Elliscombe House

Higher Holton, Wincanton BA9 8EA
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9.9 27 Reviews
  • Elliscombe House, Wincanton
A luxury home providing residential & nursing care in an elegant country setting

Situated in the South East of Somerset, almost on the borders of Dorset and Wiltshire, Elliscombe House is central to Wincanton, Bruton and Castle Cary. Built in 1901, this elegant Edwardian house has been lovingly restored to offer an uplifting, safe place to enjoy life.

Elliscombe House provides person-centred residential, nursing and respite care for up to 35 elderly individuals. It has all the comforts of home combined with the luxuries of a hotel, with qualified staff available at all times to respond to individual needs.

Whether a resident’s stay at Elliscombe House is just a two-week break or a permanent residency, everyone living in the home will be treated with the utmost dignity, compassion and respect. Whilst adhering to Public Health England guidelines, the home offers safe visiting facilities; allowing extended family and friends to stay connected, face-to-face, with loved ones.

If you would like more information about staying with the Elliscombe House family, they would love to welcome you into their beautiful home to discuss your needs further and show you what Elliscombe House has to offer.
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Care Provided by Elliscombe 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
  • Nursing Care
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Dementia Nursing Care
  • For a maximum of 35 Service Users

Dementia Care Types

  • Mild Dementia
  • Moderate Dementia

Other Care Provided

  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Stroke
  • Palliative / End of Life Care
  • COPD/Pulmonary Disease
  • Bariatric Care/Obesity
  • Convalescent Care
  • Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

Facilities

  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair Access
  • Gardens
  • Bar/Café
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Television point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access

Funding & Fees What's included?

Weekly Charges per Person

  • Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Residential Care: from £1650
  • RESPITE Self-Funded Nursing Care: from £1650

Please contact us to discuss your needs and to arrange a tour of Elliscombe House.

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

Contact Elliscombe House 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)

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.

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

Good to Know

Owner

  • Ellie Group Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Amy Morgan (Manager)

Local Authority / Social Services

Admission Information

  • Ages 55+

Care Home Design/Build

  • Purpose Built: No
  • Last Refurbishment: 2021
  • Number of floors: 2

Room Information

  • Single Rooms (31)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms (2)
  • Single Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (31)
  • Couples/Companion Rooms with Ensuite Wet Room (2)

Visiting

  • Whilst strictly adhering to Public Health England visiting guidance, Elliscombe House does not have restricted visiting times

Parking

  • Ample parking is available for residents, visiting family & friends & healthcare professionals

Elliscombe House Reviews (27)

9.9

Elliscombe House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10, based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Elliscombe House has 27 reviews.

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Review from P E (Daughter of Resident) published on 26 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mum was admitted to the care home last November, straight from the hospital, we as a family, were very worried about how she would cope, she loves it there and has settles in very well, the staff are fantastic and nothing is too much trouble everybody from the cleaners, chef, care staff, gardener
and management are lovely and very polite. Would highly recommend this care home.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou so much for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are so pleased that your mother's transition from hospital to her new home with us has gone well. Please feel free to visit at any time!
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Review from Paula T (Goddaughter of Resident) published on 14 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Godmother was a resident at Elliscombe House for 18 months before she passed away late last year. During that time, with the carful attention of both the management staff and the wonderfully kind care team, she was comfortable and contented in her new environment. Elliscombe House is a very tastefully
decorated home, akin to a 5* hotel, immaculately clean with excellent food and service. We often had lunch together in the dining room which was the highlight of our week.


I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Elliscombe House for taking such good care of not only my God-Mother, but of me as well. I was always made to feel welcome and felt that my concerns were heard, addressed, and actioned.

Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou for your lovely review of Elliscombe House. We are pleased to hear that you and your Godmother were happy with the home and the care she received, and that you enjoyed dining with her - we are always happy to welcome visitors at mealtimes! Please do stay in touch with the team, you would be most welcome at any time.
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Review from J D (Daughter-in-law of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Following a difficult transfer out of hospital, Elliscombe House facilities and staff were wonderful. Management were extremely helpful and supportive throughout the whole difficult time. Relief, at such wonderful care and compassion demonstrated by all at Elliscombe House. Knowing my relative was being
so well cared for at a difficult time has been invaluable help for all the family.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou so much for your wonderful review. We are pleased that we were able to support your family as well as your relative. Please do feel free to visit at any time, you would be most welcome.
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Review from Derek H (Son of Resident) published on 9 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Arriving at Elliscombe House in Jan 2022, our mother's needs were extensively reviewed and with dedication, care and support, the staff worked with mum and got her up every day, included her with activities, taking meals in the dinning room with the other residents and encouraging her to join in with
everything going on.
Although mum had to use a wheel chair the kindness shown to her taking a walk around the grounds or visits to the shops and garden centres was exceptional. The staff once, having overheard mum say that she had never been to a pantomime, arranged for her and some other residents to see one at Yeovil at Christmas time.
Everyone one there was very caring, from the house staff ensuring the rooms were spotless to the care staff who looked after her daily needs and to the management taking time from their busy days to eat lunch with her. Mum sadly passed away at Elliscombe November 2025 with the family by her side. We would highly recommend this outstanding Care Home.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you so much for your wonderful review. We were honoured to look after your mother and enable her to enjoy outings alongside daily life at Elliscombe House. Please do stay in touch and feel free to visit at any time, you will be most welcome.
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Review from Sian B (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 January 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff have made my Mum feel so welcome. The staff are always smiling and friendly. It's literally like a 5 star hotel! Wonderful surroundings, fabulous chef who caters to all needs. A varied and extensive activities programme.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou for your lovely review. We are delighted to hear that your mother feels welcome, and that you and she are enjoying her surroundings. Please do visit to enjoy one of chef's delicious meals at any time.
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Review from Michael C (Husband of Resident) published on 31 October 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My wife was admitted on September 1st 2025 for end of life care, she passed away on 1st October 2025. During her period of palliative care as a resident she was given exemplary care in a compassionate, dignified and caring manner by all members of staff involved. Both myself and our son and daughter
were looked after admirably during the period in question. I visited every day for many hours and during these visits I was accorded full hospitality of cooked meals, snacks and drinks of a very high standard both in quality and service. The Care Home itself is in a beautiful setting and my wife had a lovely room with outside views and opportunities to make it very homely with personal picture memories and items.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou very much for your review. It was an honour to care for your wife, and to support you and your children at this difficult time. We send condolences and best wishes to you and your family.
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Review from Patricia W (Niece of Resident) published on 29 July 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elliscombe House was suggested by the hospital on discharge to a nursing home. Sadly, my Aunt, is bed-bound which has been a real concern. Since being at Elliscombe, whilst physically it has not been possible to improve her health conditions but, a very big but, she is being beautifully cared for by
amazingly kind and gentle caring staff and nursed by a team of excellent qualified nurses. She has maintained her sense of humour, discovered that food is good again and is comfortable, clean and happy.
Elliscombe House is a warm, friendly and happy environment. Questions and worries are handled sensitively and I always receive a kind and caring welcome when I visit. It is very well- kept and the rooms are relaxing with views of the lovely grounds and gardens.
My Aunt still feels in control of her needs and she has no fear of voicing this. The staff are always kind, patient and supportive to her.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThankyou for your review. We are so pleased to hear that you are happy with the care your aunt is receiving at Elliscombe House. Our chef and his team pride themselves on providing delicious meals and we are glad that your aunt is enjoying them. Do visit us again soon. With very best wishes from the Elliscombe House team.
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Review from P G (Husband of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
A well run care home in every respect, with an excellent rural position and generous facilities. Every member of staff displayed genuine kindness and with a smile.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you and your wife are pleased with the care she is receiving. We do have a wonderful location!
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Review from J L (Daughter of Resident) published on 29 May 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother went to Elliscombe House for respite care & to support her recovery from a fall.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review. We are delighted that your mother chose Elliscombe House for her respite care, and hope that she continues to recover from her fall.
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Review from K P (Daughter of Resident) published on 6 May 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5
Overall, very positive, very good care of our mother. One or two issues have been put right. Able to talk to whoever you need to whatever time. Mum has been here for 2 years and has very good care. Food is excellent. The house is very clean with very friendly staff.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review. We are glad that the issues you experienced have been corrected, as we aim to give excellent care to every resident. We look forward to welcoming you to Elliscombe House again soon.
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Review from C S (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 April 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
It is never easy to make the decision, to move a relative into residential care. Looking on-line everything looks lovely but... Ellescombe House is surrounded by countryside. It is peaceful & beautifully maintained inside & out. I met with the Manager after a tour of the house, she immediately made
me feel confident & hopeful, asking appropriate questions concerning my father to gain understanding of his care needs as well as gaining insight into his character & interests. She then took me to see a few of the vacant rooms, which are as lovely as the website showed, that she thought would suit dad. Everywhere has homely comfortably vibe & there is a large team of staff who I genuinely felt were both very caring & friendly both to the residents & one another. I think dad will be content here.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review, we are delighted that you love Elliscombe House as much as we do. We look forward to welcoming your dad to Elliscombe House where we will do our best to make him as happy and comfortable as possible.
