Somerset House is a Grade II listed Georgian Farm House set in pretty walled gardens.
The aim is to enable older people to lead complete and fulfilling lives, by assisting with everyday challenges whilst giving as much independence as possible and maintaining dignity in old age. Everything is done towards developing the very best support and environment for residents.
As a small care home, Somerset House is able to retain its...
Somerset House is a Grade II listed Georgian Farm House set in pretty walled gardens.
The aim is to enable older people to lead complete and fulfilling lives, by assisting with everyday challenges whilst giving as much independence as possible and maintaining dignity in old age. Everything is done towards developing the very best support and environment for residents.
As a small care home, Somerset House is able to retain its intimate homely feel with cosy lounges, and attentive staff who are really able to deal with the needs of individual residents.
The home has a delightful bright garden room overlooking the home's courtyard garden with raised beds and seating areas.
There is never a dull moment at Somerset House as they provide a varied and extensive activities programme run by the full-time activities coordinator.
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Somerset House has a Review Score of 9.4 (9.440) out of 10, based on 9 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Somerset House has 31 reviews.
I was able to have a wonderful conversation with Iris as opposed to talking at her which has been the case in the previous home she was in. She was far more alert and seemed to be thriving in the...
Thank you for improving the quality of Iris' life so much.
It has been a delight getting to know your friend and she has been a very welcome addition to the Somerset House family home.
It was also nice to meet members of staff that may not be...
A thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and a pleasure to see our friend happy and enjoying all of the many activities.
Hollie
I am very pleasantly surprised at the really lovely - friendly atmosphere here. All of the staff are wonderful very caring people. So much so that, apart from being with my dear Friend, I wish I wasn't going home. Many of the residents are also very friendly.
I am very pleasantly surprised at the really lovely - friendly atmosphere here. All of the staff are wonderful very caring people. So much so that, apart from being with my dear Friend, I wish I wasn't going home. Many of the residents are also very friendly.
There is no horrible smell in the home
There is no horrible smell in the home
Thank you so much for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that Somerset House has made a difference to your mum and that your visits here are enjoyable, especially seeing her smile!
My mum has been a resident of Somerset House for the last four years. From the start of her care at Somerset House, the staff have always made sure she is well cared for and discussed ways to make her feel at home. The staff really take the time to understand how best to support and care for...
My mum has been a resident of Somerset House for the last four years. From the start of her care at Somerset House, the staff have always made sure she is well cared for and discussed ways to make her feel at home. The staff really take the time to understand how best to support and care for their residents. My mum has built really positive relationships with staff who in my eyes go over and above in how they look after her and always treat her with kindness and generosity. I think my mum's health particularly her dementia has stayed stable and she seems even better in herself from staying in Somerset House. I would have no hesitation in recommending Somerset House to other people.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. It means a great deal to the whole team to know that the care and support we provide has made a positive difference to you and your family. We strive to provide a 'home from home' atmosphere here and to support each resident...
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback. It means a great deal to the whole team to know that the care and support we provide has made a positive difference to you and your family. We strive to provide a 'home from home' atmosphere here and to support each resident as an individual. Seeing the impact this has only reinforces why this is so important! I know that the staff team here are incredibly fond of your mum and getting to know her has been a pleasure. We really appreciate your recommendation and will continue to do all we can to provide the highest standard of care.
Within a few days...
As a daughter, I can't thank the team enough for taking away my anxieties. We're now looking at mum becoming a permanent resident in the near future.
Thank you for your lovely feedback and for sharing your experience. It has been a privilege to get to know both you and your mum and we are so pleased that we have been able to ease some of your stresses. Most of all, we are delighted that your mum felt welcomed and supported from the moment she...
Thank you for your lovely feedback and for sharing your experience. It has been a privilege to get to know both you and your mum and we are so pleased that we have been able to ease some of your stresses. Most of all, we are delighted that your mum felt welcomed and supported from the moment she arrived, especially after such a long journey. We are currently looking at area's that are due a little refurbishment and if there are any ways we can make your mums bedroom feel more like home, we would be more than happy to do so.
Since coming to Somerset House (2024) I have been well cared for and treated with kindness. A very homely feeling.
Since coming to Somerset House (2024) I have been well cared for and treated with kindness. A very homely feeling.
Many thanks for your kind review. I see we did not score as well as we would like on Food and Drink, and would like to explore this with you further. We have recently been seeking resident feedback including a survey of our catering services and will be formulating new menus as a result. We are also reviewing our suppliers to ensure quality is improved.
I stayed for one week, respite care after a spell in hospital. The welcome was genuine + all staff hard working. I joined in activities daily, enjoyed the garden + had all meals in the dining room. I witnessed much individual care + help where necessary, though many residents remained in their room...
