Retire to Great Missenden

Retirement living in Great Missenden
Great Missenden is well-known for being home to the acclaimed writer Roald Dahl, who lived in this lovely village for 36 years and was often inspired by its idiosyncratic character.
His influence can be felt all over, from the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre to the Roald Dahl Village Trail and even a Café Twit serving Bogtrotter Cake.
Retirement developments in Great Missenden
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Things to do in Great Missenden
This sought-after village benefits from an array of independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as local amenities, including a post office, library, pharmacy and surgery, making it ideal for retirement living.Food lovers are well catered for with something to tickle all palates, from the popular traditional pub, The Cross Keys, to the well-regarded Asian restaurant, The Fat Buddha and much loved French bistro, La Petite Auberge or the quirky Stamp which offers a Sri Lankan pop up menu.

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