Oak Lodge

Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke RG23 7EL
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Oak Lodge is an ‘Outstanding’ and award-winning care home combining 24-hour residential and nursing care with warm and friendly hospitality for up to 60 residents on a permanent and respite basis.

Purpose-built on the foundations of a country farm complex, within a beautiful 300-acre Hampshire countryside estate, Oak Lodge is a quintessentially British care home blending state-of-the-art facilities and stimulating environments with a homely atmosphere and family approach to person-centred care.

Awarded ‘Top 20 Care Home South East England’ in 2024, winner at the Hampshire Care Awards in 2023, and Home Manager Grace Adan won ‘Manager of the Year’ at the National Care Awards in 2019.

Residents enjoy beautiful farmland views from their luxury bedrooms equipped with ensuite facilities, spacious communal for entertaining and dining, glazed walkways, a dedicated activities room, hair salon and family room. Outside, a landscaped garden, quaint summer house, tranquil flower courtyard with water feature and a raised herb garden tended to by the residents’ gardening club, provide outdoor space for residents and their loved ones to enjoy.

Their dedicated activities team prioritise resident wellbeing by organising a variety of meaningful and joyful group, individual and one-to-one activities and experiences. Some of the many activities they provide are; cultural days, themed tea parties and dining experiences, floristry workshops, gardening club, arts & crafts, beauty sessions, trips out to nearby attractions, live musical entertainers – tap, jive and Irish dancing, Ukulele players, Motown singers, tribute acts and visiting animals – alpacas, monkeys and even penguins to name a few!

All-inclusive fees cover physiotherapy, chiropody, hairdressing, days out, and other facilities Oak Lodge has to offer.

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Care Provided

Primary Care Categories

  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability

Length of Stay

  • Permanent Care
  • Respite Care

Care Types Provided

  • Residential Care
  • Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 60 Service Users

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Convalescent Care

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Near Public Transport
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: £1800 – £1800
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: £1800 – £1800

Our all-inclusive weekly fees require no deposits and cover all the care residents need, including complimentary physiotherapy, chiropody, hair dressing, days out and much more.

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

Funding Types Accepted

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

Support you may be entitled to

If you chose a care home based in England, you may be eligible for NHS Funded Nursing Care (FNC), which helps cover the cost of nursing. This is worth £254.06 per week and is usually paid directly to the care home.

Good to Know

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Grace Adan (Registered Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Criteria

  • Ages 65+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: Yes

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (60)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (0)

Oak Lodge Reviews (136)

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Oak Lodge has a Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10, based on 15 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Oak Lodge has 136 reviews.

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Review from Maxine W (Daughter of Resident) published on 20 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mum has been in Oak Lodge for 4 weeks respite with the hope of later becoming a full time resident. Mum has dementia and obviously finding it all very different and a bit anxious at times,
all staff have been very caring and understanding of mum's needs.
Paying particular attention to her likes
and dislikes and with the option to join in with activities if she wishes, she is encouraged but not forced and I have been so pleased to see her joining in. The manageress is always happy to discuss any issues and resolve them promptly.
Oak Lodge has many bright and airy spaces, the dining area is like a restaurant and the food is excellent. Rooms are very clean and comfortable and gardens and surrounding area is beautiful.
Not only have the staff and especially the Manageress been so nice to mum, but also very supportive and nice to me too at a time of tough changes in our lives.
I would be extremely happy if mum could continue living here and i'd be happy to recommend Oak Lodge to anyone

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Review from Angie D (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Lodge is a caring, welcoming care home. The staff welcome you with a smile and a hello and are always willing to assist; top class care provided at all times. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Oak Lodge and its first class service.

