Merryfield Court
Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SL
Waterloo Road, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2SL
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For great customer service
Our commitment to customer service and our experienced staff ensure that residents' retirement properties are in the safest possible hands.
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Leasehold
34 flats. Built in 1992. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 200 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 200 yards; GP 500 yards.
Weekly Social activities include: Tuesday coffee morning, Wednesday coffee afternoon, Thursday exercise classes, and occasional evening entertainment., organised by residents social committee. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (subject to terms of lease and landlord permission).
Housing Authority: Tonbridge & Malling
Social Care Authority: Kent
Info updated: 22/02/2010
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Availability
Re-sale properties in this development may be available through specialist estate agent Retirement Homesearch - see https://www.retirementhomesearch.co.uk/Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"After 4 years as a resident, I am so grateful for the opportunity of living here in a comfortable 2-bedroom flat. I have pleasant neighbours, and our..." Show more
"After 4 years as a resident, I am so grateful for the opportunity of living here in a comfortable 2-bedroom flat. I have pleasant neighbours, and our Manager is a wonderful, caring, thoughtful person, always with a smile and cheerful word for everyone. She is the BEST." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"After 4 years as a resident, I am so grateful for the opportunity of living here in a comfortable 2-bedroom flat. I have pleasant neighbours, and our Manager is a wonderful, caring, thoughtful person, always with a smile and cheerful word for everyone. She is the BEST." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a convenient location, it is well maintained and has friendly residents and staff."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Conveniently placed for everything, shops, trains, buses, doctors etc. Also enjoy a lovely garden. The whole site is very well maintained. Everythin..." Show more
"Conveniently placed for everything, shops, trains, buses, doctors etc. Also enjoy a lovely garden. The whole site is very well maintained. Everything is regularly checked and updated ensuring our safety. Internal decor and furnishings very tasteful and attractive. The whole site is very well looked after." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Conveniently placed for everything, shops, trains, buses, doctors etc. Also enjoy a lovely garden. The whole site is very well maintained. Everything is regularly checked and updated ensuring our safety. Internal decor and furnishings very tasteful and attractive. The whole site is very well looked after." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Well situated for shopping and public transport; raod and rail. Large attractive garden. Excellently run by development manager, for whom nothing is t..." Show more
"Well situated for shopping and public transport; raod and rail. Large attractive garden. Excellently run by development manager, for whom nothing is too much trouble." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Well situated for shopping and public transport; raod and rail. Large attractive garden. Excellently run by development manager, for whom nothing is too much trouble." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Firstly because our development manager, Lesley Betts is the very best we could wish for. Lovely clean place. Good decorative order. Also because of i..." Show more
"Firstly because our development manager, Lesley Betts is the very best we could wish for. Lovely clean place. Good decorative order. Also because of its convenience to shops & public transport. Also the lovely garden that we enjoy." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Firstly because our development manager, Lesley Betts is the very best we could wish for. Lovely clean place. Good decorative order. Also because of its convenience to shops & public transport. Also the lovely garden that we enjoy." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Feel really safe here and very friendly, and looked after."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Secure apartment, especially when away. Friendship with some residents. Meeting for tea & coffee. Cord system id and when needed. Lovely garden to sit..." Show more
"Secure apartment, especially when away. Friendship with some residents. Meeting for tea & coffee. Cord system id and when needed. Lovely garden to sit in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Secure apartment, especially when away. Friendship with some residents. Meeting for tea & coffee. Cord system id and when needed. Lovely garden to sit in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We enjoy living here because the security is very good. We have an excellent house manager who is always ready to help if needs be. The garden is well..." Show more
"We enjoy living here because the security is very good. We have an excellent house manager who is always ready to help if needs be. The garden is well kept and very pleasant to sit in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We enjoy living here because the security is very good. We have an excellent house manager who is always ready to help if needs be. The garden is well kept and very pleasant to sit in." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here. It's a very nice development and convenient for all trains, buses & shops."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Everyone is very friendly; there is plenty to do and the house manager is very kind and helpful."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Enjoy company of other people, sharing time together."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"You don't feel alone."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"There is high security, so break-ins are unlikely. No strange calling. The company of others. A house manager to give re-assurance. Call system instal..." Show more
