Normandy chateau available to rent

Normandy chateau available to rent

A magnificent Normandy chateau dating from 1650 is launching this spring as an exclusive-use self-catering retreat. Located near the town of St Lo, Château de L’Angotière is the idea spot to enjoy a break with friends or celebrate a special  anniversary with the...
Are you ready to try something new?

Are you ready to try something new?

Carole Bly now has the opportunity to indulge her passions for travel, belly dancing and family time, thanks to stress free Retirement Living. Carole, 73, who lives in Bexleyheath, believes that the key to a happy retirement is spending time with loved ones, exploring...
Retiring to the capital

Retiring to the capital

To retire in London – the only way is up says Jane Slade Retired schoolteacher Kathleen Rawes, 85, missed London’s theatres and restaurants so much after she retired to Harrogate that she moved back six months ago. “I was craving a taste of city living,” she said....
Downsizing doesn’t mean compromising

Downsizing doesn’t mean compromising

If you’ve spent a lifetime in a large house surrounded by big pieces of furniture, what can you do when you want to downsize? For John and Frances Jenkins, the answer was to buy a Beechcroft home at Maygate Place in Medstead, Hampshire as Mrs Jenkins explains: “Before...
Family-friendly Retirement developments

Family-friendly Retirement developments

Why it is just as important for retirement development to welcome children as well as retirees BY JANE SLADE The lunchtime menu at Wadswick Green retirement village in Wiltshire includes sausage and mash with beans and chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. But...