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23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes, BN8 6DR
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27 January 2026
My mother spent over three years at Lydfords before she died in early January. I cannot speak highly enough of the care she received. The team of carers are exceptional as are all the staff who work there. The carers are all mostly full time so no agency workers employed. So friendly and
approachable nothing is too much trouble. The shared facilities are smart and it feels more like a hotel than a care home. Food is good and always beautifully presented. I have recommended Lydfords to anyone who might need a care home in the future! With many thanks to all.
27 January 2026
My mother has settled very well at Lydfords and we are delighted with the care, compassion and professionalism of all the staff. They are attentive to detail and have listened to both Margaret and us in preparing for and managing her integration. Margaret has been encouraged and supported to join in
with all activities and, despite her misgivings, she is clearly feeling safe, secure and happy at Lydfords. We feel most welcome to visit and to raise any concerns or ask questions. All the staff are receptive and helpful. We are delighted with Lydfords!
15 January 2026
Lydfords is a perfect environment for care whether permanently or for respite. My stay was for respite, to relax and recoup from a busy time at home with caring responsibilities.
I found the staff kind & helpful and the atmosphere was relaxing. Care was taken to envolve everyone socially and
provide a variety of activities.
The restaurant accommodated all my dietary needs and the menu was of a high standard. All in all it has answered all my needs, Thank you.
11 December 2025
A perfect care home doing exactly all what it is meant to do. To be recommended.
11 December 2025
Expert, friendly help & service all round. Lovely rooms with sea view. Food absolutely lovely. Perfect for my respite period before heading home. Thank you all.
09 October 2025
Lydfords Care Home has come up trumps. At a very difficult time it has provided exceptional care & respite for the very different needs of my parents. What stands out most is the lack of pressure or fuss alongside a feeling that the staff are there ready for anything and to step in at the
appropriate times. Nothing gets missed. The care level is exceptionally genuine, the food very good, personal approach to activities offered and calm extremely understanding & helpful management. Bravo.
24 September 2025
My husband stayed in Lydfords for a weeks respite during which time he received the most amazing care.
The care and attention he received couldn't have been better. He was encouraged to join in some of the activities which was great and his personal care was second to none. I was also made to feel
very welcome when I visited - a truly home from home experience. All the staff were absolutely amazing - thank you all for making his stay so enjoyable
21 August 2025
Just a note to say the staff are brilliant and I have no doubts that everyone is looking after my mother well.
The home is all very nice and food good - but it is made by the staff - well done and thank you.
14 August 2025
Mum and Dad moved into Lydfords in October 2022. (Dad subsequently died in July 2023). Throught the whole of their day, together and subsequently my mother on her own, the care, love & support given to both of my parents and to us has been nothing short of exemplary.
We cannot thank the whole
Lydfords team enough and will definitely miss them.
10 July 2025
Very comfortable homely feeling here
13 May 2025
It feels sad to leave! Mom has been treated so well at Lydfords. She has put on weight (which she needed to do!) The food was so good! Everyone has been so kind + patient. Mum has dementia so needed to go to a nursing home but while I was looking for one I was helped and put under no pressure which
during a fairly stressful time, I can't thank the manager enough for. I would highly recommend Lydfords - special thanks to the manager and 4 other members of staff - best wishes.
14 April 2025
Mum chose to become a permanent resident during a recent respite stay. The whole team have done a wonderful job of helping her to settle, which has enabled her to develop lovely relationships with them and the other residents.
The staff from all departments; Hospitality, Housekeeping, Care, Life
Enrichment, Maintenance, Admin and Management really do work together as one team, which is reflected in the care that all the residents receive.
Lydfords is very much a community. The premises are well maintained with a homely feel. The dining experience is fantastic, the tables are always beautifully set and the food quality is superb, with a variety of choices for all meals. The chefs do an amazing job of the presentation, which is equally as fabulous as the taste.
The care staff are truly exceptional, delivering care that is personal to Mum. The level of communication that I receive is excellent.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydfords and the team that make it a very special place.
08 April 2025
Another comfortable stay at Lydford's. I am in no doubt that my rapid recovery from recent hip replacement surgery has been of immense help. Everyone has been more than helpful and I have enjoyed another week there. Thanks to all staff.
29 January 2025
My mother has been in Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November, she went for four weeks but has now decided to stay and not go home. The staff are great and look after my mother very well, they care for her and look after her very well. Mother goes to a number of the activities and they have
something on every day, she loves her breakfast in bed every day. The food is great and she often refers it to be like a five-star hotel. All the staff are very polite and helpful and my mother loves staying there.
