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Retiring to the seaside – isn’t that every person’s dream? We’ve ranked your ten favourite British seaside destinations in order of preference. ...Read more
Moving house is always daunting and even more so if you're planning to downsize from a family home. We look at the best ways to make moving home stress-free. ...Read more
McCarthy & Stone has a vast team working round the clock to make sure that every homeowner in every development receives the best of the best. Here, we talk to three of the key players...
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A lot of work and careful planning goes into creating the beautiful interiors of a McCarthy & Stone development. Interior designer Hannah Gernon explains how she arrives at the finished results ...Read more
There’s nothing more bonding for a family than spending quality time together. And a holiday is the perfect setting. With the growing trend for 3G (no, not mobile coverage – three generations!), there’s a huge variety of options. ...Read more
Mary Kent lived at the first McCarthy & Stone Development to be built, Waverley House in New Milton. Here, her granddaughter Tania Harland shares wonderful childhood memories of spending time there, which inspired her to work for McCarthy & Stone when a job opportunity came up 10 years ago. ...Read more
Retiring to the seaside – isn’t that every person’s dream? We’ve ranked your ten favourite British seaside destinations in order of preference. ...Read more
In her latest blog, Carrick Court's House Manager ponders the adoption of modern technology - particularly the latest smart phones! ...Read more
Why go abroad when we’re lucky to have so many beautiful islands of our own? ...Read more
House Manager Michelle Zoe Leggett gives an insight into the life of Carrick Court's homeowners and asks ‘what is retirement and do we ever really retire?’ ...Read more
Discover coastal properties for sale all around the UK and Ireland with McCarthy & Stone’s unique locations and luxury developments. ...Read more
Whether you've been a gardening enthusiast for years or only recently discovered the joys of green fingers, getting your hands dirty in the garden can become more difficult in later life. We look at tools that can make this hobby easier. ...Read more
Gary Day, McCarthy & Stone’s land and planning director, tells Oliver Pickup about the firm’s evolution ...Read more
It was a year of social unrest, high inflation, patriotism and punk rock. It was also the year that John McCarthy and Bill Stone built their first retirement apartments. As McCarthy & Stone celebrates its 40th anniversary, we take a look back at the highs and lows of 1977. ...Read more
McCarthy & Stone aims to raise £130,000 for Royal Voluntary Service this year. It’s a partnership of shared values, says Rachel Halliwell ...Read more
Sometimes bonding with a generation different from your own can be difficult, even if they are your grandchildren! Find out how to inspire and entertain your grandchildren this summer. ...Read more
Retirement can be a time to reinvent your life, as Judy Robinson and Gwynneth Pedler discovered ...Read more
Whether it’s making your own cards, pottery, wood carving or knitting, anything hand-crafted is having a bit of a renaissance ...Read more
Discover some of the most historical houses in Hampshire with McCarthy & Stone! Explore these beautiful homes all year round! ...Read more
A huge amount of care goes into every McCarthy & Stone development. Take a look at what goes into the planning, building and designing interiors of each development we build.
See how part exchange has changed this family's life in more ways than one! Discover Part Exhange with McCarthy & Stone. ...Read more
Wrap up warm and get walking this winter with us! Discover new trails across the country and explore new scenery with McCarthy & Stone. ...Read more
McCarthy & Stone’s pet-friendly policy* is a big draw for some looking to move into a retirement development. Here, Tara the dog tells Andrew Woods about her new life at Carrick Court in Hampshire ...Read more
McCarthy & Stone is holding vintage tea parties across Britain to celebrate its 40th birthday. And the best thing is that you’re invited, says Oliver Pickup ...Read more
Whatever you look for in a cruise, whether it's beautiful beaches, luscious green landscapes, city tours packed with culture, or a stop at one of the world's foodie capitals, there's a liner setting sail to suit. ...Read more
Marbury Court in the heart of rural Cheshire is an Assisted Living development that overlooks the River Weaver. Rachel Halliwell meets some of the people who work behind the scenes to help life run smoothly for its 66 homeowners
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This year looks to be a bumper one for the arts, with no shortage of blockbuster films, riveting reads and fantastic festivals on the horizon. ...Read more
Selling the family home your children grew up in can be a big wrench. But many McCarthy & Stone homeowners say that the change brought them a perfect mix of independence and closeness, as Rachel Halliwell finds out ...Read more
Celebrate 40 years of retirement living solutions with McCarthy & Stone. Discover how we are commemorating this special event here! ...Read more
They'd both lost their partners 9 years ago and moved to a McCarthy & Stone development, but little did Ann and Robin know they were about to start something very special...
