Flax Cottages

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Type of property

At Flax Cottages people are supported to lead an independent life.

The property has been split into two separate bungalows, joined by a corridor and sharing a utility room. Flax One has five bedrooms, while Flax Two has four. Both bungalows have one bathroom which has a shower over the high low bath, overhead tracking and an accessible toilet.

Flax One has a kitchen, an open-plan dining and living room, and a accessible toilet. Flax Two has a kitchen, a dining room, a living room, a laundry room and an accessible toilet.

Flax Cottages also has two accessible gardens with a patio - one for each bungalow. People enjoy spending time outdoors when the weather is good and often come together for BBQs. Assistive technology can be tailored to suit the needs of each person. The property has level access and Flax One has widened doors for wheelchair access.

Valued in your community

Flax Cottages is in the peaceful village of Choppington which has a welfare centre offering coffee and activities. Neighbouring Bedlington has cafes, pubs and takeaways, as well as a TSB Bank, a library and a post office. For people who like to stay active, Morpeth Riverside Leisure Centre has a gym, exercise classes and a swimming pool. We are also close to the coast for picturesque walks.

Tynemouth and South Shields are nearby and have tourist attractions including Tynemouth Aquarium, Tynemouth Priory and Castle, Gutterball Alley for bowling, the Life Brigade Museum, South Shields Roman Fort, and the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park.
Newcastle provides access to larger shops and amenities. People like to visit the Life Science Centre, Victoria Tunnel Tours, the Discovery Museum, Great North Museum, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Art, Eldon Square shopping centre, and Newcastle Castle.

Living at this service

Flax One is currently occupied by three women aged between 26 and 86 who have complex needs, including PEG diet requirements, covert medication and physical needs. The atmosphere is kind and calm - everyone gets along really well.

At Flax Two we support four men aged between 40 and 80, who live with learning disabilities, and dementia. The atmosphere is busy and calm.

At Flax Cottages, people choose how they spend their time. Trips into the local area, especially for pizza and the cinema are favourites.