Retire to The Isle of Wight
An island packed with history and natural beauty
With a huge Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, dramatic chalk cliffs and more than 50 miles of picturesque coastline, the Isle of Wight is a brilliant place to explore in retirement. And with royal residences, military castles and a deep maritime tradition, there's a huge amount of history to uncover around the Isle too.
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Surrounding areas
Whether you're looking for active sports or a lifestyle that's full of fresh air and open spaces, you'll find all sorts of ways to keep up an active retirement on the Isle of Wight. You can swim, surf and sail around dozens of beaches and bays, hike across more than 500 miles of rural footpaths, or explore the island's magnificent landscapes with over 200 miles of challenging and leisurely cycling routes.
Community
Across the island, you’ll find a network of inter-connected towns and villages.
You can catch live music and drama at the historic Shanklin Theatre, visit a huge range of animals at the Isle of Wight Zoo, or get involved in the island's calendar of award-winning events, such as The Isle of Wight Festival or the Ventnor Fringe arts festival.
Attractions
You'll find medieval and military history at the Carisbrooke Castle Museum near Newport, prehistoric fossils and life-sized models at Dinosaur Isle and countless ancient artefacts and mosaics at the excavated Roman Villa in Brading.
You can also take a tour of the summer home of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at the 19th century Osborne House, ride through miles of scenic countryside on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway or see the artillery fort built by Henry VIII at Yarmouth Castle.
Sights
From the peaceful beaches and bays of the Isle of Wight coastline to the immense views from its famous chalk ridges, it's no wonder that more than half of the island has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
You can wander through the waterfalls and trees of the coastal ravine at Shanklin Chine, explore the Ventnor Botanic Garden, see the towering chalk stacks that make up The Needles or relax on the many unspoilt beaches around the area, such as the sleepy fishing bay at Steephill Cove or the sandy shores of Ryde Beach.
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:
It gives us a real sense of security, especially with staff on-site at all times. Moving in has allowed us to futureproof our retirement, as we can opt-in to tailored domestic support and personal care packages should we need to.
Peter and Jean, tenants, Campbell House
It has opened a lot of doors for me and given me more time to focus on the things I enjoy. There’s a great sense of community here. A few of the homeowners have a weekly ritual to visit one of the local pubs to have a meal out.
John, homeowner, Roslin Place
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Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
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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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