McCarthy Stone
Cowbridge
Retirement living in The Vale of Glamorgan, Vale of Glamorgan
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Cowbridge is a McCarthy Stone retirement development located in the Welsh town centre, within walking distance of independent shops, cafes, pubs and local dining. The town sits less than 10 miles from the coast and around 14 miles from Cardiff, making it well-positioned for access to both seaside and urban areas across South Wales.
One-bedroom properties are available to purchase from £280,000, with options also available to rent. The development offers retirement living suited to those seeking to downsize or move to a town-centre location with convenient local amenities.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 950 m away
- Fire station about 950 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAdequate
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysLimited
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Local health safety net
Cowbridge is backed by a local NHS health network. The local GP practice is COWBRIDGE & VALE MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Cowbridge.
≈ £8,800/year · £169/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Part of McCarthy Stone
Cowbridge is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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