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Review from J F (Sister of Resident) published on 8 April 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elliscombe House has a very welcoming atmosphere, more like a Country House Hotel. When I visit the staff are always cheerful and helpful. I note that when dealing with my sister or any other resident, the staff are always kind, gentle and respectful - and very patient.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your kind words. We are delighted that you are happy with Elliscombe House as your sister's home. We designed the home to be exactly as you described and are pleased that you view it in the same way. Best wishes, the Elliscombe House team.
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Review from Henry C (Nephew of Resident) published on 31 January 2025 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My Aunt arrived in Elliscombe in mid 2024. She was very malnourished and frail, and quite delusional. Under the care at Elliscombe she has really recovered well and is enjoying staying there. She now eats well, engages with other residents and staff and is pleased to host visitors there too. The
transformation of my Aunt into a happy person, on the ball again, has been lovely to see. I would thoroughly recommend Elliscombe. I have experienced other care homes that cost not much less, but that are nothing like as good. Really worth it.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review! We are so pleased to hear that your aunt is happy and well, living at Elliscombe House. We are always pleased to welcome visitors, as you will know our tea and coffee area is always open and you are welcome to join us for a meal - Chef Ben's cooking is wonderful. Please do visit us again soon.
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Review from Sue H (Wife of Resident) published on 15 January 2025 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My husband entered Elliscombe House on the 7th September 2022. The care he has received has been exceptional. The staff are very caring and he has had their full care whenever he has needed it.
Reply from Hannah Rowe, Marketing at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review, we are delighted to hear that you have been so pleased with the care your husband has received. We aim to provide every resident with the highest level of support at Elliscombe House and are always grateful for feedback like this. We look forward to welcoming you to the home soon.
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Review from Nicholas S (Son of Resident) published on 15 November 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
My mother was a resident at Elliscombe House from February till October 2024, when she passed away after a long illness. The staff - both carers and nurses - were incredibly compassionate and caring towards her, particularly in her final difficult days and hours and their approach was always professional.
Care home staff are only human, and the work can be difficult, so occasionally things were not always perfect but overall the compassionate and humane approach that was present both towards my mother and myself during such a turbulent and difficult time was genuinely uplifting and I am extremely grateful to everyone.
The care home itself is immaculate and is clean, attractive and feels akin to a hotel - excellent food and service and as I say - kind, caring and professional staff. I would not hesitate to recommend Elliscombe to anybody considering it - especially those who may be looking towards end-of-life care.
Reply from Amy Morgan, Manager at Elliscombe HouseThank you so much for your kind words, and please accept our condolences on the loss of your mother. We were honoured to care for her during her final months. You will always be welcome at Elliscombe House should you wish to visit us.
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Review from T W (Son of Resident) published on 12 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Really excellent residence. Glad we chose Elliscombe as a care home. Thank you.
Reply from Amy Morgan, Manager at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your kind words. Our staff team works hard to give our residents excellent care in our beautiful setting, and we are delighted that you and your relative are so pleased with our home.
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Review from T W (Daughter of Resident) published on 11 November 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
The staff know my mother well. They are always very considerate towards her. She has said many times that she is very happy in Elliscombe and is delighted that we chose this care home for her last years.
Reply from Amy Morgan, Manager at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review. We are delighted that your family chose to trust your mother's care to us, and that she is happy at our home. Please join us for our Christmas events next month!
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Review from C F (Son of Resident) published on 5 June 2024 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Elliscombe House, facilities, and staff were fantastic. Staff always worked hard and professionally to ensure my father had the best care. The food was restaurant quality with plenty of choice. The building itself is a great place to live in and also visit with fantastic grounds. Can't praise it any
higher.
Reply from Megan Cleal, Registered Manager at Elliscombe HouseThank you so much for your kind review, it was a pleasure to care for your loved one. All the best.
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Review from Margaret K (Resident) published on 10 April 2024 Submitted via Postal Card • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Excellent service when needed. Courtesy and kindness paramount. Carers are most willing but often overworked. Waiting for help (call button) is usually immediate. Return of washed clothes sometimes disappointing, several times I have to keep asking for clothes, other times quickly returned, nicely ironed.
Adventurous chef, lots of choice of food and very obliging regarding times of eating, will always provide food if needed other than normal times and choice of rooms to eat in.
Reply from Megan Cleal, Home Manager at Elliscombe HouseThank you for your review, we are very lucky to have such hard-working staff who are committed to Elliscombe House and the service we provide. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying the food. We always welcome feedback.
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Review from Brian N (Respite Resident) published on 19 April 2023 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
After having a hernia repaired for the second time, I felt it prudent to look after myself for the first week after the operation. There was not many options for convalescence after surgery in and around where I live, but Elliscombe House did offer this service and I was very pleased that I chose to
stay there. There is no way being on my own at home that I would have got myself three good meals a day as I was quite drugged-up and very sore. I am sure being well nourished helped the recovery and it was also nice knowing there was medical help available should be it needed. The first three days, I had meals in my room and then as I improved I went down to the dining area. The quality and choice of the food was excellent and, together with the attentiveness and care of the staff, made my stay very enjoyable. I recommend Elliscombe House wholeheartedly.
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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.869)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.869) out of 10 for Elliscombe House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 19 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 19 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 4.894 for Elliscombe House is calculated as follows: ( (202 Excellents x 5) + (24 Goods x 4) ) ÷ 226 Ratings = 4.894
  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 4.975 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Elliscombe House is based on 19 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 = 3.975
    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 35 registered maximum number of service users is 7, which has been reached with 19 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: 18 Jun 2025

