Stowe

2467 Reviews

Star Travel Rating

1/5

Review type

Things to do

Location

Date of travel

2013

Product name

Product country

Product city

Travelled with

Friend(s)

Reasons for trip

While visiting the National trust property at Stowe, I was horrified to discover that one has to cope with stairs to reach the disabled toilet – there is a stand up lift without a grab rail which has to be operated by an attendant!

I was accompanying a disabled member to Stowe landscape gardens in Buckinghamshire and although a self drive mobility scooter was booked, this was not available within walking distance from the disabled parking area. As carer for my friend and potential driver of the self drive "golf cart" I had to leave my friend and cope with the unnecessarily complicated and bureaucratic check-in procedures.

The new visitor centre was not adequately staffed, and access to the garden area is by steps or the lift as outlined above. The visit was a complete disappointment which we would not wish to repeat. The cafe service area was too small, and would quickly create long queues at busy times. There is a complete lack of onsite route directions which make following the given out map very difficult. The two hour slot for mobility scooter use is inadequate.

I will be writing to the Trust to make our concerns known!

Silver Travel Advisor

Join the club

Become a member to receive exclusive benefits

Our community is the heart of Silver Travel Advisor, we love nothing more than sharing ideas, inspiration, hints and tips between us.

Come feel the love on a Princess cruise. You’ll enjoy the MedallionClass experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. Visit incredible destinations and be involved in the best experiences around each one of them.

Experience more with Princess and connect effortlessly with the world around you, spend time away with loved ones, take a moment for yourself, and fall in love with your holiday of a lifetime, every time.

With over 20 years of experience, Wendy Wu Tours has mastered the art of creating exceptional, fully inclusive tours which showcase the very best of each destination.

Each tour is led by a world-class guide, who will highlight the very best of their homeland, and includes authentic cultural experiences so you are not just seeing the sights, but truly immersing yourself in local life.

Say hello to ease at sea. Ambassador’s purpose is simple: they want to inspire every guest to experience authentic cruising, effortlessly and sustainably. Passionate about protecting our oceans and destinations, their ships comply with the highest industry emission standards and there is no single-use plastic on board.

On your voyage, you will receive the warmest of welcomes from the Ambassador community as you sail upon the friendliest ships afloat.

This is a global co-operative co-owned by local partners using real local experts and guides, which supports local communities, environments and wildlife. It offers travellers quirky places to stay, activity holidays and learning experiences. Not In The Guidebooks gets travellers off the beaten track into local culture with day experiences and longer, immersive adventures.

From wild wellness breaks in Wales to painting in Portugal, sustainable adventures in Mauritius to food safaris in Brazil, this is immersive, exciting travel.

Seabourn’s five intimate ships carry guests to the heart of great cities, exclusive yacht harbours and secluded coves around the world, while two new purpose-built expedition ships will combine exhilarating adventures in remote destinations with the sophisticated amenities of the world’s finest resorts at sea.

From the luxury of all suite accommodations to complimentary fine wines and spirits, and a no tipping policy, Seabourn exemplifies the definition of travelling well.