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Accessible Holiday Cottages for All Accessible accommodation with profile beds, tracking hosts, wet-rooms and rise and recline chairs.

Additional equipment available to book. On-site parking, flat surfaced and no step access. Dogs allowed for additional charge
All bed linens and towels included in your tariff

30/10/2026

🌾A little website update from Summerfield Farm

We’ve been looking at updating our website for a while now, and what started as a few photographs and bits of information needing changing has turned into quite a bit more!

When we actually sat down and looked at it, we realised just how much has changed here over the last two years. We’ve replaced roofs, updated furniture and equipment, made improvements to the cottages, opened the brand new Freedom Lodge, and generally been working our way through a rather long list of jobs.

But our website hasn’t really kept up with all of that.

It’s also made us think a bit more about the information people need when they’re looking for somewhere accessible to stay.

We answer a lot of questions about bed sizes, equipment, wetrooms, door widths and layouts, and while we’re always happy to help, much of that information could probably be easier to find without people having to ask.

We’ve had some really useful feedback and conversations with guests over the years too, which has made us look at things a little differently.

For families and carers, being able to see the finer details of a property before booking can be really important. And for care homes, support providers and organisations arranging holidays, there’s often additional information needed, including policies, risk assessments and Access Guides.

So we’ve been asking ourselves whether our website is actually doing enough to help with all of that.

We’ve decided to make more information available to download directly, alongside updated photographs, virtual tours, clearer property descriptions and more detailed accessibility information.

Hopefully this will mean people can look through everything in their own time, share it with family members, carers or professionals where needed, and have a much better idea of whether our accommodation will suit their needs.

It’s still a work in progress, and there’s quite a bit going on behind the scenes, but we’re hoping to have the updated website ready in the coming weeks.

In the meantime, we’d be interested to know what information you find most useful when looking at accessible accommodation. Is there anything you wish more places included on their websites?

We’re always learning, and feedback from the people actually using our accommodation is often the most helpful. 💛

28/10/2026

Half term madness is in full swing here! 😂🍂 Between the boys, the cottages and trying to get in some family time, the week seems to be disappearing rather quickly!

And somehow we’re almost in November, so thoughts are constantly turning to the festive season! 🎄

We’re not ones for anything particularly big or fancy. A quiet day at home with family, plenty of good food and a walk on the beach with the dogs is usually our idea of perfect.

Our tree always goes up on the 1st December, with hot chocolates and a film. It’s one of those little traditions we’ve kept going as the boys have gotten older, it’s nice to do it all together and not be trying to stop toddler hands on Christmas ornaments anymore 😂 although Wh**ky the very big puppy may intervene with that this year.. 🐾

It seems some of our guests are getting organised too, with Albany Cottage now booked for Christmas and New Year! Freedom Lodge still has some availability, with all its usual accessible facilities and equipment, and lovely views towards the Abbey.

I’ve added a few photos of Freedom Lodge all dressed up for the festivities, so have a scroll through for a little peek! 🎄✨ if you’re thinking of a festive stay, we will be all decorated up from December the 1st in Albany Cottage and Freedom lodge.

Anyway, I’d better get back to surviving half term before I get too carried away with December plans! 😂🐾

23/10/2026

The boys have had their harvest festival at the village church and that’s them broken up for half term. Somehow we’re carving pumpkins already and it feels like Christmas will be here in the blink of an eye! 🍂

Dad took charge of the first pumpkin this year. He’s done a pretty good job to be fair 😂 We got ours from Beacon Farm Ice Cream, our usual pumpkin stop, and there’s still time to pick up yours. Their café area has wheelchair access and toilet facilities too, which is handy if you’re making a little outing of it 🎃 (check their Facebook for half term and weekend booking)

With the Illuminated Abbey now underway as well, there’s plenty to tempt us out over half term. Hopefully we’ll squeeze in a wander down between cottage changeovers and keeping the boys occupied!

It’s a lovely time of year for a few days here, getting wrapped up for a walk, then coming back for a cuppa and a cosy evening. We’ve a little availability left in late November and December if you fancy catching your breath before Christmas. The dogs are always welcome to join you 🐾

Dates are on the booking calendar if you fancy a look 💛 we’re access friendly incase you didn’t already know and have wetrooms, profile beds, ceiling hoists as well as a whole choice of shower chairs, stand aids and hydraulic shower beds too!
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www.summerfieldfarm.co.uk

We’re not perfect but we’re a small family business trying our best to make accessibility on holiday easier for anyone who needs it.

Drop us a message if you’d like a chat through our facilities.

Kara and Ben x

21/10/2026

There’s plenty happening around Whitby over the next couple of months to get everyone feeling a bit Christmassy 🎄

Have a swipe through for a few ideas if you’re planning a visit or looking for something to do with the family. A festive day out, something warm to eat and a wander under the Christmas lights sounds like a lovely way to spend a day.

For anyone making a little break of it, Summerfield Farm is a cosy base to come back to, with accessibility equipment ready for your stay and the dogs welcome too 🐾

Some of our Christmas dates have already gone, so it’s worth having a look at the calendar if you’ve got particular dates in mind:
https://www.summerfieldfarm.co.uk/book-now

Anything else happening locally that deserves a mention?
Pop it in the comments- it’s always lovely to hear your recommendations 💛

14/10/2026

I had such a lovely phone call this week 💛

A lady who’d stayed in Albany last weekend rang for a chat and to tell us how much they’d enjoyed their holiday. She mentioned the personal touches and how we’d thought about so many of the things they needed. It was just really lovely to hear, and even lovelier to hear they’d like to come back.

