Self-catering: Victoria

SHADY GUMS

HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK

72 Royston Road, Halls Gap, Victoria 3381

Website: Tel: +61 (04) 0331 9438 / (04) 3988 7633 * Email: info@shadygums.com.au

Shady Gums is a unique two bedroom holiday house. It is modern, spacious, suitable for families and couples. Shady Gums is perfect for those needing accessible facilities, having been purpose built with wheelchair access and varying needs in mind. Surrounded by the spectacular Grampians National Park, in Victoria Australia. It is 2.4 kms from the Halls Gap town centre. The house is set in amongst Eucalypt trees and has its own seasonal creek flowing through the property.

Shady Gums has all the modern features that you would need including – full kitchen facilities, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, free wifi (limited) and laundry facilities. The large open plan kitchen/living area overlooks the creek and is heated by a slow combustion wood heater. It Also has a reverse cycle Air conditioner for cooling in summer. Accessible facilities include an accessible parking space, ramped access, ceiling track hoist access to the bed and spa bath (please request at the time of booking), wet-room with wheel in shower, wheeled shower chair and a hi-lo double/twin beds in the main bedroom.

There’s an undercover deck area overlooking the creek with a Weber BBQ for outdoor dining. Take in the peace of the bush as you fire up the barbie on the deck amongst the gum trees. Sit around the campfire toasting marshmallows and drinking your favourite wine. All the while sharing your experience  with the birds, visiting wildlife and the  bubbling creek.

Facilities:

  • Private off street car parking for 2 vehicles
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Air conditioning and wood heater
  • 2 bedrooms: A master king with hi/lo bed & a Queen size sleeping 3
  • Ceiling track in the master king & above the spa bath in the spa bathroom
  • Extra equipment provide on request including wheeled shower chair & ceiling hoists
  • Bathroom with wheel in shower, washbasin & washing machine
  • Open plan living / kitchen / dining room
  • Living room has a Smart TV, DVD player, wood fire, Air-con, sofa & dining table
  • Kitchen with dishwasher. microwave, fridge, electric oven & hob, kettle and toaster
  • Outside area with deck, garden furniture, BBQ, fire pit, swing seat & creek
  • Bed linen & towels provided
  • Suitable for assistance dogs. No pets

WATTLETREE COTTAGE

HOIST TYPE: MOBILE

 Wattletree Road, Warburton, Victoria 3799

Website: * Tel: +61 (04) 0082 2766 * Email: bookings@wattletreecottage.com.au

Wattletree Cottage is a five-bedroom retreat nestled in the beautiful Yarra Valley township of Warburton and is surrounded by mountains and a beautiful variety of trees, birds and wildlife. . The cottage is wheelchair friendly, with one of the bathrooms allowing access for people with mobility issues. It is ideal for seniors, work retreats and weddings, and activities such as walking, cycling, and motorcycling.

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 two bathrooms and most conveniences such as T.V, video, DVD, CD player, books, games and toys. The Cottage has front and back verandahs. The back verandah is large with a table and chairs. A BBQ is located on the back verandah. Wattletree Cottage has been set up to provide a holiday opportunity for all, including those with mobility issues.

Owners of Wattletree Cottage have had extensive experience in the Disability field and recognise the need for more accessible holiday opportunities for all. We have tried to make Wattletree Cottage as wheelchair friendly as possible. Not all areas of the outside of the property are accessible.

Facilities:

  • Private off street car parking
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Nobo panel heaters in all the bedrooms
  • 5 bedrooms: A king/twin, 2 Queen size, Twin & a king with bunk
  • Bedroom 4 has a height adjustable bed with side rails and an adjustable back rest
  • Accessible wet-room with wheel in shower, shower chair & accessible washbasin
  • A mobile hoist can be provided without charge
  • A second standard bathroom with bath, washbasin & W.C
  • Open plan living / kitchen / dining room
  • Living room has a TV, DVD player, wood-fired stove, 2 sofas & dining table
  • Kitchen with microwave, 2 fridge/freezers, electric oven & hob, kettle and toaster
  • Lowered kitchen bench to access microwave, toaster and kettle
  • Outside area with 2 verandahs, garden furniture, BBQ & kids playground

WHEELIES REST

HOIST TYPE: CEILING TRACK & MOBILE

Smiths Beach, Phillip Island, Cowes, Victoria 3922

Website: * Tel: +61 (03) 9320 9555

This property can accommodate up to 11 guests. The nightly rate includes up to 4 guests, extra guests are charged $50 per night. Wheelies Rest is fully wheelchair accessible and located just under two hours drive from Melbourne on the beautiful ocean-side of Phillip Island. Numerous activities are accessible within easy reach. It’s just a 10 minute drive to the world famous Penguin Parade and Seal Rocks.

Wheelies Rest is run by Muscular Dystrophy Australia and is a purpose built accessible 4 bedroom villa on Phillip Island sleeping 11. One of the twin bedrooms has a ceiling track hoist above the two electric hi-lo single beds. The separate wet room doesn’t have a ceiling hoist but they do provide a manual hoist for hoisting onto the wheeled shower chair or commode. The kitchen has space under the hob and sink for chair users and there’s a large open plan living area. Outside there’s a BBQ and sitting area.

Facilities:

  • Private off street car parking
  • Air conditioning and central heating throughout
  • 4 bedrooms: 1 twin and 3 rooms with a single and bunk bed
  • The twin has 2 Hi-Lo adjustable beds and a ceiling track hoist
  • Bathroom with wheel in shower, shower chair and accessible sink
  • A portable hoist can be provided if required
  • Open plan living / kitchen / dining room
  • TV and radio with ipod dock in the living room
  • Kitchen with fridge / freezer, oven, hob, kettle and toaster
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Outside area with garden furniture and BBQ
  • Linen or towels not provided, only blankets

Always contact the property’s owner before you make a firm booking to ensure all equipment listed can still be provided and is in working order. ALWAYS remember to take your own sling with you in order to use the hoist, most places DO NOT provide slings.

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