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Cottage in the Dales: The Dairy
- Adapted rooms
- Visual guide
- Sensory kit
- Staff training
- Autism award
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Checked on the venue's own website, 27 Oct 2026. Not yet confirmed by the venue.
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An accessible single cottage in Wensleydale whose owner has done NAS autism training and supplies a picture story, floor plan, video tour and choice boards before you arrive. Inside there is gentle adjustable lighting and a couple of calming sensory toys.
What they offer
- Adapted accommodationAccessible cottage with dimmable LED lights, lamps and quiet surroundings; owner says it is working towards autism friendly status.
- Visual guide or social story'The Dairy Story' illustrated story to print or view before arrival, plus printable floor plan, video tours and choice boards.
- Sensory kitBubble fish tower and star projector cube; guests can play their own calming sounds through the sound bar or a Bose speaker.
- Staff trainingOwner Diane has completed National Autistic Society 'Understanding Autism' training.
- Autism awardApplied for the NAS Autism Friendly Award; outcome not stated (page cites COVID delay, so the page may be out of date). Bronze, Visit England Inclusive Tourism Awards 2018.
- Also good to knowPhone 01969 662766.
Not published yet: calm or sensory space, quiet times or quiet location, queue or ride support. Worth asking when you book or before you go.
Before you go
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