Bennett Lodge
23 Rodway, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1GN
23 Rodway, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 1GN
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Providing enjoyable, safe and worry-free retirement living
Churchill Estates manage this development, and Churchill Sales & Lettings handle many re-sales and lettings in Churchill developments.
Manager's Description
"Bennett Lodge is a beautiful development of 30 one and two bedroom retirement apartments located in the historic market town of Wimborne. The development is well located for the town centre shops and..." Show more "Bennett Lodge is a beautiful development of 30 one and two bedroom retirement apartments located in the historic market town of Wimborne. The development is well located for the town centre shops and amenities, which include many antique, home interiors and independent boutiques as well as a modern shopping centre.The Lodge manager is on hand throughout the day to support the Owners and keep the development in perfect shape as well as arranging many regular events in the Owners’ Lounge from coffee mornings to games afternoons.
A Guest Suite is available for visitors & use of over 150 guest suites in Retirement lodges across the country. Prices are available on request from the Lodge Manager." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
30 flats. Built in 2013. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Well-being room (hairdressing and treatment)
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 300 yards; post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 0.25 mile(s); GP 100 yards; social centre 4 mile(s).
Social activities include: Throughout Wimborne, organised by Church groups, council groups, Lodge Manager, and garden centres. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (well behaved pets are welcomed, subject to prior permission).
Housing Authority: Dorset
Social Care Authority: Dorset
Info updated: 18/10/2016
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Availability
The following details have been provided to EAC:
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom ground floor retirement apartment. Price £235,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom first floor retirement apartment. Price £235,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)
Re-sale: A 1 bedroom first floor retirement apartment. Price £235,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 02/03/2024)
Re-sale: A 2 bedroom ground floor retirement apartment. Price £380,000. Contact Churchill Sales & Lettings on 0800 077 8717 or click here to view details on their website.. (Notified 01/03/2024)
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Ticks all the boxes. Good construction, well designed, convenient location, friendly atmosphere, efficient management."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very secure and comfortable. It is ideally situated for reaching the many resources Wimborne offers. Our friendly efficient house manager is a real b..." Show more
"Very secure and comfortable. It is ideally situated for reaching the many resources Wimborne offers. Our friendly efficient house manager is a real bonus. Residents appear well content and an excellent caring atmosphere exists between us." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very secure and comfortable. It is ideally situated for reaching the many resources Wimborne offers. Our friendly efficient house manager is a real bonus. Residents appear well content and an excellent caring atmosphere exists between us." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"After living on my own for 15 years, it was the best thing I did to move here. It is so warm and friendly. No need to be lonely. We have a lovely Lodg..." Show more
"After living on my own for 15 years, it was the best thing I did to move here. It is so warm and friendly. No need to be lonely. We have a lovely Lodge Manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"After living on my own for 15 years, it was the best thing I did to move here. It is so warm and friendly. No need to be lonely. We have a lovely Lodge Manager." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Surrouned by beautiful countryside - an old market town with shops, cafes, banks, supermarkets and theatre. All a short stroll away. It is an attracti..." Show more
"Surrouned by beautiful countryside - an old market town with shops, cafes, banks, supermarkets and theatre. All a short stroll away. It is an attractive lodge and garden. Provides an easy companionable social life with fellow owners. That's Bennett Lodge, Wimborne." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Surrouned by beautiful countryside - an old market town with shops, cafes, banks, supermarkets and theatre. All a short stroll away. It is an attractive lodge and garden. Provides an easy companionable social life with fellow owners. That's Bennett Lodge, Wimborne." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Conveniently situated in this pleasant friendly town. Adequate parking, some garden. Being new, this lodge is centrally heated and double glazed. Meal..." Show more
"Conveniently situated in this pleasant friendly town. Adequate parking, some garden. Being new, this lodge is centrally heated and double glazed. Meals are independent. Each apartment has well-equipped kitchen, large lounge. I love entertainment" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Conveniently situated in this pleasant friendly town. Adequate parking, some garden. Being new, this lodge is centrally heated and double glazed. Meals are independent. Each apartment has well-equipped kitchen, large lounge. I love entertainment" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I visit regularly and always get a very warm welcome from staff and residents."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"As the manager of Bennett Lodge I can say that it is a great place to work. The owners are lovely and friendly an there is an excellent atmosphere thr..." Show more
