Welcome to Richmond Villages Bede

My Dad just moved in to one of the assisted living apartments and we have been nothing but pleased and impressed with the village. The quality of the buildings and amenities, and of the restaurant, and the superbly well-maintained gardens and grounds make for a beautiful and comfortable living environment. However, the kind and considerate staff, friendly patient and hard-working, is what elevates this experience into something truly special. From the sales team (Carol, Leanne, Rachel) who inspired much confidence and guided us through the initial acquisition process, to the reception ladies, the cleaners, the handyman and the other staff who brighten each day with their positivity and smiles, this is a warm, welcoming and supportive environment that my Dad has adapted to living in with no difficulty at all. I - we - can heartily recommend.

The company were very helpful and understanding of my mum’s needs when we were looking for somewhere to buy. They have made her very welcome and all the staff are really friendly and helpful. The site offers good facilities and is very well laid out with gardens to relax and very safe to walk around. Definitely recommend the home.

Richmond Bede was the perfect answer to mum keeping her independence, living in her own bungalow, but having support on site if and when needed. Plus lots of facilities and social activities all on site and added trips further a field on regular basis. Having more specialised care within the complex made things less stressful when mum became less able to manage and made things easier having familiar faces and surroundings rather than another move. Set in a pretty and calm setting which is well maintained.

Many thanks to Carol McDyre and her team on the successful sale of Mum's independent living apartment. Carol was so helpful and professional from the initial advice, promoting the apartment and following through the sale to completion. Thank you. Sylvia W

My mother recently had a respite break at Richmond Bede. The process of arranging it was handled seamlessly by the management team and, upon leaving 10 days later, Mom announced she’d loved it so much she wished she could buy one of the Assisted Living Apartments! So what was it about the village she loved so much? Well, Richmond Bede is like a 5* hotel. The attention to detail is exceptional. Everywhere is decorated and maintained beautifully. There are wonderful lounges to relax and chat in, with coffee and tea constantly available. The entertainment, for those who want it, is diverse and ranges from a variety of exercise classes, (depending on ability), to a choir, bowling and croquet, Scrabble or the gentler Knit & Natter. If a more laid-back approach to life is what you like then there are lovely gardens and terraces to sit in. Twice-weekly shopping trips, lunchtime jaunts to various pubs and days out, plus regular evening entertainments are all provided and managed by the friendly and caring staff. My mother loved her appointments in the hair salon and having her cleaning and laundry done for her, leaving her to just relax, make new friends and decide what she was going to eat in the fabulous restaurant daily. Staying in the guest suite was like a holiday in a lovely hotel. The kitchen was kept stocked with milk and yogurts in the fridge and tea and coffee. Everyone was so friendly, staff and residents alike. My mother got her wish, she is just about to move into a wonderful apartment in Abingdon and she can’t wait!