Gordon Larking Court

Retirement housing
34 Westbourne Grove, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3NJ
34 Westbourne Grove, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 3NJ

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Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

Manager's Description

"Gordon Larking Court is located in Otley, a small market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is surrounded by tranquil gardens. The court consists of 12 one bedroom flats and 20 bedsits which ..." Show more "Gordon Larking Court is located in Otley, a small market town on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and is surrounded by tranquil gardens. The court consists of 12 one bedroom flats and 20 bedsits which are all self-contained with fitted kitchens and bathrooms with a walk in shower. On-site facilities at the court include a communal lounge, laundry room, hairdresser, chiropodist and a library. Public transport is easily accessed with routes into Otley, Ilkley, Skipton, Harrogate and Leeds, offering a wide variety of shops and supermarkets. Leeds International Airport is also within easy reach.

Our Court Manager Service is an important and integral part of Housing 21’s approach to supporting our residents. It is designed to offer support and security to the court and those residents on court who need it. The service is about promoting and encouraging individuals to maintain their independence in their own home.

Our Managers are also responsible for the day to day running of the court including looking after the Health & Safety, property management and resident engagement." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
32 flats. Built in 1969 and renovated in 2019. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 600 yards; shop 600 yards; post office 600 yards; town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Weekly Social activities include: coffee morning, lunch club/meals, exercise/fitness class, bingo, social events, hairdresser, outings or trips, shop/stall, chiropodist, mobile library., organised by residents' social club. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to Housing & Care 21's pets policy).
Housing Authority: Leeds
Social Care Authority: Leeds

Info updated: 21/03/2018
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Availability

Housing 21 welcomes enquiries for future vacancies in this Court.

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"I enjoy living here. It's lovely having other residents around you; it makes you fee so safe. (longer letter)"
Made by a resident in 2019
Managed by
Housing 21
Supporting independence and choice for older people through affordable housing and care

Housing 21 is a leading not for profit provider of Retirement Living and Extra Care for older people of modest means.

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