Retirement properties in Exeter

Retirement is the perfect time to enjoy the things you love, but it’s equally important to have life’s essentials close by. Exeter makes that effortless, with everything you might need all within easy reach.

• Groceries - A wide choice of supermarkets including Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Lidl and Aldi, plus local farm shops.
• Shopping - The city is home to Princesshay Shopping Centre, boutiques, cafés and independent retailers, alongside regular markets and artisan fairs.
• Healthcare - Exeter benefits from strong healthcare provision, with GP surgeries, pharmacies, dental practices and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in the city centre, one of the region’s leading medical centres.

Whether you enjoy exploring history, browsing markets or discovering new cafés and coastal towns, Exeter offers plenty to fill your days at a relaxed pace.

• Visiting Exeter Cathedral, the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and historic underground passages.
• Enjoying the cafés, waterfront paths and boat trips around Exeter Quayside.
• Taking easy day trips to Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, and Dartmouth for seaside walks, local shops and Devon countryside views.
• Joining community groups, classes, book clubs and hobby clubs across the city.
• Exploring National Trust properties and gardens such as Killerton House and Knightshayes Court. 

For retirees who love staying active, Exeter is the ideal base. With riverside trails, estuary routes and access to the Devon coast and countryside, every day offers a fresh opportunity to move, explore and feel your best.

• Nature - Walk or cycle the Exe Estuary Trail, offering miles of flat, scenic routes towards Exmouth.
• Fitness - Enjoy senior-friendly classes, swimming sessions and gym facilities at leisure centres across Exeter.
• Coastal activity - Head to Exmouth, just 30 minutes by car or train, for beach walks, gentle water activities and fresh sea air.
• Countryside exploring - Visit Ivybridge for access to Dartmoor National Park’s beautiful, low-intensity walking routes.

Exeter’s excellent transport connections mean you can enjoy everything Devon has to offer. Whether you’re heading into the city, out to the coast or further afield, travel is reliable and convenient. 

• By car - Major roads including the M5, A38 and A30 connect Exeter to Bristol, Plymouth, Cornwall and surrounding Devon towns such as Ivybridge and Ottery St Mary.
• By bus - Regular bus services link Exeter with Exmouth, Ottery St Mary, and local villages, with concessionary passes offering free off-peak travel.
• By rail - Exeter St David’s and Exeter Central stations provide direct trains to London, Bristol, Plymouth and seaside destinations like Exmouth and Dawlish.