The Priory
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Discover our Abbotskerswell retirement village
At The Priory, our retirement community in Abbotskerswell, we have all you need to truly enjoy later life…
- A mix of spacious apartments and charming cottages
- A host of planned activities from yoga and croquet, to art classes
- Based around a restored former mid-19th century religious building with facilities that include a restaurant and bar, heated indoor pool, library and a beautiful garden room
- Peaceful semi-rural location with idyllic grounds with a meadow woodland, plus allotments
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See the breathtaking beauty of The Priory for yourself at one of our Discovery Days. Experience a supreme standard of retirement properties in Abbotskerswell, tour our facilities and meet the residents - with no pressure or obligations.
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I have lived at The Priory for over 9 years, and I have been very happy here. It is very comfortable and very well run. The countryside around is beautiful. What's not to like?!
Your Move. Your Way.
We’re committed to supporting you to enjoy your ideal retirement, so we offer a choice of homes to rent or buy at The Priory, as well as flexible finance options like rent to buy.
If you have a home to sell, our Home Buying and Managed Sale services could help you to get it off the market quickly and with less stress, so you can be enjoying your retirement home in Devon even sooner.
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Address
The PrioryPriory Road
Abbotskerswell
Devon
TQ12 5PP
By Car
Abbotskerswell village is half a mile from The Priory, while the city of Exeter is about 30 minutes’ drive away, with links to the M5 and M30.
By Bus
Bus services from Abbotskerswell connect you to Exeter, Newton Abbot, and Totnes.
By Train
Nearby Newton Abbot railway station provides direct services to many major destinations in the South West and beyond.
Purpose-built retirement living to support you
A historic setting like no other
Our retirement village in Abbotskerswell is truly one of a kind, with its meticulously restored listed building at the heart of the community, incorporating many of The Priory’s facilities and shared spaces.
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A vibrant, modern community
This beautiful building has been part of the landscape since the mid-1800s, lovingly restored to preserve its graceful stonework, high ceilings and elegant windows. And while The Priory is steeped in history, its community is entirely modern, with a fantastic choice of activities each week - from exercise classes to art groups and film nights.
Life in this villageWhat's nearby?
Living in Abbotskerswell, Devon
The Priory is within walking distance of the picturesque Abbotskerswell village, which has amenities including cosy cafes and traditional pubs. Newton Abbot town centre is under 10 minutes’ drive from our retirement community in Abbotskerswell, boasting fantastic attractions and a racecourse for fantastic family days out. You’re also well-situated for touring the South Devon coastline; the iconic ‘English Riviera’ of Torquay can be reached in around 20 minutes by car, while Paignton and Teignmouth are about half an hour away.
Discover the locationHere when you need us
Here at The Priory you’ll enjoy all of the benefits of independent retirement living in Abbotskerswell, and be free to come and go as you please - we even have guest suites available to book so that your friends and family can stay with us too.
It’s even easier to relax into your retirement at The Priory with the peace of mind that 24/7 emergency care is always available, should you need us.
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A community full of life
Whether your ideal retirement looks like long days of enjoying life at your very own pace, or being busier than ever with new experiences to look forward to, you can bring your dream next chapter to life at The Priory.
Our retirement homes near Newton Abbot in Devon come with a ready-made community, just waiting for you to join and make new friends right away. Our friendly residents are what makes The Priory such a fantastic village to live in; the facilities and packed calendar of activities are the cherry on top.
Fill up your diary, or take every delightful day as it comes, because it’s time to live life your way at The Priory.
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