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Review from Rohini K (Daughter of Resident) published on 19 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My mother has been at Oak Lodge for about 3 years and I am so very glad that she's a resident there. All the Oak Lodge staff- admin, nurses, carers, maintenance etc...genuinely seem to care for her, and it's situated in a beautiful environment. She feels safe , looked after, and has made lots of friends
there, enjoying a wealth of different activities, from poetry reading, singing in their choir to floor curling!
In addition they have visitations from a host of different furry/feathered friends: alpacas, guinea pigs, birds of prey and so on.
School children regularly visit for chats, singing and making cards, and singers, musicians and dancers also entertain.
I am so blessed that she's enjoying her new home, thank you Oak Lodge for providing outstanding care and support to mum.

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Review from Kevin M (Son of Resident) published on 16 June 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Really glad we found Oak Lodge for my mother's care. There is no doubt that she is well looked after in her twilight years, and has always said that she is happy here, which is a great weight off our minds.
The place is always bright, warm and airy and, along with the gardens, always well kept. The
staff are amazing, friendly and always know my mother (and us), by name, providing lots of varied entertainment for the residents, catering for their varied needs.
The impression, over the past three years, has always been one of a well managed and happy place, for which we are very grateful!

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Review from Caroline C (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our 99-year-old mum has been at Oak Lodge for 18 months, and every time we see her she tells us how lucky she is to be in such a lovely home, and looked after by such caring people.
She has made so many friends and enjoys all the activities that are provided, from gardening, crafts, musicians, singers,
nursery group visits, and she has joined the choir.
The care is exceptional, the setting in beautiful grounds is perfect and the catering is amazing. We would love to thank everyone at Oak Lodge for everything they do for her .

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Review from Clare H (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Lodge is the best care home. It is clean, calm and friendly all the time. My mum feels cared for and safe. I know that she is so well looked after. Her wishes are respected and she lives comfortably. We are both well known by the friendly staff who go out of their way regularly to make us smile.
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is included, nothing is too much trouble and there is nothing more I could ask for.

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Review from Tina F (Daughter of Resident) published on 7 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Outstanding care and attention from all the management team and staff.
Know that mum is so very well cared for and has settled in well since arriving in July 2023.
She in turn feels she receives great support and care.
Know that on my arrival I am well informed and updated on any issues that staff
or mum might currently have.
I'm in turn always greeted as "a friend/family member" which makes me feel very welcome too.

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Review from Christine A (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 March 2025
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Lodge is a 5 star residential home and I have no hesitation in recommending this home to anyone considering a care home for themselves or a relative or friend. I cannot think of one thing which isn't carried out to a very high standard. The home is situated in glorious surroundings which are well
maintained and have the wow factor on arrival!

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Review from Nick G (Son of Resident) published on 22 November 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My dear 88-year-old elderly mother recently completed a five-week respite stay at Oak Lodge. I cannot speak highly enough of the love, care, patience and personal attention which she received during her stay. Oak Lodge itself is a home of the highest quality, very well kept, set in beautiful surroundings,
offering a quality of care and kindness which is embedded in all staff, at all levels, from the top down. My mother, with early-stage dementia, and not entirely appreciating the full extent of help she needs, is not the easiest character to manage and work around. Everyone at Oak Lodge settled her in beautifully, and she had a wonderful time, she could not have been treated with greater care and consideration. All of the management and staff are friendly, helpful and straightforward, the administration is first-class. I would highly recommend Oak Lodge to anyone seeking top-quality care for a loved one in a beautiful, countryside setting with excellent modern facilities.

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Review from Rosalind T (Daughter of Resident) published on 8 July 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

On entering Oak Lodge, beautiful gardens lift your spirits. Inside is clean and bright everywhere.
Mum and Dad were always in fresh clothes, and medication was meticulously given. Home-made cake mid-afternoon.
There's plenty of fun too; one day two penguins came to visit and one called Widget sat
on Dad's lap.
Then they waddled off to explore the home! As Dad said: 'At Oak Lodge you can still have amazing new experiences even when you're 93!'
But the staff make this place; in truth, I have never been anywhere with so many kind, patient, and competent
people under one roof. I've learned a lot from them.
I'm so glad that Mum and Dad's last months were made so comfortable, and in turn, this leaves me feeling very happy.

