Isle of Wight
Godshill
Five days, Monday to Friday
Prices per person, based on two people sharing a room:
March–April: £2,150
May–September: £2,250
October: £2,150
December: £2,100
Please note that the meeting point for this holiday is Portsmouth Harbour, to take any potential pressure off of navigating the ferry on your own.
Our holidays are available to people from all communities and financial backgrounds. We don’t want finance to be a barrier to you getting a break. If these prices are out of reach we might be able to offer you further financial help, support you with finding additional funding, or both. Find out more here, or contact us if you’re still unsure. We will support you to get the holiday you need.
Depending on the week, one day of our Isle of Wight holidays will involve either a fully-accessible powerboat Wetwheels ride or a ride on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway. If you have a preferred activity, please contact us to find out on which weeks it will take place. However, please note that in stormy weather, Wetwheels rides may be cancelled last-minute and replaced with a Steam Railway ride instead.
If the holiday you want is already fully booked, please click here to be added to our waiting list.
Location
Situated just off the south coast of England, the Isle of Wight is the UK’s paradise island. This exquisite isle was recently crowned a UNESCO Biosphere and offers a stunning array of contrasting landscapes to see, as well as an extensive list of things to do and experience.
You’ll be staying on the outskirts of Godshill, within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village of Godshill is renowned for its pretty thatched cottages, 14th century church, and idyllic tea gardens.
At the start of this holiday, we meet at Portsmouth Harbour (on the mainland) to take any potential pressure off of navigating the ferry on your own.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is in one of the most beautiful parts of the island. You’ll stay in a luxury barn conversion on a working livestock farm, in a hamlet near the picturesque village of Godshill. Set deep in nature, the accommodation is a sympathetic blend of the traditional and the innovative, and a spectacular example of modern rural architecture in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here you’ll find peace and tranquillity.
The barn is level access, making it accessible to people with restricted mobility. Most of the bedrooms are ‘zip and link’, meaning the beds can be made up as either two Twins or one King at your request. One bedroom is King only. All have ensuite shower rooms, accessed by a small step. There is also a separate, fully-accessible wet room that is available for use by all.
The owner cooks your meals daily using locally-sourced food, allowing our team to spend more time with you enjoying all of the sights that the island offers.
Facilities
- Bedrooms with ensuite showers
- Level access
- Wetroom
- Wifi
- Washing machine
- Private parking
Activities
Pocket-sized yet perfect, the Isle of Wight offers plenty of activities to suit all tastes. Activities could include wandering along beautiful beaches or through the majestic rooms of Osborne House, speeding along the coast in a speedboat, or visiting with docile donkeys at the nearby Donkey Sanctuary. Alongside all of this, there will be opportunities to feed the animals on the farm, as well as to generally relax and enjoy the beauty of the countryside location.
Example Itinerary
Every holiday with Dementia Adventure is unique! Your itinerary may vary depending on the date, and will be released to you in good time before your departure — usually about two to three weeks prior.
If you would like to get an idea of the kinds of activities that may be in store for you, see the example itinerary below. However, please note that this example is just a mock-up based on past years’ schedules, and does not constitute your final itinerary.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Tour of Ventnor Botanic Gardens | Visit with donkeys and enjoy tea and cake at The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary | We’ll spend the day exploring Osborne House and its grounds, with a stopoff for a picnic lunch | Wander around Quarr Abbey and enjoy an early lunch | |
| Afternoon | Meet at Portsmouth Harbour and take the ferry across to the island, before heading to a farm shop for lunch. Back at the accommodation there will be tea, cake, and a tour of the farm | Picnic lunch followed by a horse and carriage ride around Godshill village, then relaxing massages back at the farm | Boat ride and an onboard picnic lunch | Home time! Back to the ferry port to head to the mainland | |
| Evening | Enjoy the evening meal at the farm, prepared by the owner with locally-sourced ingredients | Enjoy the evening meal at the farm, prepared by the owner with locally-sourced ingredients | Enjoy the evening meal at the farm, prepared by the owner with locally-sourced ingredients | Enjoy the evening meal at the farm, prepared by the owner with locally-sourced ingredients |
Who is this holiday for?
- People who enjoy fresh air and want to see the sea (and maybe paddle!)
- People with restricted mobility, who can manage the steps into our minibus with support
- Animal lovers — the accommodation is on a working livestock farm!
- People who want to share a holiday with three other pairs who are looking for the same chance to unwind and have a great time among gorgeous, natural surroundings
Need more support or options? Why not consider a tailored holiday instead?
What is included?
The price you pay includes:
- Four nights’ full board accommodation
- All meals, including lunch and dinner on the first day and breakfast and lunch on the last day. Some of these will be in cafés and pubs as part of the planned itinerary, and some at ‘home’ in the accommodation
- Complimentary soft drinks, tea, and coffee
- All activities and venue entrance charges
- Transport throughout the holiday
- Around-the-clock support from the Dementia Adventure team, on location and throughout the holiday
- Pre- and post-booking support
- Organisation, remote support, and personal communication in the run-up
- One free photobook per booking
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Please note that because of the limited number of places, we ask that you only book one holiday per year.
Deposits are £200 per room. We require full payment two months before the holiday. If you need to spread the cost of your holiday, talk to us about a payment plan.
If you have a question, please contact us or call us on 01245 237548.
