The Beckett

Luxury retirement living, where you’ll feel right at home

We believe passionately that, as you get older, life can and should be fulfilling, engaging, and uplifting. This is the philosophy behind Elysian Residences and runs through everything we do at The Beckett in Tunbridge Wells, coming summer 2024. Our aim is to give you access to the very best life has to offer, whether that be food, experiences, or service.

All whilst letting you live your life on your own terms, and in your own home.

Royal Tunbridge Wells came into being 400 years ago when an English nobleman discovered a medicinal spring at the site. Today the town boasts elegant shopping, a plethora of bars and restaurants, and all just an hour from London.

Local area

Sitting on the edge of Kent’s ancient High Weald, with elegant shopping, a plethora of bars and restaurants, and just an hour from London, there’s so much more to Tunbridge Wells than just the waters.

About the area

• Shopping
• Restuarants
• Area of outstanding natural beauty
• Open-air theatre

Shopping and local services

Tunbridge Wells is home to many independent retailers including G Collins & Son, personal jewellers to the late Queen, as well as many local artisans and producers. The busy weekly Farmer’s Market offers a taste of fresh local produce, including award winning food and wine from Kent’s vineyards. Plus, essentials like supermarkets, a post office, GP surgery, dentist and hospital are all to be easily found in the town.

Dining

Nestled in Kent, the Garden of England, Tunbridge Wells has a thriving dining scene, from local foodie favourites like Hattons, The Spice and Sofia’s Colombian Kitchen to famous names like The Ivy. Further afield, there are plenty of quintessential English pubs to be discovered in Kent’s bucolic villages.

The great outdoors

Tunbridge Wells sits on the edge of the High Weald, an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with miles of ancient trackways, woodlands and rolling hills.

It is also famous for its impressive sandstone outcrops, including High Rocks with its weathered valleys and gorges. Some of Kent’s most famous gardens are nearby too like those at Sissinghurst Castle. Plus, the south coast is only an hour away.

The Beckett lifestyle

We are committed to doing everything possible to support you in your rich and varied life. This includes a distinctive and inspiring mix of experiences and amenities for you to enjoy privately or with friends.

Our concierge can arrange transportation for you, whether you’re heading to the theatre or on a shopping trip. Take part in our social range of activities, or simply relax with a fresh coffee and good book in the library. The Beckett lifestyle is about making it possible for you to live the life you want, on your terms.

Amenities

A quiet espresso with the paper or dining with friends, The Beckett provides the spaces and places to enjoy a lifestyle that’s relaxed, and as sociable as you wish. With a library, restaurant and bar, gym and sauna and communal courtyard gardens, whatever your preferences or particular requirements, every feature has been designed to help you access the lifestyle you choose.

What’s more, we never forget that above all, this is your own home.

Restaurant

The bright and spacious restaurant, with its floor to ceiling, dual aspect windows overlooking the courtyard, is the social hub of The Beckett. Offering the very best in food and service, with ever-changing menus using fresh, seasonal ingredients to suit all tastes and requirements. Our head chef is delighted to consider individual requests for lunch and dinner, or devise a special meal for a party in the private dining room, an excellent space for entertaining friends and family.

More casual dining options are available in the bar, the perfect space for socialising and relaxation, with barista coffee, light meals and pastries available.

Experiences at The Beckett

We believe that life should be a continual journey of discovery, so we curate daily and weekly programmes of cultural, physical, educational and social experiences, both within and outside The Beckett.

Art classes, yoga, wine-tastings, cookery courses, theatre trips, lectures: these are just some of the experiences you can indulge in if you wish, of course, it’s up to you.

Peace of mind

When it comes to care, we know that your needs may change over time. This is why, should you need it, our personal care provision is completely flexible and tailored to you. Our team are trained to provide expert care discreetly in the comfortable surroundings of your home. They can also arrange for doctors or nurses to visit if required, giving you security and peace of mind for the future.