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Review from Eric M (Husband of Resident) published on 11 January 2024
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The family made an informed choice when we applied to Oak Lodge for residence for my 90-year-old wife in 2022, and we have been very well rewarded for the trouble we took to find the best home for her. She quickly settled and greatly appreciates the care that she is receiving. We've been particularly
grateful for the way that Oak Lodge has liaised with us as a family and the support the staff have given me personally in adjusting to living without my wife, whom I've known for nearly 80 years.

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Review from Sigrid L (Sister of Resident) published on 6 December 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been at Oak Lodge for over 7 years. Oak Lodge have taken good care my sister for all these years and the Staff and Management are all approachable. We always feel free to discuss any concerns about my sister and they always listen and do all they can to help.


My only regret is that,

given my sister is bedbound, she is unable to enjoy the beautiful surroundings outside her room.


I have no hesitation in recommending Oak Lodge to anyone looking for a good care home for their loved one.

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Review from Liz H (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Mum has been at Oak Lodge for six weeks, respite care that has been extended. I knew some of the team before mum went to Oak Lodge, and that is probably one of the main reasons we chose it. However, every member of team I have met has been friendly, professional, caring and knowledgeable, I can not
praise them enough.
Mum's general appearance has improved dramatically and in the last week, they have seen Mum through a nasty little bug with care and concern for her.
I know that Mum is being well looked after and I also know that the team are there for both her and me.

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Review from Caroline W (Daughter of Resident) published on 13 November 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Our mum, grandma and aunt arrived at Oak Lodge Care Home just before Christmas 2017 with a very poor prognosis after a massive stroke.
Here we are, six years later, and with the additional handicap of being registered blind and Mum is still going strong thanks to the patience, kindness and care of
the whole team at Oak Lodge.
In spite of the things that restrict her, Mum is so well-supported in the things she can do. The stand-out thing recently is her participation in the poetry sessions. She has always been a lover of poetry and I am so pleased that this is one of the many things the activity team supports.
From top to bottom, the staff are always helpful, kind and communicative. We feel very lucky that Mum is at Oak Lodge, we could never look after her considerable needs the way the home does. We were so impressed at the way they handled Covid too, in spite of government incompetence.
I am very happy to wholeheartedly commend the management and hard work of this exemplary nursing home.

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Review from Sarah G (Daughter of Resident) published on 30 August 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

“My mother's health and wellbeing has improved since she came to Oak Lodge although restricted in what she can do herself, she is so well looked after, and this is proof in her ongoing good health and happiness and comfort.”

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Review from Sharon B (Daughter of Resident) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Lodge is extremely well-managed by the manager. She is a true diplomat, and it makes such a difference. My father has lived there for two years, and all the staff respect his requests and have put his art on the wall to make it as much like home as possible. He is taken to dinner and supper and
events to ensure he always has company.
He does find the evenings rather isolated back in his room, but he uses the computer. He has suggested a “pub” is installed where residents could meet in the evenings. A wonderful care home overall. The staff are second to none and go to great lengths to ensure comfort for the residents

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Review from David H (Son of Resident) published on 17 July 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been impressed with Oak Lodge since my first contact with the manager. She was so accommodating and understanding of our situation. She offered respite care, which resulted in my mother being so at ease and comfortable that she made that important decision to make Oak Lodge her home. The staff
and facilities are excellent, and daily activities and crafts have seen my mother flourish. My sister and I have peace of mind about the care she is receiving and always feel welcome when we visit. Well done to all the staff!”

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Review from Andrew K (Friend of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

It’s a job to know where to start in complimenting Oak Lodge. The word ‘care’ in a care home isn’t sufficient to describe the care, love and attention everyone receives at Oak Lodge. The staff make friends with residents and visitors alike and always greet you by name. They know the residents and treat
them with dignity and respect, making sure they are comfortable and happy. Our dear friend arrived at Oak Lodge over three years ago, and it is clear that the care and attention she receives have given her a wonderful quality of life. Thank you to everyone at Oak Lodge, which I am convinced is the best in the country.

