Table 4.

Thematic representations of carer‐identified ‘good features’ of cottage respite

Carer identified good features—Themes	Responses (n = 122) Frequency (%)
Personalised care and attention	102 (20.7)
General positive comment	85 (17.2)
Cottage attributes (small size, high staff ratio)	83 (16.8)
Good staff and management	66 (13.4)
Homely atmosphere	57 (11.6)
Outings, in‐house activities, socialisation	46 (9.3)
Care recipient liked it	24 (4.9)
Carer able to relax	17 (3.4)
Other (close to home, clean and tidy)	13 (2.6)
Total	493 (100)