"As the manager of Bennett Lodge I can say that it is a great place to work. The owners are lovely and friendly an there is an excellent atmosphere throughout the building. I love coming to work." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"As the manager of Bennett Lodge I can say that it is a great place to work. The owners are lovely and friendly an there is an excellent atmosphere throughout the building. I love coming to work." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Wimbourne suits our needs. The town has good shops, a library, a theatre, canal walks, model town, and lots of flowers, lovely church!"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is the friendliest of places and has given mum a new lease of life. The manager is superb. The grounds are beautifully maintained. There are many o..." Show more
"It is the friendliest of places and has given mum a new lease of life. The manager is superb. The grounds are beautifully maintained. There are many organised social activities." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"It is the friendliest of places and has given mum a new lease of life. The manager is superb. The grounds are beautifully maintained. There are many organised social activities." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Walking distance from town, for when I cannot drive. Driving distance of sea and country to see relatives and friends. Friendly people, yet I can be i..." Show more
"Walking distance from town, for when I cannot drive. Driving distance of sea and country to see relatives and friends. Friendly people, yet I can be independent when I wish. Apartment warm and cozy, surrounded by my own things. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Walking distance from town, for when I cannot drive. Driving distance of sea and country to see relatives and friends. Friendly people, yet I can be independent when I wish. Apartment warm and cozy, surrounded by my own things. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Near town, doctors & bus stops. Not lonely, always somebody about, including Rebecca, always there to help."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I can come and go as I please. Suits a widower's life. Other residents very friendly and take pride in their home style. The manager is very helpful a..." Show more
"I can come and go as I please. Suits a widower's life. Other residents very friendly and take pride in their home style. The manager is very helpful and kind. Surrounding gardens are well kept by gardener and residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I can come and go as I please. Suits a widower's life. Other residents very friendly and take pride in their home style. The manager is very helpful and kind. Surrounding gardens are well kept by gardener and residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I fell safe and secure. The Manager is always cheerful and helpful but professional. The residents are helpful, friendly and happy. There are a varie..." Show more
"I fell safe and secure. The Manager is always cheerful and helpful but professional. The residents are helpful, friendly and happy. There are a variety of occasions which are organised (some by the Manager and others by residents. The communal areas are clean and tidy. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I fell safe and secure. The Manager is always cheerful and helpful but professional. The residents are helpful, friendly and happy. There are a variety of occasions which are organised (some by the Manager and others by residents. The communal areas are clean and tidy. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I visit several of the Churchill Lodges & Bennett Lodge has the most welcoming & caring community feel. the residents show genuine kindness & concern ..." Show more
"I visit several of the Churchill Lodges & Bennett Lodge has the most welcoming & caring community feel. the residents show genuine kindness & concern for each other & are always on help to help others. A truly lovely environment that they have created." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I visit several of the Churchill Lodges & Bennett Lodge has the most welcoming & caring community feel. the residents show genuine kindness & concern for each other & are always on help to help others. A truly lovely environment that they have created." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Out of all the lodges I work in, this is the most friendly. There is always someone in the lounge having coffee. It is a real community & most importa..." Show more
"Out of all the lodges I work in, this is the most friendly. There is always someone in the lounge having coffee. It is a real community & most importantly it is a real home to all who live here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Out of all the lodges I work in, this is the most friendly. There is always someone in the lounge having coffee. It is a real community & most importantly it is a real home to all who live here." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"I visit on a regular basis. I think it is a lovely environment, bright & sunny; residents always seem happy."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Bennett lodge is a very comfortable and pleasant place to live and is surrounded by well maintained gardens. Social events are organised and well atte..." Show more
"Bennett lodge is a very comfortable and pleasant place to live and is surrounded by well maintained gardens. Social events are organised and well attended. The situation of the Lodge is close to an excellent supermarket and within a short walking distance of Wimborne town centre." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Bennett lodge is a very comfortable and pleasant place to live and is surrounded by well maintained gardens. Social events are organised and well attended. The situation of the Lodge is close to an excellent supermarket and within a short walking distance of Wimborne town centre." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
Managed by
Providing enjoyable, safe and worry-free retirement living
Churchill Estates manage this development, and Churchill Sales & Lettings handle many re-sales and lettings in Churchill developments.
Memberships
ARHM: The organisation that manages this scheme is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers, and therefore committed to complying with its Code of Practice.
Retirement Housing Group: The organisation that developed and/or manages this facility is a member of the Retirement Housing Group which advocates for more good quality retirement housing
