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DEBRA Holiday Homes
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Contents Welcome
4 DEBRA Holiday homes I hope you enjoy looking through our DEBRA Holiday Homes brochure and find it useful whilst planning your
next holiday. This brochure provides details of accommodation, as well as an overview of activities and local
attractions available on and around each holiday park to help you choose the holiday home that will best suit
your family’s needs.
6 Brynteg holiday home All of the DEBRA Holiday Homes are located on 5-star rated holiday parks and offer something for everyone.
Whatever your preferred type of holiday – traditional British beach or adventurous outdoor activities – you can
National park scenery and beautiful coastline be confident there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy.
8 Poole holiday home
Stunning harbour views, seaside and water sports
DEBRA currently has five holiday homes located around the UK – North Wales, Poole, Weymouth and the
Lake District. All DEBRA Holiday Homes have been adapted and best efforts made to be more accessible
and EB-friendly so your stay is as comfortable as possible. In this brochure, we have included a selection of
photographs of each holiday home, activities available at the park and places to visit in the local area so you
10 Weymouth holiday homes
Seafront, coves and Jurassic coast
will have an idea of what to expect before you arrive.
Please visit the website for each holiday park for the most up-to-date information.
As DEBRA operates a priority booking system, please see page 14 for the earliest
12 Windermere holiday home
Picture perfect lakeside, hills and woodlands
date you can book. If you have any queries or require further information,
please do not hesitate to contact the DEBRA office on 01344 771961
or membership@debra.org.uk.
14 How to book On behalf of everyone at DEBRA, I would like to wish you a lovely holiday.
Kind regards,
16 DEBRA Membership
Claire Mather
18 Getting involved Director of Healthcare, Membership & EB Community Support
19 FAQs and contact details
P.S. Please don’t forget to let us know your holiday highlights - it would be great to see some
of your holiday photographs too!
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Holiday Homes Our Homes
made for you Each DEBRA Holiday Home has a slightly different layout
however, every home has an accessible ramp for outside
ease of access, and there are also a range of bathroom
options available between the homes. All adaptions have
been made to demonstrate DEBRA’s commitment to
meeting the needs of the EB Community.
The DEBRA Holiday Homes are available to hire
throughout most of the year at highly discounted rates for
all DEBRA Members – a unique membership benefit that
very few patient organisations offer. The homes in North
Windermere
Wales and the Lake District are even available during the
Christmas and New Year holidays.
Brynteg
DEBRA has a priority booking system to ensure equal
opportunity for DEBRA Members to book time away in
one of the DEBRA Holiday Homes. Please check the
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DEBRA website or see the priority booking chart on page
Allows us to see parts of the country we could not do otherwise as we could not afford 14 to find out when you are able to book.
a caravan on such a nice site.
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DEBRA Member
Weymouth
Poole
Every holiday park offers a wide range of events, activities
and entertainment programmes to enjoy. Please check
that the facilities – both in the holiday home and at the
holiday park – are suitable for your needs before booking
your stay, and note any additional charges that may apply
(e.g. launderette, extra activities).
Local volunteers
DEBRA is always looking for volunteers to help with our holiday homes. Please get in touch if you
would be willing to visit and report any maintenance issues – we want to ensure the homes are kept
Stress-free holiday planning in the best condition possible.
Thank you to our supporters
Whatever you look forward to whilst on holiday, you can have peace of mind knowing that our DEBRA Holiday Homes will
not disappoint. DEBRA currently has five holiday homes across the UK – North Wales, Poole, Weymouth (two homes in
this sought-after location) and the Lake District – all of which are offered at highly discounted rates for DEBRA Members.
We would like to thank all of our supporters for their generosity in helping to fund the purchase, maintenance and running
DEBRA Holiday Homes are located in some of the most popular and beautiful 5-star rated parks in the UK and offer a
costs of the DEBRA Holiday Homes – without their support it wouldn’t be possible to offer DEBRA Members the chance
wide range of facilities and entertainment programmes suitable for all ages – allowing you to be as active or relaxed as you
to enjoy time away at such highly discounted rates.
want to be. Come rain or shine, there is always plenty to do and something for everyone wherever you choose to stay.
