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Retire to Hook

Canal path and greenery in areas surrounding Hook, Hampshire.

Retirement living in Hook

Nestled in the Hart district of Hampshire, Hook is a quintessentially British village with a strong local community. It’s been voted the best place to live in the UK in a Halifax Quality of Life survey and it’s easy to see why.

Local retirees enjoy:

The excellent transport links for exploring the surrounding countryside, canals and quaint villages as well as the amenities in nearby Basingstoke.
A range of local cafes, restaurants and country pubs, as well as supermarkets, boutique shops, High Street names, community halls and healthcare services.
Plenty of sports and leisure activities, for instance, canal-side nature trails, parks and gardens for gentle strolls and running clubs, bowls clubs and health clubs.

Retirement developments in Hook

Explore retirement properties for sale or rent in Hook, and find your perfect home for a happy retirement.

Senior living in Hook

Although Hook is growing in size and popularity, it maintains its village charm and has a close-knit community of friendly locals. Discover what this wonderful location has to offer seniors in retirement.

Local amenities in Hook

Hook may be small, but the centre has everything you need in retirement including shops, cafés, pubs, a pharmacy and a post office.

Groceries
There are several supermarkets like a Tesco Superstore and a Sainsbury’s as well as a local butcher and a couple of bakeries.
Shopping
The town centre has high street retailers, independent boutiques and specialty stores. For bigger spending sprees, Festival Place in nearby Basingstoke has over 200 shops.
Healthcare
The main GP practice is Hook Surgery, and there’s a choice of dental practices and a Boots pharmacy too. Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital is just seven miles away and has A&E services, specialist care, and outpatient treatments.

Things for seniors to do in Hook

Move to one of our retirement homes in Hook and you’ll be spoiled for choice for things to do.

Hook hosts regular events at the village’s two halls, Elizabeth Hall and the Community Centre.
There are a number of local sports and leisure clubs to join, including Hook Bowling Club, a choral society and lunch clubs.
Hook is famous for its welcoming country pubs with lovely beer gardens.
Community events include the Hook Summer Fair, the Hook HSPA Fireworks Display and the Hook Flower and Produce Show.
West Green House Garden has ten acres of lake, water features, woodlands and Victorian greenhouses to explore, plus a tearoom.
Absorb local history at Odiham Castle, a13th century ruin on the Basingstoke Canal.

View of the countryside in Hook, Hampshire.

Explore the surrounding areas

On a sunny day you’ll enjoy strolling alongside the Basingstoke Canal, which winds through the idyllic countryside surrounding our retirement property for sale in Hook. You can even take a leisurely cruise down the canal or charter a private trip.

Visit North Warnborough for beautiful canal-side walks taking in the pretty villages of Newnham and Greywell, or visit the Tylney Hall Country House Hotel in Rotherwick.

Although Hook is only a village, you’re close to the larger town of Basingstoke for a greater variety of shops and services. Just five minutes away by train, you’ll find a number of parks, a large library, a Waitrose, Basingstoke Aquadrome for aqua fitness and the Milestones Museum.

Transport and connections

Hook has excellent transport links for a village of its size, offering easy connections to the rest of Hampshire, London and beyond.

By car
Hook is close to the M3 for access to London, Southampton and other areas in the south. The A30 connects Hook to local towns and villages.
By bus
Stagecoach and Fleet Link buses offer connections to Basingstoke, Fleet, Odiham, and Farnborough.
By rail
Hook’s mainline railway station takes you directly to Basingstoke in just five minutes and London Waterloo in under an hour.
By air
Both Southampton International Airport and London Heathrow Airport are under 40 miles away making trips abroad in retirement a breeze.

FAQs about retiring to Hook

While property prices in Hook can be higher than the national average due to the desirable location, it’s more affordable to rent or buy here than in nearby towns such as Fleet or Winchester. Day-to-day expenses, such as groceries and transport are reasonably priced. The right retirement property can help you cut your living costs, with our research showing you could save on household bills in a McCarthy Stone retirement apartment when compared to a typical home.

Yes, Hook is a small village, and it is easy to walk around it’s centre. There are plenty of footpaths and greenspaces, as well as parks, nature reserves, and countryside walking routes for more scenic strolls.

Meeting new friends will be easy in this welcoming village. Hook has multiple social clubs, fitness classes, and opportunities to volunteer and socialise within the community.