Kusnierek said: “Doesn’t matter if you’re an able-bodied person or non-able bodied person, you can still enjoy doing the activities.
“Calvert Trust Exmoor is a fantastic place where all can enjoy regardless of their ability.
“It brings you achievement, wellbeing, and better quality of life.
“I am so glad I have found this place, Ryan and I really love it here.”
Exciting accessible activities
A holiday at Calvert Trust Exmoor includes a structured programme of exciting accessible activities, which are specifically designed and equipped to cater for all.
Their philosophy is ‘it’s what you CAN do that counts’.
Experienced instructors tailor the activities within each session to the specific needs of the particular guests, to best enable every single one to take part.
Five-star accommodation
The fully catered accessible accommodation is five-star rated by VisitEngland, and has also been accredited against the National Accessible Scheme as being suitable for less mobile guests, part-time wheelchair users, independent wheelchair users, assisted wheelchair users, visually impaired guests and hearing impaired guests.
You can read more about their accessibility from the accessibility statement on their website here: www.calvert-trust.org.uk/access
The accommodation consists of ensuite single, twin and triple bedrooms, including some with H-track ceiling hoists, as well as a number of apartments with open plan kitchen and living space, which can be booked on either a self-catered or fully inclusive basis.
They also offer mobile hoists, shower chairs, electric beds, trembler pads, and other free of charge loan equipment to make your stay more comfortable regardless of your disability.
Other facilities
Other facilities on site included a fully accessible hydrotherapy swimming pool with high needs changing facilities, a Jacuzzi, games room, bar, sensory room and the Acland room, which is a fully glazed, elevated, communal area with fantastic views to the south west across Wistlandpound Reservoir, down the valley of the river Yeo and into South Devon.
Fully inclusive breaks at the centre in 2018 start from as little as £210 per person.
You can find out more on www.calvert-trust.org.uk/exmoor or by contacting them on exmoor@calvert-trust.org.uk or 01598 763221.
Don’t forget to find Calvert Trust Exmoor on Facebook and Twitter too, both of which are great ways of keeping in touch with everything going on at the centre.
