Howden Dene
Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LT
Newcastle Road, Corbridge, Northumberland, NE45 5LT
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Manager's Description
"Set within a charming country house and its grounds, Howden Dene offers a range of retirement apartments and cottages. This quiet and peaceful location offers lovely views of the surrounding countrysi..." Show more "Set within a charming country house and its grounds, Howden Dene offers a range of retirement apartments and cottages. This quiet and peaceful location offers lovely views of the surrounding countryside. Conveniently situated close to local shops, amenities and bus routes, there is a bus stop right outside the estate.An on-site manager is on hand to offer support and assistance, as well as looking after the upkeep of the buildings and grounds. You may also enjoy the social activities on offer, which include coffee mornings, arts/crafts, music group and games sessions." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats, bungalows, houses. Built in 1890 and renovated in 1986. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom. Includes mobility and wheelchair standard properties.
Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Library
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: art group, music group, coffee morning, and scrabble, organised by residents and manager. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to prior approval and conditions).
Housing Authority: Northumberland
Social Care Authority: Northumberland
Info updated: 15/05/2021
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Northumberland Homefinder. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.northumberlandhomefinder.org.uk/Residents' views
A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for: Consultation
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Howden Dene is a beautiful, peaceful rural Estate. It is the perfect estate to watch the abundance of wildlife that we have on our doorstep. Howden De..." Show more
"Howden Dene is a beautiful, peaceful rural Estate. It is the perfect estate to watch the abundance of wildlife that we have on our doorstep. Howden Dene is in a quaint little village, that makes living here perfect!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Howden Dene is a beautiful, peaceful rural Estate. It is the perfect estate to watch the abundance of wildlife that we have on our doorstep. Howden Dene is in a quaint little village, that makes living here perfect!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
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We believe that later life is for living
Helping people enjoy later life is our passion. It has been for 60 years. And today, we offer an impressive choice of housing, care homes and services at almost 1,700 locations across England.