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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:03:18 GMT
The north coast has more consistent surf but there are spots on the south coast as well. Penzance would be ideal because there's Praa Sands on the south coast and Sennen Cove on the north coast, all within a few miles. My other passion is fishing, there are endless opportunities on both coasts. I imagine having a couple of boards in the shed for when the surf's up, kayak for fishing when it's flat. Bit of a dream really. On reflection though, as suggested earlier in this thread, I can imagine a 'foreigner' buying a house in a down at heel town might not go down too well. Apart from the hostility, it probably wouldn't be the right thing to do. Penzance is very cornish. You'd be referred to as an Emmet. They don't like outsiders. You'd be better off looking at Newquay, where you will fit in with all the other emmets. (Mainly brummies).
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:09:07 GMT
We went to Cornwall a few years ago found the beach at Newquay nice little rocky cove couldn't really understand what all the fuss was about with the surfers. Then on way back to Tregony where we were visiting step mother I saw a sign to Fistral? Beach. Had a quick look and yes it did seem to be quite a good one if you like surfing. I'm not remotely into that I much preferred the other little beach. Quite liked Mevagissey harbour very picturesque. Turns out they have a live webcam there ! That's pretty wicked. www.mevagisseyharbour.co.uk/view-web-cam/It's a great webcam that one with rotation and zooming. Really good !! £20 a day visitor mooring in the outer harbour. Hmm not too bad I suppose.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 17, 2020 11:18:15 GMT
As far as I know Penzance is more a working town rather than a seaside town that majors on tourism. I'd prefer to live in the former rather than some snobby place where rich knobs from London only visit their second homes when the weather is nice. The problem is that difficulties with locals is probably more likely in the former rather than the latter.
Anyone lived in Swansea?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:25:46 GMT
Seaside towns do seem to be quite nasty. I stayed for a few days in a house owned by my mother's foster sister in St Leonard's on sea. What a hell hole! She had to introduce me to the neighbours otherwise "they will kill you as soon as you step out of the door". Nice people then. you should go Rhyll. Used to love going there as a kid for holidays, went back a couple of years ago to stay for the night, stopped for a coffee, got back in the car and drove south.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:26:05 GMT
As far as I know Penzance is more a working town rather than a seaside town that majors on tourism. I'd prefer to live in the former rather than some snobby place where rich knobs from London only visit their second homes when the weather is nice. The problem is that difficulties with locals is probably more likely in the former rather than the latter. Anyone lived in Swansea? There is no industry in penzance other than tourism, and it's very tribal. Being an outsider buying a house there, you will more than likely be harassed. A recent surge in objections to outsiders buying and increasing property prices beyond local affordability has led to locals being very hostile. I suggest you research thoroughly beforehand.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 17, 2020 11:39:18 GMT
As far as I know Penzance is more a working town rather than a seaside town that majors on tourism. I'd prefer to live in the former rather than some snobby place where rich knobs from London only visit their second homes when the weather is nice. The problem is that difficulties with locals is probably more likely in the former rather than the latter. Anyone lived in Swansea? There is no industry in penzance other than tourism, and it's very tribal. Being an outsider buying a house there, you will more than likely be harassed. A recent surge in objections to outsiders buying and increasing property prices beyond local affordability has led to locals being very hostile. I suggest you research thoroughly beforehand. Yes, I have a feeling this is wise advice. Some suggest visiting 'to get a feel for a place' but in my experience this is close to useless; visiting a place, and living there, are completely different experiences. Yes you can look at a church or something, maybe a beach or a market and think 'Ooh that's pretty' but it's just normal after a while whereas how others react to you is an ongoing thing. I wouldn't want to live somewhere where I didn't feel at least a little bit welcome.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:44:23 GMT
There is no industry in penzance other than tourism, and it's very tribal. Being an outsider buying a house there, you will more than likely be harassed. A recent surge in objections to outsiders buying and increasing property prices beyond local affordability has led to locals being very hostile. I suggest you research thoroughly beforehand. Yes, I have a feeling this is wise advice. Some suggest visiting 'to get a feel for a place' but in my experience this is close to useless; visiting a place, and living there, are completely different experiences. Yes you can look at a church or something, maybe a beach or a market and think 'Ooh that's pretty' but it's just normal after a while whereas how others react to you is an ongoing thing. I wouldn't want to live somewhere where I didn't feel at least a little bit welcome.That rules out Cornwall and wales then, Scotland? oh hang on. Me if I had the cash, I would buy a little flat in Fuerteventura and enjoy the all year round sun, good for windsurfing also.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 11:51:52 GMT
There is no industry in penzance other than tourism, and it's very tribal. Being an outsider buying a house there, you will more than likely be harassed. A recent surge in objections to outsiders buying and increasing property prices beyond local affordability has led to locals being very hostile. I suggest you research thoroughly beforehand. Yes, I have a feeling this is wise advice. Some suggest visiting 'to get a feel for a place' but in my experience this is close to useless; visiting a place, and living there, are completely different experiences. Yes you can look at a church or something, maybe a beach or a market and think 'Ooh that's pretty' but it's just normal after a while whereas how others react to you is an ongoing thing. I wouldn't want to live somewhere where I didn't feel at least a little bit welcome.Unless you move somewhere really bad (and a lot of Penzance isn't), keep your head down with your outsider views, keep politics out of conversations etc etc you would be tolerated or better.