In just two years, members have stayed in the holiday homes for more than 200 weeks, which has provided them with
Holiday planning can be stressful, especially when trying to find suitable accommodation and facilities for families living
much needed respite and the opportunity to have quality family time without the day-to-day disruptions of life with EB
with EB. That’s why DEBRA has, where possible, adapted the holiday homes to meet the diverse needs of the EB
(e.g. hospital appointments). DEBRA Holiday Homes are just one of the many ways in which we support our members,
Community.
and demonstrates that supporting DEBRA has a direct impact on improving the quality of life of those within the EB
Community.
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Coastal and Holiday home features
Sleeps 5+2 (3 rooms + 1 double sofa bed)
Country Retreat 1 twin, 1 single, 1 double with ensuite shower room
1 Bathroom (bath + shower attachment)
Ramp access
TV
Microwave + oven
Fridge
Washing machine
Decking area
Parking by home (1 car) and Car park parking (1 car)
Park facilities
ü State-of-the-art gym ü Country club & Bistro
ü Indoor leisure complex (heated pool) ü Spa
ü Tennis & badminton ü Café
ü Go Active activities ü Launderette
ü Par 3 golf course ü WiFi (free throughout the park)
£230
“ “
ü Fishing
peak Life gets in the way – this holiday was just what we needed
Some of these activities are included in your stay, whilst others may carry an additional charge. Please visit the park website
£200 DEBRA Member for all available on-site activities and more information on pricing: www.parkleisure.co.uk/brynteg
off peak
Brynteg
Whether you’re looking for a holiday surrounded by amazing scenery, charming villages and the beauty of Snowdonia
National Park or wish for a slower pace of life with the time to relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings, the Brynteg
Don't forget
Coastal and Country Retreat offers all of this and more.
ü Additional bedding (if you plan to use the
Located between the base of Snowdon and a seemingly endless coastline, this 5-star luxury leisure resort is the ideal sofa bed as an extra bed)
place to stay and has something for everyone. Take part in one of the many outdoor activities or enjoy the stunning views ü Towels & Tea towels
from the top of Mount Snowdon (accessible by train). ü Bathroom and kitchen essentials (including:
Local Attractions toilet rolls, soap and washing-up liquid)
Nearest train station: Bangor - 8 miles • Greenwood Forest Park - 5 miles • Snowdon Mountain Railway - 5 miles
Caernarfon Castle - 5 miles • Welsh Mountain Zoo - 28 miles • The Fun Centre - 4.8 miles • Portmerrion Village - 24 miles but most importantly have fun...
Anglesey - 17 miles
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Harbour Holiday home features
Sleeps 4+2 (2 rooms + 1 double sofa bed)
Holiday Village 1 twin, 1 double
1 Wet room (roll-in shower)
Ramp access
TV
Microwave + oven and cooker
Fridge
Heating
Parking (1 car)
Park facilities
ü Luxury spa complex ü Evening entertainment
ü Convenience store ü Access to Tides Owners Lounge/facilities
ü Beach access (moderately steep slope) ü Heated indoor and outdoor pools with
ü Launderette children’s paddling area
ü Kid’s club + playgrounds ü Launderette
ü Climbing wall
£230 ü WiFi (300mb free per day; additional charges
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ü Crazy golf apply for more use)
peak ‘The chance for fa mily fun and quality time together with rest and
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Some of these activities are included in your stay, whilst others may carry an additional charge. Please visit the park website
£200 relaxation away from day to day pressures. DEBRA Member for all available on-site activities and more information on pricing: www.haven.com/parks/dorset/rockley-park/
off peak
Poole
For guests interested in a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities, this Rockley Park Holiday Home located in the
5-star Haven Holiday resort in Poole is the perfect place to unwind and relax or take on new adventures.
