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Quingo Accessible Holidays: Rings Farm, Fife

At this time of year we’re often eager to book a getaway and have something to look forward to. Quingo Scooters understand that finding somewhere that’s perfect is extremely important, especially when it comes to accessibility. We’re constantly looking around for ideas and inspiration on new places to visit!

In our series of blog posts on accessible holidays, we’ve been looking at the best spots for your ideal summer getaway. Today we’re staying a little closer to home as we explore the town of Cupar, in the Scottish county of Fife. Famous for its colourful fishing villages, glorious beaches and coastline, Fife is also the home of Golf. Situated between Dundee and Glenrothes on the east coast of Scotland, Cupar is a great relaxation spot with lots of countryside and picturesque views.

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Rings Farm

Rings Farm is a small and friendly working farm, complete with crops and a flock of sheep. If you visit in spring, you may even be lucky enough to feed the pet lambs! There’s loads to do in this relaxing part of the countryside, for smaller members of the group and adults. Here you’ll be able to have a completely relaxing holiday, or use Rings Farm as a base for exploring other areas. Make sure you meet all the members of the farm too, including Collie Misty and Spaniel Rose.

The Rings

The Rings are fully accessible holiday accommodation, designed with flexibility and the needs of mobility impaired guests at its heart. A new and innovative development, The Rings only opened in spring this year, so you can be one of the first to try out the brand new apartments!

It is one complex offering self-catering, en-suite bedrooms – eight in total – and three of those have ceiling tracking hoists. If you have a larger group, The Rings can also be taken as one large property that sleeps up to 16. If not, and you have a smaller group, there are two main lounge kitchen dining areas which are divided by a moveable and soundproofed wall.

There are also two additional studio apartments to give great flexibility and different group booking options – so if you’re a party of 2 or 16, this will be perfect whatever the size of your group!

As well as the apartments, there are also two residential holiday caravans which are also fully accessible. More information on the caravans, and also the newly introduced camping, can be found on The Rings website.

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Facilities

Being purpose built accommodation, The Rings are fully accessible. Each living room has its own French Windows to a ground level deck that runs around the entire property, giving you the chance to enjoy your breakfast in a morning with some unforgettable countryside views.

The moveable walls mean that you can create the perfect space that’s just right for you, and some of the studio apartments have connecting doors for carers if required. The kitchen is also fully equipped should you wish to cook yourself a nice meal.

A car is recommended when you stay at Ring Farm. Cupar is 20 minutes’ drive away, giving you the luxury of peace and quiet but also local amenities when you need them. The price of your stay varies depending on what kind of accommodation you are wanting and the length of your stay. Ring Farm can be reached on 0133 4828243 if you want to talk through your ideal stay.

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Accessible Holidays: Royal Caribbean Cruises

There’s nothing better than having a nice holiday to look forward to! If you’re not sure what type of holiday you fancy – whether it be it a staycation, a beach holiday or a cruise – Quingo Scooters have been sharing some holiday ideas!

This week we’re looking at cruise holidays, with Royal Caribbean cruises. Cruises are great if you’re a real explorer who would love nothing more than to see more than just the one place on your holiday. They’re also extremely relaxing too – which can only be a good thing!

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Why Royal Caribbean?

If you’re a regular cruise goer or you fancy one for the first time, Royal Caribbean are a great choice as their aim is to make all mobility impaired guests as comfortable as possible with absolute ease.

All their cruise ships have spacious corridors that can accommodate 180 degree turns from your mobility scooter. Most decks are accessible through automatic doors, and all public rooms feature entrances with gradual inclines.

Royal Caribbean welcome you to bring along your own mobility scooter, with plenty of space in your stateroom to allow for charging and storing. The entrance doors to the accessible state rooms are 32-34 inches wide (depending on the room) to ensure that they can accommodate larger items of equipment.

Priority boarding is offered for mobility scooter users on embarking the ship, with assistance available from staff if it is required. There are hoists for one pool and one whirlpool on each ship in the fleet.

