Registered Manager
History of our Home
Elliscombe House is situated in Higher Holton, a small hamlet near Wincanton, in south east Somerset, close to both the Dorset and Wiltshire borders. Built in 1901, this elegant Edwardian house was the former country residence of the Heathcoat-Amory and Dunphie families. In the midst of glorious Somerset countryside, sitting atop a hill, the house has a South-facing aspect and sweeping views across the mature grounds and over the valley.
Life at Elliscombe House
Engaging Activities
“Mum is up and about every day being involved with crafts and activities and trips out.” - DH
Activities positively impact physical and mental health, so there is always something to do at Elliscombe House! In addition to our in-house activities plan and numerous days out, our residents enjoy socialising with and supporting the local community through a range of events held at Elliscombe House throughout the year.
From hog roasts in the summer to carol singing with warm home-made mince pies and clotted cream in winter, there is always a reason to socialise at Elliscombe House.
Information on our latest and upcoming activities can be found on our social media channels.
Meet our Team
Elliscombe House is managed and staffed by an outstanding team, bringing a wealth of experience to their respective areas. Both the Administrator and Housekeeper are specialists in care whilst our Estate Manager, Chef and Activities Manager excel in their fields. Collectively, they are a nurturing, confident and happy team whose infectious enthusiasm permeates the home and underpins everything we do.
Elliscombe Park
Independent living of the highest quality
Elliscombe Park is a truly unique arrangement for the over 55s who are not yet ready for residential care but wish to continue to live independently with a degree of assistance. Residents can enjoy the privacy of their own home surrounded by stunning, maintained gardens. Situated adjacent to recently renovated Elliscombe House, this private development consists of eight bungalows and two houses. Surrounded on one side by a beautiful walled garden, with lovely views to the east, these properties are set around an attractive courtyard to the north of Elliscombe House. Each bungalow boasts generous sized rooms and benefits from French windows leading onto paved terraces and the lawn beyond.
Staff are on hand five days a week to deal with the day-to-day needs of the residents and to see to the efficient running of the Park. In addition, each property is fitted with a Careline system, to summon help in emergencies. Various amenities are offered contributing to easy living, with help on hand for minor household repairs through an onsite handyman. Regular social functions are also held in the well-equipped club room. A monthly service charge is applied.
A Message from the MD
Having witnessed first-hand the immeasurable value of exceptional and compassionate care in a comfortable home, the renovation of Elliscombe House has been a deeply personal journey for myself and my wife, Catherine. This understanding of what the finest level of care can achieve, allied to our combined experience in project management, interiors, new business development and finance, made Elliscombe House the perfect site to realise our vision.
Great care and consideration has been taken to create a comfortable, nurturing and safe environment, with individual needs being met in the best possible way. From small touches, like bud vases on breakfast trays and vintage domino sets, to high tech communication systems and eco heating, we pride ourselves on the enormous attention to detail that has gone into the renovation of the home.
