Summer Cottage
Residential care home · Newton Abbot
167 Palace Meadow, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0PH
Run by Dalskats Limited
- GoodCQC · Mar 2020
- 8.0Our score
- Beds2
- Type of careResidential
- Phone01626 859735
Latest inspection
- Inspected on 7 March 2020
Inspected more than 4 years ago
What the inspectors rate
- SafeGood
- EffectiveGood
- CaringGood
- ResponsiveGood
- Well-ledGood
- Regulator
- Care Quality Commission
- Registered as
- Summer Cottage
- Status
- Registered in England
- Latest rating
- Good
- Register number
- 1-2594898148
From the public register of the Care Quality Commission, checked on 2 November 2026.
About Summer Cottage
Residential care at Summer Cottage supports younger adults and people with learning disabilities while developing daily living skills and independence. Residents can maintain hobbies, create a weekly timetable around their interests and take part at their own pace.
Activities include animal care, gardening and woodwork, alongside swimming, music and work placements. The home provides private bathrooms and communal living spaces, while residents can help prepare meals and complete household tasks. A smallholding offers animal care and gardening activities, and a workshop supports practical interests such as mechanics and woodwork.
Care on offer
- Care homes
Compared with Newton Abbot
Nearest
| Name | Distance | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LynwoodNewton Abbot | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Palace FarmNewton Abbot | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sunset CottageNewton Abbot | 0.1 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Coombes Wood HouseNewton Abbot | 3.6 miles | Good | 8.0 | |
| Ilford Park Polish HomeNewton Abbot | 3.7 miles | Good | 8.0 |
Also run by Dalskats Limited
| Name | Official rating | Our score | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| LynwoodNewton Abbot | Good | 8.0 | |
| Sunset CottageNewton Abbot | Good | 8.0 |
What stands out
What stands out
- Smallholding and animal-care activities
- Individual weekly timetables
- Woodwork and mechanics workshop
Ask about
- Some activities and outings carry an additional fee
Suits: Younger adults with learning disabilities seeking active support
Types of care
Also works on: residential
Location
167 Palace Meadow, Chudleigh, Newton Abbot, TQ13 0PH
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Questions families ask
Who is Home Orchard for?
Home Orchard provides care and support for adults with learning disabilities, helping them develop independence, hobbies and daily living skills.
What activities are available for residents?
Activities include animal and horse care, horse and carriage riding, cycling, fishing, sport and music groups, woodwork, mechanics, swimming, gardening, life skills, work placements and outings.
Do residents have private bathrooms?
Yes. The home offers thirteen bedrooms, all with private bathrooms, and residents receive a key to lock their bedroom door.
How much does Summer Cottage cost?
The CQC register does not list fees, so ask Summer Cottage for its weekly fee. As a guide, Devon council paid on average £1,895 a week for a residential care place for adults aged 18 to 64 in 2024-2025, against £1,883 across England (GOV.UK adult social care finance report). People who pay for their own care are usually charged more than councils pay.