Wheelchair Friendly Accommodation

 

"….you've done a great job with the decorations and disabled access.  For a bunch of OT's, it's spot on!"              Em, Maz, Jo Jo, Jane, Noon and Tam

Rating: 5/5
Published Comment: "It is the first time I have used the cabin suitable for a person in a wheelchair. The cabin was ideal for our purposes. I took my son for his first holiday in 7 years. He had a fantastic time in the bush looking at the birds. He really enjoyed being with the family dog and watching her swim in the dam while we caught lots of yabbies. Thanks Di for the wonderful experience of feeding your animals and as always your friendly hospitality."         The Hunts

 

Looking for wheelchair friendly accommodation in Victoria? You've come to the perfect place.

Our wheelchair accessible Igloo Cottage is purpose built for people of all mobility levels, specifically for independent wheelchair accessibility.

Featuring ramp access, widened doors, wheel in shower, chair height, quarter turn taps, rails in bathroom, washer and dryer and button switch gas log fire for heating (in conjunction with split air conditioning system for heating and cooling). Our wheel-under hot plates, bench and sink in the kitchen and sink in the laundry, make sure there is no excuse to get out of the chores! This is truly some of the most wheelchair friendly accommodation in Victoria.

The queen beds are on 150mm high feet - if required, bed raisers are available for use with hydraulic lifting devices.  Wheeled shower chair, bed sticks and commode can be made available at a nominal fee by prior arrangement.  We can also arrange Div 2 carers to come in and help with ADL's in the mornings if required. 

We have successfully accommodated many guests in wheelchairs, ranging from low to high level care. It is our pride to ensure that we are able to provide wheelchair friendly accommodation of such a high standard to people requiring wheelchair access.

Of course, your assistance animal/s are most welcome.

"….great place for Hunter and the wheelchair!"                         The Mescalls

"Loved the spaciousness of the Igloo.  Totally suited to my husband who is confined to a wheelchair"                         Vera, Monica, Monty and Willow

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Fully accessible bathroom with shower/commode chair as optional extra

Key measurements:

Bathroom:

  • door width 850mm with door handle

  • wheel in shower, hand held shower rose, adjustable height 1300 - 1800mm, quarter turn lever taps

  • shower grab rails height 800mm

  • toilet height 440mm, 660mm front of bowl to back wall and center line of bowl to side wall 440mm.  

  • toilet grab rails height 800mm

  • Basin height 820mm, lever tap 800 mm high, 250 mls from front of bench

  • wall mounted mirror 750 - 1300 mm high. Shaving mirror 1000mm high

  • light switches 1080mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No one's getting out of the chores....

Key measurements:

Kitchen

  • lots of space to maneuver chairs

  • wheel under bench - height 800 mm

  • wheel under stove top and sink - height 800 mm

  • front of bench to tap - 400 mm, to furthest hotplate knob 400 mm

  • width at 'entrance' to kitchen area - 1300 mm

  • light switches 1080mm

Laundry

  • door width 850mm with door handle

  • wheel under sink - height 800 mm

  • distance from front of bench to taps - 570 mm

 

Time for a nap....

Key measurements:

Bedrooms:

  • room length 3.95m x 3.95m width

  • door width 850mm, door handle 1m height

  • no automatic door return

  • Queen bed at 510 mm height, clearance 150 mm

  • distance from foot of the bed to the furniture/wall is 1450mm

  • distance either side of the bed to wall or to the other bed is 1220 - 1250mm

  • lights operable from bed

 

Access to the cottage...

Key measurements:

Ramp:

  • low gradient ramp. wioth 950 mm

  • 1 meter of flat landing leading to the door

  • door width 850mm with door handle

 
Because everyone deserves a 'no hassles' holiday....