Don't forget
ü Bed linen including sheets and covers
Located next to Ham Common Nature Reserve, this DEBRA Holiday Home is great for anyone looking for a seaside
getaway with nature on your doorstep. With its very own sailing school and water sports centre, as well as indoor and (pillows & duvets supplied)
outdoor pools linked by a SplashZone, there is plenty of excitement waiting for you. ü Additional bedding (if you plan to use the
sofa bed as an extra bed)
Local Attractions ü Towels & Tea towels
ü Bathroom and kitchen essentials (including:
toilet rolls, soap and washing-up liquid)
Nearest train station: Poole - 3.5 miles • Bournemouth Oceanarium - 9 miles • Adventure Wonderland - 15 miles
Monkey World - 16 miles • Tank Museum - 15 miles • Nearest main sandy beach (Sandbanks) - 8 miles but most importantly have fun...
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Seaside Resort Weymouth Orange 65
Sleeps 4 +2 (1 double, 1 twin room + 1
Weymouth Red 36
Sleeps 4+2 (2 twin rooms + 1 double sofa
& Spa double sofa bed)
1 Bathroom (Bath + Shower cubicle)
bed) 1 overbed grab bar
1 Wet room (roll-in shower)
Ramp access (Slight incline to homes) Ramp access (Slight incline to homes)
TV TV
Microwave + oven Microwave + oven
Fridge + Freezer Fridge + Freezer
Dishwasher Heating
Heating Decking area
Decking area Parking (1 car)
Parking (1 car)
Park facilities
ü Heated indoor pools + slides ü Self-service shop
ü Children’s entertainment ü Sports bar
ü Soft Play Area ü State-of-the-art gym
ü Spa + sauna ü WiFi (in-home availability; additional charges
£230
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ü Beach access apply)
peak A wonderful week here- everything you could want. A real plus for us EB Launderette ü Local bus to Weymouth (wheelchair
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ü
£200 warriors is having so many fans, a must for us in the heat.
DEBRA Member
ü Club Rooms + entertainment (x2) accessible)
Some of these activities are included in your stay, whilst others may carry an additional charge. Please visit the park website
off peak
for all available on-site activities and more information on pricing: www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk/waterside/
Orange 65 Orange 65
Red 36
Weymouth
Next to the stunning beaches of the Jurassic Coast and a stone’s throw away from the historic town of Weymouth,
Waterside Holiday Park and Spa is right on the beach at Bowleaze Cove. Ideal for members looking for fun and
Don't forget
entertainment as there are so many things to do in and around Weymouth.
ü Bed linen including sheets and covers
DEBRA has two holiday homes on this 5-star holiday resort. You will find plenty of on-site amenities including a leisure (pillows & duvets supplied)
pool and spa, as well as a heated outdoor pool area perfect for lounging in the sun. Taking the 1.5 mile journey into the ü Additional bedding (if you plan to use the
centre of historic Weymouth is possible through a wheelchair accessible bus service. sofa bed as an extra bed)
Local Attractions ü Towels & Tea towels
ü Bathroom and kitchen essentials (including:
toilet rolls, soap and washing-up liquid)
Nearest train station: Weymouth - 3 miles • Monkey World - 14 miles • Sealife Adventure Park - 2 miles
Tank Museum - 15 miles • Abbotsbury - 12 miles • Swanage Railway - 27 miles • Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door - 14 miles
Red 36 but most importantly have fun...
Dinosaur Museum - 9 miles
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Lakeside & Woodland Holiday home features
Sleeps 5+2 (3 rooms + 1 double sofa bed)
Escape 1 twin, 1 double, 1 single
1 Bathroom (shower cubicle)
Ramp access
TV
Microwave + oven
Fridge + Freezer
Dishwasher
Heating
Decking area
Parking by lodge (1 car)
Park facilities
ü Heated indoor pool ü On-site takeaway restaurant
ü Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room ü Daytime activities
ü Gym ü Evening entertainment
ü Outdoor children’s play area ü Boat launching + marina
£230 ü WiFi (free throughout the park) ü Amusement Arcades
peak
£200
off peak
“ We had the best fa mily holiday ever!
