"We have been associated with Holly Cottage for 14 years and throughout that time we have known only kindness and care, and willingness to listen and support us and our son.
 
Previous experience had made us unable to believe we would be listened to or that we could put our trust in any organisation that professed to know how (or how not) to deal with our ‘case’. Holly Cottage gained our trust as we worked together to find a way forward, towards a more stable future for our son. Gradually, we became parents again able to enjoy more relaxed times together instead of ‘managers’ of situations which were increasingly beyond our ability to control.
 
Much effort has gone into creating a homely atmosphere at Holly Cottage. Some of that feeling has been achieved by the welcoming décor and improvements to the building. Staff are cheerful and competent, calming when residents may feel stressed or confused. Much care is taken in managing suitable individual food requirements.
 
Residents are encouraged to benefit from the immediate surroundings of the quiet, attractive village. The village hall is just a short walk away with coffee mornings and other events. Nearby towns and villages have other accessible amenities.
 
As parents, no longer young, we are less worried about what the future might hold for our son. Over the last 14 years, there have been changes in staff and of residents to which our son has had to adapt. These have enabled him to widen his experience of coping with change, yet not alone due to the stable influence provided by the leadership at Holly Cottage."