Make your retirement a staycation

Over the past few years, staycations have become increasingly popular, and with a plethora of beautiful and interesting places to visit right on your doorstep, it's easy to see why.

The UK is home to architecturally interesting cities steeped in history and culture, as well as quirky beach towns and areas of natural beauty. Becoming a tourist in your own backyard is easier than ever with a Pegasus Home.

From Newcastle to the South Coast, our homes are set in some of the country’s most desirable locations close to amenities, green open space and links, giving you the freedom to enjoy everything on your doorstep, or even explore further afield.

As a Pegasus Homes resident, you can also book a stay at one of our guest suites in other communities, a perfect way to help you to explore some of the beautiful spots around England.*

However, if you’re interested in exploring further afield, your Pegasus home is the perfect lock up and leave. Every Pegasus Homes community has an on-site team and security measures in place, so you know that you’re leaving your home in safe hands. You’ll have the freedom to enjoy long-haul holidays or travelling, without having any worries about your home, and you’ll have your ready-made community there for you when you return.

“I really enjoy the convenience that my new
home offers me. I spend my time between my
home at Belle Vue, my second home on an Island in Croatia, and walking holidays and it was so reassuring and satisfying to know that I could just lock up my home and leave and come back and it would be safe.”

- Pegasus Homes Resident at Belle Vue

Whilst we can’t always guarantee the sunshine, even with a spot or two of rain and some grey clouds, there’s some incredible coastline and seaside towns to explore and enjoy at home in the UK, ensuring a wonderful staycation!

Making up part of the English Riviera, the coastal destination of Paignton, offers some stunning beaches, coastal walks and delicious locally caught seafood to enjoy, it’s easy to forget you’re still in the UK and not enjoying a break in the South of France!

Home to picturesque harbourside villages, hidden coves, sandy beaches and dramatic coastline, it’s easy to see why so many people choose to visit Cornwall. From Cornish pasties to cream teas, the coastal fortress of Pendennis Castle boasting unparalleled views out to sea and the National Maritime Museum, the thriving Cornish harbour town of Falmouth offers something for everyone to enjoy this summer as well as being a great base to explore further afield in Cornwall too.

The coastal town of Poole, known for its large harbour and sandy beaches, is one of the best spots in the UK to enjoy the summer season. Home to some fabulous beaches offering soft golden sand and sparkling sea, as well as being perfectly placed to explore more of the stunning Dorset coast and countryside, it’s a great location for a visit all year round, not just during the summer months.

If you’d rather explore inland a little, choosing to staycation in the UK doesn’t just have to mean a seaside break, there’s a wealth of towns and cities to choose from worthy of a visit.

Bursting at the seams with historical gems, the city of Bath is a stunning place to visit. Follow in the footsteps of some of our literary greats with a guided tour, or indulge in afternoon tea and some pampering in Bath’s natural thermal spa.

Not only home to beautiful green spaces to relax in and enjoy, Hampstead is a wonderful place to explore and enjoy during a staycation. From its many charming and historic back streets that lead you from the shops and bustle of Heath Street, the High Street and Rosslyn Hill to the peaceful wilderness of Hampstead Heath, there’s
lots to explore whilst also being in easy reach of central London too.

There’s also lots to enjoy in the city of Bristol making it a popular destination for people to visit. Bristol offers fabulous places to eat and drink as well as lots of attractions to visit including the Bristol Cathedral, and the famous

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*Subject to availability, guest suites are chargeable and bookable through our on-site teams.