Welcome ...
Welcome to a very special place... The Duchess of Somerset's Hospital is not a hospital at all, but a sheltered housing scheme for women, operated by a historic Trust. It is based in Froxfield, Wiltshire close to where the Duchess lived.

The accommodation was first founded circa 1695, under the Will of Sarah, Duchess of Somerset, an important social benefactress, who wanted to build a set of houses and a chapel for widows from Wiltshire, Somerset and Berkshire. Over the course of time, this group of houses came to be called 'the collegiate' and is now referrred to by residents as 'The College'.

Today, these historic almshouse cottages are modernised and maintained to a good standard, arranged in four terraces in the form of a quadrangle, with views into the serene and secure grounds, with the ancient Chapel at the centre of the green.

Comments and Image Gallery...
To view some of the fantastic views around the College and read some quotes from residents please visit our Comments and Gallery page, please click here.

Contact Us …
After browsing this site if you wish to have more information, we invite you to contact the Steward who will send you some information and then we recommend you arrange a viewing to get a better understanding of the accommodation and surroundings.

The Steward can be contacted on: Telephone 01672 515151

Location ...
Our address is below, please feel free to contact the Steward for an information leaflet and a map.

The Duchess of Somerset Hospital
Froxfield
Wiltshire
SN8 3LA

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


Reg. Charity No. 202650