Dovecote Manor

Whalley Drive, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK3 6EN
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Dovecote Manor is a residential care centre for older people situated in the town of Bletchley, close to the home of the historical Code Breakers, Bletchley Park. The home is close to the main line station and has good public transport links with central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre only a 20 minutes drive away.

There is a local shopping centre nearby with a chemist, post office and newsagents. The Blue Lagoon nature reserve is also within walking distance.

Dovecote Manor is purpose-built and has residential accommodation for 42 people with dementia and residential needs. It is set in its own grounds with an enclosed garden and has private parking for visitors.

All the bedrooms have en-suite facilities and all areas of the home are wheelchair accessible. There are comfortable lounges and dining rooms which have kitchenette facilities where meals are provided by the catering team who can cater for all specialist diets. In addition, there is a cafe, a sensory room, a reminiscence room, and a hairdressing salon as well as various quiet rooms around the home.

There is an activities room and a full activities programme to suit all needs and abilities, and regular church services are held for those who wish to attend.

The friendly management and staff team are very welcoming and supportive and provide the highest standard of individualised care in a home from home environment.
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Care Provided by Dovecote Manor

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Dementia
  • Physical Disability
  • Visual / Hearing Impairment

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 44 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Close to Local shops
  • Near Public Transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1500
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care: from £1500

These prices are only a guideline, please contact Dovecote Manor to find out the exact price for your requirements.

Contact Dovecote Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Funding Types Accepted

  • Self Funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC)

Contact Dovecote Manor to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in Charge

  • George Butnaru (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (44)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (44)

Visiting

  • Visitors welcome at any time

Parking

  • Free on-site parking for visitors

Dovecote Manor Reviews (66)

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Dovecote Manor has a Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10, based on 21 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Dovecote Manor has 66 reviews.

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Review from A S (Daughter of Resident) published on 1 April 2021 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My father came to live at the carehome in Summer 2020. He was well supported for his move as it was during lockdowns. He soon felt at home and it has been fantastic not to worry about his care. He feels at home and comfortable with some of his own things in his room. The care is exemplary and every
member of staff are so polite and caring to the residents and their families. A real home from home. Despite restrictions, during covid this place has been there evolving in a seamless way keeping us in touch.
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Review from A L (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 March 2020 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Always welcoming, both my parents looked after well with respect. The staff take time to talk to residents and family members. I always feel happy to leave my parents as I know they are cared for.
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Review from Eileen W (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 July 2018 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My mother has been a resident for nearly five years and she has been cared for extremely well. I have no concerns about her welfare when I am not there.
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Review from S H (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 December 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Dovecote Manor staff and management made myself and Mum very welcome. They will do their best to sort out any problems which may arise. They take good care of Mum reassuring her about things she is anxious with. Staff are friendly and caring, also supporting family when needed, you are welcome to go
in anytime within reason of course.
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Review from Jill D (Relative of Resident) published on 23 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
I have visited my family member at least fortnightly for the last three years so feel qualified to give a review, although my comments relate to weekends so I'm unfamiliar with the Manor's management so cannot comment on them.
Sometimes Dovecote's Manor's kitchen is a bit messy, sometimes my family
member doesn't look his best, but at all times the staff are caring, friendly and attentive.
They all deserve medals.
P.S. I do think the office in the Bluebird cupboard is a mistake. The residents used to like the stimulation of office comings and goings and the reception area feels empty and cold now - boring even.
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Review from Christine S (Wife of Resident) published on 15 November 2017 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
My husband has been a resident at Dovecote Manor for one year now and is very happy there.
He is well cared for and treated by the staff with kindness and consideration. I feel comfortable leaving him in the home.
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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.952)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.952) out of 10 for Dovecote Manor is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 4.952 for Dovecote Manor is calculated as follows: ( (239 Excellents x 5) + (12 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 251 Ratings = 4.952
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Dovecote Manor is based on 21 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.05 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 + 0.025 = 4
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 44 registered maximum number of service users is 8.8, which has been reached with 21 Positive reviews. Points = 1
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Regulatory Rating

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 30 Jul 2025

Overall Good

  • Caring Good
  • Effective Good
  • Responsive Good
  • Safe Good
  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (2)

George

George Butnaru

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

George began his career in healthcare in 2014 and has since gained extensive experience in both nursing and residential care. He holds a Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Leadership and Management and has worked in senior management since 2019, successfully leading teams and achieving positive outcomes in inspections. In 2024, George also achieved a first-class degree in Human Resources, further strengthening his leadership expertise.


Passionate about teamwork, communication, and recognition, George’s goal as Home Manager is to create a supportive culture where everyone can thrive.

Jayne

Jayne Porritt

Job Title: Administrator Joined: 2022

Jayne started working at Dovecote Manor in June 2022.


Previously Jayne worked as a Teaching Assistant in a school.

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