At Chirton Lodge retirement housing scheme in North Shields, we offer 30 one bedroom and 3 two bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.

The property is situated close to North Shields and has excellent transport links to the city centre, Newcastle, Whitley Bay and Wallsend. The local shops are within walking distance and include a newsagent, post office, sandwich shop, hairdresser, social club and garage. There are also doctors' surgeries nearby. Other local amenities include The Royal Quays Shopping Outlet, a cinema, swimming pool, bowling alley and a leisure centre.

We understand that sometimes you like to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At Chirton Lodge we run social activities including bingo, social evenings, a weekly fish and chip lunch, a monthly pie and pea dinner, coffee mornings and day trips.

You will not need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of those. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge with free wi-fi, guest room, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and 10 parking spaces.