Independent Living Accommodation
We have homes in Dorset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Abbeyfield Wessex Society are a member society of Abbeyfield England a national charity providing houses and homes to older people throughout the UK. Together we are one big family.
As a society we aim to run all of our homes to a high standard offering tranquil, positive, communal environments for residents to enjoy retirement and later life. We encourage all residents to remain as independent as possible and live life to the full.
Use this site to find out more about us, where our houses are located and how to get in touch.
Abbeyfield Wessex Properties
We have thirteen wonderfully maintained properties in the Wessex area. Find one to suit you below.
Abbeyfield House
Romsey SO51 8EW
01794 518890
Sheltered HousingLocated in Romsey, Abbeyfield House has 12 rooms in total including three apartments. All rooms have en-suite facilities and lift access to all floors.
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Pennant House
Poole BH14 9PG
01202 718684
Sheltered HousingLocated in Poole, Pennant House offers sheltered housing for older people. It is a purpose built house and is made up of 14 spacious rooms which all have en-suite facilities and lift access to all floors.
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Harleston House
Wimborne BH21 1DB
01202 882067
Sheltered HousingLocated in the idyllic town of Wimborne, Harleston House offers independent living for older people. The house has 12 rooms, each of which have en-suite bathroom facilities and lift access to the upper floors.
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Westbourne House
Bournemouth BH4 9DS
01202 769953
Sheltered HousingSituated in Bournemouth, Westbourne House has 25 modern en-suite rooms and apartments with lift access to all floors. Close to the centre of Bournemouth, Westbourne House is bright and vibrant with a real community feel.
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Clandon House
Dorchester DT1 1PW
01305 233966
Independent LivingClandon House is a new retirement living community nestled in the heart of Dorchester. Clandon House boasts an ideal location close to Dorchester High Street and excellent connections to the surrounding areas. It offers 15 spacious suites designed for comfortable and independent living.
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Heathercroft
Cheltenham GL53 7JF
01242 519186
Sheltered HousingLocated in the attractive spa town of Cheltenham, Heathercroft offers sheltered housing for older people and has seven rooms in total, all with en-suite and kitchenette areas.
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Prestbury House
Cheltenham GL52 3DD
01242 515851
Sheltered HousingSituated in Gloucestershire, Prestbury House is a warm and welcoming house which is stylishly decorated and provides accommodation for eight residents. Each resident has their own en-suite room.
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Abbeyfield House
Chipping Sodbury BS37 6LB
01454 323712
Sheltered HousingAbbeyfield House in Chipping Sodbury has ten rooms and one flat, communal dining room and lounge. We offer a friendly and family atmosphere and also have a large, stunning garden where you are able to sit and relax.
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Abbeyfield Woodlands
Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2EX
01278 787359
Sheltered HousingLocated in Burnham-on-Sea, Abbeyfield Woodlands provide a friendly, peaceful atmosphere where residents can remain as independent as possible. We have eight large en-suite rooms, each with their own kitchenette.
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Macpherson House
Weymouth DT3 6BW
01305 833229
Sheltered HousingLocated in the beautiful seaside town of Weymouth, is MacPherson House with 10 ample rooms fitted with en-suite facilities and fully carpeted.
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The Laurels
Porlock TA24 8PY
01643 862951
Sheltered HousingLocated in Porlock, The Laurels provides a peaceful, friendly atmosphere where residents can remain as independent as possible. We offer high quality sheltered housing for older people.
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Abbeyfield House
Dulverton TA22 9BY
01398 324136
Sheltered HousingSituated in Dulverton, Abbeyfield House can be found in a quiet cul-de-sac. We offer sheltered housing for older people and provide a lovely home from home with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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Abbeyfield House
Bradford-on-Avon BA15 1EP
01225 864334
Sheltered HousingSituated in the picturesque town of Bradford-on-Avon, Abbeyfield House is an attractive, comfortable house with ten flats and a pretty garden, located within easy reach of the town centre.
View this homeWelcoming residents into our community
Abbeyfield Wessex Society are a member society of Abbeyfield England, a national charity providing houses and homes to older people throughout the UK. Together we are one big family. We run twelve independent living houses throughout Dorset, Hampshire Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. We welcome residents over the age of fifty five to live with us. Our houses have between eight and twenty five rooms meaning you can choose to live in a smaller house or join a larger community in some of our bigger properties.
Although each house is different they all offer the same high standard of safety, security and service.
As a society we aim to run all of our homes to a high standard offering tranquil, positive, communal environments for residents to enjoy retirement and later life. We encourage all residents to remain as independent as possible and live life to the full.
We have heritage at our heart
At Abbeyfield we've been alleviating loneliness for over 60 years.
1955
The first Abbeyfield house opens in Bermondsey.
1963
Abbeyfield Wimborne & District was formed
2004
Abbeyfield Wessex Society was established.
2009
Our largest house, Westbourne House, opens.
2023
We continue to enrich the lives of older people throughout Wessex.
2025
We have Expanded! AWS now have 12 Houses!
Meet the team
The people behind Abbeyfield Wessex Society
Vanessa Booker-Card
CEO
Hatty Cantrill
Head of Operations
Graham Jenkins
Head of Property and Maintenance
Laura Poulton
Support Services Manager
Debbie Bartlett
Head of Finance
Fiona Courage
Accounts Assistant
Ellie Bale
Administrator
Caroline Slater
Administrator
Our Resident Events
Throughout the year, the Abbeyfield England Wessex team puts on a varied and engaging calendar of social events for you to enjoy.
Community Monthly Lunch Club - Pennant
Community means everything to us! At Abbeyfield Wessex, we understand how difficult it has been these past few years. We, at Pennant, are delighted to give a warm welcome to our local community with our monthly lunch clubs. For just £7.50, you will be served a home cooked two course lunch followed by fun and conversation. Spaces are limited! Our lunch clubs happen each month on a Thursday from midday. Get in touch with our House Manager, Denise on 01202 718684 for more information.
Weekly Arts and Crafts and Companionship Afternoons at Pennant House
Our Pennant House hold weekly Creative Companionship afternoons, every Wednesday, from 2pm. We get creative, we natter and we create items for charity, such as bonnets for premature babies at Poole Hospital and poppies for the Royal British Legion.
Careers and Volunteering
Find a role to suit your skills at Abbeyfield Wessex.
We run twelve independent living houses throughout Dorset, Hampshire Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Together we are one big family and although each house is different, they all offer the same high standard of safety, security and service. Our team are very special people who make a difference every day to our residents.
If you would like to be part of our special team visit our vacancies page.
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