About us
Our heritage and values
Over 25 years we have established a reputation for excellence in delivering care, hospitality and retirement living opportunities.
Our founding directors had the vision to secure one of the earliest planning consents for the retirement village concept in the UK, Newlands of Stow, which remains one of the most prestigious and aesthetically beautiful places to retire to in the country.
Our sister village, Bridge House of Twyford, is also respected as one of the leading facilities of its kind.
Together with a management team who are experts in their respective disciplines, the group continues to innovate in everything related to retirement living and are striving to be one of the most successful retirement communities in existence. We see a move to this environment as a lifestyle decision, not one that must happen because of a sudden change in one’s needs.
We remain an independent enterprise and are therefore dedicated to providing bespoke components to everyday retirement living, an aspect often overlooked by many others. Our award winning team is focused upon providing a high quality environment with discreet and unobtrusive services to support you, should the need arise.
We are members of the Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO). We aim to operate all our retirement communities according to the principles laid down in the ARCO consumer code. The code sets high standards for retirement community operators and provides a benchmark for good practice.
Meet your team
We’d like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves to you on a more personal level. As the team at Newlands is such an integral and vital part of your daily life and well-being, it’s good to know that these are the people you will see and get to know well. In fact, we are justly proud of the fact that we have such a dependable staff team here that no agency staff have been used at Newlands for years and we intend to keep it that way.
Liz Lawrence
Liz is the linchpin of life at Newlands. As a manager and qualified nurse, Liz purposefully keeps everything running smoothly and ensures our demanding standards of quality are maintained. And if that wasn’t enough, Liz also makes a point of seeing everyone regularly for a chat.
Jackie Graham
Jackie is the heart of hospitality at Newlands. As Hospitality Manager, she meticulously ensures our services reflect five-star standards, creating an exceptional experience for residents and guests alike. Jackie’s warm approach leaves lasting impressions.
Sue Bellamy
Sue, our dedicated Concierge, brings five-star service to daily life at Newlands. From coordinating events to fulfilling unique resident requests, Sue’s attention to detail and personal touch ensures every moment feels special and seamless.
Christopher McPherson
Chris, our Deputy Chef supports our exceptional dining experience with creativity and dedication. Assisting in crafting menus and overseeing service, they bring flair and precision to ensure every meal meets Newlands’ five-star standards.
Lesley Cook
Lesley, our Head Chef leads the culinary experience at Newlands with passion and expertise. Crafting seasonal, nutritious menus, they ensure every dish reflects the finest ingredients and delivers a restaurant-quality dining experience for residents.
Ian Bryant
Ian takes pride in nurturing the beautiful gardens at Newlands, creating serene outdoor spaces for residents to enjoy. With an eye for detail and a love of nature, Ian ensures the grounds are always immaculate.
Abigale Brailsford
Abigale provides compassionate care and dedicated support to residents, ensuring their daily needs are met with dignity and warmth. Her empathetic approach fosters a nurturing environment, helping residents feel truly at home.
Clara Chituzumu
Clara oversees clinical care at Newlands with professionalism and expertise. As an RGN and Clinical Lead, she ensures high-quality nursing standards are maintained while offering residents personalised care and medical attention with compassion.
Nick Underwood
Nick brings five-star service to residents as Newlands’ chauffeur. Whether providing lifts to local appointments or cultural outings, he ensures every journey is safe, comfortable, and an enjoyable part of the day.
Stephen Oliver
Stephen ensures the smooth running of Newlands’ facilities with precision and care. From fixing issues to proactive upkeep, his expertise guarantees a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for residents and staff alike.
Supporting charities
As a Team, we make a point of celebrating and supporting many charitable events. Last year for example, we supported one of our colleagues to raise hundreds of pounds for the Little Princess Trust who provide free real hair wigs to children and young people with hair loss and funding for vital research into childhood cancers. She bravely had over ten inches cut off her hair and she allowed this to happen in the salon as our staff and residents watched.
Latest news
News from Newlands of Stow and our guides to the cotswolds
Proud sponsors of Stow-on-the-Wold Motor Show
The Stow-On-The-Wold Motor Show returns for its biannual event at 12 noon on Saturday 6th July at Stow Cricket Field, and this year ... Read more
Harp recital by Jill Reynolds
We thoroughly enjoyed our regular harp recital from the hugely talented Jill Reynolds. Jill who lives locally played a selection of ... Read more
Pioneers in Retirement Living
It’s no idle boast. Over thirty years ago, two men shared a visionary belief in a new way of retirement living. You can see it today ... Read more
Castle House Collection
Newlands of Stow is part of The Castle House Collection, pioneers in retirement living and care.
Our heritage and reputation is founded, as an independent enterprise, to innovate, through continued investment in ongoing training of our staff, and our state of the art facilities, gathering the best expertise to fulfil the practice we offer and earn a reputation as one of the most renowned and knowledgeable operations in its field.
Castle House Group care homes and integrated retirement communities include
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We invite you and your family to spend time with us discovering our hospitality, standards, community and the benefits of living at Newlands.
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