Wheelchair friendly self contained cottage in the Yarra Valley
Wattletree Cottage is a five-bedroom retreat nestled in the beautiful township of Warburton. The house is fully self-contained and offers cathedral ceilings, large open family/kitchen/lounge area with wood heater and many large windows. There are a number of antique furnishings for guest to enjoy and lovely views from the front and rear balconies.
Features
- Sleeps up to 12 people
- House fully self contained
- Wood heater in main living area and electric Nobo heaters in bedrooms
- Television, video, DVD, CD player and a variety of music and videos and DVD's available.
- Laundry facilities
- Front and rear verandahs
- Gas B.B.Q
Bedrooms
- Five bedrooms
- Heaters in bedrooms
- Dooners, blankets and pillows all provided
Wheelchair accessibility
- Bathroom has been set up using the Australian Standards 1428.
- Rails in bathroom and toilet are at a height of 800mm (centre of rail) - including choice of vertical and horizontal rails
- Hand held shower rose fixed or height adjustable.
- Stepless Shower Base with curtain
- Non slip flooring
- Toilet height 450 mm
- One height adjustable bed
- All doors have lever handles or U shape handles at a height of 950 mm
- All light switches are large at wheelchair accessible height and large
- Lowered kitchen bench to access microwave, toaster and kettle
- Rooms are spacious and all beds except for bedroom number two have access under bed for easy hoist transfers
- Bedroom number four has a height adjustable bed with side rails and an adjustable back rest
- A hoist (Max 145 kilos, Oxford) is available - you must bring your own sling
- A shower commode chair or a height adjustable shower chair are available
Places of interest around the Yarra Valley that are wheelchair friendly
Wattletree Cottage has an information folder that lists the attractions that are wheelchair friendly.
Some places to consider if you want to plan ahead:
- Upper Yarra Reservoir
- Cement Creek Board Walk and Mount Donna Buang
- Warburton Yarra Trail
- A number of cafes in town have wheelchair access
- Picnic area behind the shops has good accessible B.B.Q's, picnic tables and accessible toilets - part of track can also be accessed (however care needs to be taken)
- Ada Tree - you must contact park ranger for further information
- Yarra Junction Swimming Pool - has ramped access and wheelchair accessible change rooms
- Yarra Junction Play Ground has accessible play equipment and enclosed area
Contact details
The owners of Wattletree Cottage would like to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable as possible.
If there is any other information you require please visit the Wattletree Cottage web site or feel free to email us or contact us by phone.
- Email: bookings@wattletreecottage.com.au
- Phone: 0400 822 766