Short-stay rooms are available for a minimum of a 1 week stay and can usually be booked at short notice, although more advance notice will ensure availability. Many people find a short stay at The Dower House can help you, and your family, experience our wonderful services and country-house hotel ambience, before making a long-term commitment.
If you need respite care, recuperation or rehabilitation following illness or an operation or general convalescence, you will enjoy our comfortable, fully furnished short-stay rooms. Alternatively, these rooms offer the perfect place for a peaceful holiday with the benefit of personal care and support.
Find out moreThe Dower House is a home in the true sense of the word with 39 light and spacious single rooms. It is important that you feel at home here, so you are encouraged to bring your own furniture and personal items in order for you to achieve this.
Find out moreThe Dower House employs a very high ratio of nursing staff to residents. This means that you will get to know the staff who take care of you. We are proud of our extremely low staff turnover, which allows us to deliver excellent continuity of care. For your safety and peace of mind, a nurse-call system operates throughout the building ensuring you can easily contact staff 24 hours a day.
Find out morePalliative Care is the delivery of individualised and person-centred care to improve your quality of life and make you as comfortable as possible during a life limiting illness. Good palliative care is achieved through the effective management of pain and other distressing symptoms which can occur at any time and is not restricted to care at the end of your life. It includes physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual care and is individual to your needs.
Find out moreIf you need regular help and support to remain living independently in your own home, you may occasionally need periods of respite care. For example, if you are cared for by a friend or family member and they plan to take a holiday.
Find out moreJoin us for a tour of the house to experience the welcoming, homely atmosphere. Book a visit now, we’d be delighted to welcome you.
Simply give us a call on 01962 882848 to book your visit.