Homes in Freshford combine country life with city living

Homes in Freshford combine country life with city living

A fresh start in Freshford was the solution to a two-year search for a home by retired newly-weds When former city-dweller Nancy Pitt left the Bristol office of the COI, the Government’s former marketing and communications agency, to marry her husband Tony who...
Boost your sense of adventure and fitness by becoming a homesitter

Boost your sense of adventure and fitness by becoming a homesitter

Having time to try something new is one of the joys of retirement. It’s also what attracts many retired people to home and pet sitting According to Homesitters Ltd, the UK’s leading home and pet-sitting company, the top reasons people want to become homesitters are to...
Turkey is still a haven for retirees

Turkey is still a haven for retirees

Turkey’s tranquil and scenic coast is proving a magnet for retirees seeking a home and lifestyle for an unbeatable price Marion Adams, 57, is originally from Banff in Scotland but has lived in Yalikavak, a smart enclave near the popular resort of Bodrum since...
Why learning to sail will keep you fit in retirement

Why learning to sail will keep you fit in retirement

JANE SLADE meets two couples who prefer to be at sea than on land   The gentle whoosh of the wind and lulling sound of water kissing the sides of your boat as you doze off to sleep is quite a special experience after a day carving through the ocean...
Not all doom and gloom for overseas property buyers

Not all doom and gloom for overseas property buyers

Despite currency fluctuations interest rates are still at an all time low. So all is not lost for those seeking a property abroad, says overseas mortgage expert Simon Conn Since Brexit, there have many different comments in the press about how people feel the market...