McCarthy Stone
Pen Morvah
Retirement living in Bude, Cornwall
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Pen Morvah is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone comprising 31 one and two bedroom apartments for people over 60. The development is situated in Bude, a coastal town in Cornwall, in the Bramble Hill area.
Properties at Pen Morvah are available to buy or rent. Further information about current availability and resale properties can be obtained by contacting McCarthy Stone directly.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Ambulance station about 650 m away
- Fire station about 400 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
- AllotmentsLimited
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,097 |
| 2025 | £1,123 |
Local health safety net
Pen Morvah is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is North Devon District Hospital, 28.1 miles away. The local GP practice is NEETSIDE SURGERY, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Outstanding’ 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 Pen Morvah.
≈ £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 Bude
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern Bude and District
Formed in 1977 with the object of promoting the welfare of the elderly within Bude, and the surrounding areas detailed in our constitution, in any manner that is or may become charitable.…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Pen Morvah 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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