Retiring in the South West
Historic towns and culture-rich cities, incredible national parks and miles of dramatic coastline, plus some of the best beaches you’ll find anywhere in the UK - it’s all yours to enjoy when retiring in the South West of England. Find your ideal home, and your perfect pace of life with Retirement Villages, with the South West’s best attractions nearby, and new friends and experiences even closer.
Choose from five unique retirement villages in the South West, located in Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, each with excellent amenities, inviting communities, and great connections to their local areas and beyond.
Retirement communities in the South West
Wiltshire
Wiltshire is renowned for its quintessentially English villages nestled within scenic countryside, as well as its culture-rich towns like Bradford-on-Avon.
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Somerset
With some of the most breathtaking landscapes found anywhere in the UK, Somerset is a hiker’s haven - perfect if you want to spend more time in nature after retirement.
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Devon
Hundreds of miles of historic coastline, plus abundant countryside and charming towns make Devon one of the most sought-after locations to retire.
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Cornwall
Lively surf towns meet traditional seaside villages in Cornwall, England’s southernmost county where every day can feel like a holiday.
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From apartments that are spacious yet easy to look after, to comfortable cottages and charming bungalows, at Retirement Villages we have a wide range of one, two and three-bedroom retirement properties to buy in the South West, all within fantastic communities and with excellent amenities onsite and nearby.
When you buy, or part own a South West retirement property, you’ll have the peace of mind and security that your home is yours to enjoy, as well as the benefits of being part of a carefully-maintained community where 24/7 emergency support is always available should you need it. At many of our retirement villages we offer additional services such as planned care, housekeeping, or laundry, helping you to make the most of your individual retirement, alongside great facilities and a packed calendar of events and activities for residents throughout every week.
Whether you want to stay close to the coast, have a lively town on your doorstep, or be tucked away in the tranquility of the countryside, browse our available retirement properties to buy or part own in the South West or read about our various tenure options in our How it Works section.
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Discover our collection of five distinctive retirement villages in the South West of England, including inviting communities close to the dazzling coastline of Devon and Cornwall, and luxurious-feeling homes with the wonderfully wild landscape of Wiltshire or Somerset as their backdrop.
Whether you’re planning your next chapter or helping a loved one to find their ideal home, explore our South West retirement communities with a choice of comfortable properties to rent or buy. Each of our villages has its own individual character and location, and a selection of onsite amenities that can range from restaurants and bars, to sports facilities, GP surgeries and salons - but what all of our villages share is a fantastic social calendar of events, 24/7 emergency care available for your peace of mind, and a friendly and inclusive community of like-minded people that you’ll love to be part of.
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Homes to Rent
Freedom, flexibility, and simplicity - if this sounds like your ideal retirement, then renting a home at one of our retirement communities in the South West could be the perfect choice for you. We offer an extensive selection of retirement properties to rent in the South West, giving you the opportunity to be part of one of our wonderful and welcoming communities in the way that best suits you.
Our South West retirement homes to rent include elegant apartments, cosy cottages and bungalows, and with one, two, or three-bedroom properties available, you can find a home that offers just the right amount of space that you need for a comfortable and relaxing retirement.
See all of our South West retirement rental properties that we currently have available, and discover your ideal home as part of a community of like-minded people, with fantastic facilities, and always something great to do.
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Wiltshire
In the heart of the South West and among some of its most breathtaking countryside, our peaceful retirement village in Wiltshire, Avonpark Village, enjoys an idyllic location overlooking the Avon Valley, while must-see landmarks like Stonehenge and the captivating spa city of Bath are within reach for exploring.
Set within 15 acres of landscaped grounds for walking and keeping active, or just sitting back and taking in the view, life can be as peaceful or jam-packed as you like at our Wiltshire retirement community. Located in Limpley Stoke, Avonpark Village is just a short drive away from Bradford-on-Avon and six miles from Bath, and you have a choice of great amenities and activities available within the village itself.
Avonpark
Somerset
Somerset is renowned for its diverse and beautiful landscape, which makes it popular among retirees who want to escape the bustle of the city and spend more time among nature. Blagdon Village, our retirement village in Somerset is surrounded by the Blackdown and Quantock Hills making it a haven for hikers or cyclists, or the perfect base from which to enjoy leisurely drives taking in the spectacular scenery and discovering charming nearby villages.
For days when you’d prefer to stay closer to home, amenities within our Somerset retirement community include a restaurant and gym, and you have Taunton’s market town centre just walking distance away.
Blagdon VillageDevon
If spending more time by the sea is your priority for retirement, the South West offers you more than 500 miles of coastline - and our two retirement villages in Devon provide a wonderful base for days of breezy beach strolls, or more challenging walks along the rugged Jurassic Coast.
Choose from our historic and vibrant community in Abbotskerswell, The Priory, or a home within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at Gittisham Hill Park in Honiton. Whichever one of our Devon retirement communities captures your heart, you’ll have stunning coastline just a few miles away to explore at your leisure, from lively seaside towns with soft, sandy beaches to unspoilt coves overlooked by rocky cliffs.
The Priory Gittisham Hill Park
Cornwall
At our retirement village in Cornwall you can choose from days out in bustling coastal towns like Newquay or St Ives, or packing a picnic and finding quiet coves and secluded sands - all in your own time.
Discover Roseland Parc in Truro, our thriving Cornwall retirement community overlooking the Roseland Peninsula. Stepping into this retirement village feels like an escape to an exclusive holiday resort, with stunning palm gardens within the grounds, and the magnificent Cornish coastline just an easy drive away.
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