The Cottage Rehab

The defining feature is exclusive use by one client

The Cottage’s current overview describes a Grade II listed house in Old Woking, Surrey, dedicated to one person receiving treatment at a time. The service combines private accommodation with individually arranged care for addiction and mental health concerns. Its advertised features include tailored dining, a pet-friendly approach, and access to the whole cottage.

Exclusive occupancy describes the living arrangement; the clinical plan still needs to identify the professionals, treatments, and level of support appropriate to the individual. Someone comparing private services should establish which appointments happen in the cottage, whether any require travel, and how the day balances therapy, rest, and other commitments. Pet arrangements should be agreed before arrival, including any restrictions or practical responsibilities. The property’s privacy and appearance do not themselves establish treatment effectiveness. The useful question is whether the proposed clinical service fits the person’s current needs and can be delivered safely in this particular setting, with a clear plan if those needs change.

Confirm the clinical scope behind the condition list

The conditions page lists drug, alcohol and prescription-drug addiction, gambling and other compulsive behaviors, depression, mild-to-moderate anxiety, and executive stress. It describes planning care around the individual’s physical, psychological, social, and other needs rather than using one identical course.

The same page also introduces a high-dependency, acute psychiatry, and Mental Health Act list under the name The Residence. That mixed wording does not establish The Cottage’s precise capabilities or admission arrangements for those situations. Ask the clinical team to identify the actual receiving service, necessary supervision, and any medical limitations before making plans. A person needing withdrawal care, intensive psychiatric observation, or support for a complex medical condition requires an explicit assessment of that need. If continuous observation or medical withdrawal management is recommended, confirm the staffing and transfer arrangements rather than relying only on the property’s single-client model. The website should not be used to assume that every service offered elsewhere in Priory is available inside the cottage. The published pages also do not settle a minimum patient age; suitability must be confirmed directly.

A multidisciplinary team needs an individual schedule

The team description lists psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, mental health nurses, healthcare assistants, GPs, and complementary or activity specialists, alongside household staff. It emphasizes work with a primary therapist and collaboration with the client when designing the program. These are descriptions of the team available to the service, not a promise that each professional is continuously present.

Request the proposed clinical responsibilities and appointment frequency: who oversees psychiatric care, who provides the main therapy, and whom to contact outside scheduled sessions. Nursing support, medical review, personal training, and housekeeping have different roles. A single-client setting makes those distinctions particularly relevant because a broad staffing list does not show the actual daily coverage. Ask how overnight questions are handled and which professional can make urgent clinical decisions when the primary therapist is not in a session. Priory also describes an option to join group therapy at Priory Hospital Woking. Confirm the group location, clinical suitability, and transport if that option is wanted. Participation should be agreed within the individual plan rather than assumed to be compulsory or identical to the cottage’s private sessions.

The daily program can combine several approaches

The therapy program lists CBT, DBT, mindfulness, person-centered therapy, and experiential options such as equine work. It also describes problem solving, education, and relapse-prevention planning. The provider says daily therapy varies according to individual needs and that treatment can remain entirely one-to-one if the client does not choose optional groups.

Discuss which approaches are proposed for the actual concern, who delivers them, and what the planned week contains. The list should not be read as a commitment to every method or as evidence that all methods have equal relevance for each diagnosis. Complementary treatments and recreational outings should have a clear purpose and should not displace needed clinical care. The page describes off-site activities and chauffeur arrangements, but current availability, clinical approval, and charges should be checked. The named leisure options include golf and horse riding; clarify how an optional outing differs from a session delivered by an equine therapist. Family guidance is also offered. Establish whether that means education, a joint therapeutic session, or separate support, and how consent and privacy will be handled. A varied program still needs agreed goals and review points.

Accommodation and dining can be planned in detail

The private accommodation page describes a bedroom suite, companion bedroom, bathrooms, lounge, kitchen, and secluded garden. It lists housekeeping, laundry and dry cleaning, office facilities, and a private car and chauffeur service. Dining is arranged around preferences and clinical requirements, with meals served privately and other options discussed before arrival.

