Retiring in Devon
Hundreds of miles of coastline meet quaint coastal towns and characterful cities in Devon, home to the English Riviera and the wild and rugged Jurassic Coast. It’s all at your feet when you retire in Devon, one of the UK’s most spectacularly beautiful counties, and a truly special place to spend your next chapter.
Our two retirement villages in Devon are situated in Honiton and Abbotskerswell, where sandy beaches are just a few miles away, and great amenities are even closer.
Cosy cottages and bungalows, and elegant apartments are among our retirement properties in Devon, so you can choose your ideal new home to suit your lifestyle.
Retirement Properties in Devon
Why Retire in Devon
Spend days on the beach with your grandchildren, explore a town or city, or get out into nature at one of Devon’s national parks; you can make every day one to remember after retiring in Devon, with an endless choice of things to do and great transport connections to take you there.
Located in Honiton and Abbotskerswell, our villages of retirement properties in Devon are ideally situated for easy access to the coast, and to travel around the South West and reach all of its most unique and wonderful attractions.
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Tick off the charming towns and breathtaking, exotic-feeling beaches of the English Riviera, a designated UNESCO Global Geopark.
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Take in the dramatic views and hunt for fossils among the cliffs of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes the famous Durdle Door limestone arch.
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Visit the vibrant Roman-era city of Exeter and explore its fascinating visitor attractions, or head to Plymouth, known as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’ for its waterfront location and rich culture.
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Travel around the South West, and visit family and loved ones with ease via major road links to the M5, and direct rail connections to key destinations including London.
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Benefit from excellent private healthcare facilities and NHS hospitals within Devon, within reach of our retirement villages for your peace of mind.
Our Devon Retirement Communities
Gittisham Hill Park
Secluded within 12 acres of lush and leafy parkland, yet situated close to the lively market town of Honiton, Gittisham Hill Park is our retirement village in Devon where the scenery is peaceful but the atmosphere is buzzing. A vibrant and welcoming community awaits you here alongside fantastic amenities and a collection of stunning Devon retirement properties to choose from.
The clubhouse at Gittisham Hill Park offers a restaurant where you can catch up with friends new and old over a delicious, home-cooked meal or a coffee. A reading room and sun-bathed outdoor terrace provide you with plenty of space for relaxing, while the packed social calendar of activities and events ensures your social life is well taken care of.
A complimentary minibus service for residents of our Devon retirement community connects you with the local area, including Honiton so you can enjoy regular shopping trips and days out.
These retirement properties in Devon include spacious bungalows and homes with one or two bedrooms, so you can have as much space as you need to relax into your retirement. Register your interest today in Gittisham Hill Park to let our friendly team know that you’d like them to get in touch with more details.
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The Priory
A stunning mid-19th century building sits at the heart of The Priory, our Devon retirement properties near Abbotskerswell, and the village itself is just as impressive with an outstanding array of amenities and a friendly, welcoming community to make you feel at home straight away.
Within the beautiful clubhouse, facilities for residents include a restaurant and bar, a heated indoor pool and a library, while the extensive grounds and allotments ensure you have plenty of reasons to get outside and stay active. There is a busy and varied calendar of events and activities throughout the week, but how much or little you join in is always your choice.
Abbotskerswell village is just half a mile from The Priory, or for exploring further afield you’re about 30 minutes’ drive from the ancient South West city of Exeter. You can also get there from the nearby train station, or travel to other attractive towns such as Newton Abbot or Totnes.
The Priory offers a selection of spacious apartments and traditional cottages, and with one or two-bedroom properties available you can find the new retirement home in Devon that is perfectly suited to your new lifestyle. If you’d like to find out more, register your interest and a member of our team will be in touch for an informal chat.
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Why Choose our Devon Retirement Properties?
Our retirement communities in Devon are designed for the lifestyle you want to live now, with flexibility to meet your needs in the future. You can look forward to prioritising your wellbeing and independence when you choose a new retirement home with us, with the reassuring knowledge that we’re here, whenever you need us.
- Wellness and community: From a dip in the pool to lunch in the restaurant with friends, our Devon retirement villages ensure that you can put your wellbeing first as part of a community of like-minded people.
- Flexible, futureproofed living: Retire your way with a choice of homes to buy or rent, and the peace of mind that 24/7 emergency support is available, plus additional care services at selected villages.
- Environmental sustainability: Sustainable, energy-efficient designs and well-maintained green space are incorporated into our retirement villages in Devon to support our natural environment.
- Amenities that enrich daily life: Excellent onsite amenities meet your everyday needs, while a packed calendar of events and activities keep your social life in the best of health.
- A lifestyle for the long term: We focus on creating thriving communities where you can relax into your retirement - not on short-term property sales.
We’re committed to providing you with an exceptional standard of independent retirement living in Devon, along with the assurance that we’re always here if you need us. 24/7 emergency support is available across all of our retirement villages, and several offer additional care services to enable you to stay within your community should your needs change in the future.
You can learn more about how moving to one of our villages works, whether you currently live locally in Devon, are thinking about spending your retirement here, or are helping a loved one to plan theirs. Join us on one of our upcoming Discovery Days to explore our retirement properties in Devon, see the fantastic environment and amenities available, and speak to our friendly residents to find out why joining one of our communities could be the perfect choice for your next chapter.
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