About The Check House

The Check House is a Grade II listed building set in lovely mature, landscaped gardens overlooking the sea in Seaton, Devon. Seaton lies between the picturesque resorts of Lyme Regis and Sidmouth and is the gateway to the Jurassic Coast.

Lady Pauline Trevelyan, patroness of the Pre-Raphaelites, was responsible for the building of the original house in the 1860’s.  She paid great care and attention to the design details of the house, from the elegant Beer stone staircase with its balustrade entwined with lilies leading to the first floor, to the wrought iron veranda that runs the length of the original house. In 2005 an extension on The Check House won the prestigious Healthcare Design Award for the best extension to an existing home.

Our residents are also able to spend time outside in our beautiful, peaceful gardens, or just enjoy sitting under the glazed veranda enjoying the spectacular views of the sea and coastline. For those who enjoy gardening there are some purpose-built, raised beds planted with herbs and vegetables for use in the kitchen. Some of our activities are held outside, weather permitting, such as afternoon teas and summer garden parties.

In 2009 Cannon Care Homes began a working relationship with Bradford University starting with a specific project at Thornfield.  Paul Edwards, Head of Training and Practice Development of the Bradford University Dementia Group has written;

"Over the last year Bradford University Dementia Group, School of Health Studies at the University of Bradford has had the privilege of supporting the developments of Thornfield Care Home.  The Home has developed its care staff to understand the needs of its residents and provide services that enrich a persons' quality of life.  The Home has made remarkable progress over the year and Thornfield is soundly on a path to develop excellence across its service.  The staff team and management are committed to continually develop the quality of care and ensure that people are treated as unique individuals with a full life still to lead.

Thornfield is on a journey to provide better care and that is to be applauded."

Paul Edwards, Head of Training and Practice Development

Bradford Dementia Group, University of Bradford

As a result, we have now extended our involvement with Bradford University to Silverleigh and The Check House.