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The Enchanted Forest
Worminghall, Buckinghamshire
You have the option to reserve one of our three camping pods: The Enchanted Forest, The Hare Hut, or The Chill Cabin. All of our pods feature a private bathroom, a kitchenette, and a shared social area complete with a BBQ. You can also opt to include access to Thomley's facilities on the day before or after your stay, as well as additional services like breakfast or a BBQ hamper. If you require any equipment to make your stay more accessible, please let us know and we'll provide you with more information.
Each pod is equipped with essential amenities including WIFI, air conditioning, a bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet, a kitchenette with a kettle, microwave, and fridge, and a smart TV. For those with mobility needs, each pod is designed with wide access doors and access ramps to accommodate wheelchairs.
Property Reference:
DI/030723/14
The dimensions of each pod are approximately 8 meters by 3 meters, and they come equipped with a kitchenette that includes a microwave, kettle, fridge, and cutlery. Additionally, each pod features four double electrical sockets, WIFI, and a smart TV for your convenience. You'll also enjoy air conditioning in your pod to ensure your comfort during your stay.
The door openings of each pod are designed to be wide, and there are ramps that lead onto the decking for easy accessibility. However, we do not provide towels, so please bring your own. Rest assured that we'll supply you with some basic provisions upon your arrival, including milk, tea, coffee, and sugar to help get your day started.
Living Areas
Each pod features a private bathroom with a toilet, shower, and sink. While all of our pods can accommodate up to 5 people, each one has a unique design. If you have a larger family and need extra sleeping space, we can provide travel cots and fold-out beds upon request.
For guests with specific accessibility needs, we offer shower seats. Simply let us know when you make your reservation, and we'll make sure your pod is equipped accordingly. Additionally, each pod comes with duvets, covers, and pillows to ensure a comfortable and restful stay.
Bedrooms
Enhance your stay with us by adding a food box to your reservation. You can choose between a breakfast box featuring a Full English breakfast or a BBQ box that you can cook on the provided BBQ in our enclosed social area. Your food box will be placed in your fridge before your arrival, so it's ready for you to use whenever you're ready.
Each booking includes a stay from 3:30pm to 10am, and access to our centre for one day, which is included in the price. Please note that we require a minimum stay of two nights for all reservations.
Outdoor Areas
Features
The Enchanted Forest at Thomley offers a serene and fully inclusive escape in the Buckinghamshire countryside, designed to provide a stress-free stay for guests with additional needs and their families.
🏠 Essential Comforts
All-Inclusive Bedding: To make your arrival as smooth as possible, all premium bedding is included in your stay, ensuring a cozy and comfortable night's sleep from the moment you arrive.
Warm Welcome: Start your retreat on a high note with a complimentary welcome pack, featuring essential items and local treats to help you settle into your cabin.
🌐 Connectivity & Social Spaces
Stay Connected: Enjoy the convenience of on-site Wi-Fi, allowing you to stream entertainment, stay in touch with loved ones, or plan your next day's adventure.
Alfresco Dining: Make the most of the peaceful outdoor surroundings with access to a communal BBQ area, perfect for social evenings and enjoying a meal in the fresh air with fellow guests.
Accessibility
The Enchanted Forest at Thomley is a model of inclusive design, specifically engineered to provide a stress-free and barrier-free environment for guests with diverse mobility and sensory needs:
♿ Seamless Navigation
Level Access Throughout: Enjoy a completely step-free environment from the moment you arrive. The cabin features flat, consistent flooring across all rooms, ensuring effortless movement for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
Generous Transitions: The interior is designed with widened doorways, providing ample clearance for larger powerchairs and mobility aids to pass through without restriction.
Barrier-Free Outdoor Living: Transition smoothly to the fresh air via ramped access to the private patio, allowing everyone to enjoy the peaceful Buckinghamshire surroundings together.
🚿 Adaptive Bathing Support
Tailored Showering: To ensure comfort and safety while bathing, a specialist shower seat is available on request, providing stable and secure support within the accessible bathroom.
Nearby Places
The area around Worminghall and Oakley in Buckinghamshire offers a fantastic variety of accessible attractions, ranging from grand Victorian estates to serene nature reserves.
🏥 Nearest Medical Facilities
The John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford is the nearest hospital providing a full, 24-hour Emergency Department Click to open side panel for more information , located approximately 10 miles from Thomley.
Emergency Care: This is the major trauma center for the region, equipped for all life-threatening emergencies.
Accessibility: The hospital features comprehensive wheelchair access, including designated Blue Badge parking and accessible restrooms.
🏰 Historic Houses and Culture
Waddesdon Manor is a stunning French-style château with extensive gardens that has been highly praised for its commitment to accessibility.
Seamless Navigation: A dedicated shuttle bus with a wheelchair lift runs between the car park and the Manor. The majority of the ground floor and the gardens are accessible via wide, level paths.
Specialist Facilities: The site includes registered Changing Places toilets and offers manual wheelchairs or powered scooters for hire (pre-booking recommended).
Buckinghamshire Railway Centre offers a nostalgic experience of the steam era with excellent level access throughout its historic station and museum.
Ease of Access: The main museum building and platforms are flat and spacious, making it easy to view the veteran engines.
Inclusive Rides: Some of their heritage trains have been modified with ramps to allow wheelchair users to enjoy a short ride on the line.
🌳 Nature and Outdoors
College Lake Nature Reserve is widely considered one of the most accessible nature reserves in the UK, featuring a flat circular route around the lake.
Accessible Viewing: Most of the bird hides have been specifically designed with ramps and lowered viewing windows for wheelchair users.
Amenities: The visitor center and café provide level entry and accessible toilets, and the paths are well-surfaced to remain navigable in most weather conditions.
Bernwood Forest offers a tranquil woodland escape with several designated "easy access" trails.
Inclusive Trails: The forest features wide, firm paths that are suitable for most mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs, particularly the routes near the main parking area.
Butterfly Hotspot: It is famous for its rare butterflies, and many of the best spotting locations are accessible directly from the level forest tracks.