When you hear the word Cheshire, you probably think of its iconic Cheshire Cheese, but there is far more to this county than dairy treats. Surrounded by glorious countryside and magnificent gardens, it’s an ideal place to retire if you want to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Our retirement homes in Cheshire also have easy access to Manchester, giving you the option of balancing a lively city life with the peaceful benefits of the countryside.
As you get older, you may find that a good night’s sleep is harder to come by. Waking up in the night, feeling tired during the day and waking up too early are all signs that it might be time for a change. Sleeping is especially vital as you age, boosting your immune system and reducing the risk of health problems.
For a peaceful and enchanting retirement lifestyle, Hertfordshire is second to none. With its gorgeous forest land and countryside, Hertfordshire is amongst the most beautiful areas in the UK, with a wealth of areas to explore and walk through during your retirement. The stunning visuals on display in Hertfordshire have also made it an ideal spot for art and culture to thrive, with many film sets basing their productions here.
The gloom and cold of winter doesn’t just have an effect on our mood - it also puts a damper on our gardening! Sadly, winter is not a time where you can enjoy the blooming of beautiful plant life. However, that doesn’t mean there is nothing to keep you occupied.
Adeline Stunell is enjoying her Churchill Living apartment at Albert Lodge in Abingdon, where she is making a fresh start in a new place - just like her Huguenot ancestors.
74-year-old Jeff Dent and his springer spaniel Milo are making new friends and enjoying a new lease of life in their apartment at St Andrew’s Lodge in Chippenham. Their advice for anyone else considering a move is to do it now and don’t leave it too late.
After moving to Churchill’s new Goodwin Lodge development in Deal, 94-year-old Norman French feels he has found a ‘home from home’ and a new lease of life, and he couldn’t be happier with his new apartment.
71-year-old Harriet didn’t really want to downsize, as she didn’t think she’d find anywhere with enough space for all her possessions and paper-based hobbies and interests. However, she has now discovered that a new apartment at Churchill’s St Andrew’s Lodge in Chippenham gives her all the space she needs.
When it comes to picking a good racehorse, you sometimes need to trust your gut feeling, and that’s exactly what retired owner Beryl Thorne did when deciding to make the move to Churchill Living’s new Albert Lodge development in Abingdon.
In his younger days, aircraft engineer Ken Skidmore had a passion for creating model tall ships and elaborate model cars from replica kits. He had given this up long before his move to New Pooles Lodge, but having settled into life in his new apartment he has now rediscovered his passion for this intricate art.