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23 High Street, East Hoathly, Lewes, BN8 6DR
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14 April 2025
Mum chose to become a permanent resident during a recent respite stay. The whole team have done a wonderful job of helping her to settle, which has enabled her to develop lovely relationships with them and the other residents. The staff from all departments; Hospitality, Housekeeping, Care, Life Enrichment, Maintenance, Admin and Management really do work together as one team, which is reflected in the care that all the residents receive. Lydfords is very much a community. The premises are well maintained with a homely feel. The dining experience is fantastic, the tables are always beautifully set and the food quality is superb, with a variety of choices for all meals. The chefs do an amazing job of the presentation, which is equally as fabulous as the taste. The care staff are truly exceptional, delivering care that is personal to Mum. The level of communication that I receive is excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydfords and the team that make it a very special place.
08 April 2025
Another comfortable stay at Lydford's. I am in no doubt that my rapid recovery from recent hip replacement surgery has been of immense help. Everyone has been more than helpful and I have enjoyed another week there. Thanks to all staff.
29 January 2025
My mother has been in Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November, she went for four weeks but has now decided to stay and not go home. The staff are great and look after my mother very well, they care for her and look after her very well. Mother goes to a number of the activities and they have something on every day, she loves her breakfast in bed every day. The food is great and she often refers it to be like a five-star hotel. All the staff are very polite and helpful and my mother loves staying there.
24 December 2024
My father arrived at Barchester Lydfords Care Home in May 2024. On arrival, the staff were welcoming and encouraging but never pushy. As his health declined, the staff couldn't have been more caring. They were also very supportive to me and my family during our emotional journey. Their communication was excellent every step of the way. His end-of-life care was exceptional. I was able to observe staff with other residents. They were all treated as individuals with respect and dignity, nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend Lydfords more highly.
05 December 2024
I have just enjoyed a week of respite care. It was everything I would have wished for. A lovely welcome as I arrived and from thereon just perfect in every way.
16 September 2024
I have lived with my daughter and son-in-law for the past year but as they were holidaying in the south of France, they booked me into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for the three weeks that they were out of the country. I found the service and providing of the care home to be very good with most helpful staff. I am approaching my 90th birthday next month.
30 August 2024
Lydfords Care Home is without question a five-star home the level of care they provide and the lengths they go to for the welfare of their residents are exemplary. As part of this, they have taken on an additional activity coordinator to increase the range of options available. Having been a Lydford resident for nearly two years, her reaction to returning after a short stay in hospital was that it was 'good to be home', the ultimate accolade for the whole Lydford team.
07 May 2024
Mum has been at Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November and loves it. She has a beautiful room and ensuite. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and take great care of Mum. Mum has no worries and loves taking part in the activities. The food is fantastic and Mum loves going into the dining room. It's like a five-star hotel.
20 March 2024
Mum's move to Lydfords was initially for respite care for a fall and a bad experience in hospital - she had shockingly aged 10 years in 10 days - and then her house flooded! It was such a stressful time but the staff at Lydfords were so kind and supportive as we worked it through. We thought Mum might want to return to independent living but she has chosen to stay having become very fond of all the staff and established friendships with other residents. Having lived alone for years, we think she's enjoying having company and activity, feeling part of the village, and being served good food! We appreciate the relaxed, good-natured atmosphere when we visit but know it ramps up very professionally when Mum is poorly. It's particularly great that Mum is encouraged to continue to be as active and independent as she always wants to be but clearly feels able to ask for help when she wants/needs it. We are so very grateful to all at Lydfords who helped turn a disaster into a blessing!
12 March 2024
Barchester Lydfords has been a wonderful home for our Dad for nearly 18 months now. The staff are so caring and it’s a very safe home for Dad which is so important with his Dementia. The food is excellent and the rooms are kept very clean. There are lots of activities to join in if you want to and a lovely garden which Dad likes to walk around weather permitting! We are so lucky to of found Lydfords. Thank you.
16 February 2024
I was welcomed in the most warm and friendly fashion by each member of staff from my first moment of my stay at Barchester Lydfords Care Home and known, at my request, by my first name. My room was comfortable and well-furnished and one can live a very independent life with great meals! I feel very fortunate that Lydfords was near us and available.
22 January 2024
Dad came into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for respite care after a small operation. He has not only left as his care was excellent and Dad was very settled here. The staff and carers are all so caring and know what Dad likes and dislikes. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barchester Lydfords to anyone who has to make the heartbreaking decision to move a relative into full-time care. The Lydfords team are amazing and we can't thank them enough.