Overall a pleasant stay for me, meeting and conversing with interesting staff and residents. I wish the retiring staff well!
Many thanks for your kind review, and I am glad you had an overall positive stay. I will raise the catering issue and ask maintenance to check the furniture. We hope to see you again.
Staff exceedingly kind nothing too much trouble. Second visit to be done and wouldn't hesitate to come again should it be necessary.
Staff exceedingly kind nothing too much trouble. Second visit to be done and wouldn't hesitate to come again should it be necessary.
Many thanks for your kind review. The staff welcome your feedback and positive comments.
As a family we're very pleased with how well Mum is since she's been at Somerset House. She takes part in all activities that are provided, is sociable with residents and staff, and her overall wellbeing has improved tremendously. Any questions we have are always answered, and to know that the...
As a family we're very pleased with how well Mum is since she's been at Somerset House. She takes part in all activities that are provided, is sociable with residents and staff, and her overall wellbeing has improved tremendously. Any questions we have are always answered, and to know that the staff there are 24/7 is very reassuring for us. They take very good care of Mum and we feel fortunate to have found this home for her. It feels very homely and Mum has settled in well. Our thanks to all concerned. A lovely place!
Thank you so much for your review - it means a great deal to us and the staff and is greatly appreciated.
A bright and calm environment where my mother has felt sage and very much at home, which has given me peace of mind.
A bright and calm environment where my mother has felt sage and very much at home, which has given me peace of mind.
Many thanks for your kind review, which is helpful to ensure our services meet expectations. I am glad your mother has settled in so well. Best wishes.
My mother has been welcomed into the home, and whatever request to settle mum in has been met. As a family are welcome at any time of day, usually with a cup of tea. Very polite staff, nothing is too much bother, good old fashioned service.
My mother has been welcomed into the home, and whatever request to settle mum in has been met. As a family are welcome at any time of day, usually with a cup of tea. Very polite staff, nothing is too much bother, good old fashioned service.
I have found Somerset House very clean, helpful and supportive to my mother since she decided to live there. The home has many activities for the residents and my mother has been well cared for during her time staying there.
I have found Somerset House very clean, helpful and supportive to my mother since she decided to live there. The home has many activities for the residents and my mother has been well cared for during her time staying there.
Somerset House was excellent for my wife (who has Frontal lobe Dementia) for a respite care week. The staff were brilliant, friendly and welcoming, which put my wife at ease by showing her the facilities, her large room, light and airy with a comfortable bed, armchair and TV with her personal...
I was also most impressed by the Somerset House newsletters.
Many thanks for your kind words. We are so glad to have been of help and hope to see you again soon.
My mother moved to Somerset House in August 2020 following an accident, rendering her unable to walk without aid and unable to look after herself and maintain her personal dignity as she would have wished. She arrived in the middle of a "lockdown" and after a lengthy journey from Kent. I was so...
For a 97-year-old with a sharp and sometimes discerning mind to say, if she has to be in care, then Somerset House is where she will stay, that's a testament in itself.
Many thanks for completing this review. Feedback like this is so important for the staff and team here at Somerset House. We will strive to improve on the areas where we didn't score full marks and would welcome any further specific comments when we next see you.
The staff are wonderful, very patient and always treat residents with respect. I am very pleased with the management as they keep me up to date with appointments and changes. The staff always welcome me in. Would recommend to any family member.
The staff are wonderful, very patient and always treat residents with respect. I am very pleased with the management as they keep me up to date with appointments and changes. The staff always welcome me in. Would recommend to any family member.
Many thanks for your kind review. The staff really appreciate your positive comments and your recommendation.
Very good experience with all aspects of Somerset House, all staff contact and interaction. Friendly, nice atmosphere. They have also done an exceptional job during lockdown during some very difficult times.
Very good experience with all aspects of Somerset House, all staff contact and interaction. Friendly, nice atmosphere. They have also done an exceptional job during lockdown during some very difficult times.
Many thanks for your kind review. Your response is greatly appreciated.
Somerset House was a warm, friendly and homely place. The garden was a pleasure for all. My husband often said how well he was looked after by the staff or (the girls as he called them). My family and I were so impressed with how warm and caring everyone was, especially through the difficult times...
Somerset House was a warm, friendly and homely place. The garden was a pleasure for all. My husband often said how well he was looked after by the staff or (the girls as he called them). My family and I were so impressed with how warm and caring everyone was, especially through the difficult times of the Covid-19 epidemic.
Many thanks for your kind review. I note two of the categories reviewed did not score so well, and I will investigate and endeavour to ensure these are improved.
