Renting in Retirement in Cumbria

Posted 17th July 2024

Exploring retirement communities in Cumbria

Cumbria offers an opportunity for an active retirement lifestyle. Home to the Lake District National Park, you can enjoy spectacular scenery and nature on your doorstep . This allows for many activities, or a quiet vista to enjoy the views.

It’s popular for walkers, photographers and artists taking in the dramatic landscape. The environment allows for water sports, fishing, archery, golf, and horse riding. You can also explore designated trails for walks, runs or cycling.

Did you know that Cumbria is England’s third largest county, covering over 6,700 square kilometres? However, it is also the third least populated in the country. You can expect to experience clean and fresh air, friendly communities, and a lifestyle that’s as active or as relaxed as you like.

Retiring to a town in Cumbria

Renting in Retirement in Windermere

Windermere is synonymous with the largest lake in England and the town of the same name is found a little over a mile away from the shore. It’s situated at the heart of the Lake District, with a vast selection of dining and shopping on offer against one of the most unspoiled backdrops.

Whilst Windermere is a wonderful area to explore on foot, the going can be quite arduous. You could consider a lake cruise which allows you to take in the sights from the comfort of your seat.

Nearby, is the World of Beatrix Potter, which celebrates the English Author that was so inspired by the Lake District. The tales are bought to life once again, through various exhibitions with models of the famed characters.

Renting in Retirement in Grange-over-Sands

Grange-over-Sands offers plentiful Victorian and Edwardian architecture, complete with elegant ornamental gardens and long seafront promenade.

New in 2024 was the introduction of a Mobility Scooter and E-bike hire from Morecombe Bay Partnership. This is a great opportunity to get out and explore areas further afield than on foot.

Renting in Retirement in Kendal

Kendal offers a wonderful array of things to do, see and experience. For fun and informative days out, you have Kendal Castle and other heritage sites dating back to the Roman settlement. There are churches to explore, museums and the town’s history of the wool trade.

The shopping centre and ‘Yards’ are filled with independent retailers and makers, cafés, wine bars, delis, and farm shops. There are many dining options too, so you can browse or sit and watch the world go by.

Alongside regular activities, there is a packed annual calendar of events and festivals. You can expect to enjoy a whisky festival, Westmorland country festival and a folk and blues music festival to name a few.

Renting in Retirement in Keswick

Keswick has a pedestrianised market square where a one-handed clock strikes each hour. The Moot Hall sits in the centre of the square and was historically used as a covered market, courthouse, a museum and even a prison!

The town of Keswick is quite small, but is very well equipped with many shops. These include art galleries, outdoor pursuit retailers and clothes shops, as well as the everyday grocery convenience stores.

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