10 Ways Life Gets Better When You Move to the Countryside

22nd April 2016

If you have been a city dweller for the majority of your life, giving up city living is probably a decision you are not taking lightly but there are many reasons to pack up and head to the country, and London is always there for a visit. Need a little more convincing? Here are our top 10 reasons to retire to the country

1) It’s Cheaper

Plain and simple, living in London is the most expensive place to live in the UK with average house prices now being £530,000s. Our luxury lodges range from £180,000 to £400,000 and are located in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK.

2) Lower Crime Rate

Unfortunately crime rate is something to think about and it is no secret that the crime rate in London is high. In the countryside you are more secluded meaning you are a lower target for thieves. Crimestats have more information for crime statistics in London.

3) No Stress

Living in the country reduces stress as being surrounded by nature and greenery is proven to relax you and reduce the risk of stress and depression. Not to mention if you get one of our luxury lodges with hot tubs, the benefits to your health are endless! City life can be hectic, constantly having to get from one place to another in crowds and rush hour is enough to make everyone want to scream sometimes, but imagine waking up and the first thing you hear being silence and not a car engine or horn.

4) Fresh Air

Less exhaust fumes or pollution from road works means you are breathing fresher air at all times. Our luxury lodges are the perfect city escape where a sunny day really does mean a blue sky.

5) Friendly Locals

Living in a Dream Lodge means you will become part of a community, meeting like-minded people who have chosen their lodge to retire or as a holiday home. Did you know your neighbours when you lived in the city? In our quiet lodge parks, the locals get to know one another making them a friendly and neighbourly place to live.

6) Be Close to Nature

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It may not seem like a big deal, but driving through winding country roads and spotting wild rabbits, badgers, hedgehogs and even deer can be a rare treat.

7) Buy the Freshest Produce

Farmers markets aren’t something you come across very often in the city, but local farmers market are a great way to try some of the local produce and we can bet it’ll be a lot cheaper than the prices you paid in London. What’s more, you won’t have to queue for an eternity to pay for your goods.

8) It’s Quiet, Very Quiet

When you want to have an early night, its quiet, when you want to relax in the bath, it’s quiet, when you want to sit outside with a book, you guessed it, it’s quiet. Our luxury lodges are surrounded by open spaces and woodland, meaning the only sounds you can hear, are the ones you’re making yourself. You won’t be rudely awoken in the night by car alarms or loud groups returning after a night out.

9) Space to Keep Animals

You may have always wanted to keep a dog but the perils of full time work and not enough open spaces in which to exercise them has deterred you, now you have the perfect opportunity. Our parks are close to woodlands and beaches where you can take your dog to stretch their legs and yours.

10) Child Friendly

When it’s time for the kids and grandchildren to visit, you are safe in the knowledge that they can play outside you lodge and they will be safe. There are plenty of nearby attractions to all our Dream Lodge parks to entertain the children for a few days and they’ll love to run around and play in the large open space on our sites.

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