Inspected in person Fern Hollow Bungalow
Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor edge
Family bungalow with a secure enclosed garden, lockable storage and a calm layout for cognitive access.
Independently inspected
Last verified 18 April 2026 · Next review 18 April 2027. Verified by J. Tremayne.
About this place
A roomy bungalow chosen with families managing dementia or learning disability in mind. The layout is simple and consistent, rooms are clearly labelled with pictures as well as words, and the garden is fully enclosed. We inspected it in person. There is an easy-read welcome pack and a short video tour you can watch before you arrive.
Accessibility
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Largest threshold
- 14mm
- Narrowest doorway
- 78cm
- Toilet height
- 43cm
- Parking distance
- 6m
- Shower
- Over-bath shower and separate low-threshold shower
- Bed height
- 50cm
- Clearance under bed
- 20cm
Cognitive access
- Checked by us
Arrival
Simple written and photographic instructions
- Checked by us
Room labels
Every door labelled with a word and a picture
- Checked by us
Layout
Single level, consistent, clear sightlines
- Checked by us
Familiarisation
Video tour available before arrival
- Checked by us
Emergency info
Easy-read format on the fridge
Safety & secure stays
- Checked by us
Garden boundary
1.8m fence, self-closing gate with a high latch
- Checked by us
Kitchen storage
Two lockable cupboards for medication and cleaning products
- Checked by us
Hob
Induction with a removable guard
- Checked by us
Breakables
Ornaments removed, few glass items
- Checked by us
Exit safety
Doors open from inside without a key for escape
Security features never override the fire escape route.
Security features are assessed so they never block a fire escape. All locked exits open from inside without a key.
Sensory environment
No specific sensory features are recorded. Ask us about noise, lighting and quiet spaces.
Guest reviews
4.8 (71)Reviews are built around access, not just a star. Guests tell us what they needed and whether it matched.
- Matched expectations
The Reddick family
Family with a member living with dementia
Enclosed, secure gardenSecure internal door & window locksLow-stimulation décor“The picture signs and the simple layout meant Dad settled quickly. The secure garden gave us a rest we have not had in a long time.”
Stayed 19 May 2026
Location
Bovey Tracey, Dartmoor edge, South West England.
Good to know
We list the barriers as carefully as the features. Read these before you request a stay.
- The garden gate latch is high to slow an unplanned exit. Guests who cannot reach a high latch should tell us so we can talk through whether this suits.
- One bathroom is over-bath only. The step-in shower is in the second bathroom.
- The property is on a residential lane with occasional passing cars.
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