As well as our new Bookbinders Cottages designed for new entrants to the trade the charity provides a range of studio, one-bed and two-bed housing at both Kings Langley, Hertfordshire and Barnet, London N20.  Tenancies are long-term and tend to suit residents who are older, normally over 40. 

Long-term tenancies at Bookbinders Cottages, London, N20 

We currently have a few homes suitable for longer-term tenancies available at Bookbinders Cottages. For further details please call Glenda on 01923 263128 or email [email protected]

To apply please download our application form here 

View of Blake House, housing for our longer-term tenancies

Long-term tenancies at The Retreat, Kings Langley

We currently have one available bungalow at The Retreat. For further details please call Glenda on 01923 263128 or email [email protected]

Dickinson House, the original almshouse, opened in 1846

The housing is set in attractive grounds

At the entrance to The Retreat, two bungalows which were
part of the first phase of re-development in 1998

Dillon Lodge, the original gatehouse to The Retreat, now
used as part of our housing, a two-bedroomed house

The Retreat is set in five acres of pleasant grounds.  Despite its proximity to London (25 minutes by train to Euston) and with good access to the M25, it is peaceful and feels both rural and secluded.  The estate consists of 36 homes - a selection of bungalows and town houses built around Dickinson House, the original Victorian almshouse.  

In addition The Retreat offers communal gardens, a laundry room and a Guest Bungalow for friends and relatives of residents, and occasionally for short-term emergency housing.