Agree on practical needs as part of the admission plan rather than assuming every request can be met. Relevant questions include mobility and accessibility, companion arrangements, dietary restrictions, work-related equipment, visiting, and transport for clinical appointments. If a companion stays, agree on their room, meals, access to shared space, visiting expectations, and whether any part of their stay is charged separately. The page says a personal chef may be involved depending on the admission and clinical requirements; that is an option to discuss, not an automatic inclusion in every stay. If food, exercise, or body image forms part of the presenting concern, the treating team should explain how the daily routine supports the clinical plan. Confirm which services are included in the quotation and which require separate arrangements or additional payment.

The weekly guidance price is not a fixed package total

The current treatment package page publishes a guidance price of £22,733 per week. It describes first contacting the bespoke services coordinator, receiving information, completing a complimentary confidential initial assessment, and agreeing on a recovery plan. The initial discussion can involve a visit or a telephone assessment.

Before committing, request a written quotation showing the proposed duration and what the weekly figure includes. Clarify psychiatric and therapy appointments, medical or medication charges, transport, companion arrangements, activities, and any additional fees or tax treatment. A guidance price should not be multiplied into an assumed fixed course without an agreed treatment plan. Ask how extensions, early departure, deposits, cancellations, and changes in clinical needs are handled. The complimentary initial assessment does not establish that all later assessments or consultations are free. Insurance should be checked for the exact service and accommodation arrangement, rather than inferred from Priory’s wider insurer relationships. The clinical recommendation and the financial agreement should describe the same proposed stay.

Privacy preferences can be specified at first contact

The Cottage inquiry form offers telephone or email contact and a choice about leaving a voicemail. It states that someone submitting another person’s details must have that person’s consent. These are useful practical controls when privacy matters to the person seeking help.

Specify a suitable contact method and time, including whether a shared telephone or email account creates a concern. When a relative, assistant, or adviser helps arrange care, clarify the person’s permission and the helper’s role. Organizing transport or payment should not automatically grant access to confidential clinical discussions. A first inquiry can request the information pack and an assessment discussion without being treated as a confirmed admission. Before sharing detailed records, ask how they should be supplied securely and who will review them. The next step should be an understood clinical and administrative process, with the prospective client involved as appropriate, rather than assumptions made solely by the person arranging the booking.

The Cottage and The Residence are different locations

Priory’s exclusive treatment overview distinguishes The Cottage in Old Woking from The Residence at Priory Hospital Roehampton in London. It describes both within a private service offering that includes one-to-one care, concierge support, and longer-term aftercare. The location distinction matters when comparing travel, accommodation, and clinical arrangements.

A feature advertised for one property should not be assumed to apply unchanged to the other. Ask for the named service on the admission documents and for a plan specific to that setting. The overview’s aftercare commitment also needs practical definition: which appointments are included, how they are delivered, how long support lasts, and what happens if further treatment is required. Privacy or concierge assistance does not remove the need for those clinical details. For someone managing a demanding job, agree on realistic boundaries around work and contact with others. The treatment plan should remain based on assessed needs rather than an expectation that all external commitments can continue without interruption.

International arrivals and family stays require coordination

Priory’s international service information specifically identifies The Cottage’s two-bedroom arrangement and the possibility of a family member accompanying the client. It describes help with private transfers and cultural or dietary preferences across its international services. These arrangements should be confirmed for the accepted Cottage admission.

Before travel, establish who is attending, where each person will stay, and whether a companion is participating in treatment or providing personal support. Confirm travel timing only after clinical acceptance and the receiving arrangements are clear. Discuss language needs, food preferences, religious observances, and any accessibility requirements with the coordinator. Network descriptions of other hospitals, youth services, or specialist treatments should not be transferred automatically to The Cottage. Planning for the return home is equally important: identify the clinicians who will continue care, how records will be shared with consent, and whether remote follow-up is available where the client lives. A return-home plan should address follow-up in the client’s time zone and how care continues if remote appointments are unsuitable or unavailable. A private transfer or companion bedroom does not itself provide a complete international continuity-of-care plan.

Provider information reviewed October 19, 2026. Confirm The Cottage’s individual clinical scope, the mixed Residence wording on its condition page, the guidance-price inclusions, and all admission and travel arrangements directly with Priory.