Life At Birtley...
We do our best to help everyone who lives here feel that they have simply moved home, rather than left home and people often comment that the warm, welcoming and inclusive atmosphere at Birtley House is very different from other homes they have visited.
A Nursing Home with a difference
The grounds surrounding Birtley House provide a serene setting for the Nursing Home and Mews. The eight acres of formal gardens incorporate easy-access paths to allow our less mobile residents to enjoy much of the gardens and there is an ongoing programme of installing additional pathways to facilitate further access.
Birtley House has a long history going back to at least the 12th century. It occupies a sheltered spot right on the northern boundary of the Weald and surrounded by the greensand hills of the Surrey Hills National Landscape. Although the site is busy with many different activities there is sufficient space and cover for many species of animals and birds to breed successfully, and we are connected to areas that have a continuity of good habitat (and mindful owners) that help foster the sense that we are in a very special place.
As a Nursing Home, Birtley House has always had a strong engagement with community. This has included significant investment in environmental performance. However, with net zero as the national target and regulations emerging that will significantly impact all business activities, there will be more action required in future years.
Throughout the gardens there are many charming spots which provide a place to rest, spend time with family members, or to simply sit and enjoy the wildlife and flowers that continually bloom.
Call us on 01483 892 055 to discuss your needs or arrange a visit.
The ‘rooms’ within the garden include our Secret Garden, Rose Garden, an Apple Orchard and the Long Walk which every year provides the most wonderful flourish of colour in the flower beds which run parallel to it, the other side of the long walk has a peaceful pond with Ducks and Moorhens and a trickling water feature.
On the front lawn and parkland you will come across a near 500 year old Oak tree, and various other trees including Cherry Blossom and Wisteria before coming across the lake, with our weeping Willow tree, and clear views down to the Woodland.
Also, our award winning Kitchen Garden provides delicious home-grown produce which our Residents can enjoy throughout the year.
Back inside the house, there are many opportunities to enjoy the daily activities, events, special themed dinners, afternoon teas and various other special occasions that we hold.
…enjoying the activities and surroundings.
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Activities, Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Our dedicated activities team play a vital role in the care of our residents. Members of the Birtley team are...
The grounds surrounding Birtley House provide a serene setting for the Nursing Home and Mews. The eight acres of formal gardens incorporate easy-access paths to...
Maintaining and encouraging an interest in the outside world is an integral part of our ethos and supports a varied and well balanced lifestyle for...
The Birtley community enjoys raising funds for various charities throughout the year which helps maintain interest in the world outside Birtley House, and is something...
What to look for in a nursing home
Having made the decision that additional care is required and that a nursing home is the right solution, finding the right one in Surrey can be a daunting process. We've created this leaflet to help guide you through your nursing home selection process.