McCarthy Stone Resales
Lantern Court
Retirement living in Ilfracombe, Devon
Operated by McCarthy Stone Resales
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
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About
Lantern Court is a retirement living development available to purchase. McCarthy Stone Resales operates the scheme, with an on-site manager overseeing day-to-day operations. Residents benefit from communal facilities including a lounge with Wi-Fi access and extensive grounds for meeting and socialising.
The development is equipped with lifts serving all floors and dedicated car parking. A guest suite is also available for visiting friends and family, operated on a hotel-style basis.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 650 m away
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,054 |
| 2025 | £1,110 |
Local health safety net
Lantern Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 8.5 miles away. The local GP practice is COMBE COASTAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, 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 Lantern Court.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/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.
Community & connection in Ilfracombe
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport Association
The purpose of the CIO is to relieve persons who are handicapped, aged, blind and otherwise disabled or disadvantaged in North Devon by providing transport such persons to and from such…
Part of McCarthy Stone Resales
Lantern Court is one of 129 properties run by McCarthy Stone Resales 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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