Glen Lyn Care Home

Glen Lyn Care Home We’re a small, 25 year family run residential home for older people, in the seaside town of Minehead

We are buzzing with creativity! 🐝✨Our residents had a wonderful time crafting these adorable handmade bees during our re...
07/08/2026

We are buzzing with creativity! 🐝✨
Our residents had a wonderful time crafting these adorable handmade bees during our recent activity session. But they aren't resting inside—we’ve officially "planted" them out in our flower beds where they can keep our garden looking bright and lively all season long! 🌸🌿
What busy bees they truly are, bringing so much joy and color to our outdoor spaces.
in the garden

There’s just something about living by the coast that feeds the soul! 🌊☀️ Strolls along the promenade and stopping by th...
16/07/2026

There’s just something about living by the coast that feeds the soul! 🌊☀️ Strolls along the promenade and stopping by the RNLI station to support our local heroes, to grabbing that essential seaside ice cream—today was perfect. We even ended up in an impromptu sing-along! 🍦🎶
Living by the sea means every day is an adventure. How are you spending your day?

We recently asked the people living here at The Glen Lyn—the generation that has seen it all—and asked them a simple but...
15/07/2026

We recently asked the people living here at The Glen Lyn—the generation that has seen it all—and asked them a simple but profound question: "What is the key to a truly happy life?"
Their answers weren't about grand achievements or material wealth. Instead, they shared these timeless reminders:

Keeping cool in our local Morrisons air conditioned cafe. Lemonade and Lattes the order of the day 🧋🥤
10/07/2026

Keeping cool in our local Morrisons air conditioned cafe.
Lemonade and Lattes the order of the day 🧋🥤

It’s the little moments that mean the most. ✨While we love our busy activity schedule, the real magic happens in the qui...
02/07/2026

It’s the little moments that mean the most. ✨
While we love our busy activity schedule, the real magic happens in the quiet pauses. Taking an extra few minutes to share a smile, a laugh, and a meaningful chat is what truly makes our house a home.
Sometimes the best part of the day is simply being present with one another.

Whilst the temperatures soar outside we are keeping as cool as we can. Mocktail hour was popular! Strawberry fizz was ou...
25/06/2026

Whilst the temperatures soar outside we are keeping as cool as we can. Mocktail hour was popular! Strawberry fizz was our unanimous favourite. 🍹🍹

As we age, the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature decreases, and the thirst mechanism may become less s...
24/06/2026

As we age, the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature decreases, and the thirst mechanism may become less sensitive, making older adults significantly more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

Keeping the heat at bay here with cool foot soaks and hydrating snacks and fluids, this seems to be going down well 😁☀️

Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside. Enjoying our wonderful seafront on a gloriously sunny day. Cooling down with choc...
28/05/2026

Oh I do like to be beside the Seaside.
Enjoying our wonderful seafront on a gloriously sunny day.
Cooling down with chocolate ice cream.

Thankyou so much…..This glorious bird bath has been gifted as a thankyou gesture. What an incredibly kind thing to do. I...
14/05/2026

Thankyou so much…..This glorious bird bath has been gifted as a thankyou gesture.
What an incredibly kind thing to do. It means so much to us all to know that our efforts are truly appreciated. This will bring many hours of joy to us all.
Can’t wait to see it’s first visitor enjoying their morning bath!

Enjoying the great outdoors. We are so lucky to have such wonderful spaces so close by. Fresh air, coffee and a walk in...
04/05/2026

Enjoying the great outdoors. We are so lucky to have such wonderful spaces so close by. Fresh air, coffee and a walk in nature with friends.

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2 Tregonwell Road
Minehead
TA245DT

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+441643702415

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