Experience the lifestyle with a free overnight stay
Did you know that at participating Retirement Living and Retirement Living Plus developments you can enjoy a free overnight stay? The option is offered to people who have found a property they love but are unsure if the community or lifestyle is right for them. If you’re thinking about committing but want extra reassurance, it’s a great way to experience first-hand what life in a McCarthy & Stone retirement community is really like.
What happens when you stay over?
The idea is to give you a real insight into whether a McCarthy & Stone home is right for you. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet our lovely homeowners and friendly team including the House Manager in Retirement Living developments or 24/7 onsite support team at our Retirement Living Plus developments. You may even, like Simon at Stour Gate, begin enduring friendships on your stay.
We want you to be able to relax and enjoy yourself
You’ll have full use of a retirement apartment (or the luxurious guest suite) and shared amenities – whether you want to explore the local attractions, watch a film in the apartment, join an activity in the hobby room, or have a glass of wine in the lovely gardens. We’ll even provide a continental-style breakfast and other refreshments.
Top tip: If you’re visiting a Retirement Living Plus development, be sure to try out our welcoming chef-run restaurant/bistros – they serve fresh and delicious meals daily.
What are the benefits of an overnight stay?
- You can see the quality of the apartments, amenities and services first-hand.
- You can talk to the team and homeowners for real insight into community life.
- You'll learn about how we can help you to move with things like part exchange and specialist removals.
- It will help you decide if the community and lifestyle are right for you.
We decided because it was such a big decision, Try Before You Buy would be beneficial to see how we’d cope downsizing to a one bedroom apartment. The experience helped us to realise we’d be more than comfortable and it gave us peace of mind we were making the right decision.
Mr & Mrs Fletcher, McCarthy & Stone Homeowners
Participating retirement communities
You’ll find our participating communities listed alphabetically below. To find out more, use the enquiry form on your chosen community page or call 0800 201 4811.
Gentian Place | Aylesbury
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 14 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £157,500
- Purchase from £220,000
- Rent from £2,720 pcm
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Violet Place | Bagshot
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 13 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £243,750
- Purchase from £325,000
- Rent from £3,400 pcm
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Norton Place | Baldock
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 6 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £221,250
- Purchase from £294,000
- Rent from £3,300 pcm
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Stour Gate | Blandford St Mary
Retirement Living- Properties 6 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £122,500/£281 pcm
- Purchase from £270,000
- Rent from £2,085 pcm
Over 80% sold
Pearson House | Broadstairs
Retirement Living- Properties 17 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £137,500/£316 pcm
- Purchase from £274,500
Over 70% sold
Summer Manor | Burley in Wharfedale
Retirement Living- Properties 12 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £183,750
- Purchase from £264,950
- Rent from £2,030 pcm
65% sold
Earls Grange | Burscough
Retirement Living- Properties 23 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £142,500
- Purchase from £209,950
- Rent from £1,790 pcm
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Eastry Place | Canterbury
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 8 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £137,500/£316 pcm
- Purchase from £285,000
- Rent from £3,120 pcm
Over 80% sold
Twelve Acres Place | Chichester
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 20 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £160,000/£367 pcm
- Purchase from £310,000
- Rent from £3,670 pcm
Over 60% sold
Foxglove Place | Cullompton
Retirement Living- Properties 7 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £130,000/£298 pcm
- Purchase from £245,000
85% sold
Mewstone Place | Dartmouth
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 46 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £132,500/£304 pcm
- Purchase from £275,000
- Rent from £3,720 pcm
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Casterbridge Court | Dorchester
Retirement Living- Properties 13 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £199,000
- Rent from £2,060 pcm
Over 75% sold
Elkington House | Dover
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 31 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £102,500/£235 pcm
- Purchase from £215,000
- Rent from £2,470 pcm
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Corn Mill Place | Dunton Green
Retirement Living- Properties 6 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £423,750
- Purchase from £425,000
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Orchid Place | Exeter
Retirement Living- Properties 14 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £137,500/£316 pcm
- Purchase from £280,000
- Rent from £2,135 pcm
60% reserved
The Curlews | Exmouth
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 20 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £132,500/£304 pcm
- Purchase from £316,000
- Rent from £2,965 pcm
65% sold
Waveney Place | Harleston
Retirement Living- Properties 7 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £150,000
- Purchase from £220,000
- Rent from £1,875 pcm
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Weavers House | Hawkhurst
Retirement Living- Properties 12 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £217,500/£499 pcm
- Purchase from £299,000
- Rent from £2,270 pcm
Over 70% sold
Thomas Wolsey Place | Ipswich
Retirement Living- Properties 3 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £142,500/£327 pcm
- Purchase from £350,000
Part Exchange available
Flora Place | Liphook
Retirement Living- Properties 14 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £232,500/£533 pcm
- Purchase from £300,000
- Rent from £2,675 pcm
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Bluebell House | Milton Keynes
Retirement Living Plus- Properties TBC
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
Last apartment remaining
Penny House | Olney
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 9 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £280,000
- Rent from £3,385 pcm
Ready to move into
Medford House | Purley
Retirement Living- Properties 10 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £345,000
- Rent from £2,660 pcm
Part Buy Part Rent available
Beesons House | Rickmansworth
Retirement Living- Properties 11 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £395,000
- Rent from £2,995 pcm
Rentals available
Glebe Court | Romsey
Retirement Living- Properties 1 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £340,000
- Rent from £2,565 pcm
Last few apartments remaining
Jacob Place | Saffron Walden
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 17 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £198,750
- Purchase from £265,000
- Rent from £2,800 pcm
Rentals available
May Tree Place | Southampton
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 32 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £122,500/£281 pcm
- Purchase from £250,000
- Rent from £2,595 pcm
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Haydn Place | Southend- on Sea
Retirement Living- Properties 18 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £137,500/£316 pcm
- Purchase from £280,000
- Rent from £2,135 pcm
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Priory Place | Studley
Retirement Living- Properties 10 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £153,750
- Purchase from £205,000
- Rent from £2,400 pcm
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Powell House | Sutton Coldfield
Retirement Living- Properties 11 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £187,500
- Purchase from £339,950
- Rent from £2,710 pcm
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Locks View | Swindon
Retirement Living- Properties 4 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £135,500/£311 pcm
- Purchase from £270,000
- Rent from £2,000 pcm
Last 4 apartments remaining
Campbell House | Weybridge
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 11 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase from £399,000
- Rent from £3,310 pcm
Part Buy Part Rent available
Scoresby View | Whitby
Retirement Living- Properties 24 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £123,750
- Purchase from £170,000
- Rent from £1,510 pcm
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Symonds Grange | Willaston
Retirement Living- Properties 4 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £202,500
- Purchase from £274,995
- Rent from £2,210 pcm
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Market House | Wimborne
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 38 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 50% example share/50% rent £207,500/£476 pcm
- Purchase from £330,000
- Rent from £3,090 pcm
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