Skegness Holiday Retreat Receives Four-Star Rating
LACE Housing’s first holiday apartment – designed for the nation’s over 55s looking to escape to the coast – has been awarded a four-star rating from Visit England.
The self-contained one-bedroom apartment was officially opened in September 2017 as part of the Chapman Court development of affordable housing for older people in Skegness.
Following a recent assessment from a Visit England representative, it was given an overall quality score of 82% which equates to four stars.
The assessment considered all aspects of the self-catering accommodation including the exterior, public areas and the management and efficiency.
The apartment’s highest score was awarded for its overall cleanliness, with the assessor praising the attention to detail and describing the bathroom as “pristine”.
It was recognised by the assessor as being a “home from home”, ideally located close to the seafront, within one mile of local amenities.
LACE Housing provides housing and support services to older people in Lincolnshire, but its dedicated holiday apartment is available for up to two people looking for a coastal break no matter where they live.
LACE Housing’s Chief Executive Nick Chambers said: “We decided to open some holiday accommodation for the first time after the idea proved popular among our residents; many of them have fond memories of the seaside and Skegness in particular.
“We are thrilled with the report from Visit England following their assessment; to have such prestigious third-party endorsement is testament to the hard work of everyone involved in the development and the subsequent upkeep.”
Designed with comfort in mind, the holiday apartment at Chapman Court is centrally heated and comprises of a fully furnished lounge, fully equipped kitchen/diner, a twin bedroom and bathroom with shower.
Nick added: “We were very close to receiving five stars and, with the improvements we’ve made since the assessment, our guests are actually experiencing accommodation at the highest end of the four-star spectrum.”
For more information about the holiday apartment at Chapman Court on Scarbrough Road in Skegness, including how to book, visit: lacehousing.org/holiday-accommodation
Notes for editors:
Notes to editors:
- LACE Housing is a voluntary, non-profit making association with charitable status providing specialist housing and support services for older people and vulnerable people in Lincolnshire and the surrounding area.
- LACE Housing provides housing with extra care for older people with high support and personal care needs and sheltered accommodation for those who want to retain more independence.
- It is the leading social housing provider in Lincolnshire specialising in a wide range of housing and support services.
- LACE Housing is a member of the Lincs Independent Living Partnership currently delivering the Lincolnshire Wellbeing Service which includes personal support, simple aids, minor home adaptations, telecare services and rapid response services.
- For more information visit www.lacehousing.org
