VerifiedAdam Lock Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living.
Retirement living in Somerset
16 developments
AskBart lists 16 retirement developments in and around Somerset, run by 4 operators. 15 offer homes to buy from £199,950, and 9 to rent from £2,960 a week. The average home in Somerset sold for £281,571 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedVerifiedClevedon is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, offering properties available to buy or rent.
VerifiedEllisfields Court is a retirement community in Taunton, Somerset, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales.
Starting from £199,950
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VerifiedHolmcroft Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales.
VerifiedAre you in search of retirement properties in Taunton? If so, Kingfisher Court might just be the perfect fit for you. This is a brand new development by McCarthy Stone, featuring a collection of 62…
Starting from £268,000
VerifiedLambrook Court is a retirement living development available to buy, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales.
VerifiedLambrook Court is a retirement development in Bath, Somerset, operated by McCarthy Stone.
VerifiedLock House is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
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VerifiedNew Pooles Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, available to buy or rent.
VerifiedNew Pooles Lodge is operated by Churchill Living and offers retirement living accommodation available to buy or rent.
VerifiedPortishead is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, offering properties available to buy and to rent.
VerifiedNestled in the picturesque riverside locale of Somerset, Riverain Lodge presents a magnificent array of one and two-bedroom apartments designed specifically for retirees. This exceptional retirement…
Starting from £241,950
VerifiedStreet is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, available on both a buy and rent basis.
VerifiedStreet Cottages is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living.
VerifiedThe Pottery is a companionship, on site, domestic and individual care home in North Somerset, Somerset, run by McCarthy Stone.
Retirement living across Somerset
Somerset in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 16 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 4 (largest: Churchill Living, 7; McCarthy Stone, 4; McCarthy Stone Resales, 4) |
| With homes to buy | 15 |
| With homes to rent | 9 |
| Lowest guide price | £199,950 |
| Average guide price | £236,633 |
| Lowest weekly rent | £2,960 |
| Types of living | community 4 |
| Average sold price, Somerset (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £281,571 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Somerset
To buy — from
£199,950
To buy — average
£236,633
To rent — from
£2,960/wk
House prices in Somerset
The average house price in Somerset is £281,571, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £281,571
- Detached
- £459,097
- Semi-detached
- £289,125
- Terraced
- £233,473
- Flats & maisonettes
- £135,680
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Somerset?
AskBart lists 16 retirement developments in and around Somerset. The largest operators are Churchill Living (7), McCarthy Stone (4) and McCarthy Stone Resales (4).
How much does a retirement property in Somerset cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 15 developments with homes to buy start at £199,950, and average £236,633. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Somerset?
Yes: 9 of the 16 developments offer homes to rent, from £2,960 a week.
What types of retirement living are there in Somerset?
community (4).
What do homes sell for in Somerset?
The average home in Somerset sold for £281,571 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Somerset regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Weighing up your options in Somerset?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Somerset:
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