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Margaret House

Church End, Barley, Royston, Cambridgeshire SG8 8JS
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The care and support given to my mother who has dementia has always been superb.J L(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Margaret House , Royston
I would recommend this care home to anyone!B A(Resident / Service User)
Margaret House , Royston
The service and care provided are outstanding and I would highly recommend them to other familiesS P(Daughter of Resident/Service User)
Margaret House , Royston

Margaret House Residential and Dementia Care Home is an independent, award-winning, family-run care home, established in 1971.

Set within over 2.5 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds in the peaceful Hertfordshire village of Barley, near Royston, Margaret House offers long-term residential and dementia care, as well as respite care.

Residents can choose to live within the beautiful, sympathetically converted former rectory or the purpose-built wing. Whichever they choose, the aim is the... 

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Care Provided by Margaret House

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 43 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia
  • Advanced/Complex Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Smoking not permitted
  • Close to Local shops
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Stairlift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

Type of carePermanentRespite
Residential CareFrom £1,350From £1,450
Residential Dementia CareFrom £1,600£1,700 - £1,900

Contact Margaret House to confirm what's included and get a personalised quote:

Care fees are on a individuals needs basis, they may vary depending on needs and bedroom requirements.

Funding Types Accepted

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

Tours

Remote Tours of Margaret House Usually available on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri(between 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)Please contact us to book a personal tour of the home - which are undertaken by our Home Services Manager. In line with current Govt requirements, a lateral flow test will be carried out before the tour takes place and PPE will be provided..

Good to Know

Owner

  • Margaret House (Hertfordshire) Ltd
  • Private Owned

Person in charge

  • Vishnu Puthiyottil (Home Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Mixed (no single-gender units)
  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes
  • Year Purpose Built: 2017
  • Last Refurbishment: 2020
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (43)
  • Single Rooms with ensuite Wet Room (22)

Visiting

  • Relatives and friends are always welcome to visit time Margaret House.

Parking

  • There's parking spaces available for clients and visitors at Margaret House.

Margaret House Reviews (119)

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Margaret House has a Review Score of 9.8 (9.752) out of 10, based on 11 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Margaret House has 119 reviews.

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Review from N H (Son of Resident) published on 1 September 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from W C (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J J (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 August 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from F L (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 July 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J M (Resident / Service User) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from D A (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from C R (Daughter of Resident) published on 12 February 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from K C (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 11 February 2020 Submitted via Website•
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Review from M P (Friend of Resident) published on 8 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J B (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 January 2020 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Karen C (Daughter of Resident) published on 10 December 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from David B (Relative of Resident) published on 24 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from J A (Resident / Service User) published on 24 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Graeme D (Son of Resident) published on 3 September 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Ann G (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 June 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Review from Dorothy H (Resident / Service User) published on 23 May 2019 Submitted via Postal Review Card•
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Bed Vacancies

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News (1) & Events (0)

News
  • 24 Sep 2025

    Margaret House in Herts, is in the running for a prestigious national award. The home has been shortlisted in the eighth annual Caring UK Awards, which recognise excellence and achievement...

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Awards / Recognitions (31)

  • 17 Feb 2026Recipient: Margaret House
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Meet the Team (4)

Vishnu Puthiyottil
Vishnu PuthiyottilJob Title Home ManagerJoined 2023
Jaqueline Hache
Jaqueline HacheJob Title Deputy ManagerJoined 2026
Lea-Ann Smith
Lea-Ann SmithJob Title Social and Wellbeing ManagerJoined 2014
Claire Baker
Claire BakerJob Title Home AdministratorJoined 2024

Hi, my name is Claire. I am based in Reception, so I look forward to welcoming you to Margaret House when you come to visit.

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