Historic Henkley Farm (established in 1870) is set on 153 acres of pastureland and is home to cows, sheep, chickens and bees providing you with the ultimate country farm stay getaway.
The property…
Historic Henkley Farm (established in 1870) is set on 153 acres of pastureland and is home to cows, sheep, chickens and bees providing you with the ultimate country farm stay getaway.
The property offers magnificent views across rolling green hills and beyond out to sea, a working farm property that allows you to engage with the animals and enjoy many walking tracks. The property boasts a private function venue, chapel, and tennis court, all with sunset views over the farm. It’s the perfect property to escape, take time out and enjoy the tranquil beautiful landscape.
The accommodation block consists of four cabins, one of which is wheelchair accessible, accommodating up to 14 people. Each cabin has its own bathroom and kitchenette, additionally, there is a communal laundry and kitchen.
The property is within walking distance of Tilba, a National Heritage-listed village, that will give you a sense of the colonial history of the region, and indigenous culture and has a great range of local stores promoting local crafts and produce. A short drive allows you to explore the beautiful Eurobodalla South Coast – significant local destinations include Narooma, Tilba, Bermagui and beyond. It’s worth basing yourself at Historic Henkley Farm for a few days to explore the beauty of the South Coast region.
Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
Allow space around toilet for a wheelchair (A space of at least 900mm width beside the toilet pan and 1200mm clearance in front of the toilet pan is required)
Ask all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a handheld shower hose (should be at least 1500mm long)
Have a kitchen area and desk which is accessible for a person at seated height or is height adjustable
Have a lever handle on bathroom door
Have a shower curtain (no door)
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible bathroom (Entrance to bathroom must have step free greater than 5mm or a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm. Bathrooms dimensions must be no less than 2000mm X 2500mm. Have a hobless (step free) shower recess. Shower recess must have at least 1100 x 1100mm clear area for wheelchair access (no door). Have a slip resistant fold down seat or fixed seat in shower .Seat must be at least 900mm long.)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have enough space for a wheelchair to move around three sides of a double king sized bed (A pathway of 1200mm minimum width is required for wheelchair access)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have grabrails in shower recess (can be removable and height adjustable)
Have step free access to room (Entrance to the room wheelchair accessible with step free greater than 5mm or has a doorway threshold ramp not exceeding 1:8 for 450mm length)
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have twin beds available on request
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