24 December 2024
My father arrived at Barchester Lydfords Care Home in May 2024. On arrival, the staff were welcoming and encouraging but never pushy. As his health declined, the staff couldn't have been more caring. They were also very supportive to me and my family during our emotional journey. Their communication
was excellent every step of the way. His end-of-life care was exceptional. I was able to observe staff with other residents. They were all treated as individuals with respect and dignity, nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend Lydfords more highly.
05 December 2024
I have just enjoyed a week of respite care. It was everything I would have wished for. A lovely welcome as I arrived and from thereon just perfect in every way.
16 September 2024
I have lived with my daughter and son-in-law for the past year but as they were holidaying in the south of France, they booked me into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for the three weeks that they were out of the country.
I found the service and providing of the care home to be very good with most
helpful staff.
I am approaching my 90th birthday next month.
07 May 2024
Mum has been at Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November and loves it. She has a beautiful room and ensuite. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and take great care of Mum. Mum has no worries and loves taking part in the activities. The food is fantastic and Mum loves going into the
dining room. It's like a five-star hotel.
20 March 2024
Mum's move to Lydfords was initially for respite care for a fall and a bad experience in hospital - she had shockingly aged 10 years in 10 days - and then her house flooded! It was such a stressful time but the staff at Lydfords were so kind and supportive as we worked it through. We thought Mum
might want to return to independent living but she has chosen to stay having become very fond of all the staff and established friendships with other residents. Having lived alone for years, we think she's enjoying having company and activity, feeling part of the village, and being served good food! We appreciate the relaxed, good-natured atmosphere when we visit but know it ramps up very professionally when Mum is poorly. It's particularly great that Mum is encouraged to continue to be as active and independent as she always wants to be but clearly feels able to ask for help when she wants/needs it. We are so very grateful to all at Lydfords who helped turn a disaster into a blessing!
12 March 2024
Barchester Lydfords has been a wonderful home for our Dad for nearly 18 months now.
The staff are so caring and it’s a very safe home for Dad which is so important with his Dementia.
The food is excellent and the rooms are kept very clean.
There are lots of activities to join in if you want to
and a lovely garden which Dad likes to walk around weather permitting!
We are so lucky to of found Lydfords.
Thank you.
Latest Reviews for Barchester Lydfords Care Home
27 January 2026
My mother spent over three years at Lydfords before she died in early January. I cannot speak highly enough of the care she received. The team of carers are exceptional as are all the staff who work there. The carers are all mostly full time so no agency workers employed. So friendly and
approachable nothing is too much trouble. The shared facilities are smart and it feels more like a hotel than a care home. Food is good and always beautifully presented. I have recommended Lydfords to anyone who might need a care home in the future! With many thanks to all.
27 January 2026
My mother has settled very well at Lydfords and we are delighted with the care, compassion and professionalism of all the staff. They are attentive to detail and have listened to both Margaret and us in preparing for and managing her integration. Margaret has been encouraged and supported to join in
with all activities and, despite her misgivings, she is clearly feeling safe, secure and happy at Lydfords. We feel most welcome to visit and to raise any concerns or ask questions. All the staff are receptive and helpful. We are delighted with Lydfords!
15 January 2026
Lydfords is a perfect environment for care whether permanently or for respite. My stay was for respite, to relax and recoup from a busy time at home with caring responsibilities.
I found the staff kind & helpful and the atmosphere was relaxing. Care was taken to envolve everyone socially and
provide a variety of activities.
The restaurant accommodated all my dietary needs and the menu was of a high standard. All in all it has answered all my needs, Thank you.
11 December 2025
A perfect care home doing exactly all what it is meant to do. To be recommended.
11 December 2025
Expert, friendly help & service all round. Lovely rooms with sea view. Food absolutely lovely. Perfect for my respite period before heading home. Thank you all.
09 October 2025
Lydfords Care Home has come up trumps. At a very difficult time it has provided exceptional care & respite for the very different needs of my parents. What stands out most is the lack of pressure or fuss alongside a feeling that the staff are there ready for anything and to step in at the
appropriate times. Nothing gets missed. The care level is exceptionally genuine, the food very good, personal approach to activities offered and calm extremely understanding & helpful management. Bravo.
24 September 2025
My husband stayed in Lydfords for a weeks respite during which time he received the most amazing care.
The care and attention he received couldn't have been better. He was encouraged to join in some of the activities which was great and his personal care was second to none. I was also made to feel
very welcome when I visited - a truly home from home experience. All the staff were absolutely amazing - thank you all for making his stay so enjoyable
21 August 2025
Just a note to say the staff are brilliant and I have no doubts that everyone is looking after my mother well.
