ASD friendly resorts,hotels in devon

[jenk1]

i have just requested a brochure from blossoms link to park holidays however, DH says he would like to try Devon also, particularly around the torquay area, i went when i was a child but we wouldnt be able to take DS there, can anyone recommend a place suitable,many thanks

bump-anyone?

Finlake? Will find it later. We stayed there in a campervan last year- they were fine with ds1. this year we took ds2 and ds3 - ds1 came up a couple of times (my parents were looking after him). Lots of open space, indoor and outdoor pool. Mix of caravans and lodges (no tourers anymore). We couldn't eat in the pub there with ds1, but we went with the other 2 and its pretty relaxed. They do take aways as well.

I came across this on the NAS website

"Colvennor
A large holiday home specifically for people with autism and their families and/or carers. Colvennor is situated near Bude on the north Cornwall/Devon border and accommodates up to 12 people. It consists of large hall, kitchen, large lounge, dining room (both with sliding doors onto the patio and garden) six bedrooms (one with en suite shower room) and two bathrooms. Facilities include cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, colour TV and video, central heating, washing machine and tumble dryer. The house is available all year round. For a colour brochure and price list contact the details below.

John Drakeley, Administering Assistant, Colvennor, Spectrum, Sterling Court, Truro Hill, Penryn, Cornwall, TR10 8DB; tel: 01326 371003; fax: 01326 371099"

It's not clear what is particularly "autism friendly" about it but it might be worth enquiring?

spectrum run an asd school in cornwall and have asd care homes in devon and cornwall. Didn't know they had this as well- interesting.

this place is excellent for families with children with disabilities