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.
The care home is very proactive. They understand my mother's needs and waste no time in putting the wheels in motion to ensure these are met. The staff are always very professional, kind and attentive.
The care home is very proactive. They understand my mother's needs and waste no time in putting the wheels in motion to ensure these are met. The staff are always very professional, kind and attentive.
Thank you for your kind review. One of our key attributes is that the smaller size and nature of Somerset House enable us to be pro-active and quickly respond to the changing needs and support required by our residents and this is reflected in your comments. We hope that this sets us apart from others and especially the larger care homes in the area.
There are lots of activities, minibus...
They have flexersize most days, skittles, bowls, board games, craft afternoons plus visiting groups. She is often tired when I visit!! The home is very clean and staff are very friendly and caring they don't rush her to do things. Parkinson's makes life very difficult.
As a respite resident, I have been extremely well looked after. The staff have been wonderful and very caring. Nothing was too much trouble for them. My room was very comfortable and was kept spotlessly clean and I would recommend it to anyone.
As a respite resident, I have been extremely well looked after. The staff have been wonderful and very caring. Nothing was too much trouble for them. My room was very comfortable and was kept spotlessly clean and I would recommend it to anyone.
Many thanks for yet another kind review. It was a pleasure to have you to stay with us, and I am glad to hear your time at Somerset House was a positive experience.
In my view, Somerset House is an outstanding care home. It has staff who care operate as an effective and friendly and make time to ensure individual residents are given the opportunity to enjoy their lives. The activities are brilliant and the home/rooms are kept clean and tidy. Staff are always...
In my view, Somerset House is an outstanding care home. It has staff who care operate as an effective and friendly and make time to ensure individual residents are given the opportunity to enjoy their lives. The activities are brilliant and the home/rooms are kept clean and tidy. Staff are always approachable and respond quickly to the needs of the residents.
Many thanks for your kind review. It is important to us to hear your views, particularly as the staff benefit greatly to hear when they are doing well.
Very good home cooked food, Mum was always well dressed, hair tidy and looked clean every time I visited (most weeks at least five visits). Mum was also very happy here with the trips and activities.
Very good home cooked food, Mum was always well dressed, hair tidy and looked clean every time I visited (most weeks at least five visits). Mum was also very happy here with the trips and activities.
Many thanks for your positive and kind review of our services here at Somerset House. Your comments are greatly appreciated by all who work here. With best wishes.
We could not be more satisfied with all aspects of Mum's care at Somerset House. It's an outstanding home.
We could not be more satisfied with all aspects of Mum's care at Somerset House. It's an outstanding home.
Thank you so much for your very positive review. The staff are greatly encouraged to hear when they are doing well. With best wishes.
My mother has been a resident of Somerset House for almost 3 years. Since the moment I walked into the home to look round, I knew it was the right place for my mother. Even when I made my first call I was told to pop in whenever it was convenient for me and I would be shown around. This I did, and...
My mother has been a resident of Somerset House for almost 3 years. Since the moment I walked into the home to look round, I knew it was the right place for my mother. Even when I made my first call I was told to pop in whenever it was convenient for me and I would be shown around. This I did, and my mother was a resident there 2 weeks later. From Day 1 she has been looked after in a totally exemplary way with extreme care and kindness despite her gradual decline in mental powers over the last few years. She is now 95 years old and totally bed-ridden, but she continues to be looked after by all the staff in a way that I can't praise highly enough, and I trust them all implicitly. I have visited many care and residential homes over the years, and I can quite honestly say that Somerset House stands out head and shoulders above all of them. The residents are treated with total respect and there is a fantastic range of activities organised for them. My mum couldn't be in a better place.
Thank you so much for your kind review. I will ensure all the staff are aware of your comments as without them we could not function. We always strive to do the best for all residents and it is so positive to hear good feedback.
Being a resident of 8 1/2 years found the attention, food and care consistent.
Being a resident of 8 1/2 years found the attention, food and care consistent.
Thank you for the kind review, from one of our longstanding residents. We continue to strive to provide good quality care, accommodation and value, and your comments are important feedback on how we are doing and the need to constantly improve.
Staff are on hand and respect your privacy. There have been recent...
Due to numbers of residents, it provides a more homely feel.
Safety - All very safe, just a point to watch anything that could cause someone to fall over i.e frames left by other residents to be put away.
Safety - All very safe, just a point to watch anything that could cause someone to fall over i.e frames left by other residents to be put away.
I went into Somerset House after a week in hospital. The members of staff were very kind and considerate. The house was warm, I had a very comfortable en-suite room and the meals are excellent. I enjoyed The Flexisize seated exercises in the mornings and the activities in the afternoon, craft,...
I went into Somerset House after a week in hospital. The members of staff were very kind and considerate. The house was warm, I had a very comfortable en-suite room and the meals are excellent. I enjoyed The Flexisize seated exercises in the mornings and the activities in the afternoon, craft, music, games etc. I felt a lot of thought had been put into providing variety. I also appreciated the communion service on a Wednesday afternoon. Entertainment and party were provided on several evenings around Christmas time. Visitors were always welcome, including dogs and everyone was allowed to do their own thing within reason. I would be more than happy to go in again if the situation arose in the future, and would recommend it to anyone needing one.
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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!
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