Business Details
Your Isle of Wight Self Catering Holiday Retreat
Grange Farm is a small family-run farm located between Ryde and Newport on the Isle of Wight. Established to provide comfortable self-catering holiday experiences, we specialise in accessible accommodation through our purpose-built Red Squirrel Lodge, designed specifically for wheelchair users. Our properties are nestled in tranquil countryside surroundings, offering easy access to local beaches, woodlands, and attractions like Osborne House. With extensive grounds featuring wildflower meadows and frequent wildlife sightings including red squirrels, our aim is to create memorable stays for nature enthusiasts, walkers, and families. Committed to guest comfort, we ensure our properties are well-equipped with modern amenities, private outdoor spaces, and thoughtful touches like welcome packs.Our central location provides convenient access to Newport (3 miles) and Ryde (4 miles), while maintaining a peaceful rural setting. Guests benefit from dedicated support throughout their stay, including assistance with ferry bookings and local area knowledge. We continuously strive to maintain high cleanliness standards, spacious layouts, and reliable services such as free Wi-Fi to enhance visitor experiences. Regular maintenance of gardens and facilities ensures our guests can fully enjoy both indoor and outdoor spaces during their island getaway.
Services
Self Catering Holidays
Wheelchair Friendly Holidays
Red Squirrel Lodge
Coach House Holidays
Wildlife Encounters
Highlights and features
- We offer purpose-built wheelchair-accessible accommodation with adjustable kitchen facilities
- Our properties sit amidst wildlife-rich countryside with direct woodland access
- We provide complimentary welcome packs with homemade goods and essential provisions
- We offer flexible booking support including ferry arrangement assistance
- We maintain close proximity to both Newport (3 miles) and Ryde beaches (4 miles)
What people say
Wheelchair accessible design
Regular red squirrel sightings
Thoughtful welcome packs
Exceptional hospitality
Convenient island location
Services
Self Catering Holidays
Our self-catering properties offer fully equipped accommodation for independent holidaymakers. The Coach House and Red Squirrel Lodge both feature modern kitchens, comfortable living areas, and private outdoor spaces. Guests enjoy flexible stay durations and the freedom to explore the Isle of Wight at their own pace, with properties designed to accommodate diverse group sizes and accessibility needs.
Wheelchair Friendly Holidays
Red Squirrel Lodge provides purpose-built accessible accommodation with barrier-free design. Features include wide doorways, adjustable kitchen units, and a large wet room. All ground-floor layouts ensure easy mobility access, while maintaining stylish interiors and full access to gardens and decking areas for wheelchair users and their companions.
Red Squirrel Lodge
Our three-bedroom barrier-free lodge sleeps 5-6 guests with one en-suite double room and two twin rooms. The property includes a spacious kitchen-diner-lounge, veranda, and wraparound decking. Designed for accessibility, it combines modern amenities with natural surroundings to offer comfortable stays for families and mixed-mobility groups throughout the year.
Coach House Holidays
This two-bedroom countryside retreat features a double and twin bedroom, open-plan living area, and modern kitchen. Located in wildflower meadows with extensive grounds, it offers garden access, private parking, and a peaceful setting. The property balances traditional charm with contemporary comforts for up to four guests.
Wildlife Encounters
Adjacent woodland habitats attract regular red squirrel visits, with frequent sightings of foxes, owls, and diverse birdlife. Seasonal wildflowers including daffodils and bluebells surround properties. Guests can observe wildlife from private decks or explore nearby woodland walks, making the farm an ideal base for nature enthusiasts and photography enthusiasts.
People
Mrs Rosemarie Horne
Property Owner
Mrs Rosemarie Horne manages Grange Farm's holiday properties with personal attention to guest needs. She provides hands-on support including ferry booking assistance, welcome provisions, and local knowledge sharing. Rose ensures accessibility standards and maintains property quality while fostering the farm's unique wildlife environment to enhance visitor experiences.
Questions
Is Grange Farm suitable for wheelchair users?
Yes, Red Squirrel Lodge offers purpose-built accessible accommodation with barrier-free design, adjustable kitchen units, and wide doorways specifically for wheelchair users.
What local attractions are near Grange Farm?
We're 3 miles from Newport, 4 miles from Ryde beaches, and a 5-minute drive from Fishbourne Ferry. Osborne House sits nearby with regular bus routes and local pubs within half a mile.
Do you provide family-friendly facilities?
Both properties feature family-friendly amenities including play areas, gardens, and private parking. The Coach House has space for ball games, while Red Squirrel Lodge offers wraparound decking for outdoor activities.
What equipment is available in your kitchens?
Kitchens include fridge-freezers, microwaves, washing machines, and dishwashers. Red Squirrel Lodge has adjustable-height units while the Coach House maintains standard kitchen facilities for self-catering stays.
Can we bring pets to your properties?
Prior arrangements allow one dog in Red Squirrel Lodge bookings. We require advance notice to ensure appropriate preparation while maintaining property standards for subsequent guests.
How do we access Grange Farm by public transport?
A regular bus route stops at the end of our private drive. This connects visitors with local services including Newport (5-minute drive) and Ryde (15-minute drive) while maintaining our peaceful countryside setting.
Reviews (4)
Arthur Snelling
Jun 28, 2021
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Have just returned from a week in the main house with my wife and daughter plus my older daughter and her family too. Lovely old house, very comfortable with plenty of room (there were 9 of us inc 3 very young grandsons!) Loads of safe outside space. The kids quickly found the chicken coop at the end of the field and were rewarded by a dozen fresh eggs - which they loved. We were also welcomed by home made scones and fresh local milk & cream. Lovely! Very easy to find from the ferry terminal. Right next door to Butterfly World - in fact you can walk around a track at the back to get there, Also
Nadege Schiltz
May 28, 2021
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Red Squirrel Lodge is absolutely amazing, perfectly accessible for someone in a wheelchair. Rose offered us a lovely cream tea on arrival. Truly enjoyed our stay!
Helen Jones
Jan 04, 2021
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We had a wonderful holiday at Red Squirrel Lodge (despite not being fortunate enough to spot a squirrel!). The cottage is excellent for a wheelchair user, well equipped and spacious. Everything was spotless and we felt very safe in these Covid challenging times. The owners were very friendly and helpful but not intrusive, just there when we needed some help or advice. The cottage is in a good area for exploring the island where nothing is too far away. The nearby road with no pavements meant we didnt venture out without the car though.There are lots of wheelchair friendly places to visit and
Barbara Mackinnon
Jun 25, 2020
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Just got back from a self catering holiday at Grange Farm. We loved it, such a beautiful setting, with lots of outside space. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. Rosemarie and Danny were perfect hosts. The Cream tea on arrival was very much appreciated, but I have to say my favourite thing was having the resident chickens joining us every time we ate outside. I would certainly stay there again and would recommend Grange farm for a relaxing but conveniently situated holiday.