13 December 2023
I had a week recuperating after a full knee replacement and had excellent care from every member of staff - they couldn't have been kinder or more thoughtful and helped me to become more mobile.
23 November 2023
I was so pleased to find Lydfords for my mother in her last few weeks. A superb care home which was excellent in all departments. Dignity and respect were the main impressions, and that was such a relief for me and my family. The management and whole ethos of the care home astounded and delighted all Mum's visitors. What a fabulous place!
10 October 2023
Living at Lydfords has been the making of my dad. His personality and sociable characteristics have returned, and he has combatted his loneliness. The staff are amazing and can never do enough for him, but they also promote his independence and ensure that he is retaining his mobility, which has been a problem for him. This home is kept beautifully, and I couldn’t have placed him better. Amazing place, with amazing food and amazing people. Thank you so much. Dad tells me regularly - “I love it here; there’s always something to do and people to talk to”.
06 October 2023
I have enjoyed two weeks of very comfortable respite care at Lydfords Care Home. The staff, without exception, are wonderful and will help and assist with whatever is requested. They always have a smile and a greeting. The quality, presentation and service at every meal has been an enjoyable experience on every occasion.
28 June 2023
I came here for post-operative care which was perfect. I was very comfortable and well looked after. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful but professional. The food is excellent too! I would highly recommend it.
28 June 2023
I spent two weeks here for post-operative care. I was delighted by the welcoming nature of the home and the friendliness of the staff who were constantly on hand to help all residents with their issues. The setting is beautiful, in the heart of the country with an excellent village pub. For those who are interested, there is a developed programme of activities. The menus are well varied and the food delicious. Total satisfaction.
19 April 2023
Lydfords has felt like an answer to a prayer. We have been looking for several years for a care home for our 90-year-old mum's increasing care needs and have been blown away by what Lydfords provides for her. It is small enough to feel a real community and all the staff have a genuine love of their work and are full of kindness and respect towards the residents. The administrator and chefs also couldn't be more helpful with settling in and also the garden overlooking the South Downs is a perfect setting.
03 April 2023
My friend is currently staying for respite care and couldn't ask for better.
Latest Reviews for Barchester Lydfords Care Home
14 April 2025
Mum chose to become a permanent resident during a recent respite stay. The whole team have done a wonderful job of helping her to settle, which has enabled her to develop lovely relationships with them and the other residents. The staff from all departments; Hospitality, Housekeeping, Care, Life Enrichment, Maintenance, Admin and Management really do work together as one team, which is reflected in the care that all the residents receive. Lydfords is very much a community. The premises are well maintained with a homely feel. The dining experience is fantastic, the tables are always beautifully set and the food quality is superb, with a variety of choices for all meals. The chefs do an amazing job of the presentation, which is equally as fabulous as the taste. The care staff are truly exceptional, delivering care that is personal to Mum. The level of communication that I receive is excellent. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lydfords and the team that make it a very special place.
08 April 2025
Another comfortable stay at Lydford's. I am in no doubt that my rapid recovery from recent hip replacement surgery has been of immense help. Everyone has been more than helpful and I have enjoyed another week there. Thanks to all staff.
29 January 2025
My mother has been in Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November, she went for four weeks but has now decided to stay and not go home. The staff are great and look after my mother very well, they care for her and look after her very well. Mother goes to a number of the activities and they have something on every day, she loves her breakfast in bed every day. The food is great and she often refers it to be like a five-star hotel. All the staff are very polite and helpful and my mother loves staying there.
24 December 2024
My father arrived at Barchester Lydfords Care Home in May 2024. On arrival, the staff were welcoming and encouraging but never pushy. As his health declined, the staff couldn't have been more caring. They were also very supportive to me and my family during our emotional journey. Their communication was excellent every step of the way. His end-of-life care was exceptional. I was able to observe staff with other residents. They were all treated as individuals with respect and dignity, nothing is too much trouble. I could not recommend Lydfords more highly.
05 December 2024
I have just enjoyed a week of respite care. It was everything I would have wished for. A lovely welcome as I arrived and from thereon just perfect in every way.
16 September 2024
I have lived with my daughter and son-in-law for the past year but as they were holidaying in the south of France, they booked me into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for the three weeks that they were out of the country. I found the service and providing of the care home to be very good with most helpful staff. I am approaching my 90th birthday next month.
