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Perched on the low sandstone cliffs between Sandown and Shanklin, Lake functions more as a self-contained community than just a coastal suburb. It takes its name from the "Lake" or "Lache" stream that runs nearby, though the village itself is perhaps best defined by its steep path down to the quiet revetment beach, which offers a much calmer alternative to the busier neighbouring resorts. Life here tends to centre around the high street amenities and the local railway station on the Island Line, which provides a straightforward link to Ryde’s hovercraft and catamaran terminals. While the thatched "Broadlea" building offers a nod to the area’s 18th-century origins, the modern village is practical, home to the island’s main secondary school and several large supermarkets. It’s a place defined by its geography; you have the elevation of the cliffs for views across Sandown Bay, tempered by the convenience of being on the main arterial route connecting the south-east of the island.