Garson House Care Home is a 13-bed residential care home in Lynton, Devon, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
Residential
Residential care homes in Lynton
There is 1 residential care home in and around Lynton on AskBart. The largest is Garson House Care Home, with 13 beds. The most recent inspection was at Garson House Care Home in April 2023.
Key facts: Lynton
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 0 of 1 (0%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Devon usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,110 |
| Largest | Garson House Care Home (13 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Garson House Care Home (April 2023) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Lynton
High Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Devon data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Devon data (town-level not yet available)
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Lynton on the map
- Requires improvement
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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House prices in North Devon
The average house price in North Devon is £281,532, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £281,532
- Detached
- £426,255
- Semi-detached
- £284,136
- Terraced
- £225,930
- Flats & maisonettes
- £137,033
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Lynton
Residential care homes
1 in LyntonFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
Lynton is near 5 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 2 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Bristol Channel, North Devon coast, North Devon Coast, River Barle and 4 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Lynton?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Lynton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Lynton rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 0 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Lynton?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Near Lynton
- Residential care homes in Bideford (5)
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- Residential care homes in Weston-Super-Mare (5)
- Residential care homes in Exmouth (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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