Accessibility
Your accessible holiday experience
At South Lytchett Manor, we are committed to making our park and website as welcoming and accessible as possible for all guests. We want everyone to feel comfortable, informed and able to enjoy a relaxing stay with us in the Dorset countryside.
We understand that every guest has different needs, and our team is always happy to help answer questions before your visit to ensure you can choose the accommodation or pitch that best suits your requirements.
Accessibility around the park
South Lytchett Manor is a spacious, landscaped park with a mix of level and gently sloping areas. While much of the park is accessible, some areas may be uneven due to the natural countryside setting.
Features across the park include:
- Hardstanding and fully serviced touring pitches available
- Accessible glamping in our Pods and Yurts
- Accessible toilet and shower facilities
- Family and accessible washrooms
- Wide all-weather pathways around key facilities
- Level access to Café at the Gates
- Accessible reception area
- Hearing Loop in reception area
- Large print copies available
- Assistance dogs welcome
- Quiet areas for relaxation
- Clearly signposted facilities across the park
- Dedicated car parking next to glamping accommodation or pitch with ample room for unloading and manoeuvring
- Bus stop directly outside the park for accessible travel
What makes us special
- Diamond Loo of the Year Award recognition across four consecutive years
- Complete on-site convenience for your camping essentials
- Café serving barista-style coffee, hot drinks, and snacks to fuel your daily outings!
- Seasonal bakery, serving freshly baked pastries, bread and cakes
- Seasonal bar – The Manor’s Tap, perfect for a sundowner after a busy day exploring
- Seasonal pizza wagon – The Manor’s Crust, serving delicious handmade pizzas
- Comprehensive accessibility support across all facility areas
- Complete dog-friendly services, including exercise and agility areas and washing facilities
Access with steps
There are steps to:
- Romany Caravans
- Shepherds Huts
- Glamping Pods – ramp available upon request
- Star-Gazing Yurts – ramp available upon request
- Middle amenities block, accessible bathroom, sloped access
- Information hut
Glamping Accessibility
Our glamping accommodation varies in layout and accessibility. Some units may involve steps or uneven ground access due to their design and location within the park. Ramps can be provided for our Glamping Pods and Star-gazing Yurts. Our Nomadic Bell Tents have a slight lip at the entrance. Doorways are wide enough for wheelchairs and the turning spaces inside the accommodation allow independent movement.
If you have specific accessibility requirements, please contact us before booking and we will happily advise and ensure we have you in the most suitable accommodation for your stay.
Accessible Glamping Pods
Hand-built timber pods with underfloor heating and small kitchenettes. Wheelchair accessible with ramps provided on request. Wide doorways, turning space inside and level threshold entry. Parking next to your Glamping Pod.
Sleep four (standard height double bed and two single futons). Small kitchenette includes fridge, kettle, toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and two-ring hob. You’ll need to bring bedding, kitchen equipment and towels.
The closest amenities block with accessible bathrooms can be found a short distance from the Glamping Pods at the top of our park. View our park map for the location.
Dog-friendly pods available (£5 per dog per night). Assistance Dogs are free of charge.
Accessible Star-gazing Yurts
Beautiful hand-built yurts, blending traditional nomadic living with modern comforts. Wheelchair accessible with ramps provided on request. Wide double doorway, turning space inside and level threshold entry. Dedicated parking is next to your yurt.
Sleep four (standard height king-size bed and two single futons). Small kitchenette includes fridge, kettle, toaster, Tassimo coffee machine and two-ring hob. You’ll need to bring bedding, kitchen equipment and towels.
The closest amenities block can be found a short distance from the Star-gazing Yurts at the top of our park. View our park map for the location.
Dog-friendly yurts available (£5 per dog per night). Assistance dogs are free of charge.
Read Luke’s blog about his accessible stay in a star-gazing yurt
Touring, motorhome and camping
We offer a range of touring and camping pitches across the park. Many pitches are close to facilities, and we will always do our best to accommodate requests where possible.
Guests with mobility requirements are encouraged to contact the team before arrival and our friendly team will be able to recommend the most appropriate pitches for your stay.
Getting around the park
The 20-acre site is navigable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters on pathways connecting main facilities. Some areas, such as the woodland walks, for example, are not accessible.
The gravel areas around our seasonal bar, The Manor’s Tap and The Manor’s Crust pizza wagon can be difficult to manoeuvre in a wheelchair. However, you can limit the distance on gravel by travelling around.
