Accessibility

The property was built as a private house in 1870 and converted into a Guest House in 1930s. The accommodation is set over three floors. The entrance lobby, lounge bar and breakfast room are on the ground floor. Guest rooms 1, 2 and 3 are on the first floor and guest rooms 4, 5, 6, and 7 are on the second floor. There are 2 flights of 7 steps with intermediate landings between each floor. There are no guest rooms on the ground floor. There are 3″ high raised thresholds on all main entry/exit doors.

Pre-arrival

The main train station connects to the Wightlink passenger ferry terminal. Ryde is 5 minutes away by car or 10 to 15 minutes by foot. There are several local taxi companies that serve the station and other areas.

Arrival & car parking facilities

Off road parking is available at the front of the building. The surface is block paved and slopes up to the front entrance. Public street parking is also available. The area is illuminated by adjacent street lighting and outside lighting attached to the building.

Main entrance and reception

The front porch entrance is accessed by two steps of 20cm high leading up to the front door. Wheelchair access is not possible due to the steps and the narrow door width. We can assist guests with their luggage if required. The front door is always locked; access is gained using a key attached to the room key fob. There is a bell press on the door frame. The entrance leads to the entrance lobby. Seating is provided in the entrance lobby.

Public areas – Internal

Our breakfast room and lounge bar are on the ground floor. There is no public WC available.

Breakfast room

Breakfast is served in our breakfast room on the ground floor. The entry is level, and the door width is 75cm.  Seating can be arranged to suit requirements.

Room facilities

A full list of room facilities can be found here

First floor

Guest Room 1 is a family room with one double bed and bunk beds. The shower room contains a washbasin, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 20cm. There are two chairs in the room. Seating is available outside. This room is suitable for children up to 13+ years old.

Guest room 2 is a double room. The shower room contains a sink, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 16cm. There are 2 chairs and a small table.

Guest room 3 is a double room.  The shower room contains a vanity unit, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 18cm. There are two chairs and a small table in the room.

Second floor

Guest room 4 is a family room with one double bed and bunk beds. The shower room contains a sink, toilet and shower cubicle. There are two chairs in the room. This room is only suitable for children up to 10 years old

Guest room 5 is a double room. The shower room contains a vanity unit, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 18cm. There is one low chair in the room.

Guest room 6 is a large single room, with 4ft bed. The shower room contains a sink, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 20cm. There is one low chair in the room.

Guest room 7 is a twin room. The shower room contains a sink, toilet and shower cubicle. The step into the shower is 18cm.  There are two chairs in the room.

Grounds and gardens    

The Front garden is accessed through double doors in the lounge bar. There is a covered, paved seating area and garden patio available to our guests.