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Gate Lodge - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Watlington Road, King's Lynn , Norfolk, PE33 0RG

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • The car park is located to the side of the lodge.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located around the side lodge and to the rear, on the right.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • The route to the entrance is level, but is gravel with uneven surfaces.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 160cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 128cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the right after entering the lodge.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The bathroom door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin and a bar of soap available.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • Additional features include: a mirror.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • The bathroom has a standard bath.
  • The bath controls are twist/turn.
  • The shower has a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • The bath is accessed through a second door frame with a width of 66cm.

Utility Room

  • The utility room is located to the left after entering the lodge.
  • There is step-free level access into the utility room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The sink is 78cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • There is a toilet with a height of 42cm.

Lounge

  • The lounge is located left after entering the lodge, at the end of the hallway.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.

Kitchen (with Dining Area)

  • The kitchen is located to the left after entering the lodge, through the lounge.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.

Standard Bedroom (Twin)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the kitchen to the left.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a chair with armrests.

Standard Bedroom (Double)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located off the lounge.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 16cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets and a chair with armrests.

Seating Area (Garden Patio)

  • The seating area is located to the read and side of the lodge.
  • The seating area is uncovered.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.