Overview
Overview
Situated in the bustling village of Sawston, Bircham House provides apartments and communal facilities for over 55s.
Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Bircham House has everything you need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.
If you’d like to know more about life at Bircham House, or if you’d like to arrange a no‑obligation visit, please contact us using the enquiry form at the bottom of this page or call 01223 836 331.
At Bircham House, you'll find:
- One or two-bedroom apartments with open-plan lounge and kitchen
- On-site communal facilities, including a lounge, restaurant and gardens
- Staff on-site 24 hours a day and assistive technology built in to help you make the most of every day
Who can apply:
- People aged 55 or over, or those with long-term care needs
- Applicants who live locally, or have a family connection to the area
What people say about us
"A very nice place to live."
Discover what residents, families and friends say about life at Bircham House by reading:
Living here
See inside Bircham House
Accommodation features and facilities
Our building
Residents can enjoy a bright and airy communal lounge with comfortable seating, a restaurant, and an accessible landscaped garden with a water feature and seating.
Your apartment
Your new apartment is unfurnished so you can make it your own. It has an open plan lounge and fitted kitchen, one or two double bedrooms and a level-access shower room.
Our community
Residents can enjoy a range of social activities and events, making it easy to meet new people and become part of the community. There's no obligation to take part - you can take part as often as you want.
Safety and security
The daytime reception, 24-hour care staff on site and secure door entry to the building and your apartment help you to feel safe and secure.
Technology
There is Wi-Fi in communal areas. Pull cords are fitted in every apartment, and optional assistive technology is available to complement your lifestyle. This can be purchased at an additional cost.
Renting
Apartments are available to rent for one or two people. You may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent from Cambridgeshire County Council.
Restaurant and dining
Our on-site restaurant serves lunch seven days a week*, and we can cater for your guests, if booked in advance, so you can enjoy a meal with your friends and family.
We regularly have special menus to celebrate special occasions throughout the year and our restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 from the Food Standards Agency.
*Opening hours and menu availability may be subject to change
What's nearby
Local amenities
- On the edge of Sawston, with shops and other amenities within a 15-minute walk
- Sawston Medical Practice is less than a five-minute walk away
Travel & transport
- Cambridge city centre is only eight miles away
- There is a bus stop just over the road, with a regular service into Cambridge
- The railway station in Cambridge makes it easy to travel further afield
Care and support
Pricing
You may be eligible for financial support, such as Housing Benefit or Universal Credit, to help cover your rent and part of your service charge.
For guidance, the indicative weekly costs at Bircham House are shown below. Charges can be paid weekly or monthly in advance.
Service standards
Making the move
How do I apply?
Contact us for an application form or contact Cambridgeshire County Council.
We’ll arrange for you to visit and meet us.
We’ll help you to complete a housing assessment and affordability form, as you may be eligible for financial assistance towards your rent and part of your service charge.
While you’re here, we may assess if you would benefit from care and support services, and the on-site care provider may arrange to visit you at home to discuss your needs. For your care to be funded by Cambridgeshire County Council, you must have had your needs assessed and approved by the adult social care team.