Orchard House

Retirement housing
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PL
Westoning Road, Harlington, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PL

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Manager's Description

"Orchard House is situated in the village of Harlington in Central Bedfordshire. The village boasts a post office, shops, friendly pubs and a health club. The busy village hall holds concerts, drama fe..." Show more "Orchard House is situated in the village of Harlington in Central Bedfordshire. The village boasts a post office, shops, friendly pubs and a health club. The busy village hall holds concerts, drama festivals and fetes. The village also boasts good transport links, with regular trains and buses passing through.

The scheme has a communal lounge and kitchen; they hold many activities including bingo and coffee mornings. There is also an assisted bathroom and a laundry facility for customers to use and a guest room which can be booked at a small charge for customers’ family and friends to use." Show less

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
16 flats. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2004. Sizes 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Advisor onsite once a week, plus a 24/7 on-call response service), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility, kitchen
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 0.25 mile(s); shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 8 mile(s); GP 100 yards; social centre 8 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, bingo, and lunches. Also Day Care Centre on Fridays held by Social Services, organised by volunteers and Social Services. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Central Bedfordshire
Social Care Authority: Central Bedfordshire

Info updated: 02/08/2022
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called My Home Central. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/74/housing/341/apply_for_housing
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