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Ambleside
69 Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6EG — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How Ambleside was rated
Rating published 15/01/2026. Read the full inspection report.
- 18 bedsRegistered capacity
- GloucestershireCouncil for care funding
- 01242 522937Care home's own number
- Richmond Villages Care HomesOperator
- 23rd December 2010Registered since
- Mr and Mrs J C Walsh, GL51 6EGRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at Ambleside
Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, Ambleside provides Residential and Respite care, run by Richmond Villages Care Homes.
In more detail
Support and specialisms
Support for
Disability support
Dementia care
Dementia specialisms
Medication support
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Not a rotating rota of staff — a named, DBS-checked carer who gets to know your family member.
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- No obligation. A conversation, not a sales call — and never a call centre.
- A real care manager. Someone who arranges care every day, who can answer properly.
- Just two details. Your name and number — we don’t need an email address.
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has Ambleside been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated Ambleside "Requires improvement" overall, in its most recent report, published January 2026.
What types of care does Ambleside provide?
The care types on offer at Ambleside include Residential and Respite.
How many rooms does Ambleside have?
There are 18 rooms at Ambleside.
How much does Ambleside cost?
A place at Ambleside starts from £950.00 per week.
Does Ambleside provide Residential care?
Ambleside does offer Residential care.
Does Ambleside offer Respite care?
Ambleside does offer Respite care.
Does Ambleside provide care for people with Dementia?
Dementia is not something Ambleside currently offers.
What Local Authority does Ambleside come under?
Ambleside falls under the local authority area of Gloucestershire.