30 August 2024
Lydfords Care Home is without question a five-star home the level of care they provide and the lengths they go to for the welfare of their residents are exemplary. As part of this, they have taken on an additional activity coordinator to increase the range of options available. Having been a Lydford resident for nearly two years, her reaction to returning after a short stay in hospital was that it was 'good to be home', the ultimate accolade for the whole Lydford team.
07 May 2024
Mum has been at Barchester Lydfords Care Home since November and loves it. She has a beautiful room and ensuite. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly and take great care of Mum. Mum has no worries and loves taking part in the activities. The food is fantastic and Mum loves going into the dining room. It's like a five-star hotel.
20 March 2024
Mum's move to Lydfords was initially for respite care for a fall and a bad experience in hospital - she had shockingly aged 10 years in 10 days - and then her house flooded! It was such a stressful time but the staff at Lydfords were so kind and supportive as we worked it through. We thought Mum might want to return to independent living but she has chosen to stay having become very fond of all the staff and established friendships with other residents. Having lived alone for years, we think she's enjoying having company and activity, feeling part of the village, and being served good food! We appreciate the relaxed, good-natured atmosphere when we visit but know it ramps up very professionally when Mum is poorly. It's particularly great that Mum is encouraged to continue to be as active and independent as she always wants to be but clearly feels able to ask for help when she wants/needs it. We are so very grateful to all at Lydfords who helped turn a disaster into a blessing!
12 March 2024
Barchester Lydfords has been a wonderful home for our Dad for nearly 18 months now. The staff are so caring and it’s a very safe home for Dad which is so important with his Dementia. The food is excellent and the rooms are kept very clean. There are lots of activities to join in if you want to and a lovely garden which Dad likes to walk around weather permitting! We are so lucky to of found Lydfords. Thank you.
16 February 2024
I was welcomed in the most warm and friendly fashion by each member of staff from my first moment of my stay at Barchester Lydfords Care Home and known, at my request, by my first name. My room was comfortable and well-furnished and one can live a very independent life with great meals! I feel very fortunate that Lydfords was near us and available.
22 January 2024
Dad came into Barchester Lydfords Care Home for respite care after a small operation. He has not only left as his care was excellent and Dad was very settled here. The staff and carers are all so caring and know what Dad likes and dislikes. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Barchester Lydfords to anyone who has to make the heartbreaking decision to move a relative into full-time care. The Lydfords team are amazing and we can't thank them enough.
13 December 2023
I had a week recuperating after a full knee replacement and had excellent care from every member of staff - they couldn't have been kinder or more thoughtful and helped me to become more mobile.
23 November 2023
I was so pleased to find Lydfords for my mother in her last few weeks. A superb care home which was excellent in all departments. Dignity and respect were the main impressions, and that was such a relief for me and my family. The management and whole ethos of the care home astounded and delighted all Mum's visitors. What a fabulous place!
10 October 2023
Living at Lydfords has been the making of my dad. His personality and sociable characteristics have returned, and he has combatted his loneliness. The staff are amazing and can never do enough for him, but they also promote his independence and ensure that he is retaining his mobility, which has been a problem for him. This home is kept beautifully, and I couldn’t have placed him better. Amazing place, with amazing food and amazing people. Thank you so much. Dad tells me regularly - “I love it here; there’s always something to do and people to talk to”.
06 October 2023
I have enjoyed two weeks of very comfortable respite care at Lydfords Care Home. The staff, without exception, are wonderful and will help and assist with whatever is requested. They always have a smile and a greeting. The quality, presentation and service at every meal has been an enjoyable experience on every occasion.
28 June 2023
I came here for post-operative care which was perfect. I was very comfortable and well looked after. The staff were all very pleasant and helpful but professional. The food is excellent too! I would highly recommend it.
28 June 2023
I spent two weeks here for post-operative care. I was delighted by the welcoming nature of the home and the friendliness of the staff who were constantly on hand to help all residents with their issues. The setting is beautiful, in the heart of the country with an excellent village pub. For those who are interested, there is a developed programme of activities. The menus are well varied and the food delicious. Total satisfaction.
19 April 2023
Lydfords has felt like an answer to a prayer. We have been looking for several years for a care home for our 90-year-old mum's increasing care needs and have been blown away by what Lydfords provides for her. It is small enough to feel a real community and all the staff have a genuine love of their work and are full of kindness and respect towards the residents. The administrator and chefs also couldn't be more helpful with settling in and also the garden overlooking the South Downs is a perfect setting.
03 April 2023
My friend is currently staying for respite care and couldn't ask for better.