McCarthy Stone
The Pottery
Retirement living in North Somerset
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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.
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About
The Pottery is a companionship, on site, domestic and individual care home in North Somerset, Somerset, run by McCarthy Stone.
Care provided
Facilities
Food hygiene rating
Very good
Food Standards Agency · inspected March 2026
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 900 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | This home (per week) | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | £683 |
| 2025 | — | £748 |
| 2026 | £2,960 | — |
Local health safety net
The Pottery is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Weston General Hospital, 9 miles away. The local GP practice is CLEVEDON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for The Pottery.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Pottery located?
What tenure options are available at The Pottery?
* To Buy - prices start from £280,000
Is The Pottery a member of ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators)?
The Pottery are not currently a member of ARCO. However, rest-assured, our experts have hand-picked all retirement properties to ensure they provide the best level of support for residents.
Are there any retirement home fees at The Pottery?
When you move into The Pottery, you will be required to pay the following fees:
* Service Charge - a monthly payment which covers the cost of the maintenance of your retirement property.
Are luxury facilities available at The Pottery?
Part of McCarthy Stone
The Pottery is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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