Retire to Minehead
This vibrant seaside town in Somerset has a beautiful sandy beach, a picturesque harbour and a lively high street filled with shops and cafes.
Local retirees love:
- Access to a variety of supermarkets, restaurants, tearooms and friendly pubs as well as a post office, library, community centre and community hospital.
- A coastal retirement, with miles of stunning coastline to explore and sweeping views across to South Wales.
- Green spaces, like Blenheim Gardens, located just a short walk from our retirement property for sale in Minehead.
- An active retirement with golf, bowling, cycling, boating and coastal walks or country rambles on the doorstep.
- Fantastic transports connections to explore the glorious South West, including Bristol, Bath and Taunton.
1 retirement developments near Minehead
Minehead | Minehead
Retirement Living- Properties 35 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £275,000
Senior living in Minehead
With clean beaches, a wealth of amenities, a friendly community and prime position, could Minehead be the perfect spot for your coastal retirement in the South West?
Amenities in Minehead
Our retirement flats in Minehead offer easy access to a wide variety of shops and services.
Groceries
You’ll find a Tesco Superstore and Lidl in Minehead as well as small convenience stores, a butcher, a farm shop and several bakeries. You could also pop to Minehead Farmers' Market every Friday for fresh local produce.
Shops
Minehead high street has a good mix of independent and well-known retailers selling everything from pet supplies and gifts to antiques and clothing.
Healthcare
You’ll find healthcare services at Minehead Medical Centre as well as dental surgeries and a Boots the chemist. Minehead Community Hospital offers a broad range of outpatient clinics as well as some inpatient care.
Things for retirees to do in Minehead
From Minehead’s popular sandy beach ‘The Strand’ to the quieter charms of woodlands and historic attractions, the town has something for everyone.
- Traditional seaside fare: enjoy a delicious Sunday carvery at the popular local pub, The Hairy Dog, a traditional cream tea at the café in Blenheim Gardens or fish and chips on the seafront.
- Keep active: with fishing, boat trips and crab fishing at Minehead Harbour, bowls at Minehead Bowling Club or perhaps a round of golf at the Minehead and West Somerset Golf Club. Located right on the seafront, the course offers stunning views of the Brendon Hills and the sea.
- Enjoy arts and culture: at the Minehead Museum, the Regal Theatre and The Avenue Cinema.
Out and about in the wider area
Just outside Minehead there is even more to discover, including the wilds of Exmoor National Park.
- Just a short distance away is the historic village of Dunster, home to the impressive Dunster Castle.
- Greencombe Gardens, stretches along the tree-covered slopes of Exmoor and offers breathtaking views over ancient fields and Porlock Bay.
- The West Somerset Railway is the longest independent heritage steam railway in Britain, running 20 miles from Minehead to Bishop's Lydeard near Taunton.
- For a more challenging adventure, climb North Hill to enjoy panoramic views of the town and harbour.
- The nearby seaside villages of Porlock and Porlock Weir are worth a visit, offering a bustling harbour and scenic pebble beaches.
Transport and connections
Our properties for sale in Minehead have a bus stop just outside and the town has excellent transport links.
By car
Minehead is linked to the rest of Somerset, Bath, Bristol and beyond, by the A39, which connects to the M5 motorway (Junction 24 or 25) about 28 miles away.
By bus
There are regular buses around the town and to Taunton and the wider area, including Watchet, Dulverton, Porlock and Porlock Weir. There’s a seasonal Exmoor Coaster to Lynmouth too.
By rail
While there is a heritage railway station taking you on a scenic route to Bishops Lydeard, the nearest national rail services run from Taunton.
By air
The closest airport is Bristol Airport which is around an hour’s drive away via the A38/A39.
Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
Now that we have successfully moved house I would like to express our appreciation for the excellent way that your company have conducted the proceedings throughout the purchase of Beechfield Court. We have been kept well informed from beginning to end, and during the difficult planning stage we were provided with first class advice and support.
Barrie and Valerie, Homeowners at Beechfield Court, Minehead
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Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living PLUS
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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