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Discover your next day out in the UK with our list of top attractions up and down Britain! Plan your next adventure with McCarthy & Stone. ...Read more
A new poll by McCarthy and Stone has revealed the simple pleasures that over 60’s most treasure about their childhood. ...Read more
Pack your bags and start your travels with McCarthy & Stone! Discover how retirement can be the perfect time to see the world! ...Read more
It’s turning cold and you want your home to be warm and cosy. But that involves some tiresome maintenance tasks – unless you live in a McCarthy & Stone Retirement apartment of course ...Read more
The easy way to sell your old home and move into a brand new McCarthy & Stone apartment. Enjoy a new lifestyle with minimum inconvenience! ...Read more
See how Part Exchange changes lives at McCarthy & Stone! Experience how wonderful downsizing can truly be with us today! ...Read more
Rhoda tells us all about her journey to her brand new retirement apartment and how Part Exchange made it easier... ...Read more
We caught up with homeowner Mrs Pinkney in Lincolnshire to hear how she found using McCarthy & Stone's Part Exchange Service ...Read more
Our pet-friendly policy is a clincher for some looking to move into a retirement development. See how it gives animals a new lease of life too! ...Read more
Chief executive Clive Fenton speaks about his pride in McCarthy & Stone’s philosophy, and how our developments change people's lives. ...Read more
Expectations are revisited at two of our properties in Yorkshire, where you can findfriendship, fine food and plenty of humour. ...Read more
Stuck on where in the world to holiday next? Take a pick from one of these amazing cruises and set sail with Life & Living today! ...Read more
See how McCarthy & Stone homeowner Roland is keeping active during retirement by volunteering at the NCI! ...Read more
Take a look at our top 10 picks for an Autumnal cruise this October! Evade the cold and soak up some last-minute sun before Winter! ...Read more
Explore Britain's most beautiful gardens this Autumn with our list of favourite UK destinations. Get your scarf on and get exploring! ...Read more
Discover whether downsizing is the right option for you with McCarthy & Stone. See what our brand new developments can offer you here! ...Read more
Is it the right size? Over-60s are being blamed for a lot at the moment: lack of jobs, the NHS crisis, and the high cost of housing ...Read more
We are excited about the next few months! Mother’s Day, the feel good movie of the year could well be perfect for your mom this Mother's Day! ...Read more
Tony Watts delves into downsizing following the Generation Stuck report, and talks about why we have downsizing all wrong. ...Read more
Take a look at our favourite Christmas Markets across the UK ! Make sure you get into the Christmas-spirit and make a few trips this festive season! ...Read more
Check out our brand new Guide to Grandparenting! Find out how you can make your days with your grandchildren even more fun! ...Read more
Gone is the grey army - retirees say life is colourful, vibrant and active. We ask retirees for their views on what living life in retirement today is like. ...Read more
Clear out the clutter in your life and live simply with McCarthy & Stone’s easy tips on clearing out the mess in your life! ...Read more
Meeting someone new in later life, for companionship and love, can seem impossible, but these couples show that it can happen! ...Read more
Discover the greatest golfing destination in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland! Grab your clubs today! ...Read more
Experience the excitement of the amazing Goodwill Revival! See what it's all about, and how much fun it truly is this year! ...Read more
What does happiness mean to you and those in your life? See what people had to say about their idea of happiness here! ...Read more
Take a look back at the history of Ascot with a twist; there aren’t just horses and bets being placed at this race show! ...Read more
McCarthy & Stone go the extra mile with all their customers. Hear how Ruth traveled to meet new customers to go over downsizing plans! ...Read more
By moving to a McCarthy & Stone development, Don has able to carry on his passion for writing whilst making sure his wife has great care 24/7. ...Read more
Check out what 'stylish at any age' really means with McCarthy & Stone. Stylish isn’t what’s in magazines – it’s what you make it! ...Read more
Discover the charming town of Essex and all it has to offer with a brand new McCarthy & Stone retirement development. ...Read more
Read Mary's letter to her 21-year-old self, and see what lessons life she would give her younger self all those years ago. ...Read more
Discover the natural beauty of Scotland with our new developments with the UK's leading retirement developer - McCarthy & Stone. ...Read more
Experience the beauty of Cheshire with a selection of retirement apartments in multiple locations across the county with us today! ...Read more
Discover the answers to all your questions about retirement with our guide to later life! Download the PDF on Life & Living! ...Read more
Discover what all the fuss is about and make the move to the Cotswold's. If you’re looking for peaceful sanctuary, look no further! ...Read more
Read up on what our GLAB member Ian has to say on retirement, and why they think retirement needs to be re-thought. ...Read more
Check out McCarthy & Stone's new assisted living property announcement for Scotland and Wales! This is an exciting one for all our residents! ...Read more
Check out our amazing garden, created by award-winning Chris Beardshaw, for McCarthy & Stone and Life & Living! ...Read more
Discover the British inspiration behind our brand new development in Poole. See how architects enhanced the buildings exclusive location here. ...Read more
Have a say in what you think is important and needs addressing at your development.Find out about how to join our residents' group today! ...Read more
Discover Edwina Currie’s life advice on retirement living, and why she refuses to be deemed as ‘old’ in life’s lottery. ...Read more
Read what our brand new residents had to say about their McCarthy & Stone apartment. Is it everything they expected it to be? ...Read more
Retiring to the seaside – isn’t that every person’s dream? We’ve ranked your ten favourite British seaside destinations in order of preference. ...Read more
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