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Review from Mary A (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Oak Lodge provided absolutely outstanding care for my father for the last 15 months of his life.
I feel that he was embraced into a large, loving extended family. He was always treated with dignity, understanding and compassion by all members of the staff, whatever their role in the home. Nothing
was too much trouble to sort out or address.
He also enjoyed really good fun theme days, BBQs and Summer garden parties, usually involving excellent quality food, which he relished. Dad was only there for one birthday, but decorating his room and having a birthday cake at tea, exemplified the extra mile and thoughtful personal touches Oak Lodge provided.
In short, I cannot speak highly enough of the professional management, great teamwork and wonderful, dedicated nurses and carers, and am recommending Oak Lodge to anybody in need of the highest quality home.

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Review from Michael P (Brother of Resident) published on 26 April 2023
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My sister has been a resident at Oak Lodge Nursing Home for over three years, which came about as a result of the death of her husband after 50 years of a truly happy marriage.
During her time at Oak Lodge, she has received the most wonderful care, courtesy and consideration that we could have ever
wished for from every member of the staff, who all have that natural warmth and welcoming disposition which are so necessary to make the residents feel that they are living in a safe home from home environment. I know that my sister is very happy being there as she continues to enjoy the autumn of her life.
I am so very, very grateful for the outstanding care she has received at Oak Lodge.

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Current Review Score: 10.0 (9.994)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 10 (9.994) out of 10 for Oak Lodge is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 15 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:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.994 for Oak Lodge is calculated as follows: ( (177 Excellents x 5) + (1 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 178 Ratings = 4.994

  • b) 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 Oak Lodge is based on 15 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 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 60 registered maximum number of service users is 12, which has been reached with 15 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • 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: 31 Jan 2020

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Outstanding

  • Caring

    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Outstanding

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Outstanding

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Bed Vacancies

2 Bed Vacancies

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Meet the Team (5)

Grace

Grace Adan

Job Title: Home Manager

Joined: 2001

Grace has worked for Oak Lodge since 2001. Grace is passionate about providing quality care. She cares deeply about the Residents and staff alike and has created a climate that motivates each individual.

Jacqui

Jacqui Vickery

Job Title: Home Administrator

Joined: 2009

Jacqui began working at Oak Lodge in 2009. She loves the interaction with residents, families and staff ensuring they are happy and well looked after.

Flora

Flora Balmaceda

Job Title: Head of Care

Joined: 2001

With an extensive background in nursing, Flora has worked at Oak Lodge for 18 years and is responsible for managing the clinical care of the residents in the home. This involves supervising the nurses, senior carers and carers to ensure residents receive person-centred care in accordance with their assessed needs and plans of care, and ensuring their mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Lubo

Lubo Sromovsky

Job Title: Maintenance Manager

Joined: 2006

Lubo is our passionate and dedicated Handyman who works very hard fixing things and making sure our home runs smoothly. This involves ensuring that any maintenance/repair works are carried out promptly and efficiently with minimum disturbance.


Lubo is your man if you require shelving, pictures hung on a wall, carpet cleaning or any general maintenance to make your room as comfortable as possible.

Tracey

Tracey King

Job Title: Head Chef

Joined: 2001

Tracey has worked at Oak Lodge for over 18 years. Having started as a weekend Chef, then taking on more hours, finally working as Head Chef for the past 5 years.


In her own words “Good food and nutrition are important to everyone, especially the elderly. I am passionate right from the start of the planning, ordering, cooking through to serving the food to our residents. I carefully consider each of their likes and dislikes and enjoy seeing empty plates and well-nourished residents. I’m proud to be part of the residents lives here and responsible for their well-being, nutritionally”.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oak Lodge

What types of Care is Oak Lodge registered for?

Older Person Care & Physical Disability are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Oak Lodge have?

There are 60 Single Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Oak Lodge?

Own Furniture if required, Near Public Transport, Minibus or other transport, Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Residents Kitchenette, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Oak Lodge to the centre of Basingstoke?

5.0 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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