About Abbeyfield Gloucestershire Society
Learn more about our society and our retirement homes based in the Gloucestershire area.
Enjoy later life in our welcoming community
At Abbeyfield Gloucestershire, we offer you a unique retirement: a wonderful opportunity to live life to the full by remaining independent whilst living as part of a social home full of companionship. Our three properties are located within the quintessentially English Cotswolds in Cheltenham, Prestbury and Chipping Sodbury.
As a resident you’ll rent your own homely studio, because it’s situated within one of our lovely Abbeyfield houses you’ll enjoy; home-cooked meals, the freedom to come and go, time with new friends or privacy when you want it. Life becomes pretty stress-free, no more trying to maintain a home and garden, no more admin and bills to sort out and no commitment to buy. Thanks to a monthly all-inclusive rental fee, which includes delicious home-cooked meals and all the bills (except for a phone line).
Across all three of our lovely Abbeyfield houses, your well-being and quality of life is at the heart of everything we do. Your studio has a kitchenette area and ensuite bathroom. The studios are neutrally decorated for you to furnish in your own style.
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At Abbeyfield Gloucestershire we have heritage at our heart
At Abbeyfield we have been alleviating loneliness for over 60 years.
1955
Richard Carr-Gomm opens his first home to residents Miss Saunders and Mr Hanlan
1956
The Abbeyfield Society is formally set up as a charity.
1963
The Abbeyfield Society has more than 100 homes across the UK.
2021
We continue to enrich the lives of older people in Gloucestershire
Meet our Fabulous Team
The team behind Abbeyfield Gloucestershire Society
Elaine
House Manager - Chipping Sodbury
It’s a fantastic environment here at Abbeyfield House in Chipping Sodbury. We have created a brilliant family feel and I am proud to be part of the team.
Stacey Meadowcroft
General Manager
Hello! I am Stacey Meadowcroft. I have the honour of leading Abbeyfield Gloucestershire as the General Manager. I am responsible for our incredible staff team, making sure all our tenants are safe and happy and also reporting to our active and engaged board of trustees, who are charged with ensuring that our Abbeyfield Gloucestershire family can continue long into the future. I started my career working with young people as a youth worker for 15 years. I gained experience managing charities and working with a wide range of professionals. My Abbeyfield journey happened quite by accident. I gave up my business during Covid and was looking for some part time work. Quite simply I fell in love with Abbeyfield. The values they hold are completely aligned with my own. They put their people first, are interested in social justice and go the extra mile whenever they can. Therefore I feel privileged to be in my position. The mobile number on the website that you see is mine. I like to answer any enquiries myself. I understand that if you are considering moving to an Abbeyfield house then it is likely to be on the back of a stressful situation in your life. We like to think of ourselves as a friendly and welcoming place where you can enjoy your retirement without all the worries of keeping your house going. It's a big decision. If you are unsure if we are right for you, then pick up the phone and call me… there will be no hard sell, no pressure and no obligation, just a friendly voice to talk things through with. I look forward to meeting you!
Julie Macpherson
House Manager - Cheltenham
My name is Julie , I am the house manager at the Abbeyfield Cheltenham house , where I enjoy serving and socialising with the residents. Originally from the Isle of Skye in the North West of Scotland , I moved to Cheltenham 15 years ago after living and working in Spain for 10 years .
Sam Fitzsimmons
Senior House Manager - Prestbury and Cheltenham
Hi, I’m Sam, the Senior House Manager at the Prestbury House. I’ve worked at Abbeyfield for a few years and really enjoy being part of the residents lives. We have a lovely mixed group here and a real family feeling. I’m originally from Cheltenham and have spent many years in the catering industry, so nutritious home cooked meals are as important to me as the residents. I have been married for almost 25 years and have two beautiful grown up girls.
Carven Holmes
General Assistant
Hi, I'm Carven and I work on Sundays cooking roast dinners for the Abbeyfield residents. I moved here from Hong Kong 30 years ago and live with my husband. I have 3 lovely grown up children. As I work at a desk all week, Abbeyfield has given me the opportunity to be up on my feet whilst cooking and socialising with the residents. On Saturdays I love to be out and about doing my favourite thing of all.... shopping!
Emma Smith
Administration and Finance
I'm Emma. Mother of 3 boys, my beloved dog Morris, 4 chickens, 3 mice, 2 hedgehogs and fish. Life is busy and hectic. I love nothing more and spending time at my allotment, which is in the middle of the countryside. I love long walks with my hubby and the dog and have a passion for baking