Sunny View – Access Statement
This Access Statement has been prepared to help those with disabilities to assess whether Sunny View will be accessible to them
The Chalet
Sunny View, 87 Brambles Chine is a self catering, single storey bungalow on a relatively level site. The bungalow is set back approximately 16 metres from a tarmac road accessed across grass. Car Parking is between 25-50 metres from the bungalow. Access to the bungalow is up one step. The minimum door width in the bungalow is 74cm. There are interlinked audio smoke alarms in all living spaces and an audio carbon monoxide alarm in the kitchen. The bungalow is level within and has a shower over the bath. No special facilities are provided. There are no handrails in the bungalow. Pets are not accepted with the exception of guide dogs. Pillows and duvets are hollow fibre filled.
The owners are not on site and do not have any specific training in dealing with people with disabilities.
The Site
The site has a reception approximately 50 metres from the bungalow, which has level access. Staff have no special training to deal with specific requirements. . The site has a coin operated launderette on site an access ramp can be supplied on request at the site office although the approach is over a gravel surface. No staff are available to assist. There is a large outdoor leisure area although no special facilities are available for disabled guests. Access to the beach is via a concrete slope and steps
The site is approximately 4km from Yarmouth vehicle/passenger ferry terminal from where taxis are usually available, and is 800m from the nearest bus stop. Vehicular access to the site is practical via an un-adopted road which is tarmac with speed humps.
Accessibility Guide for Sunny View
Sunny View is a self-catering chalet in Linstone Chine Holiday Village, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Sunny View has 2 bedrooms and sleeps upto 4 people. It is a 5-minute walk to the beach which is accessed via a set of steps. Disabled access to the beach is available a short 5-minute drive away via Colwell Chine Road.
Level Access
- The main entrance has 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
Access with steps
- There is one step from the main entrance to access the outside facilities including
- On site laundry
- Surrounding gardens and land of the holiday village
- Outdoor play area, crazy golf and sports field
- Parking area
Bedrooms
- We have non-allergic bedding.
Hearing
- The TV has subtitles.
Visual
- Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
General
- Some staff have disability awareness training.
Getting to Sunny View
Travel by public transport
- You can get to Sunny View, 87 Brambles Chine by bus and boat or ferry.
- The nearest bus stop is on Colwell Road which is approximately 0.5 miles/0.8 km from the property. The access road, Monks Lane is a tarmac road with speed humps and a 10mph speed restriction. There is no footpath along the access road.
- The nearest port is Yarmouth Ferry Terminal. The port is 3 miles / 4.8 km from Sunny View, 87 Brambles Chine.
- Wightlink Ferry service from Lymington arrives at Yarmouth Ferry Terminal
Travel by taxi
- You can get a taxi with Micks Taxi by calling 01983 752936.
- You can get a taxi with Alpha Taxis by calling 01983 280280. The taxi company has a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
Parking
- We have a car park. 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 does not have a dropped kerb.
- From the parking to the main entrance, there are 2 steps. There is no ramp and no lift.
- Sunny View is accessed over a grassed area, there is no path from the parking area. There is a step up from the parking area to the grass and then a threshold into the front entrance.
Arrival
Path to main entrance
- From the street to the main entrance, there are 2 steps. There is no ramp and no lift. The access is across grass and a slabbed patio
Main entrance
- The door is 1000mm wide.
- The main entrance has 1 step.
- The main door is sliding and manual.
Getting around inside
Visual Impairment – General Information
- Some parts of the venue have low lighting.
Inside Sunny View
- All bedrooms have windows.
- Bedrooms have ceiling lights, bedside lamps and natural daylight.
- Lights are LED.
- All rooms are non-smoking.
- We have non-allergic bedding.
- All bedrooms have fitted carpets.
- Lounge and kitchen have laminate floors with a non-slip rug in the lounge. Bathroom has a tiled floor
- The bedrooms have 0 steps once in the property.
- We have a bathroom with a sink, toilet, bath and overhead shower. The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.
- There is a washer dryer in Sunny View
- We have an iron and ironing board. You can use the ironing board sitting down.
- A separate site launderette is accessed via a gravel path and has 1 step to access. This area also contains games equipment e.g. golf clubs, tennis rackets
Sunny View 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.
Sunny View Lounge
- From the main entrance to the lounge, there is level access. The route is 700mm wide, or more.
Getting around outside
Surrounding gardens and land of the holiday village
- From the main entrance to the gardens, there is 1 step. There is no lift and no ramp.
Outdoor play area, crazy golf and sports field
- From the main entrance to the area, there is 1 step.
- To the right as you come out of the main door of Sunny View, the sports field, crazy golf and play area can be found a short walk away (50-100 metres over grass)
Customer care support
Accessibility equipment
- No designated area for dogs, the site requires cleaning up after all dogs. Waste can be disposed of in the communal waste area in black sacks. Sunny View does not allow pets other than assistance dogs.
- You can hire mobility equipment from Island Mobility, 32 Dodnor Lane, Newport, PO30 5 XA by calling 01983 530000.
Emergency evacuation procedures
- Fire procedures are displayed on the notice board near the entrance door to Sunny View and are outlined in the information pack sent to guests prior to arrival
Customer care support
- Some staff have disability awareness training.
- Owners can be contacted by phone out of hours in an emergency only. Contact is preferred between 8am and 8pm, but will respond 24/7 in an emergency.
Guide last updated: 20/08/2024