Our wide range of facilities are designed to surpass your expectaions and make every day special.

'The Close has great facilities which keep residents looking and feeling great. The staff are one big family and the atmosphere in the home is always friendly and very caring'

Jill Eltham, Senior Carer (River View) and hairdresser

The Close Care Home

Luxury with a Difference

The Boat House Bistro and Bar offers its own exclusive and extensive menu together with a private dining room and lounge which will be used for daily entertainment.


Entertainment includes live music, comedy acts, art and photography exhibitions, lectures and plays. Coffees, tea, pastries and snacks together with wine, beer and spirits will be on offer daily. All of this is also available to our residents' family and friends.


Private Dining Our private dining room is available to book for that special meal with your family and friends. Our chef is always on hand to cook that something special from a wide range of fine dining options.

Meals All meals are prepared in our own commercial kitchens using fresh, local ingredients and cooked by our fully qualified chef, who is experienced in and only too happy to prepare meals for special diets.


A choice of four dining rooms adds variety to meal times, as does the daily choice between three starters, three main courses and three desserts.


Private Concierge Our onsite concierge service is available to all residents wishing to arrange outings, visits, and deliveries and is there to ensure all requests are fulfilled to the higest standard.


The Lily Room offers both counselling and well-being at The Close. Alison Lock is a fully qualified practitioner who can comfort and holistic massages. You can read more by downloading our separate brochure here: Alison Lock at The Close


Elthams Hair Salon Elthams is our own professional hair salon available to all our residents. We even offer our facilities to residents' friends and family so you can while away the time with the people closest to you. Look good; feel good.

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Our professional in-house hair salon is a very popular feature of the home, keeping our residents looking their best at all times.
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Whether you are enjoying our Boathouse bistro or taking advantage of our private dining service, all meals are expertly prepared to your requirements.