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Winscombe, BS25 5AA - St Monica Trust
Sandford Station is a rural retirement village nestled on the edge of Sandford, Somerset. This stunning countryside community has everything you need to live a happy and healthy retirement, including twelve acres of outstanding gardens with stunning parklands, allotments and an outdoor bowling green. Other state-of-the-art facilities include a heated pool, spacious gym and peaceful library. Choose from a range of attractive one, two or three bedroom homes or one of the beautifully-restored cottages. A short stroll or drive away and you can get lost in the stunning scenery of the Mendip Hills or soak up the sunshine in one of many local seaside towns.
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Taunton, TA1 3AQ - McCarthy Stone
If you’re looking for retirement homes in Taunton, Kingfisher Court could be for you. A brand new McCarthy Stone development with a selection of 62 modern one and two-bedroom apartments, Kingfisher Court also has a communal lounge, pretty landscaped gardens, guest suites for visitors and an on-site bistro. Every little thing is taken care of at this development, from site maintenance to help with shopping and cleaning, so you can relax and enjoy your retirement. Kingfisher Court is well-located to the local amenities of central Taunton and has good public transport links for day trips and outings. This McCarthy Stone Plus scheme offers one hour of domestic support as part of the service charge.
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Taunton, TA1 3SS - McCarthy Stone Resales
Boasting strong transport links to nearby areas as well as extensive train services to Exeter, Plymouth, Cardiff and London, Ellisfields Court in Taunton is the ideal spot for an active retirement.
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Somerset, TA1 1FF - Churchill Retirement Living
Located in an idyllic riverside setting in the Somerset, Riverain Lodge is a stunning collection of one and two bedroom apartments for retirees. Within walking distance of all the shops and eateries of Taunton has to offer, this wonderful retirement development offers privacy and peace and quiet within a sociable community. Thanks to stylish master bedrooms, fitted kitchens with modern appliances and light and airy living spaces, it doesn’t take long to feel right at home at Riverain Lodge. Elsewhere in the development you can relax in the Owner’s lounge with riverside views, or take a short stroll or drive and explore the nearby town centre, beautiful country villages and seaside resorts nearby.
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Sherborne, DT9 6EG - McCarthy Stone Resales
Sitting in a fabulous location opposite the extensive grounds of the acclaimed Sherborne Independent Boys School, Wingfield Court is a wonderful retirement living home.
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Clevedon, BS21 6GA - McCarthy Stone
Situated in Clevedon, a quaint coastal town in North Somerset, The Pottery is a new retirement living development that offers modern one and two-bed apartments in a picture-postcard seaside setting. Each apartment comes with ample storage, raised sockets, non-slip bathroom flooring and Bosch washer-dryers. There are also flexible care packages, making it easy to maintain your independence. Residents will feel at home with an on-site bistro, wellness suite, landscaped garden and a social lounge where you can socialise with fellow homeowners. The dedicated team are always on the lookout for ways to enhance everyday living, as well as providing 24-hour staffing and support.
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Bristol, BS3 3NH - St Monica Trust
Monica Wills House is a vibrant and sociable retirement living community set in the heart of bustling Bedminster, a quaint suburb of Bristol. Each of the one and two bedroom flats offers urban living in style, many with stunning views across the city and countryside, while the impressive five-storey atrium and indoor street means you don’t need to travel far for a touch of luxury or a neighbourly chat. Take in views of Clifton Suspension Bridge from the beautiful roof gardens, try a new activity in the modern fitness suite or take a stroll around Bristol’s relaxing waterfront. For adventures further afield, transport links are on your doorstep.
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Bristol, BS31 2GJ - St Monica Trust
The Chocolate Quarter is a luxury retirement living development by St Monica Trust located near to the historic town of Keynsham, on the outskirts of Bristol. This exceptional modern village has everything you need to live a full and active retirement, including a revitalising indoor gym, pool and jacuzzi, stunning roof gardens and cosy cinema and a high-quality restaurants. Choose from one or two-bed apartments, with balconies, gardens or terraces, stylish kitchens and en-suite bathrooms as well as full-height windows to take in the stunning surroundings. With the nearby train station just around the corner, explore the leafy local area or head further afield to Bath and Bristol with ease.
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Bristol, BS6 6BJ - Pegasus
Located in Bristol’s desirable Redland District, The Vincent is an impressive collection of later living apartments, ideal for retirement. Originally built in 1886, The Vincent has the perfect balance of period features and spacious, open-plan retirement living. Apartments range from one to three bedrooms, with most opening onto private balconies. There are a range of on-site facilities to ease you into retirement, including a wellness spa, on-site restaurant and a communal lounge. The Vincent prides itself on a strong sense of community, so the General Managers will always be on-hand to help you.
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Bristol, BS15 3DN - McCarthy Stone
Magpie Court enjoys a prime location in the pleasant Bristol suburb of Hanham. These McCarthy Stone one or two large bedroom apartments include a spacious living area, a high quality kitchen with Bosch appliances and shower room with slip resistant flooring, as well as a private balcony or terrace. There is also a guest suite for your friends and family when they want to stay overnight and a bistro which offers great value freshly prepared food. With a 24-hour emergency call system, Magpie Court offers ultimate comfort and security, allowing all residents to enjoy a relaxed, active and independent retirement.
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Retirement villages are a great way to ease yourself into later life. There are 10 senior living villages in - or closeby - to Somerset.
We have 7 retirement communities in or around Somerset for you to browse, including;
The rental cost of retirement housing will vary, depending on the type of property you're interested in, the on-site facilities available and the location. The average cost to rent a senior property in or closeby to Somerset is £2,563 per month.
Buying a senior home in Somerset provides you with a greater sense of safety and security in later life. Purchasing a retirement home is a good investment too and there's lots of options for you to choose from in Somerset. Use our filters above to showcase any properties in Somerset to buy.
More retirees than ever before are renting senior housing. Before deciding whether to rent or purchase, you should check the average cost of retirement homes in Somerset. Alternatively, Lottie's team of retirement experts can help - simply get in touch today. Searching for your new home in Somerset is easy: use our filters above to browse our listings.
ARCO are the Associate Retirement Community Operators who ensure the retirement homes and properties available to older adults offer a high-standard of living with a range of facilities and activities.
We are partnered with 4 ARCO retirement properties in Somerset; including (an example of an ARCO approved property). Each of our properties provide luxury living with brilliant on-site facilities across a variety of retirement housing options, such as homes, bungalows and apartments.
With stunning stretches of golden coastline, mysterious caves and delicious food, the county of Somerset in South West England really does have it all. Somerset also contains a large portion of the beautiful Exmoor National Park, along with vibrant towns and villages such as Glastonbury, Burnham-on-Sea, Frome and Wells.
When you reach retirement age, we’d recommend weighing up all your options, including retirement villages and retirement communities. To ease your search, we have a guide dedicated to the best places to retire in the UK.
Every retirement living property in Somerset offers a range of amazing on-site facilities. These vary, but often include delicious restaurants, cafés or gyms. You’ll also be close to local shops and town centres, so will have everything you need on your doorstep.
We understand investing in a retirement property is a really big decision. You can read our retirement living guides for more information, including explanations of retirement home costs and deferred management fees.