Leaves & Fishes
Overview
The perfect Hunter Valley accommodation for a private couples retreat, The Boathouse accommodation continues the Leaves and Fishes aim of providing a unique alternative in Lovedale, Hunter Valley.
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The perfect Hunter Valley accommodation for a private couples retreat, The Boathouse accommodation continues the Leaves and Fishes aim of providing a unique alternative in Lovedale, Hunter Valley.
One of the Hunter Valley’s most distinct accommodation options, the villas are a relaxed, adults-only, secluded, indulgent retreat from day-to-day life.
Their four stylish, private studio boathouses are perfect for couples enjoying a weekend away in wine country.
Offered for the very first time, The Villa. Their new two bedroom boathouse is now open to bookings. Their overwater hideaway features luxury detailing for two couples.
Catering for only six couples at a time Leaves and Fishes ideal is for non-intrusive service. Find sanctuary in the serenity of their unique ecosystem and be at one with nature on your next escape.
Come, enjoy your stay, experience everything the Hunter has to offer or relax on your own. It’s up to you!
Accessibility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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 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 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 at least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high)
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
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 restaurant, lounge and bar
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 outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Provide grabrails provided adjacent to the toilet
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