Overall Good

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  • Well-led Good
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Meet the Team (5)

Amy

Amy Morgan

Job Title: Home Manager Joined: 2024

Amy relocated from London 3 years ago and says that she is never going back! She is a registered adult nurse and spent 11 years in the NHS in both clinical and service improvement roles. These included setting up an Integrated NHS service, which she then worked in and which is still in operation.


Amy is passionate about end-of-life care and has worked as an end-of-life educator in Somerset. She also loves musicals and often sings terribly (her words, not ours) to the residents.


Amy’s favourite colour is leopard print, and she has a rescue sausage dog called Frankie who loves cuddles, bacon, and visiting her adoptive grannies and grandads at Elliscombe House.


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Sam Atherton

Job Title: Deputy Manager Joined: 2022

Sam joined the Army at 18 and served for15 years. Sam then worked in HR, Payroll Management and Accounts for many years until she became Wincanton Town Clerk in 2008.
Sam joined Elliscombe House in November 2022 hoping to reduce her working hours whilst remaining in a people-focused role, and she loves every minute of it!

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Sandy Pole

Job Title: Clinical Lead Joined: 2021

Sandy qualified as a nurse in 2012 and has worked at Elliscombe House for 4 years. She has experience of delivering excellent end of life care, and project managed the implementation of the new electronic medication administration system. Outside of work, Sandy enjoys taking her Pomeranian cross, Rex, for walks.

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Ben Dawes

Job Title: Head Chef Joined: 2021

Hi, my name is Ben & I am the Head Chef at Elliscombe House.


I trained at Somerset College, progressing my catering career from kitchen porter to head chef. I have managed several professional kitchens, predominantly in fine dining restaurants and the gastro-pub industry.


On any given day, I can be found creating dishes such as roasted venison loin, truffle butternut puree, celeriac fondants with a chocolate jus, or local pheasant breast, leg bon bon, pickled red cabbage & caramelised apple with a truffle dressing. I truly believe the most delicious cuisine is made simply with the best, fresh, high quality ingredients.

Rebecca

Rebecca Leach

Job Title: Activities Manager Joined: 2026

Rebecca has extensive experience in the care sector, having previously worked in both care homes and community care.
She now plans and delivers the varied activities programme at Elliscombe House.

Frequently Asked Questions about Elliscombe House

What types of Care is Elliscombe House registered for?

Older Person Care, Dementia, Physical Disability & Visual / Hearing Impairment are the registered (by the Care Quality Commission) categories of Care.

How many Rooms does Elliscombe House have?

There are 31 Single Rooms and 2 Couples/Companion Rooms.

What are the Facilities & Services at Elliscombe House?

Own Furniture if required, Pet Friendly (or by arrangement), Lift, Wheelchair Access, Gardens, Bar/Café, Phone Point in own room, Television point in own room & Residents Internet Access are some of the Facilities & Services.

How far is Elliscombe House to the centre of Wincanton?

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

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