We got chatting about other places they could visit too, so they could have a few different breaks throughout the year. I gave afew suggestions, but between us we struggled to think of many.

She told me how hard it had been to find places that were as accessible as they said they were. That stayed with me. There’s so much to think about before you’ve even booked, and you need to feel confident that what you need will be there when you arrive.

I’d love us to have more of these conversations. Ben and I are always happy to recommend other places. We know people want to explore different parts of the country, and we’d love them to have more choice and somewhere they can properly relax.

There’s room for all of us doing this, and so much we can learn from each other. Sharing ideas and supporting one another can only help make accessible holidays across the UK better.

So, if you’ve stayed somewhere lovely with profiling beds, hoists and accessible bathrooms, do share it in the comments ⬇️ and tell us what worked for you. And if you run somewhere like this, you’re very welcome to introduce yourselves too.

I’d love to hear your suggestions, and hopefully pass a few more on to the lovely lady who got us all talking 😊

12/10/2026

♿ It’s often the little things that make the biggest difference when planning a holiday! 💛

One of the things we’re asked about most here at Summerfield Farm is what specialist equipment we have available in our cottages.

And it’s completely understandable! When you’re planning a holiday with additional care or accessibility needs, knowing what’s already there (and what you don’t need to pack!) can make things so much easier.

Over the years we’ve added quite a bit to our equipment collection, and we’re always looking at what else we can do to make staying with us that little bit easier.

From profiling beds and ceiling track hoists to mobile hoists, shower chairs, shower trolleys and rise and recline chairs, there’s quite a lot tucked away here!

So we’ve put together some information showing some of the equipment we’ve got available. 👇

💛 And the best bit? We don’t charge extra for hiring any of our equipment!

The price you see when booking online includes the cottage and all the specialist equipment you need for your stay. No additional hire charges or unexpected extras.

The only additional costs are for dogs or if you need a seventh bed in one of our larger properties.

Not every cottage has exactly the same setup, and a few of our more specialist bits need to be reserved in advance, so it’s always worth dropping us a message if you’re unsure about anything.

We know that what works brilliantly for one person might not work for another, and we’re always happy to have a chat about what you need and which cottage might work best.

Because at the end of the day, you should be able to look forward to your holiday without worrying about how on earth you’re going to fit everything in the car! 💛

🌿 Summerfield Farm Accessible Holidays
📍 Just outside Whitby, North Yorkshire

🔗 www.summerfieldfarm.co.uk

07/10/2026

Breaking up the admin with a lunchtime dog walk always makes the emails a bit easier to come back to 🍂

A bit of sea air, or a stomp out in the woods for today and a good stretch of the legs, then back to the desk with a cuppa. Our labs Guinness and Wh**ky would happily skip the back to work bit 🤣

It’s lovely seeing our guests’ dogs enjoying the walks from the farm too. Usually followed by a good snooze while their humans put the kettle on! We welcome your furry friends to all our properties, so you never have to worry about leaving them behind.

What’s your favorite Whitby walk? 🐾

05/10/2026

Home this morning, booked again by this afternoon… that’s made our Monday 💛

Our lovely weekend guests sent us this message after getting home from Freedom Lodge, and this afternoon they booked to come back next year.

“Home from home” is probably the nicest thing anyone could say to us. We’ve put so much thought into the lodge, from the accessible equipment to the little comforts that help everyone settle in and enjoy being away together.

Knowing they’ve had a lovely weekend and want to do it all again means a lot. Thank you for these kind words. We’re looking forward to welcoming you back 😊

If you’re wondering whether Summerfield could work for your family, have a wander through our virtual tours⬇️
https://tour.your360.co.uk/summerfield-farm/

And if you have any questions about access or equipment, just drop us a message. We’re always happy to help.

Kara, Ben, the boys and dogs 🐾

02/10/2026

A little bit of real life from Summerfield this Friday 🤣

Kara landed back midweek after a few days away, straight into the family chaos Ben had been keeping on top of while she was gone.

The van blew up. Literally. Ben’s description on the phone “rolling down the hill, smoke coming off the van” 💨💨
The office computer needed replacing after ten years as it could no longer keep up with our newer systems, (although we have to admit, the replacement is very good!) and there have been gutter repairs to sort too, inbetween normal site maintenance. All alongside school runs, clubs, finding clean uniforms and fitting in some work to the website.

We love to share lots of lovely holiday photos here, but day to day we’re a normal family juggling work, children and whatever needs sorting next.

Anyone else getting to Friday wondering where on earth the week’s gone and how there’s still so much washing? 😂

So, if you fancy a few days of sea air and a change of scene, with down to earth owners with a chaotic lifestyle… that ALSO has accessible accommodation and mobility equipment to make getting away that little bit easier, you know where we are 😊

Happy weekend!

https://www.summerfieldfarm.co.uk/about

Kara, Ben, the boys and dogs 🐾

Address

Abbey Road
Whitby
YO224LA

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Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 4pm
Saturday	9am - 12pm

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+447897030772

Website

https://www.summerfieldfarm.co.uk/

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