Retirement homes in Somerset

Retire to Somerset

Retirement Living in Somerset

Retire to a county that’s famous for cider, cheese, legendary pop festivals, rolling countryside, traditional seaside towns, ancient history, stunning architecture and an UNESCO World Heritage city.

With rolling hills, ancient parkland, nature filled marshlands, seaside fun, stunning local produce and a rich history to uncover, Somerset is a top spot for a new adventure. Our retirement villages in Somerset are conveniently located close to the coast, countryside and globally renowned, historically important and extremely beautiful towns and cities, like Wells, Glastonbury and Bath. If you're looking for retirement properties for sale in Somerset then our new homes put you in the heart of the action in this green and pleasant county.

McCarthy Stone developments in Somerset

Things to do in Somerset

From the ancient caves of Wookey Hole-complete with witch-in the Cheddar Gorge to the spectacular scenery of the Mendip Hills, Somerset is full of unexpected wonders to explore. History buffs will love visiting the remains of one of the richest and most powerful monasteries in England at Glastonbury Abbey, the hot springs and ancient temple of the Roman Baths in Bath, or admiring the glorious architecture of the 12th century Wells Cathedral, and watching the famous bell ringing swans.

You'll find more than 90 different aircraft on display at the Fleet Air Arm Museum, Bronze Age armour and Roman mosaics at the Museum of Somerset at Taunton Castle, and over 400 cars and motorcycles spanning more than a hundred years of history at the Haynes International Motor Museum near Yeovil.

An active retirement in Somerset

From challenging hill walks to a leisurely swim, you'll find plenty of opportunities around Somerset to help you keep up an active retirement.

You can bring the family for a donkey ride at the sandy seaside resort of Weston-super-Mare, go swimming in the infinity seawater pool in charming Clevedon or even learn to kayak and canoe at Channel Adventure near Minehead. If competing is your passion, there are over 20 golf courses and almost 40 tennis clubs around the county. If nature rambles are your thing, you'll enjoy coastal walks to Bream Fort and Burnham-on-Sea, wonderful views from Glastonbury Tor and birds galore along the rhynes of the Somerset Levels.

If you like the sound of a county by the sea that's packed with history and surrounded by five Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, see if one of our retirement properties for sale in Somerset is a good fit.

Attractions

Whether you're looking for local theatres or busy shopping centres, there's plenty to keep you busy around Somerset. There are over 1,500 items on display at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath, opera and ballet at the 600-capacity Playhouse in Weston-super-Mare, or musicals and drama at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil.

When you want to treat yourself, you'll find over 90 different stores at the Clarks Village Outlet, craft goods and locally-produced food at the Frome Independent street market, and a huge range of independent shops, restaurants and cafés at Green Park Station in Bath.

Sights

From sandy beaches and coastal cliffs to wooded valleys and stately gardens, there's plenty of scenic countryside to discover around Somerset. You'll find limestone quarries and deep caves among the Mendip Hills, a 70-square-mile Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Alternatively, you can hike through the lowland heath and ancient woodland of the massive Exmoor National Park to see the magnificent views from the summit of Dunkery Beacon, the highest point in the county.

Spot falcons, eagles and hawks at the North Somerset Bird of Prey Centre, watch wild stags at the 100-acre South West Deer Rescue Centre near Crewkerne, or see a huge range of flora and fauna across more than 70 different nature reserves dotted around the county.