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Safari Lodge - Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

Plough Lane, Watlington, Norfolk, PE33 0HQ

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

Access To (Entrance)

  • The access to the entrance is at the side of the lodge.
  • The most accessible route has stepped access.
  • There are 5 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 23cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a manual gate along the most accessible route.
  • The gate is situated at the top of the steps, to the right.
  • The width of the gate opening is 96cm.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the lodge.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 23cm.
  • There is a key safe at a height of 142cm.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 105cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 136cm.
  • The doors have a medium colour contrast.
  • The key safe is located at the entrance gate.

Kitchen (with Dining)

  • The kitchen is located ahead after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 88cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 88cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 88cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has lever taps.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Standard Bathroom

  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a shower cubicle.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.

Split Level Sleeping Area

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the right after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • The upper sleeping area can only be accessed by ladder.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is no door.
  • The width of the opening is 36cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed and two single beds which can be pushed together.
    • The top of the mattress is 22cm from the floor.
    • Some flooring is patterned.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.
    • The lower sleeping area has twin beds with a ceiling and access height of 115cm.
    • The upper sleeping area has a double bed with a ceiling height of 148cm.

Seating Area and Garden

  • Location and Access View
    • There is a decked seating area outside the lodge and a garden area on the ground level.
    • The most accessible route has a step.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is one step to this area.
    • There are no handrails for the step.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step is 23cm.
    • There is step-free level access to the garden from the parking area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • There may be background noise in this area.