"There is high security, so break-ins are unlikely. No strange calling. The company of others. A house manager to give re-assurance. Call system installed." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"There is high security, so break-ins are unlikely. No strange calling. The company of others. A house manager to give re-assurance. Call system installed." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"First class development manager. Close to High Street and local amenities, and friendly people."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Companionship & freedom."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am in a comfortable flat with friendly neighbours, independent but with no worries about present or future care. Merryfield Court is a happy place -..." Show more
"I am in a comfortable flat with friendly neighbours, independent but with no worries about present or future care. Merryfield Court is a happy place - very well run by our wonderful Manager. The house and grounds are attractive and well kept." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am in a comfortable flat with friendly neighbours, independent but with no worries about present or future care. Merryfield Court is a happy place - very well run by our wonderful Manager. The house and grounds are attractive and well kept." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Security"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Friendly, comfortable. Close to family. Less work running a home and garden at our age. Plus call bells are at hand."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Friendly, comfortable. Close to family. Less work running a home and garden at our age. Plus call bells are at hand."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I am so pleased I moved here 12 months ago. The residents are so friendly and the house manager is exceptional - nothing is too much bother for her."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Pleasantly situated, not too near the High Street, and with well tended garden and trees. A good looking building, well looked after, inside and out, ..." Show more
"Pleasantly situated, not too near the High Street, and with well tended garden and trees. A good looking building, well looked after, inside and out, and with a most excellent Development Manager in Lesley." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Pleasantly situated, not too near the High Street, and with well tended garden and trees. A good looking building, well looked after, inside and out, and with a most excellent Development Manager in Lesley." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Security, company and a great manager who is efficient and very helpful and caring."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"People very friendly and I have nothing to worry about anymore. Excellent warden."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"1st class house manager, lovely building. Peaceful and quiet. Close to shops and medical needs."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very cosy here, near to my daughter, the church and the shops. The warden Lesley is lovely! My little granddaughter loves coming for a ride in my lift..." Show more
"Very cosy here, near to my daughter, the church and the shops. The warden Lesley is lovely! My little granddaughter loves coming for a ride in my lift to visit me!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very cosy here, near to my daughter, the church and the shops. The warden Lesley is lovely! My little granddaughter loves coming for a ride in my lift to visit me!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"House manager very helpful and friendly as are all the residents. Very nice and pleasant place to live with nice well cared for gardens. Amenities all..." Show more
"House manager very helpful and friendly as are all the residents. Very nice and pleasant place to live with nice well cared for gardens. Amenities all close by." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"House manager very helpful and friendly as are all the residents. Very nice and pleasant place to live with nice well cared for gardens. Amenities all close by." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The standard of maintenance is very high. The House Manager is very efficient. the flats are close to shops, train and buses."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"We have a very good development. All residents get on and is so friendly. They help one another if needs be. We have a clean, tidy a lovely garden whi..." Show more
"We have a very good development. All residents get on and is so friendly. They help one another if needs be. We have a clean, tidy a lovely garden which attracts wildlife. We are near to all the amenities such as shops, station, buses. All is within walking distance. Very homely." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"We have a very good development. All residents get on and is so friendly. They help one another if needs be. We have a clean, tidy a lovely garden which attracts wildlife. We are near to all the amenities such as shops, station, buses. All is within walking distance. Very homely." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
Managed by
For great customer service
Our commitment to customer service and our experienced staff ensure that residents' retirement properties are in the safest possible hands.
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: CHS.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
Category: Retirement housing 31-36 units.
Sponsor: Retirement Homesearch.
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.
