Lyrebird Cottage Kiama
Highlights
- Discover serenity in a freshly renovated cottage surrounded by 50 acres of lush forest on Saddleback Mountain.
- Unwind by the slow-combustion fireplace, enjoying a glass of local red wine as the day melts away.
- Indulge in comfort with three well-appointed bedrooms and two pristine baths, including a luxurious bathtub.
- Enjoy family-friendly amenities like children's bedding and toys, ensuring a seamless experience for all ages.
Discover serenity nestled between the Southern Highlands and the South Coast, just a scenic five-minute drive from Kiama. Perched along the rolling green hills of Saddleback Mountain, ‘Lyrebird Cottage’ invites you to experience an architecturally renovated oasis amidst 50 acres of lush forest.
Indulge in the tranquility of this three-bedroom retreat, where every detail has been meticulously crafted for your comfort.
Escape to tranquility in this freshly renovated cottage, a hidden gem nestled amidst the picturesque landscape of Saddleback Mountain. Boasting three well-appointed bedrooms and 2 pristine baths— including a luxurious bathtub—this retreat offers unparalleled comfort and relaxation.
As night falls, the slow-combustion fireplace beckons, casting a warm glow that invites you to unwind with a glass of local red wine and your favourite book. Lose yourself in the crackling flames and let the stresses of the day melt away in this idyllic setting.
The cottage is equipped with all the modern essentials to ensure a comfortable stay, including high-speed Wi-Fi, a smart TV, and a well-stocked kitchen. Families traveling with little ones will appreciate additional offerings such as children’s bedding, toys, and blankets, providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for all.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Communication
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)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
- A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility.
Vision
Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
- Information in large print is available.
- Information in audio format (includes an audio described map of their venue, audio descs of performances and/ or displays) is available.
- Uses easy to read fonts in their signage and communication materials (Helvetica and Arial).
- An appropriate area for toileting an assistance dog is available.
Hearing
Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Caption all entertainment (TVs, live shows, performances) is available.
- TVs with captioning option is available.
- A low noise reception areas with hearing loss friendly acoustics and adequate lighting for viewing facial expressions (includes common areas which are free of background noise, background music) is available.
Physical – Mobility
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)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- 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)
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- A wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room is available.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
- Wheelchair accessible transport options available in the general vicinity (provide information on name of the operator, phone and website link to individual providers for private vehicles, community transport train, mini vans, hire cars, buses, taxis, ferry, tram, light rail etc in their access statement).
- 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).
- 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).
- A lever handle on bathroom door.
- A shower curtain (no door).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Toiletries which are chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Linen that is chemical and fragrance free (if requested).
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) cleaning products.
- Uses organic (chemical and fragrance free) deodorisers in public areas and rooms.
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