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Where can I go?       

There are a number of breathtakingly beautiful regions all over the world that you can visit with Royal Caribbean:

  • Asia
  • Australia & New Zealand
  • Bahamas & Bermuda
  • Canada & Alaska
  • Caribbean
  • Dubai
  • Mediterranean
  • Northern Europe
  • South America 

 Accommodation

The accessible state rooms on board the Royal Caribbean cruise ships have all the facilities you need for a comfortable and relaxed stay. The rooms offer a five foot turning radius in sleeping areas, bathroom and sitting areas for easy manoeuvrability of mobility scooters.

In the bathroom you’ll find ramped thresholds with lots of grab bars and lowered sinks. In the roll in shower there are fold down seats and hand-held showerheads.

In the room you’ll find lowered safes for easy access, and a fully accessible balcony so that you can enjoy that amazing view.

Cruises start from just £299 per person in 2016, and all the information you need can be found on the Royal Caribbean website.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you’ve been on a cruise on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you! Share your experience with us by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog!

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooters range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Accessible Holidays: Petasfield Cottages, Hertfordshire

Here at Quingo Scooters we love browsing for holidays and getaways, and then having something to look forward to when you eventually book!

In our accessible holidays series we’ve been discovering some of the best accessible holidays around, at home and abroad. This week we’re back in the UK with some idyllic little cottages in the South of England where you can truly enjoy the British summertime!

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The Cottages

Petasfield Cottages are located in the peaceful countryside of Hertfordshire, and are one of the most accessible holiday homes in the South of England. The four contemporary cottages are one or two bedroom, and have all the facilities you would expect from a four star hotel. Petersfield Cottages state that “special consideration has been given to people with disabilities” and the cottages have been designed with thorough practical consideration.

The cottages also boast:

  • A wheel in shower with shower chair
  • Electrical adjustable sink hob heights
  • Voyager ceiling track hoist
  • Arrangement of any specialist equipment to be hired locally
  • Shopping or any other small chores can be carried out for you if you wish
  • Large parking bays next to the cottages
  • Dogs are welcome

The cottages are available from as little as a three night stay, but you can stay longer if you wish and if availability allows. The cottages are part of a beautifully kept riding stables, and the sound and tranquillity the horses bring just adds to the relaxed atmosphere!

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What is there to do?

During your stay at the cottages there are some great things to see and do around the area, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

  • Paradise Wildlife Park
  • Willows Farm Village and Park
  • Hertford Town
  • Knebworth House
  • Duxford Imperial War Museum
  • Woburn Safari Park
  • Bennington Lordship Gardens
  • St Albans Cathedral

It can sometimes be a big ask to find somewhere within easy reach of London that is fully accessible and allows you to take your pets. However, with this tranquil getaway you’ll have everything you need for a relaxing getaway!

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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Quingo Accessible Holidays: Villa Carpe Diem

At this time of year we’re often eager to book a summer holiday, and we’re constantly looking around for ideas and inspiration on where to go! Quingo Scooters understand that finding somewhere that’s perfect is extremely important, especially when it comes to accessibility.

In our series of blog posts on accessible holidays, we’ve been looking at the best spots for your summer getaway. Today, we’re taking you to the beautiful south coast of Cyprus to the Villa Carpe Diem.

Cyprus is a popular holiday destination that certainly doesn’t lack in scenery, history and culture. An island in the Eastern Mediterranean, it’s known for its beaches and its wine growing regions. The capital, Nicosia, is also known for its archaeological sites.

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The Villa

Villa Carpe Diem is a fully accessible private villa, family owned and specifically built to be mobility scooter and wheelchair accessible. In the Larnaca District of Cyprus, you’ll find the small village of Maroni, where the Villa Carpe Diem is located. It offers absolutely stunning countryside and sea views for a luxurious and relaxing week (or two!) away, and is just 3km from the nearest beach. The villa is quite large and sleeps up to 8 people, perfect for a group holiday!