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Post by patty on Apr 17, 2020 11:53:29 GMT
Swansea itself is a bit of a dive as are lot of cities. I rarely venture in there as the Mumbles provides all I really need. I don't like cities or busy places. I don't actually live in the 'Mumbles' as the house are silly prices even small terraced. I'm close enough to be able to avoid tourists with my very early out and in I access what i need..I wouldn't go to bars etc when its heaving anyway. For surfing there are some ace places quite near..son in law heeds the call of the surf.. I keep thinking I'll have a go but I haven't got a wet suit and I don't do cold water
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 12:13:37 GMT
There is no industry in penzance other than tourism, and it's very tribal. Being an outsider buying a house there, you will more than likely be harassed. A recent surge in objections to outsiders buying and increasing property prices beyond local affordability has led to locals being very hostile. I suggest you research thoroughly beforehand. Yes, I have a feeling this is wise advice. Some suggest visiting 'to get a feel for a place' but in my experience this is close to useless; visiting a place, and living there, are completely different experiences. Yes you can look at a church or something, maybe a beach or a market and think 'Ooh that's pretty' but it's just normal after a while whereas how others react to you is an ongoing thing. I wouldn't want to live somewhere where I didn't feel at least a little bit welcome. Residents of Cornwall are not known for being sociable, this is just the way it's always been. Families are close knit and large, often owning all the houses in a street. They stick together and seldom invite outsiders, you upset one, and you have the whole lot to deal with. The villages can be a better place to blend in, but not west of truro. Truro itself is not too bad, but avoid the two main council estates. Do some research, and you will find places where the tribal stuff is not an issue, and people are welcoming as well as tolerant. A good starting point to get an idea of the place is a fb group called the cornish are a nation. Silly name, but read the posts, it's a good introduction into the locals mindset.
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Post by Clinton Cool on Apr 17, 2020 12:27:13 GMT
Swansea itself is a bit of a dive as are lot of cities. I rarely venture in there as the Mumbles provides all I really need. I don't like cities or busy places. I don't actually live in the 'Mumbles' as the house are silly prices even small terraced. I'm close enough to be able to avoid tourists with my very early out and in I access what i need..I wouldn't go to bars etc when its heaving anyway. For surfing there are some ace places quite near..son in law heeds the call of the surf.. I keep thinking I'll have a go but I haven't got a wet suit and I don't do cold water Might £180K buy a 1 bed cottage or similar somewhere in the area, within a few miles of the coast? p.s. I wouldn't bother with surfing. It's OK if you start young, you can pick things up fairly quickly but when you're a bit older it's a real slog trying to get fit enough. I was 45 when I first tried it, took me months to catch my first proper (unbroken) wave.
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 17, 2020 14:21:39 GMT
I like Cornwall for a break away..not been for years. I quite like where I am now as its close to amenities but away from the crowds.. My neighbours seem lovely.. no where can ever be perfect but this will do for now. Where you live, I'm quite jealous! Does Patty need a lodger? Issue solved.
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Post by naughtyfox on Apr 17, 2020 14:30:34 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 14:36:57 GMT
Sorry
Too grim.
They have a nice little museum at Mevagissey with a really old lifeboat. Quite pleasant.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2020 15:21:45 GMT
I wasn't talking to you..
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