Retirement Homes in the Cotswolds

Explore an area that's rich with natural beauty

With nearly 800 square miles of hills, meadows and woodland to uncover, the Cotswolds is an ideal location to take in some of the best landscapes in the country.

You can wander through the Prince of Wales' themed gardens at Highgrove House, see almost 3,000 trees in the 55-acre Batsford Arboretum, or take in views that stretch as far as Wales from the top of Cleeve Hill, the highest point in the Cotswolds.

You'll find owls and eagles at the Falconry Centre in Moreton-in-Marsh, penguins and flamingos at the Birdland Park and Gardens, and over 260 different species of animal at the Cotswold Wildlife Park near Burford.

Retire to a region that's packed with history

From towering cathedrals to curious museums, there's plenty of history and heritage to discover around the Cotswolds.

You can visit the tomb of Henry VIII's sixth wife at Sudeley Castle, see the second-largest parish church in England at Tewkesbury Abbey, or explore the stately rooms of a Jacobean manor at the 17th-century Chastleton House.

You'll find Neolithic, Roman and Victorian artefacts at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester, social history at the Gloucester Folk Museum, and a huge range of classic and vintage cars at the Cotswold Motoring Museum.

Get out and about in the Cotswolds

From touring theatre to bustling shopping centres, you'll find lots to keep you busy with a retirement home in the Cotswolds.

You can catch ballet and opera at the Everyman Theatre, music and films at The Roses theatre in Tewkesbury, or see four centuries of paintings at The Wilson art gallery in Cheltenham.

When you feel like treating yourself, you'll find over 50 different stores at the Gloucester Quays shopping centre, locally produced goods at the award-winning Farmers' Market in Stroud, and a huge range of craft goods at the many market towns scattered throughout the region.

Stay fit and active in a rural setting

Whether you're looking for leisurely hill walks or challenging cycling routes, you'll find all sorts of opportunities to keep up an active retirement around the Cotswolds.

You can learn to sail, kayak or canoe at the outdoor centre in South Cerney, take to the slopes at the Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre, or take a scenic horse-back riding tour at the Bourton Vale Equestrian Centre.

If you'd like to retire to the largest Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England and Wales, surrounded by charming villages and green valleys, see if one of our retirement homes in the Cotswolds would be a good fit.