Back Forest Retreat has two beautiful, “access friendly” mud-brick cottages close to the Shoalhaven River, Seven Mile Beach and Berry – just two hours south of Sydney.  Please check the information below to ensure it will suit your needs.

Two comfortable self-contained mudbrick cottages close to the Shoalhaven River, Seven Mile Beach and Berry.

Comforts include queen, double & single beds plus loft and sofa bed (each cottage sleeps up to six people), linen provided, open-plan living, barbecue, covered entertainment area, TV and video .

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ACCOMMODATION FEATURES & FACILITIES

Guest Rooms
Is designated disabled parking provided for each room? Yes
Distance from room >5 m
How many rooms are available for guests who use a wheelchair? Yes
What is the width of the clear opening of the bedroom 80 cm
Can the bedroom furniture be re-arranged, if requested by the guest? Yes
Which types of beds are available in rooms for wheelchair users 1 queen bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
What is the height of the bed from the floor to the top of the mattress? 65 cm
What is the clear space height from the floor to under the bed base? 10 cm
What is the height to the top of the desk?
What is the clear space height from the floor to under the top of the desk? 70 cm
What is the height of the clothes rail in the wardrobe? They don’t have one

Electrical Switches
Is there a free power outlet near the bed? Yes
What is the height of the light switches? 138 cm
What is the height of the power outlets? 50 cm
Is there a master switch in the bedside unit? No

Ensuite Bathroom for wheelchair users
What is the width of the clear opening of the bathroom door? 80 cm
Is there a separate shower with level access? No, but level
If it is a shower cubicle, what is the clear opening space of the door?
Is a fixed shower seat or shower chair provided? No
Are there handrails for support in the shower area?  No
Are there handrails for support beside the toilet?  No
What is the width of the widest floor space at the side of the toilet? 29 cm / 48 cm
What is the length of the floor space in front of the toilet? 22 cm
What is the height of the toilet seat from the floor? 40 cm
Is there an emergency call system in the bathroom? No
Is there a bath? No
What is the height of the sink? 76 cm
What is the height from the floor to the bottom of the sink? 61 cm

Kitchenette/Kitchen
Does your accommodation have a kitchen/kitchenette? Yes
What is the height of the bench tops? 90 cm
What is the width of the bench tops? 140 cm
What is the width of the working space? 140 cm

General
Is there a designated parking provided near the reception entrance?  Not especially disabled
Is it under cover?  No
Are there steps to the main entrance?  Yes
How many?  1
Is there a hand rail?  No
Is there a ramp to the main entrance?  No, but they can get one on request
What is the width of the clear opening space at the entrance door?  96 cm
Is the door manual or automatic?  manual
Is there level Access, or access by a ramp or lift to public areas?  Yes
Access Areas:
Is there level access to the breakfast/dining room?  Yes
What is the width of the clear opening space at the entrance door to the breakfast/dining room?  no doors
Is there a choice of dining table with moveable chairs and access?  Yes
Other general comments:

Special Services
Is 24-hour guest service provided? No
Are service dogs allowed in your premises?  No
Non smoking rooms? Yes
Do you provide disability equipment for guest use? No

CONTACT DETAILS & GETTING THERE
Address 38 Back Forest Road,
Berry,   New South Wales,  2535
Telephone 02 4422 4166 or 0411 091 599
Fax 02 4201 9011
Email bfr@shoal.net.au
Website www.bfretreat.com.au