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The Cottage Residential Care Home
51 High Street, Brightlingsea, Colchester, CO7 0AQ — Care Home
Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment
How The Cottage Residential Care Home was rated
Rating published 15/09/2025. Read the full inspection report.
- 10 bedsRegistered capacity
- EssexCouncil for care funding
- 01206 303676Care home's own number
- Mr Roy BellhouseOperator
- 14th January 2011Registered since
- Mr Roy BellhouseRegistered provider
Care offered
Care types at The Cottage Residential Care Home
The Cottage Residential Care Home is a Care Home in Colchester, Essex, offering Residential, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
The Cottage Residential Care Home was registered with the Care Quality Commission in January 2011. It is run by Mr Roy Bellhouse, an individual registered as a care provider. It is the only care home Mr Roy Bellhouse has registered with CQC.
CQC registers the home to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
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Considering The Cottage Residential Care Home? See how live-in care compares
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0800 368 8558Lines open 8am–10pm, seven days a week See all questionsWhat rating has The Cottage Residential Care Home been given by the regulator?
The Care Quality Commission rated The Cottage Residential Care Home "Inadequate" overall, in its most recent report, published September 2025.
What types of care does The Cottage Residential Care Home provide?
The Cottage Residential Care Home provides Residential, Dementia, Learning Disability, Mental Health and Physical Disability care.
How many beds does The Cottage Residential Care Home have?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is registered for 10 beds with the Care Quality Commission.
Who runs The Cottage Residential Care Home?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is run by Mr Roy Bellhouse, an individual registered as a care provider.
When was The Cottage Residential Care Home registered with CQC?
The Cottage Residential Care Home has been registered with the Care Quality Commission since January 2011. Its provider, Mr Roy Bellhouse, has held CQC registration since October 2010.
Who does The Cottage Residential Care Home care for?
CQC registers The Cottage Residential Care Home to care for people living with dementia, people with physical disabilities, people with mental health conditions and people with learning disabilities or autism.
Does The Cottage Residential Care Home provide nursing care?
No. The Cottage Residential Care Home is registered as a care home without nursing. Its staff give personal care, and residents who need nursing are usually visited by NHS community or district nurses.
Which council covers The Cottage Residential Care Home?
The Cottage Residential Care Home is in the Essex council area. The council carries out care needs assessments and decides council funding for residents who qualify.
Is live-in care an alternative to The Cottage Residential Care Home?
For many families, yes. A live-in carer supports one person at home one-to-one in Colchester, so nobody has to move. It is often the clearer choice for a couple, since one carer can support both under a single weekly fee.