We give Somerset House the highest recommendation! The staff's genuine and dedicated care for the residents is admirable and a true example to all of how to care for an ageing community! The atmosphere is that of a close-knit family, and the staff always put the residents first to ensure the best...
We give Somerset House the highest recommendation! The staff's genuine and dedicated care for the residents is admirable and a true example to all of how to care for an ageing community! The atmosphere is that of a close-knit family, and the staff always put the residents first to ensure the best quality of life for everyone at all times. Not only can the residents enjoy their lovely rooms, the range of public spaces and the super garden, but they also greatly benefit from a programme of diverse, engaging activities daily, with additional events throughout the year, connecting residents to the local community. The experience and expertise of the Somerset House manager and team, combined with their dedicated, thoughtful, friendly and empathetic approach make it a place that one would choose without hesitation, even when one is not yet at that point in life. Somerset House is a true gem!
Thank you so much for your very kind review. The staff will be greatly appreciative of your words and thoughts. Your generosity and support shown towards them and Somerset House will not be forgotten.
I find this a happy and secure place to live and am very happy to call it my home. We have a wide variety of activities and I especially like the flexercise sessions which end with various word games to keep our minds active.
I find this a happy and secure place to live and am very happy to call it my home. We have a wide variety of activities and I especially like the flexercise sessions which end with various word games to keep our minds active.
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Joining Somerset House in August 2025, Hollie is now Registered Home Manager for Somerset House. Starting as a young carer for her family, Hollie...
Joining Somerset House in August 2025, Hollie is now Registered Home Manager for Somerset House. Starting as a young carer for her family, Hollie developed a deep passion and care for others from a young age. Hollie has been in the care sector since 2005 and qualified as a Learning Disability Nurse in 2013. She has a thirst for knowledge, enjoys personal development and training and has a passion for training and upskilling others. Hollie has a wealth of experience in both Nursing and Residential Care across a wide range of environments, including day care, home care, hospital care, prison liaison nursing and even a nursing secondment in Croatia, teaching and developing their nursing practice. She has a strong commitment to clinical excellence and creating person-centred care in a homely environment to create a meaningful life for those living here. Hollie believes that the key to a meaningful life is keeping the residents at the heart of everything we do.
In her spare time, Hollie loves spending time with her family and pets, travelling or heading off on an adventure, especially when it involves nature and (most importantly) animals! Hollie finds peace in going for a scenic drive or attending music gigs/festivals - soaking up good music and good company!
Giles has owned Somerset House since May 2011. A chartered surveyor by profession, he has been working with care businesses for many years and has...
Giles has owned Somerset House since May 2011. A chartered surveyor by profession, he has been working with care businesses for many years and has owned and run several other small care homes in the past. Like Hollie, the manager, Giles believes that the secret to running a successful care home is to ensure that the well-being of the people who make it their home is always a priority.
Christy recently joined the team at Somerset House in August 2025, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in Residential Care. Christy, also...
Christy recently joined the team at Somerset House in August 2025, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in Residential Care. Christy, also known as Chris, has a wide range of experience prior to Somerset House, including agency, residential and nursing care. He has quickly built a strong rapport with staff, residents, their relatives and their loved ones.
Chris has great clinical experience and is bringing a new lease of life to Somerset House, introducing technology to enhance day-to-day routines. Chris can often be found dancing with residents, bringing humour and entertainment to the home, creating smiles all round!
In his spare time, Chris enjoys travelling and sightseeing with his family, reading science books or catching a movie on the big screen. Chris has a deep interest in space, watching the stars and finding spectacular stary views.
Cheryl has worked at Somerset House for around 5 years now, developing a deep knowledge of the home and a strong rapport with residents, relatives...
Cheryl has worked at Somerset House for around 5 years now, developing a deep knowledge of the home and a strong rapport with residents, relatives and staff. She has been in the care sector for an impressive 42 years! Cheryl has a wealth of knowledge and experience in residential care, including home care, residential care, and nursing care, before joining the team.
Cheryl is a strong leader in promoting independence and person-centred care and loves creating memorable moments for the residents to enjoy! She has a personal connection to Somerset House as her mum lives here in the home, which supports her deep passion for creating a home from home. Cheryl places the residents at the heart of everyday.
In her spare time, Cheryl is a mother and a grandmother with a big family. She enjoys visiting her family in Australia, walking her dog and spending time with her grandchildren!
The care home lists weekly fees per person between £900 and £1,525 for residential care (respite between £900 and £1,525) and between £900 and £1,525 for residential dementia care (respite between £900 and £1,525). Funding accepted: Self-Funding (Private), Local Authority with Top-up, Local Authority, NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC).
Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability, Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.
There are 25 Single Rooms.
Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Close to Local shops, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Stairlift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room, Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.
11.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.
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