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Welcome to Windlesham Manor. We have been a family run care home for 50 years and one of the oldest in Crowborough.

Well, Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle found inspiration here and we hope you will too. Windlesham Manor is a family-owned and run care home for the elderly in the heart of beautiful Sussex countryside where Sir Arthur lived for many years and wrote many of his works. Here at Windlesham our philosophy is that you go on flourishing throughout life and we find our residents do just that. It may be the interesting activities that are arranged and participated in, our chef’s delicious meals or just simply that the house and it’s lovely grounds are the perfect recipe. You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to see it happening! A country house setting on the outskirts of Crowborough, East Sussex, close to Crowborough Beacon Golf Club and the Ashdown Forest. The former and much-loved home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, now sympathetically extended, retains much of its original character and provides excellent accomodation for up to 40 residents. Windlesham Manor has gained a reputation over a forty year period for the highest standards of residential care. Its full-trained staff emphasise that this is a home and not an institution where caring for loved ones is undertaken in partnership with families. Paying close attention to each individual’s unique and personal needs and enabling them to live as independently as possible is a core principle.

19/08/2025

Windlesham Manor Summer Garden Party

✨ What a day to remember! ✨

Our beautiful gardens set the scene for a perfect summer celebration filled with:
🍔 Sizzling BBQ feast
🍦 Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae bar (with cakes & toppings handmade by Chef Martin!)
🍬 Ye Olde Sweet Shop – a treat for the young and the young-at-heart
🎶 Live music from Steve – singing, dancing, and smiles all around!

It was a joyful afternoon of laughter, friendship, and making special memories with our Residents, families, and friends. 💛

A huge THANK YOU to our incredible team, volunteers, and families who worked so hard to make the day possible—you made it truly unforgettable! 🌿

20/05/2025

New Life at Windlesham
Spring has truly sprung here at Windlesham Manor! Our beautiful gardens are bursting into full bloom, bringing vibrant colour, fresh scents, and joy to all who wander through them.

And there’s even more to smile about, our lounge birdcam has captured something very special… the hatching of baby birds in our nest! Residents have been enchanted watching mummy bird lovingly care for her tiny chicks, and it’s become a daily delight and talking point for everyone.

Moments like these remind us of the beauty of nature and the simple joys of the season.

Swipe through to see the adorable new arrivals, we hope they brighten your day as much as they’ve brightened ours!

14/05/2025

VE Day at Windlesham Manor
We marked VE Day in true British style with a sunny garden party under our beautifully decorated marquee! Huge thanks to Sarah and Phillip for the stunning bunting and floral touches that set the scene perfectly.

Our residents were all smiles waving Union Jack flags and wearing festive hats. The atmosphere was buzzing, especially when our beloved singer Andy delivered a fabulous 1940s medley that had everyone singing along!

And of course, no celebration is complete without a feast… Our kitchen team served up the most delicious traditional high tea with dainty cakes, on charming British-themed cake stands.

What a joyful day to remember!

23/04/2025

We had a truly egg-cellent Easter at Windlesham Manor!

Chef Martin and his team served a delicious Easter lunch and afternoon tea (swipe to see the mouth-watering pics!)

The dining room bloomed with gorgeous spring decorations, thanks to Sarah, the team, and our talented residents who hand-decorated Easter eggs.

Singer Steve got everyone tapping their toes at our Easter party, and the Uplifters Pantomime brought lots of laughter to the lounge!

Julie made a special appearance as the Easter Bunny, delivering sweet treats, and the weekend finished on a high with a surprise Elvis tribute performance — a huge hit!

A huge thank you to our amazing team who made Easter so special for everyone.
Happy Spring from all of us at Windlesham Manor

04/03/2025

Pancake Day!

09/01/2025

Windlesham in white! What a beautiful sight to wake up to. The grounds of Windlesham Manor look beautiful in the snow today

04/12/2024

Our kitchen team held a fantastic stir up Sunday Christmas cake making activity in the lounge. Debbie got all the ingredients ready and demonstrated and explained the different ingredients we were including in our cake. Each of our Residents in turn stirred the cake and made a wish for the year ahead. Such a lovely tradition to share together!

12/11/2024

A big thank you to all of you, who were able to join us for our fantastic bonfire night celebrations!The evening started with a fantastic musical performance. Whilst waiting for darkness to fall, we enjoyed a selection of Chef Martin’s delicious cakes with a warming cup of tea. When the evening drew in, everyone was cosy in the lounge and watched the light of the bonfire and fireworks from the lovely big windows in the conservatory. Once the display came to a close, Chef Martin had created a delicious autumnal supper for us all to enjoy, including; fluffy baked potatoes with a selection of fillings to include Chef’s scrumptious homemade chilli and of course it wouldn’t be bonfire night without hot dogs!

02/10/2024

Thank you Our Residents had a fabulous time watching the classic movie The Pink Panther with a lovely cup of tea and the company of the local community at We can’t wait for our next trip to the Cinema already!

03/09/2024

We went on a lovely little outing to a local cafe in Crowborough for a beautiful traditional cream tea. .teahouse is a lovely vintage style cafe in the heart of Crowborough with beautiful vintage furniture and crockery. The scones are delicious too! We will be back!

19/06/2024

A visit from Petpals brought lots of smiles to everyone! We had cuddles with some very cute Guinea Pigs and enjoyed watching some tiny little kittens playing around in their pen. What a treat!

15/05/2024

Exciting News! Baby Blue T**s! Blue T**s have moved in and nested in our Residents homemade Bird Box! We are enjoying watching all the close up footage from the hidden bird cam we set up within! It’s so lovely to watch Mum and Dad being excellent parents feeding these sweet little new baby birds from the dedicated bird watch TV in the lounge!

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Crowborough
TN63AA

Website

http://www.windlesham-manor.co.uk/

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Sir Arthur Conan-Doyle found inspiration here and we hope you will too. Windlesham Manor is a family-owned and run care home for the elderly in the heart of beautiful Sussex countryside where Sir Arthur lived for many years and wrote many of his works. Here at Windlesham our philosophy is that you go on flourishing throughout life and we find our residents do just that. It may be the interesting activities that are arranged and participated in, our chef’s delicious meals or just simply that the house and it’s lovely grounds are the perfect recipe. You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to see it happening! A country house setting on the outskirts of Crowborough, East Sussex, close to Crowborough Beacon Golf Club and the Ashdown Forest. The former and much-loved home of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, now sympathetically extended, retains much of its original character and provides excellent accommodation for up to 40 residents. Windlesham Manor has gained a reputation over a forty year period for the highest standards of residential care. Its full-trained staff emphasise that this is a home and not an institution where caring for loved ones is undertaken in partnership with families. Paying close attention to each individual’s unique and personal needs and enabling them to live as independently as possible is a core principle.