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.

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!

Mum decided to move to Bede village as she saw this as her time. Dad had passed away and the house was getting too big for her. She really disliked cooking, shopping and cleaning so was very attracted to the living packages offered. She did have a good social life but somedays were long and drawn out and the thought of people all around and social activities every day really did appeal to her. Once Mum had made up her mind to move to Bede villages it was all systems go. She picked her flat which she fell in love with for the view. It was overlooking the woodland area with a tall beautiful tree that had birds singing. The motorway was nearby but this really didn't bother her . She said she didn't hear it through the windows and with them open she felt the slight hum was soothing. The process of buying the flat was straightforward. Carol was extremely helpful and very kind and respectful towards Mum. The process was managed by the solicitors but Carol kept us up to date of the progress at all times. Mum decided to splash out on all new things re carpets, curtains and furniture. and so she was so excited to start her new life at Bede village. She absolutely loved her life there. She once said to me that she didn't think her life could be like this. She didn't cook or clean or do her washing. She went out and said she comes home to a clean flat and her washing beautifully folded on her freshly made up bed. She thought that she had gone to heaven. The staff were so lovely and welcomed her with genuine care and affection. She said the food was to die for and although she was a vegetarian this was absolutely no problem. She embraced the activities which were varied and also loved walking round the gardens and fish pond. To see mum so happy, safe and content was all I could have wished for. Visiting her was a joy to hear about her new adventures. She embraced her new lifestyle and really did reep the benefits. I would strongly recommend Bed Village to anyone who is thinking about this move, although perhaps slighyly daunting and a bit scary it is so worth it for the person/s and their families for total peace of mind.

Highly recommended- my sister in law moved in to her accommodation in January this year. She has settled in extremely well & the move has been made all the more easier with the wonderful staff support she receives at Bede Village.

My partner and I stayed at Richmond Village Bede for a couple of days in May, basically we are looking around as regards the different options available for our retirement. We saw a advert on television, contacted the Village at Bede to make some enquires, we ended up sampling their try before you buy option, which was ideal, giving my partner and I a couple of days to experience the Village first hand. From checking in we found the staff very attentive and professional. The accommodation provided for our stay was for assisted living, very comfortable, clean and spacious, other types of accommodation are also available depending on your personal needs including full nursing care.. We had time to walk around the village which was well maintained and clean. There are lovely areas of open green space to relax in and enjoy. Certainly if you look hard enough there are areas requiring a little of TLC but the village was built a few years ago. There are a lot of daily activities organized along with transport to the local shops and places of interest if you wish to take part. The local area is very rural with new building developments on going which may be an issue to some people. The Village is close to major road network, M6 road noise was heard when walking around the Village. In conclusion Bede is a lovely retirement village with a lovely team of dedicated staff and well worth a look to see if it would be suitable.