“DEBRA Member ü
ü
On-site convenience store
Boathouse Bar & Restaurant
ü
ü
Multi-sports court
Launderette (charges apply)
Some of these activities are included in your stay, whilst others may carry an additional charge. Please visit the park website
for more information on pricing: www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk/location/lake-district/white-cross-bay
Lake Windermere
Whether you like to be active or prefer sit back and relax, you’ll find that the 5-star White Cross Bay Holiday Park & Marina
offers the picture-perfect holiday escape.
Don't forget
ü Bed linen including sheets and covers
Located on the shores of Lake Windermere in the world famous Lake District, this is the ideal place for families to enjoy
stunning lakeside views and appreciate the natural surroundings. Younger guests can enjoy a dedicated play area and (pillows & duvets supplied)
organised activities during the peak season. ü Additional bedding (if you plan to use the
sofa bed as an extra bed)
ü Towels & Tea towels
Local Attractions ü Bathroom and kitchen essentials (including:
toilet rolls, soap and washing-up liquid)
Nearest train station: Windermere - 2 miles • Treetop Trek - 1 miles • Wordsworth Museum (National Trust) - 7 miles
Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre - 2 miles • Go Ape Grizedale - 11 miles • Windermere Lake Cruises - 3.4 miles but most importantly have fun...
The World of Beatrix Potter - 4 miles • Local towns of Ambleside & Kendal - 5/9 miles • Lakes Aquarium - 12 miles
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How to book a Priority Booking System
Holiday Home
Due to high demand for use of the DEBRA Holiday Homes (especially during peak dates) DEBRA operates a priority
booking system. Please use the following diagram to find out when you can apply:
No Yes Yes
I have never stayed in a holiday I stayed in one of the holiday I stayed in one of the holiday
home before/did not stay in homes outside of the peak homes during the peak period
one last season period last season last season
I want to stay I want to stay I want to stay I want to stay I want to stay I want to stay
outside the during the outside the during the outside the during the
peak season peak season peak season peak season peak season peak season
Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3
Bookings open Bookings open Bookings open
from from from
Simple way to book your stay 1st October 1st November 1st December
Step 1 Visit www.debra.org.uk/holidayhomes to view availability of our holiday homes and choose
the one that will be most suitable for your family’s needs.
Booking requests received before the relevant priority booking date will not be accepted. All booking requests will be dealt
Step 2 Call or email for further information and to book your holiday:
with on a first come first served basis.
Tel: 01344 771961 Email: membershipenquiries@debra.org.uk
Please note If a priority booking date falls on a bank holiday or public holiday, or a Saturday or Sunday, the next working
• Each booking is subject to agreement of our terms and conditions, including the allowed number of people staying in
day will be considered the priority booking date.
each home. The number of guests staying in each home must match to those named on the agreed booking form.
DEBRA charges different rates for use of the holiday homes during peak and off peak dates. Please check www.debra.
• The full booking policy and FAQ guide can be found on the website at www.debra.org.uk/holidayhomes. org.uk/holidayhomes to see the most up-to-date information on peak dates.
• Should you be found to be in breach of our terms and conditions, DEBRA or the holiday home park acting behalf of Should you have to cancel your booking due to illness, hospital appointment or circumstances out of your control, please
DEBRA, reserves the right to request you to leave. contact the DEBRA office on 01344 771961 or membership@debra.org.uk. We will do our best to refund the money you
have paid; however, this will be up to DEBRA’s discretion.
• Prices correct at time of going to print (May 2019) but may be subject to change in the future.
To find out more visit www.debra.org.uk/holidayhomes
and the Holiday Homes websites.
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Benefits of being a DEBRA EB Community Support Team
DEBRA Member
DEBRA has a specially trained EB Community Support Team dedicated to helping people living with EB.
The EB Community Support Team has built close working relationships with specialist EB nurses and other health and
social care professionals to connect members with the services they need to improve their quality of life.
