"Gainsborough House is a Christian Retirement Centre. It was established in 1978 by the Bible Fellowship Eventide Trust, a non-profit making charity. It provides a family atmosphere and Christian Fellowship. Residents share with brethren." This is the opening paragraph of the 'The Book of Gainsborough House' a copy of which is given to each resident.

The centre is run by a resident Housekeeper who does a wonderful job in caring for the current six residents. There are vacancies for a further 4 permanent residents as well as accommodation for occasional guests and those wishing for a 'short break'. It can provide bed and breakfast and full board. There is a chapel, a library and extensive gardens. Gainsborough is in a lovely rural setting near Sherborne and within easy access of many interesting places and the coast.

Milborne Port is referred to locally as 'the village' but this is a pleasant Somerset town with adequate medical facilities, food shops all of which are about half a mile from Gainsborough. For those with greater needs Yeovil and Wincanton are not far away.

In its 22 years, Gainsborough has enjoyed the patronage of more than 20 residents and many visitors from UK and overseas.

Bookings are normally made through the Housekeeper but Bible Fellowship Union will be glad to pass enquiries on to her.