The Villa Carpe Diem has everything you need and could want for an accessible summer holiday.

  • 10 x 5 metre salt water pool
  • Outdoor terrace dining area
  • 4 bathrooms
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sunbeds
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicle (optional)

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Accessible apartment

The whole property is adapted for mobility scooters, but if you don’t fancy holidaying in a group you can just book the accessible self-contained apartment instead, which is where the accessible master suite is located. It also has an accessible sitting room and wet room. Some other features of the apartment are:

  • Electric profiling beds with memory foam mattresses
  • Easy Trak ceiling track and Voyager hoist system
  • Oxford Major manual hoist for swimming pool
  • Easy going, wide ramped access to the garden, swimming pool and common areas of the villa
  • Level access tiled flooring throughout

Overall, this is the perfect place for a sunny beach holiday. You can jet off on your mobility scooter for a relaxing time away, with no worries and everything already thought about for you. Check out the Villa Carpe Diem website for information on booking and pricing.

Share your accessible holiday with Quingo!

If you want to share your mobility scooter accessible getaway, we’d be delighted to hear from you. You can email your stories, recommendations and pictures by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog.

About Quingo

The Quingo Scooter range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.

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The Best Accessible Beaches in the World

There’s nothing better than having a hot, sunny beach holiday to look forward to. If you’re undecided on where to go, or you’re not sure where the best mobility scooter accessible beaches are, Quingo Scooters can help!

We’ve pulled together some of the most accessible beaches in the world, in order to help you discover somewhere you might not have considered and decide on where to holiday next on your mobility scooter.

Tuscany, Italy

This beautiful region of Italy has several accessible beaches to choose from. Being incredibly tourist friendly, Tuscany has many beaches with ramps and boardwalks. Some accessible beaches include Alcione Beach, Bagno Auroria, Fossa Maestra and Stella del Mare. You’ll also find it easy to get an accessible room in the resorts in Tuscany. It’s a good idea to phone at the time of booking and mention this to ensure you get your accessible room. 

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Cancun, Mexico

If you’re looking for somewhere ultra-luxurious with some of the most stunning scenery in the world – try Cancun. It’s one of the most accessible beach destinations with plenty of boardwalks, wide paths and private beach access. Be sure to rent an umbrella though, it will be incredibly hot! 

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Loutraki, Greece

Hailed as one of the best mobility scooter and wheelchair travel experiences in the world, Sirens Resort in Loutraki is just a short flight of approximately 2 and a half hours from the UK. This is one of the only resorts in the world that offers direct access in to the ocean on your mobility scooter. A ramp extends from the beach into the sea and away you go!

California, USA

If you fancy going stateside, California is the place to be for both a beautiful coastline and an accessible beach or two. Famous spots such as Santa Monica and Malibu offer boardwalks and ramps. Another less populated option is Rehab Point in Oxnard, which features a 900 feet long paved path and great views of the ocean.

Share your accessible attraction with Quingo!

If you’ve been to visit any beaches on your Quingo or would like us to write about a particular place you have visited, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Share your experience with us by filling out the contact form on our website and we’ll feature them on our blog!

About Quingo Scooters

The Quingo Scooters range features six models to suit your needs and budget. New models are now available from just £22/week on our new contract hire scheme which includes all servicing and maintenance, Insurance, Roadside Recovery, Call Outs and Consumables including Batteries and Tyres. For more information on this or the latest Quingo Scooter range, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you have any Service questions you can always contact us or call customer services on 01582 430 900.

Keep up to date with the latest mobility scooter advice, tips and interesting places to visit on the Quingo Scooter Users Blog. Connect with Quingo and keep up to date with all our latest news on Facebook and Twitter.

All Quingo Personal Mobility Vehicles are provided by Forever Active, the UK’s exclusive distributor. Forever Active is a trading name of Advantage Marketing Corporation Limited (AMC).  AMC Limited is an appointed representative of First Senior Insurance Services Ltd which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. First Senior Insurance Services FSA Register number is 308478.