Acting as a key member of the specialised EB healthcare multidisciplinary teams across the UK (which DEBRA also helps
to fund), the DEBRA EB Community Support Team understands the overall impact of EB.
How we can help
Advocacy
Carers and family support
Help with explaining your needs and views to other
organisations (including housing departments, school, Advice and support to carers and family members in
workplace or social services). managing the challenges presented by EB.
Benefits Finances
Supporting the EB Community Assistance in the process
of claiming benefits (or
Help with managing household
finances or debt problems and
Whether you are a new member or someone who’s been part of DEBRA from the beginning, our staff
appealing benefits-related
decisions), including help EB Community pointing you towards other
agencies or useful information.
are on hand to help with all your membership needs: with which benefits you may
be able to claim, as well as Support Team DEBRA also has limited funds
available (through a DEBRA
ü EB Community Events – managing ü EB Community Updates – leading the explanations for your type of Community Support Grant)
everything from regional Get-Together development of InTouch magazine, e-news EB and completing forms. to support people in times of
events to DEBRA’s national annual Members’ and other Member publications alongside extreme need.
Weekend, giving our members the DEBRA’s Marketing & Communications Team
opportunity to meet and share experiences Significant life changes
with others in the EB Community. Please visit ü Financial Grants – assisting DEBRA
Support in time of change (e.g. a child starting
Support and social opportunities
the website for more information: Members on eligibility in applying for primary school or transitioning to higher
www.debra.org.uk/attend-a-debra-event/intro support, travel & independence education, moving home to live independently, Making it possible to connect and enjoy social
and Education & Learning grants. For more looking at work options). activities with others within the EB Community
(such as the annual national DEBRA Members’
ü DEBRA Holiday Homes – arranging low information, please visit: Weekend).
cost holidays in facilities adapted for DEBRA www.debra.org.uk/financial-help/intro
Members in multiple locations across the UK
and ensuring their maintenance and upkeep
Please visit the website to learn more or to find contact details for your local EB Community Support
Manager: www.debra.org.uk/communitysupport
Not a DEBRA Member?
Visit www.debra.org.uk/membership to find out more about all member benefits and how to join.
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Get involved with DEBRA Common FAQ’s
Did you know? Do I have to go for the whole week or can I just go for a long
weekend/ few days? What will the cost be?
Holiday home bookings are normally made for seven nights. However, if you wish to have a short break
(outside of peak periods), please contact the DEBRA office for further advice.
Bookings of less than seven nights will be priced on a pro-rata basis.
5,000 in the UK,
500,000 people
£3m+ DEBRA
aims to spend
2,800+ DEBRA
Members; 500+
600+ holiday days
taken in DEBRA’s Will I get a full refund if I need to cancel my booking?
worldwide suffer annually on access DEBRA’s five holiday homes Should you have to cancel your booking due to illness, hospital appointment or circumstances out of your control, please
from EB research and EB Community each year
making a Support Service contact the DEBRA office on 01344 771961 or membership@debra.org.uk. We will do our best to refund the money you
difference today have paid; however, this will be up to DEBRA’s discretion.
through quality of
life improvements
Can we take the dog?
Dogs are only permitted in our Weymouth Red holiday home, with prior agreement from DEBRA. Additional cleaning
charges will apply.
How you can offer support to DEBRA This decision has been made to protect our Members who have sensitive and serious allergies.
Arrange a fundraising event : www.debra.org.uk/fundraise-for-us/intro
Is there free WiFi at the holiday home?
Become a DEBRA EB Media Ambassador : www.debra.org.uk/mediarep
WiFi is available in all communal park areas. Depending on the strength of the provider’s signal, this may be reached in the
Offer a little time and become a DEBRA volunteer: www.debra.org.uk/volunteer holiday home but cannot be guaranteed.
Get your company involved: www.debra.org.uk/get-your-company-involved/intro
If you have any other questions about your stay in the DEBRA Holiday Homes, please visit:
Remember DEBRA in your will: www.debra.org.uk/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/making-a-will www.debra.orgk.uk/holidayhomes
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