South Lodge

South Lodge is a detached Victorian building with an annexe. The main building provides accommodation for seven service users. It has two floors.

On the first floor there are five service users` rooms, a bathroom with toilet and hand-basin, separate toilet with hand-basin, and a staff office/sleep-in room. On the ground floor there are two service users` rooms, a lounge, a kitchen/dining room, a bathroom with a toilet and hand-basin, and a laundry room. There is an annexe (2a Sidney Road), which provides a more independent living environment for a service user. It has a bedroom, a lounge/dining room and a kitchen.

Attached to the annexe is a building used as an office for both 2/2a Sidney Road. There is also an enclosed garden. New Era who is responsible for their upkeep owns the building and grounds. South Lodge is located in a residential area of Bedford. It is in walking distance of the town centre with all the amenities of a large town including a bus and railway station. A main railway line runs by the side of the house.

Number of beds: 7/8
Access: Partially wheelchair accessible.