Commments and Quotes …
The following are quotes from residents:

"I value living independently in my own home, with my own front door, feeling protected and secure. And knowing that I only need to step outside that front door and I am surrounded by friends."  (MW)

"Although I have been living here for four years now, I still breathe in the serenity of The College.  It is a haven to which I return each time I leave... It is such a pleasure to watch visitors come and visibly relax, letting go of the stresses of the outside world for a while. Here, and locally, there are as many activities and hobbies available as one wishes to become involved in. Best of all for me is the countryside setting; watching the fruitfulness of the seasons go by. Talking with friendly neighbours. All these contribute
to a general feeling of pleasantness and ease."  (JGD).

"It was late May 2001 and the sun was shining. I parked my car by the lavender hedge and walked through an archway into almost unreal  beauty.  Fifty little old cottages  with identical blue front doors surrounded by white trellis. Latticed windows. Tall chimneys. Fifty little front gardens in full bloom. And in the middle of the quadrangle, an ancient chapel. I couldn’t wait to come and live here. Now I am surrounded by friends,  women of similar age and interests - all happy to be living in such a  unique, healing place."   (JH)

“There is a friendly atmosphere here at The College. I find a warm welcome each morning I enter the quad. This is a calming, serene and tranquil place in which to work, but with plenty of lively residents and a lot going on for those who wish to join in. For those who are not 'joiners' The College simply provides a safe and secure home amongst beautiful surroundings.”  (Warden)

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The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital
Froxfield,
Marlborough,
Wiltshire,
SN8 3LA


Reg. Charity No. 202650