The home is all very nice and food good - but it is made by the staff - well done and thank you.
14 August 2025
Mum and Dad moved into Lydfords in October 2022. (Dad subsequently died in July 2023). Throught the whole of their day, together and subsequently my mother on her own, the care, love & support given to both of my parents and to us has been nothing short of exemplary.
We cannot thank the whole
Lydfords team enough and will definitely miss them.
10 July 2025
Very comfortable homely feeling here
13 May 2025
It feels sad to leave! Mom has been treated so well at Lydfords. She has put on weight (which she needed to do!) The food was so good! Everyone has been so kind + patient. Mum has dementia so needed to go to a nursing home but while I was looking for one I was helped and put under no pressure which
during a fairly stressful time, I can't thank the manager enough for. I would highly recommend Lydfords - special thanks to the manager and 4 other members of staff - best wishes.
14 April 2025
Mum chose to become a permanent resident during a recent respite stay. The whole team have done a wonderful job of helping her to settle, which has enabled her to develop lovely relationships with them and the other residents.
The staff from all departments; Hospitality, Housekeeping, Care, Life
Enrichment, Maintenance, Admin and Management really do work together as one team, which is reflected in the care that all the residents receive.
Lydfords is very much a community. The premises are well maintained with a homely feel. The dining experience is fantastic, the tables are always beautifully set and the food quality is superb, with a variety of choices for all meals. The chefs do an amazing job of the presentation, which is equally as fabulous as the taste.
The care staff are truly exceptional, delivering care that is personal to Mum. The level of communication that I receive is excellent.
I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydfords and the team that make it a very special place.
08 April 2025
Another comfortable stay at Lydford's. I am in no doubt that my rapid recovery from recent hip replacement surgery has been of immense help. Everyone has been more than helpful and I have enjoyed another week there. Thanks to all staff.
29 January 2025
My mother has been in Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November, she went for four weeks but has now decided to stay and not go home. The staff are great and look after my mother very well, they care for her and look after her very well. Mother goes to a number of the activities and they have
something on every day, she loves her breakfast in bed every day. The food is great and she often refers it to be like a five-star hotel. All the staff are very polite and helpful and my mother loves staying there.
24 December 2024
My father arrived at Barchester Lydfords Care Home in May 2024. On arrival, the staff were welcoming and encouraging but never pushy. As his health declined, the staff couldn't have been more caring. They were also very supportive to me and my family during our emotional journey. Their communication
was excellent every step of the way. His end-of-life care was exceptional. I was able to observe staff with other residents. They were all treated as individuals with respect and dignity, nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend Lydfords more highly.
05 December 2024
I have just enjoyed a week of respite care. It was everything I would have wished for. A lovely welcome as I arrived and from thereon just perfect in every way.
16 September 2024
I have lived with my daughter and son-in-law for the past year but as they were holidaying in the south of France, they booked me into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for the three weeks that they were out of the country.
I found the service and providing of the care home to be very good with most
helpful staff.
I am approaching my 90th birthday next month.
07 May 2024
Mum has been at Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November and loves it. She has a beautiful room and ensuite. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and take great care of Mum. Mum has no worries and loves taking part in the activities. The food is fantastic and Mum loves going into the
dining room. It's like a five-star hotel.
20 March 2024
Mum's move to Lydfords was initially for respite care for a fall and a bad experience in hospital - she had shockingly aged 10 years in 10 days - and then her house flooded! It was such a stressful time but the staff at Lydfords were so kind and supportive as we worked it through. We thought Mum
might want to return to independent living but she has chosen to stay having become very fond of all the staff and established friendships with other residents. Having lived alone for years, we think she's enjoying having company and activity, feeling part of the village, and being served good food! We appreciate the relaxed, good-natured atmosphere when we visit but know it ramps up very professionally when Mum is poorly. It's particularly great that Mum is encouraged to continue to be as active and independent as she always wants to be but clearly feels able to ask for help when she wants/needs it. We are so very grateful to all at Lydfords who helped turn a disaster into a blessing!
12 March 2024
Barchester Lydfords has been a wonderful home for our Dad for nearly 18 months now.
The staff are so caring and it’s a very safe home for Dad which is so important with his Dementia.
The food is excellent and the rooms are kept very clean.
There are lots of activities to join in if you want to
and a lovely garden which Dad likes to walk around weather permitting!
We are so lucky to of found Lydfords.
Thank you.