Mobility Ratings 2003

Accommodation that displays one or more of the signs shown below are committed to accessibility. When you see one of the symbols, you can be sure that the accommodation has been thoroughly assessed against demanding criteria.

Mobility 1 Mobility 1: Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

Mobility 2 Mobility 2: Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.

Mobility 3 Mobility 3: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from a wheelchair in a seated position.

Mobility 4 Mobility 4: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers to and from the wheelchair in a seated position. They also require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (e.g. carer/hoist).

Visual 1 Visual 1: Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.

Visual 2 Visual 2: Typically provides a higher level of services and facilities to meet the needs of visually impaired guests.

Hearing 1 Hearing 1: Typically provides key additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.

Hearing 2 Hearing 2: Typically provides a higher level of additional services and facilities to meet the needs of guests with a hearing impairment.


If you have additional needs or special requirements of any kind, we strongly recommend that you make sure these can be met by your chosen establishment before you confirm your booking.

Additional help and guidance on finding suitable holiday accommodation for those with special needs can be obtained from:

Tourism for All UK , c/o Vitalise, Shap Road Industrial Estate, Shap Road , Kendal , Cumbria LA9 6NZ,  Tel: 0845 124 9973 (9-5, Mon-Fri)    Fax: 01539 735567    E-mail: info@tourismforall.org.uk    Web: www.tourismforall.org.uk