Camelot House and Lodge

Camelot House and Lodge is on the outskirts of the historic market town of Wellington, overlooking the beautiful Blackdown Hills and within walking distance of Blackdown Garden Centre.

Layout: The home is set over two floors, with clear signage and discovery boards. This provides a safe environment for residents to explore and enjoy the various features, including our airy conservatory.

Grounds: The four beautifully-tended and easily-accessible gardens, including a sensory garden, are clearly visible from indoors which means residents can explore them independently whilst still being safely supervised, but without us encroaching on their autonomy. They can also enjoy fresh air in all seasons, with pergolas providing protection come rain or shine, and indulge their green fingers by growing flowers and herbs. And those who cannot or do not wish to go outside are still able to enjoy the expansive views. Many residents love bird-watching and enjoy joining in with the RSPB’s annual Big Garden Birdwatch.

We have ample parking for visitors.

Lounge and dining room: We have three bright and reception rooms, including a reminiscence lounge and a quiet, private visitors’ lounge, and two dedicated dining areas, all overlooking the gardens.

Bedrooms: We can accommodate up to 90 people in two buildings: 62 in Camelot House and 28 in Camelot Lodge. Residents are encouraged with the help of family and friends to personalise their rooms with small items of furniture, pictures and ornaments. Our rooms are single and ensuite.

Inhouse facilities: Both Camelot House and Camelot Lodge has an inhouse hair salon come nail bar, and there is a pub bar in each building as well.

Activities: We have our own singalong choir and a host of games and gentle exercises to keep people active – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Our activities team is endlessly creative!

Our activities take place both within the home and further afield. There’s always a warm welcome for the regular visits from therapy dogs, and every so often there are less common guests such as ponies, birds of prey and reptiles.

The home has a ‘table tablet’ – a high-tech touchscreen table with high resolution for ease of reading, which allows residents to use Google Earth to view old haunts such as where they used to live or favourite holiday destinations. They also use it to play games and do puzzles, visit websites offering community involvement, enjoy video calls with friends and family, and much more.

Family involvement: Visits from loved ones are always welcome, and it is our privilege to host family celebrations so that residents can be fully involved.

Community links and outings: Community links are encouraged and valued, including with local churches and Blackdown Garden Centre. We use the home’s own minibus to take residents further afield, for example to the Somerset Show or the theatre.

Location: We are located just off the A38 near the county town of Taunton, with motorway access just one mile away.