Braddan Bridge House – Wheelchair Friendly Apartments by the Joey Dunlop Foundation, Isle of Man

• Accessibility
  Accessibility Equipment Available For Hire/Loan, Accessible Kitchen Features, Airflow Mattress, Assistance Dogs Welcome, Bed Risers, Ceiling Hoist, Commode Chair, Ground Floor Bedroom, Handheld Shower Head, Handrails Present In Bathroom, Hoist Facilities, Lift, Mobile Hoist, Profiling Bed, Shower Seat Available, Space For WAV, Space Under Bed, Step Free Level Entry, Step Free Shower, Suitable For Limited Mobility, Transfer Space Beside Bed > 1M, Wet room, Wheel In Shower, Wheel Under Kitchen Counters, Wheel Under Wash Basin, Wheelchair Friendly, Wide Doorways
• Amenities
  Central Heating, Dogs Welcome, Electric Vehicle Charger, Grocery Shop Within 5 Miles, Laundry Facilities, Multiple Properties Available, Parking Available, Public Garden, Pub Within 5 Miles, Restaurant Within 5 Miles, TV, Wifi
• Dogs Welcome
  Assistance Dogs Only
• Bedrooms
  2
• Bathrooms
  1
• Sleeps
  4
• Equipment

  Item

  Oxygen Facilities

  Air Mattresses

  Midi Mobile Hoist

  Wheeled Commode/Shower Chair

  Wall Mounted Shower Chair

  Riser/Recliner Chair

  Single Profiling Bed

  Price

• Services

  Service

  Price

• Labels
  Assistance Dogs Welcome, Profiling Bed, Hoist Facilities, Wheelchair Friendly, Wet Room
• Fees

  Item

  Fee

• Key Accessibility Labels
  Assistance Dogs Welcome, Hoist Facilities, Profiling Bed, Space For WAV, Wheel In Shower
• Key Amenities Labels
  Laundry Facilities, Multiple Properties Available, Pub Within 5 Miles, Restaurant Within 5 Miles
• Notable Features

  Notable Feature

  Purpose-built accessible apartment complex

  Operated by the Joey Dunlop Foundation

  Five accessible apartments on site

  First-floor apartments accessible via platform lift

  Located just outside Douglas on the Isle of Man

• Property Accessibility
  Arrival and External Access The property benefits from a large concrete car park with ramped access leading to the apartments. Ground-floor apartments offer level access directly from the courtyard. First-floor apartments can be reached using a platform lift, with external steps also available. Internal Layout Apartments are designed with wide doorways and generous circulation space to support wheelchair users. All living areas, kitchens, and bedrooms are arranged to allow easy movement and practical day-to-day use. Bedrooms Apartments are available with one or two bedrooms, all featuring twin beds. Profiling beds are provided, with extendable bed options available where required. Transfer space beside beds exceeds 1 metre, supporting assisted or independent transfers. Bathroom and Shower Facilities Each apartment includes a wheelchair-friendly wet room with a step-free shower. Handrails are fitted, and wash basins allow wheelchair access beneath. Hoists and additional equipment are available on request to support personal care needs. Kitchen Facilities Accessible kitchens include wheelchair-friendly layouts with wheel-under counters and sinks, allowing guests to prepare meals independently. Additional Accessibility Support A range of accessibility equipment is available for hire or loan, including ceiling hoists, mobile hoists, commode chairs, and bed risers. Assistance dogs are welcome. Oxygen provision is available for guests who require it.

Braddan Bridge House is a purpose-built, wheelchair friendly apartment complex located in the village of Braddan, just outside Douglas on the Isle of Man. Operated by the Joey Dunlop Foundation, this thoughtfully designed property provides high-quality, accessible accommodation for guests with mobility needs, offering comfort, space, and flexibility in a supportive environment. The complex consists of five fully accessible apartments. Three apartments are located on the ground floor with level access from the courtyard, while two are positioned on the first floor and can be accessed via a platform lift or external steps. Apartments are available in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, all furnished with twin beds. The first-floor apartments can interconnect, allowing accommodation for up to eight guests when required. Each apartment has been designed to support independence and ease of use, with spacious internal layouts, accessible kitchens, and wheelchair-friendly wet rooms. Profiling beds are provided, with hoists available on request, allowing the accommodation to be tailored to individual needs. The property also offers extendable beds and oxygen availability for guests with additional medical or specialist requirements. Guests benefit from practical on-site amenities including parking, EV charging points, WiFi, a self-service laundry, and shared outdoor picnic and BBQ areas. The large concrete car park offers ramped access and connects directly to public walkways, supporting easy movement around the site and beyond. Managed by a team that includes disabled staff and trustees, Braddan Bridge House offers a genuinely inclusive experience, combining accessible accommodation with local knowledge and support. It provides a reliable and welcoming base for exploring the Isle of Man while staying in a property designed around real accessibility needs.

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