Accessibility Guide for Lake View

Welcome

We aim to make all guests’ stay at Godshill Park Farm as enjoyable as possible. We are committed to providing suitable access whatever individual needs. Description of our facilities and services gives you confidence to book a property matched to your specific requirements.

Lake View is modern, spacious and all on one level

peace and tranquillity broken only by sheep calling their lambs and waterfowl on nearby lake

stunning views over surrounding farmland & lake through the south facing picture windows

dark skies

adjacent, safe, free parking

owners live on site

lake can be fished

idyllic setting on the beautiful Isle of Wight, now a UNESCO biosphere

sandy beaches - short drive, cycle or bus ride away

Level access

The main entrance has level access.

There is level access from the main entrance to:

Sitting room Kitchen Bathroom with shower Orchard Terrace

Bedrooms

We have non-allergic bedding.

Level access bedrooms

From the main entrance to the bedroom, there is level access.

There is unobstructed floor space 1200mm by 900mm, or more.

Hearing

The fire alarm has flashing lights.

The (bedroom) TVs have subtitles.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

General

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Some staff have disability awareness training.

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

Getting here

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Lake View

Godshill Park Farm Road

Godshill

PO38 3JF

Travel by public transport

You can get to Lake View by bus.

Buses from Newport, Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor stop at the bottom of our drive. Shanklin can be reached by train from Ryde Pier. Our drive is about quarter mile, level access, all tarmac. The bus stop is 0.3 miles / 0.5 km from Lake View.

Buses from Newport, Ryde, Shanklin and Ventnor stop at the bottom of our drive. Shanklin can be reached by train from Ryde Pier. Our drive is level access, all tarmac. Guests can be collected by prior arrangement. The bus stop is 0.3 miles / 0.5 km / 0.5 km from Godshill Park Barn.

Shanklin can be reached by train from Ryde Pier.
Our drive is about quarter mile, level access, all tarmac.
Guests can be collected by prior arrangement.

Travel by taxi

You can get a taxi with Jays Taxi - Newport by calling 01983 756555. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Ryde taxis - Ryde by calling 01983 811111. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

You can get a taxi with Door 2 Door Taxis & Minibuses - Shanklin by calling 01983 404554. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

We have a transfer service for visitors. Wheelchair users can use the transfer service.

We can collect guests in our private car by prior arrangement.

Wheelchairs need to be folded and go into the boot.

Parking

We have a car park. There are accessible parking spaces. The parking is less than 50 metres from the main entrance. Parking is free.

There is a drop-off point at the main entrance. The drop-off point has a dropped kerb.

Please let us know in advance if you require an accessible parking space. The path to the main entrance is mostly flat but there is a gentle slope.

Arrival

Path to main entrance

From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

The path is 880mm wide, or more.

The path is sloped.

Main entrance

The main entrance has level access.

The door is 800mm wide.

When you arrive, we can help carry your luggage.

There is a threshold at the main entrance.

Getting around inside

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have windows.

Bedrooms have ceiling lights and bedside lamps.

Lights are energy saving and traditional filament. TVs have subtitles.

All bedrooms are non-smoking.

We have non-allergic bedding.

All bedrooms have fitted carpets.

We can move the bedroom furniture, to improve accessibility.

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access.

The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the left and right.

Self catering kitchen

Kitchen

We have an open plan kitchen.

From the main entrance to the kitchen, there is level access.

The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

The oven is available at a height between 650mm and 900mm.

Worktop heights are 930mm

worktops, fridge/freezer, hob, sink, washing machine

Lounge

Sitting room

From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 2000mm wide, or more.

Lounge/diner/kitchen are all open plan from main entrance - there are no doors and there is plenty of sapce.

dining table and chairs, 2 settees, 2 armchairs

View from kitchen to dining and sitting room area, tapestry on wall at far end

tv, wall hanging, seating, coffee table, french windows

Bathroom with shower

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

The door is 700mm wide.

Bathroom has a bath and free standing shower cubicle

Getting around outside

Orchard

From the main entrance to the gardens, there is level access.

The route is sloped. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.

outside space is lawns and orchard with a large herbaceous border

Terrace

From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 800mm wide, or more.

The entrance is 800mm wide.

To get to a table, there are no steps.

raised terrace with table chairs & umbrella, south facing

Customer care support

Accessibility equipment

We provide wheelchairs. Wheelchairs are free.

shower stool, one wheelchair

For a list of more items, please go to http://www.redcross.org.uk/Where-we-work/In-the-UK/Southern-England/Hampshire....

Assistance dogs can relieve themselves not far from the main entrance. We will be happy to show you where.

We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.

There is an outdoor plug.

You can hire mobility equipment from Red Cross by calling 01983 522718.

Emergency evacuation procedures

We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.

The fire alarm has flashing lights.

Customer care support

Some staff have disability awareness training.

Staff are available 24 hours a day.

Large print or verbal information can be provided on request.