This statement has been prepared to help people with disabilities and physical impairment to assess whether these premises will be accessible to them. 

The Bungalow:

• Brambles Chine 176 is a self catering, single storey bungalow on a largely level and flat estate.

• The bungalow is accessed via a flat path of approximately twenty metres, to the side, with a flat patio access to the door.

• Access to the bungalow is via a small step and the property is not fully equipped for wheelchair users or disabled persons.

• There are no stairs in the internal structure of the bungalow.

• All beds are at ground level, with no bunk beds at present.

• The property has a bath with a shower, but no lifting facility.

• Minimum internal door width is 74cms.

• We accept guide dogs.

• Main entrance/exit is via the main door in the event of fire.

• The property has a smoke detector and fire hydrant and blanket.

Getting There:

The nearest bus stop is ¾ miles away, with buses running hourly at least serving Newport, Freshwater and Yarmouth on service 7 and a circular tour on service 42 towards Yarmouth and Alum Bay.

The road leading to the estate is an un-adopted one, with speed humps and in a generally poor condition.

The ferry port is two miles away at Yarmouth, with a regular service to Lymington, with taxis available during the day and by arrangement in the evening.

The nearest railhead is 6 miles away via ferry at Lymington Pier, all trains run to Brockenhurst, where there are connections for Bournemouth, London and the Midlands.

Alternatively there are rail connections from the ferry at Ryde Pier Head/Esplanade, twenty miles away, with onward connection by bus or taxi, changing at Newport form service 9.

-Access to the beach is via steep steps at Linstone Chine or a third party owned slipway at Brambles Chine which is also steep.