Our reception sits at ground level and has a lowered counter section. The shop connects via level access with aisles wide enough for mobility scooters to browse comfortably. Our Café at the Gates has step-free entry and tables at appropriate heights. During high season, the reception is situated in the hut, which has a step, so when you arrive, our friendly team will come to your vehicle to check you in.
Clear signage throughout helps with navigation. The Information Hut in the park centre stocks local maps and accessibility information for Dorset attractions.
Reception provides site maps marking accessible routes and facilities. They’ll also explain which areas work well for different mobility aids and which don’t.
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Diamond Loo of the Year award-winning amenities
Our amenities consistently win Diamond Loo of the Year Awards, which include an assessment of accessible facilities. These aren’t token accessible bathrooms tucked away as an afterthought. They are properly designed facilities that work.
The accessible bathrooms are heated and maintained to the same standard as all facilities. They’re cleaned regularly throughout the day during busy periods.
Each main toilet block includes:
- Accessible bathroom with space for wheelchair transfers
- Grab rails positioned properly
- Shower facilities with seated options and support rails
- Emergency assistance alarms that work
- Non-slip flooring throughout
- Appropriate lighting levels
- Baby changing facilities at an accessible height
Family-focused amenities
- Family shower rooms – Dedicated family bathrooms with baby baths and changing facilities
- Purpose-built baby changing areas designed for parent comfort and child safety
- Larger family facilities providing adequate space for equipment and multiple children
Accessible parking
We’ve positioned accessible parking spaces near accommodation areas and main facilities. If you need parking closer to specific facilities, please speak to our friendly team when booking. Our team will be happy to arrange something practical during your stay.
Reception and booking support
The friendly reception team are on hand to answer your accessibility questions.
Before you arrive
Ring 01202 622 577 to discuss specific mobility needs. Reception will:
- Explain which accommodation types suit your requirements
- Provide dimensions and threshold measurements if needed
- Arrange a ramp provision for pods or caravans
- Allocate parking near your accommodation
- Coordinate any special access requirements
When you arrive
Check in from 3pm. Reception will:
- Provide site maps with access routes marked
- Show you to your accommodation
- Explain accessible facilities locations
- Answer questions about exploring Dorset with mobility needs
- Arrange assistance if required
During you stay
Reception is available throughout opening hours for access questions or if facilities aren’t working as expected.
Frequently asked questions
Wheelchair accessible accommodation with ramps, Diamond Loo of The Year Award bathrooms with grab rails and space for transfers, level pathways throughout main areas and accessible parking near facilities. Reception, shop, seasonal bar and pizza wagon and café all have level access. Not every area is accessible – we’re honest about limitations, but essential facilities work for wheelchair users and mobility scooters.
Yes, all three heated amenity buildings remain open 24/7 with excellent hot water pressure even during busy periods. Family bathrooms include baby changing facilities and the accessible wet room provides complete mobility support.
We will coordinate ramp provision for accessible accommodation. For mobility equipment hire (wheelchairs, scooters), our reception team can recommend local providers and can assist with booking. Our friendly team can provide practical assistance with navigation or access questions. For personal care assistance, discuss requirements when booking so we can coordinate appropriate support services.
Please ring our friendly reception on 01202 622 577, or email the team at info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk to discuss any specific needs before booking. They’ll explain which accommodation types suit your requirements, provide dimensions and arrange ramp provision.
Yes. Families with children using wheelchairs or mobility aids manage well. The level pathways allow independent movement around the park, accessible bathrooms include family facilities and the playground perimeter is accessible for supervision. The enclosed park environment means children can explore safely within sight while parents supervise from accessible pathways.
Accessible bathrooms include emergency assistance alarms. Staff are trained to assist with evacuation if needed. When you check in, reception explains emergency procedures and ensures you know how to contact help immediately. If you have specific concerns about emergency access from your accommodation, discuss these when booking so we can allocate appropriate locations.
Need Assistance?
If you have any questions about accessibility at South Lytchett Manor, or if there is anything we can do to help make your stay more comfortable, please get in touch with our friendly team before booking or arrival.
We openly welcome feedback on both our park and website accessibility and are always looking for ways to improve the experience for all guests.
We hope you have a lovely stay with us!
Ready to book your holiday?
Please call our friendly team on 01202 622 577