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• About View
  • Stable Cottage is one of three self-catering accommodation options at Watatunga Wildlife Reserve.
    All guests have access to a buggy for their whole stay.
  • There are 4 bedrooms in total.
  • There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Watlington.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: three of the four bedrooms on the first floor and the hot tub seating area outside.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs.
  • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair, bath mats and mobility scooter charging facilities.
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  • The venue can provide large print documents.
  • Staff receive the following training: Dementia Awareness Training, First Aid and Safeguarding Training.
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Parking

• The car park is open air/surface.
• There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• This car park is for visitors only.
• Parking is free for all users.

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Entrance (Courtyard)

• This entrance is located inside the enclosed courtyard area, next to the parking.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There is 1 step which is unmarked, with no handrails.
• There is a key safe located at the left side of the cottage.
  Guests with access needs can make alternative arrangements to collect keys for the main Courtyard Entrance.
• There is a key lock at a height of 93cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There is a side door that can be used to enter the cottage with a single step.

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Area (Entrance Hall)

• Immediately after entering the cottage.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and desks.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located to the left after entering the cottage.
• 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 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the right side, through the lounge.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The kitchen has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
• The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 92cm from the floor.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• The kitchen has two distinct areas; the main kitchen has an Aga, and there's also a pantry area that contains the fridge freezer.

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Area (Kitchen Pantry)

• To the right side as you enter the main kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There are kitchen work surfaces of 92cm, under and over counter cupboards and a large fridge freezer.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).

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Utility Room

• The utility room is located to the left side as you enter the main kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into the utility room.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The utility room has overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
• The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
• The sink is 92cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.

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Standard Toilet Facilities

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located off the Utility Room.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.

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Dining Room (and Sun Room)

• The dining room is located to the right of the lounge, with access from both the lounge and the kitchen.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors which open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There is a TV with subtitles in this room.

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Standard Bedroom (Ground Floor - Twin and Super King / Zip Link)

• The bedroom surveyed is located to the right after entering the cottage.
• 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 76cm.
• The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
• The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a desk, bedside plug sockets and a chair without armrests.

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Standard Bathroom (Ground Floor)

• The bathroom surveyed is located next to the ground floor bedroom.
• 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 outwards.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
• The lateral transfer space is 93cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
• There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
• The bathroom has a pedal bin.
• The bathroom has a shower cubicle.
• The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right side after entering the cottage.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.

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Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Twin)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor to the right side.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
• The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
• The following is available in this bedroom: a coffee table, bedside plug sockets and a chair without armrests.

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Standard Bathroom (Bathroom 1 - First Floor)

• The bathroom surveyed is located on the left at the top of the stairs.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens outwards.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
• There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
• The bathroom has a pedal bin.
• The bathroom has a standard bath.
• The bath controls are lever mixer.

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Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Zip Link King Size)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the right side of the hallway.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm.
• The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
• The top of the mattress is 57cm from the floor.
• The following is available in this bedroom: an additional single bed, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.

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Standard Bathroom (Bathroom 2 - First Floor)

• The bathroom surveyed is located on the left side of the hallway.
• The most accessible route to the bathroom has steps.
• There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
• The bathroom door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
• There is a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
• The bathroom has a pedal bin.
• The bathroom has a shower cubicle and a bath.
• The bath controls are lever mixer.
• The shower has an adjustable shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Super King Master Bedroom)

• The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, at the end of the hallway.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has steps.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• The bedroom has a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
• The following is available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets, a desk, a chair without armrests, a chair with armrests and an additional single bed.

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Standard Ensuite (First Floor - Super King Master Bedroom)

• There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
• The ensuite door opens outwards.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
• There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a bar of soap and a hand towel available.
• The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Additional features include: a mirror, a coat hook and a shelf.
• The ensuite has a pedal bin.
• The ensuite has a shower cubicle and a bath.
• The bath controls are lever mixer.
• The shower has a fixed shower head and an adjustable shower head which can be detached.
• The shower controls are twist/turn.

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Seating Area (Patio and Garden)

• The seating area is located to the left of the Dining and Sun Room.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has a step and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The threshold to this area measures 7cm high from the inside and 13cm from the outside.

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Seating Area (Decking Area and Hot Tub)

• The seating area is located to the far rear of the cottage in the garden.
• The seating area is uncovered.
• The most accessible route to the seating area has uneven surfaces and steps.
• The following areas have stepped access: the hot tub and seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.

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Outdoor Spaces (Tennis Courts and Bowls Pitch)

• The following is available in this area: a sports pitch, parkland and gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, shingle and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The paths have gates.