Retire to Burley in Wharfedale
Retirement living in Burley in Wharfedale
Located on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors, Burley in Wharfedale is a quaint village with a great sense of community, plenty of local coffee shops and small businesses, and excellent transport links to surrounding areas like Leeds.
Local retirees enjoy:
- Amenities including cafes, restaurants, pubs, independent shops, active community and social centres and a train station.
- Visiting the Yorkshire Dales National Park and enjoying scenic views of the Wharfedale valley.
- A spot of golf at Ilkley Golf Course, just 12 minutes outside the village.
- Local walking routes like the Dales Way, the surrounding riversides, meadows and woodland in Chevin Forest Park or around The Twelve Apostles Stone Circle.
Retirement developments in Burley in Wharfedale
Explore retirement property for sale or rent in Burley in Wharfedale, and find your ideal home for senior living.
Summer Manor | Burley in Wharfedale
Retirement Living- Properties 20 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £259,950
- Rent from £2,000 pcm
Senior living in Burley in Wharfedale
Burley in Wharfedale is an ideal place to settle and enjoy an active retirement. There are a variety of green spaces and walking trails, as well as local community events like the Annual Duck Race and Summer Festival.
Amenities in Burley in Wharfedale
While you may need to travel to Ilkley or Otley for a greater range, you’ll find plentiful amenities on your doorstep.
- Groceries
You can find a Co-op food, health food shop, deli and AMPM mini market in the village centre, plus a Tesco Superstore approximately 15 minutes away in Ilkley. - Shops and services
There are a few specialist shops in the village, selling everything from kitchenware to gifts and a wide range of services from manicures to dog grooming. - Healthcare
Grange Park Surgery is just four minutes’ walk from the centre. The nearest hospital is the Wharfedale Hospital, 3.5 miles away in Otley. Cohens Chemist is on the high street and The Burley Dental Suite will take care of your dentistry needs.
Things to do in Burley in Wharfedale
You’ll find plenty of options for things to do close to your retirement property in Burley in Wharfedale.
- Social activities
The town has a U3A hobby group for every interest, whether you want to learn a new language or hobby. There are also several community centres and clubs including the Burley In Wharfedale Social Club. - Events and festivals
The annual Duck Race and Teas on the Green is a favourite among locals who gather on the banks of the River. Warm weather also brings the Burley Summer Festival. - Cafes, Restaurants and Tea Rooms
Betty’s Tea Room, The Red Lion and Hotel, and Mumbai Village Indian restaurantare just some of the most popular places to enjoy a drink or meal.
Enjoy an active retirement in Burley in Wharfedale
From our retirement property in Burley in Wharfedale, you can enjoy the local scenery, from Roman ruins to standing stones and gothic churches.
Ramblers will love exploring all the walks in and around Burley in the surrounding fields, woodland, and waterways. Burley is a fantastic base to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Dales Way, which includes Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rocks. Another option for glorious meadow and woodland walks, as well as rock formations, is Otley Chevin Forest Park. Burley Weir with its stepping stones, is a lovely spot for a stroll.
Frequent trains to Leeds and Bradford make it easy to escape to the city for a change of pace too.
Transport and connections
Burley in Wharfedale has excellent public transport links with a train station and regular buses to surrounding areas, including the spa town of Ilkley and Leeds, the unofficial capital of Yorkshire.
- By car
The village is close to the A65 and A660, providing easy access to neighbouring towns like Ilkley, Otley, and Guiseley, as well as cities like Bradford and Leeds. - By bus
Regular buses provide transport to the surrounding towns and villages, such as Otley and Ilkley. Senior Permits are available for free travel. - By rail
From the local train station you can easily reach Leeds in 25 minutes, and London in under 3 hours. - By air
Leeds Bradford Airport is less than five miles from our retirement homes in Burley in Wharfedale.
Browse by Retirement Living services
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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