Retire to Bude

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Retirement living in Bude

Bude is a great location for you to enjoy your retirement, a traditional coastal town with harbour and beautiful beaches in the town and beyond. A close-knit community is retained, yet balanced with a range of events and activities for both locals and tourists alike to enjoy throughout the year. There are a range of shops, supermarkets, a Post Office, coffee shops and doctor's surgery, which are accessible by foot or bus.

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Enjoy a happy retirement in Bude

In or near Bude you will find a range of amenities including boutique shops, supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. There's also health and community services including hospital, doctor's surgery, dentist, pharmacy all in close proximity to the development.

There is plenty to do around the area with fantastic beaches including Bude, Widemouth and the National Trust owned Sandymouth Beach. Festivals including the famous Bude Jazz Festival and St Pirran's Procession. There are historic landmarks nearby including King Arthur's Castle in Tintagel, Hartland Abbey and in the town itself, Bude Castle.

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Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.

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