Bartlett’s Residential Care Home in Stone, Buckinghamshire has celebrated the official opening of its new garden lodges.
Families, professionals, members of the local community, and The Care Home Environment were welcomed to Bartlett’s Residential Care Home – part of Peverel Court Care – to enjoy guided tours of the new lodges and a seasonal tasting menu. Home manager Mibell Hernandez was on hand to answer questions and share the vision behind the new development.
Designed by the award-winning studio Atelier, the 12-bedroom development is made up of four individual lodges, each home to three residents, and each with private en suite bedrooms, a lounge, kitchenette, and garden space in every lodge.
Guests were also introduced to a resident-led vineyard. Over 4,000 vines have been planted across the south-facing grounds, with plans for residents to be actively involved in pruning, harvesting and tending to the vines. The vineyard will also play host to community wine tastings, meals among the vines, and naming of the blends.
Preet Shergill, associate director at Peverel Court Care, said: “The lodges reflect what we believe later life should be - a continuation, not a compromise. People don’t stop having preferences, stories or rituals just because they need support. With the lodges, we’ve created somewhere that respects that individuality, while offering the reassurance of 24/7 care. It was wonderful to see guests experience that for themselves and share in our vision. It’s a space we’re incredibly proud of, and we’re excited to welcome new residents in the coming weeks.”
