Among the comments from judges, all the award-winning developments have had special praise for their idyllic locations, which often combine pretty, waterside settings with stunning countryside views and easy access to bustling market towns.<\/p>\n
They have pointed out the beautiful landscaped gardens, with raised flower beds where homeowners \u201ccan get their hands dirty with a bit of gardening whenever they wish, go for a stroll or just sit and relax\u201d and the fact that most of the apartments have their own private balcony or patio.<\/p>\n
They recognise the importance of the personal touch from the staff, who provide round-the-clock support, 365 days a year, along with an emergency call system to give residents and their families peace of mind.<\/p>\n And the flexible personal care provision.<\/p>\n Most of all, they recognise the fresh approach to retirement living: \u201cChatting to residents over lunch in the restaurant or in the homeowner\u2019s lounge and the happy ambience of the building is tangible \u2013 a clear and deep community spirit.\u201d<\/p>\n We thought we would ask some of our owners what they<\/em> think makes Adlington Retirement Living so special.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Discovering a community with a zest for life<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cWe wanted to know what sort of community we would come to. We found out about Adlington and what activities went on and we actually went to look at some other developments but we preferred Adlington. We know they\u2019re the best now! Everything\u2019s good here.\u201d John, 82 and Marcia, 78, who live at The Cottons, Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI think some people have a perception of retirement communities, of people sitting around and doing nothing. That couldn\u2019t be further from the truth here. Before the lockdown I went to Physiofit every week and I had just started chair yoga. A group of us would sometimes go out for lunch at a local restaurant. I go to the hair dressing salon every week. I\u2019ve made some really good friends here.\u201d Joyce who has an\u00a0apartment at the The Chimes, Cheadle, Greater Manchester.<\/i><\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve eaten in the restaurant several times, either when we\u2019ve had people over for lunch <\/em>(before the pandemic) or just the two of us. When we first moved in we had our old neighbours over for lunch and friends over for coffee. We had a couple of drinks with our nextdoor neighbours too. Everyone here is very friendly and very nice.\u201d Eddie and Mabel who live at The Bridges in Macclesfield, Cheshire.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n And when you want to spend some quiet time in your own company, you have a beautiful, self-contained apartment that you can retreat to.<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cI actually love it. I feel like I\u2019m on my holidays!\u201d Marcia, The Cottons<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alexandra Johnson, Sales and Marketing Director for Adlington Retirement Living, explains: \u201cWe aim to promote a warm and welcoming environment that preserves independence and enhances the lifestyle of discerning homeowners.\u201d<\/p>\n Owning your own luxury apartment<\/strong><\/p>\n The apartments have been designed with later life in mind and every detail, from the height of the door handles to the layout of the bathroom has been considered to make everyday life safer, simpler and more comfortable.<\/p>\n \u201cI like the big rooms. When I came to have a look, I quickly decided what I wanted to do.\u201d Hannah, The Folds in Romiley, Greater Manchester.<\/em><\/p>\n Each apartment is designed with a level of attention to detail that extends to the quality of the fixtures and fittings, the modern fabrics and the handy appliances that are hand-picked for each kitchen.<\/p>\n \u201cSince we moved in, we\u2019ve enjoyed buying modern furniture for our apartment. We\u2019ve always been very traditional in the past, so it\u2019s been nice to change our style.\u201d Eddie and Mabel, The Bridges.<\/em><\/p>\n Alexandra Johnson adds: \u201cWe are committed to creating a safe and secure environment, without compromising on style and elegance.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve got a three-bedroom apartment. The biggest is the main bedroom and two of the rooms I\u2019ve converted into a study and a library. My lounge has an eight-seater suite and it\u2019s positioned well in relation to the kitchen so I can \u2018dine and wine\u2019. I have a beautiful wrap-around balcony and it\u2019s truly wonderful. The apartment, as far as I\u2019m concerned is the best apartment in the whole of Southport and Churchtown. It\u2019s absolutely marvellous. It\u2019s really luxurious.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m looking forward to having all of my children and grandchildren come for a meal in the restaurant here at The Sailings. I would be delighted to take them all for dinner at their Grandad\u2019s Five Star hotel. That\u2019s what we refer to it as! The whole operation here is wonderful.\u201d Jim, 86, The Sailings, Southport, Merseyside. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n Stunning views, outdoor spaces and fresh air<\/strong><\/p>\n Many apartments have their own private patio or balcony and all developments have landscaped gardens with relaxing spaces to watch the world go by.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve got a big garden to enjoy here but I don\u2019t have to look after it! I\u2019ve got a few pots on my patio and then I can see the nice garden and I haven\u2019t had to look after it.\u201d Rona, 84, The Sailings<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The extensive, leafy gardens are maintained by an expert team of gardeners so owners can do as little or as much as they want.<\/p>\n \u201cWe enjoy gardening. John has a small allotment here and has managed to grow some carrots, potatoes and beetroot. We have two pots on our patio and we\u2019ve just put some new bulbs in them so we\u2019re waiting for them to come through now. We also have a garden on either side of our patio that\u2019s our own, and then the main Adlington gardens are beautiful.\u201d John and Marcia, The Cottons<\/em><\/p>\n Help on hand whenever you need it<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In recent times many owners have said how much it has helped to have such a strong sense of community and a friendly management team on site to provide advice, assistance and moral support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s been nice to have the company of the staff and they\u2019ve taken care of all my needs, even doing some shopping. It\u2019s given my son peace of mind too, as he lives in Yorkshire.\u201d Doris, 87, The Cottons.<\/em>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Alexandra Johnson explains: \u201cDuring the lockdowns, our on-site teams have showed their team spirit, working together and going the extra mile to look after our owners. Although our elegant restaurants had to temporarily close for a period of time, our catering teams offered the same high standard of freshly-prepared, delicious lunchtime meals and delivered them directly to our Homeowners\u2019 front doors, always maintaining social distancing and sanitising trays between deliveries. Our team members went shopping and collected prescriptions and we created \u2018pop-up shops\u2019 at each development to provide a safe and easy way for owners to pick up everyday essentials.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cAll the girls here have told me if I need anything at all, I\u2019ve only got to say. Moving here is the best thing I\u2019ve done because I can talk to people, I can get out and about or go for a walk around the garden if I want to. I love it here.\u201d Audrey, The Folds.<\/em><\/p>\n A smart approach to care<\/strong><\/p>\n One of the aspects that appeals to many is the fact that optional, personal care is available as and when it is needed, for as long as it is required. So, if you have an accident and need some additional support for a short time, it\u2019s available, or if you need more long-term support, that\u2019s available too.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019ve got the button to press if there\u2019s a problem, which is very good. I\u2019ve had to use it once, so it\u2019s very good to know there\u2019s somebody there. I mean, my daughters are very good, they come all the time but when you\u2019re on your own, it\u2019s nice to know that there\u2019s somebody at hand if you\u2019ve got a problem.\u201d Rona, The Sailings<\/em><\/p>\n Alexandra Johnson adds: \u201cWe offer a personal approach to care to ensure that you receive just the right amount to maintain your independence, allowing you to enjoy your retirement to the full.<\/p>\n The 24-hour emergency call system not only covers each private apartment but the entire building and gardens.<\/p>\n A significant number of retired doctors have chosen an Adlington Retirement Living apartment for their own future, illustrating the high regard in which our concept is held by health professionals.\u00a0In fact, at 13 retired doctors each bought an apartment at Adlington’s first development, in Rhos-on-Sea near Colony Bay in Wales, built in 2009.<\/p>\n Find out more<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out more about award-winning Adlington’s lifestyle and have a look around its beautiful show apartments to taste the warm, safe and maintenance free future you could enjoy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.7.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px|30px|10px|30px|false|false” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″]<\/p>\n To find out more about Adlington Retirement Living, a range of beautifully furnished show apartments are open to view by appointment at<\/p>\n The Chimes in Cheadle<\/a>, The Sailings in Southport<\/a>, The Bridges in Macclesfield<\/a>, The Folds in Romiley<\/a>, The Cottons in Ramsbottom<\/a> and Jacobs Gate in Sheffield<\/a>.<\/p>\n Call 01260 288900 to find out more or visit Adlington.co.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/THE-FOLDS-APT-48-LOUNGE-5-low-res-1024x682.jpg\")
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