Accommodation for disabled guests
Review Submitted: July 8, 2009
Date of Stay: June 2008
Being a high lesion tetraplegic and not having had a holiday abroad for over 15 years I was pleased to be able to take up an offer of a holiday at Villa Carpe Diem. Initially, I was anxious that the apartment I would be using below the main house would be suitable for my needs. However, the owner Andy put my mind at ease before flying. Similarly, he was able to help with my travel and car hire arrangements. Additionally, he was able to arrange for a shower chair and electric hoist for my week’s holiday. The house is set on the top of a slight hill overlooking the village of Maroni with lovely views of fields surrounding it and views of the sea in the distance and very much far from the madding crowd, which gives you the opportunity of a totally peaceful and relaxing time. The main house has three bedrooms a dining room and lounge with a superb south-facing terrace which also boasts shaded areas. The terrace overlooks the swimming pool, which is the icing on the cake so to speak of the house. Having not been swimming for over 20 years it was therefore a sheer pleasure to be able to cool off in the pool on four occasions. The apartment below the main house has a double bedroom and next to this is a further bedroom with a single bed along with a bed settee. Thereby enabling three or possibly four people to stay in the apartment. There is also a small fully equipped kitchen, which was suitable for our needs as most of our meals were spent eating in the main house or in cafes and restaurants sampling the superb Mediterranean food on offer on the Island. The bathroom of the apartment not only boasts a bath it also has a wheel in shower so all in all most people’s needs should be able to be catered for. A car is a must while using the house for the apartment and in turn Andy is able to arrange car hire and should you need it the hire of a wheelchair accessible vehicle. With the apartment being below the main house there is are somewhat steep slope more commonly known as the “Yellow Brick Road” that leads up to the main house. However, for someone taking there own PA/carer or someone who has better use of their arms the slope should cause no problems. I had an absolutely superb time and in turn managed to see much of Cyprus being as we ventured out most days in the car. My only regret being that I did not stay for another week. Should you or your family therefore be looking for a house with a heart in the sun then look no further than Villa Carpe Diem.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
People with Disabilities
Owner's Response: When drawing the initial plans for the house I had wanted to be able to offer accommodation for disabled guests. This review is a welcome endorsement of the hard work and attention to detail that has seen the plan become reality. Our aim at Villa Carpe Diem is to provide a unique, memorable experience, on the basis of this review I believe we have achieved that goal. We look forward to welcoming Kernowboy back to Carpe Diem and our pool in the near future. If you are thinking of holidaying on Cyprus but are wondering how your needs can be accommodated do please get in touch, Andy
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