Who's at the beach?
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troika said:
red_slr said:
Been 3 times - I stay in The Dunes, which are the new build flats on the front.
I am going for 3-4 weeks over Xmas and New Year to look at property and start to make some serious plans.
We looked at the new builds on Liskey Hill in the new year but decided to hold off as the best plots had gone.
Property is hardly cheap there. Never seen any trouble in the village we go out most nights?
Some good friends of my sister live in Perranporth. They own a very long established and successful family business there. Can’t miss it if you walk through the town. They are desperate to move out but can’t sell their house (well, I suppose they could if they slashed the price). Want to move to Aggie (much nicer but wouldn’t live there for different reasons, too incestuous). Just spend some time there, day and night and you’ll understand why (particularly in the summer). Don’t listen to kite flying estate agents when they talk about ‘up and coming’. The top agent down there is a school mate of mine (and lives on the south coast...), my strong impression is that the money is drying up. I am going for 3-4 weeks over Xmas and New Year to look at property and start to make some serious plans.
We looked at the new builds on Liskey Hill in the new year but decided to hold off as the best plots had gone.
Property is hardly cheap there. Never seen any trouble in the village we go out most nights?
If Perranporth is no good, where else would you look at?
Needs to have, shops i.e Co-Op or Sainsburys Local type shop, doctors, not be too hilly, beach within 5 min walk, prices <400k and ideally small garden so forget places like St Ives.
Watchman said:
Again, not the last time I went to that area (4 years ago). It was mostly NE accents.
Used to be Brummies but not any longer.
It’s still the main coastal bolt-hole for the West Mids for day trippers.Used to be Brummies but not any longer.
When I worked in Bristol most people seemed to bomb down the M5 to Exmouth, Torbay, Cornwall. A lot of people had static caravans down there which I found odd as I prefer to go to different places than just sit in the same location.
When it was Cardiff, it was always the Gower and Tenby.
I’ll be in Wolverhampton later (perish the thought) and I’ll be surprised if somebody doesn’t mention their recent trip to the Mid Wales coast.
For holidaymakers rather than day trippers I guess you’ll meet people from everywhere, anywhere. If you were chatting with people at a holiday park or caravan site for example (not very PH I know).
Most people think I’m mental for day-tripping Pembrokeshire but it’s my favourite go-to and it’s only 3 hours away, plus for me the drive is part of the fun.
But then again I have also day-tripped the Lakes and Edinburgh recently so maybe that does make me a bit odd.
Edited by theboss on Thursday 29th August 10:45
We stayed just outside Padstow last year at Treyarnon bay which was just stunning.
Padstow itself was way too busy with the Rick Stein followers but the neighbouring coastal spots were great.
I'm assuming property there is expensive but if i were to head that way from London thats where i'd go.
Used to go to Perranporth as a kid on our family holiday many years ago so have fond memories but even then Newquay was getting a bit busy with bars etc.
Still beats the rat race though !
Padstow itself was way too busy with the Rick Stein followers but the neighbouring coastal spots were great.
I'm assuming property there is expensive but if i were to head that way from London thats where i'd go.
Used to go to Perranporth as a kid on our family holiday many years ago so have fond memories but even then Newquay was getting a bit busy with bars etc.
Still beats the rat race though !
red_slr said:
I don't see how someone can be desperate to move but cant sell? Houses sell really quickly. The last 2 I looked at both sold in less than a week. Unless its a mundic house then if its even in the ball park of right price it should sell.
If Perranporth is no good, where else would you look at?
Needs to have, shops i.e Co-Op or Sainsburys Local type shop, doctors, not be too hilly, beach within 5 min walk, prices <400k and ideally small garden so forget places like St Ives.
OK, they are in a different price bracket where it’s sticky. If Perranporth is no good, where else would you look at?
Needs to have, shops i.e Co-Op or Sainsburys Local type shop, doctors, not be too hilly, beach within 5 min walk, prices <400k and ideally small garden so forget places like St Ives.
The view from those flats is great, although they have a nightclub underneath. Watering Hole can get pretty interesting as well. If it’s what you want and ticks your boxes, fantastic.
Is this for a permanent home? If so, then honesty for £400K I’d avoid the coast and live in Truro. You’ll get a nice house, all year round facilities, good place to live and crucially doesn’t suffer the same influx in the summer. Both coasts on your doorstep, mainline station. If you want water, Malpas (can walk to Truro if fit or bus) or Devoran (beautiful creeks and shop, cracking pub) but you may struggle with the budget depending on what you want.
Edited by troika on Thursday 29th August 10:59
Edited by troika on Thursday 29th August 11:15
Watchman said:
T-195 said:
Watchman said:
Went into Newquay for dinner. Last time I was there was ~40 years ago and as a child of ~10yo I thought it was a seaside town comparable with other seaside towns. But to my eyes it is now a total dump. Sorry if it holds anyone's heart here but I was horribly disappointed.
QBecause Brummies.
In fact it was the same on the south coast last time I went.
I doubt it could have gone downhill since then.
We have just sold in Bristol and are buying a house near Holsworthy in Devon.
I am really looking forward to going to the beaches on all the days that the tourists won’t be there.
Going to have the most amazing places within an hour or so from home, but I know from having been a tourist that bank holidays, july and August will be no go.
Can’t wait
I am really looking forward to going to the beaches on all the days that the tourists won’t be there.
Going to have the most amazing places within an hour or so from home, but I know from having been a tourist that bank holidays, july and August will be no go.
Can’t wait
troika said:
red_slr said:
I don't see how someone can be desperate to move but cant sell? Houses sell really quickly. The last 2 I looked at both sold in less than a week. Unless its a mundic house then if its even in the ball park of right price it should sell.
If Perranporth is no good, where else would you look at?
Needs to have, shops i.e Co-Op or Sainsburys Local type shop, doctors, not be too hilly, beach within 5 min walk, prices <400k and ideally small garden so forget places like St Ives.
OK, they are in a different price bracket where it’s sticky. If Perranporth is no good, where else would you look at?
Needs to have, shops i.e Co-Op or Sainsburys Local type shop, doctors, not be too hilly, beach within 5 min walk, prices <400k and ideally small garden so forget places like St Ives.
The view from those flats is great, although they have a nightclub underneath. Watering Hole can get pretty interesting as well. If it’s what you want and ticks your boxes, fantastic.
Is this for a permanent home? If so, then honesty for £400K I’d avoid the coast and live in Truro. You’ll get a nice house, all year round facilities, good place to live and crucially doesn’t suffer the same influx in the summer. Both coasts on your doorstep, mainline station. If you want water, Malpas (can walk to Truro if fit or bus) or Devoran (beautiful creeks and shop, cracking pub) but you may struggle with the budget depending on what you want.
Edited by troika on Thursday 29th August 10:59
Edited by troika on Thursday 29th August 11:15
Truro is also on our radar and we visited there last year to look around but lack of beach means its lower down the list and not really got a village feel more of a larger town. Will look at the other 2 places thanks.
bristolracer said:
We have just sold in Bristol and are buying a house near Holsworthy in Devon.
I am really looking forward to going to the beaches on all the days that the tourists won’t be there.
Going to have the most amazing places within an hour or so from home, but I know from having been a tourist that bank holidays, july and August will be no go.
Can’t wait
Just drive due west from you and thats all you'll need.I am really looking forward to going to the beaches on all the days that the tourists won’t be there.
Going to have the most amazing places within an hour or so from home, but I know from having been a tourist that bank holidays, july and August will be no go.
Can’t wait
red_slr said:
The place underneath the Dunes is a restaurant called The Summer House its only open till 11pm, the Watering Hole is open till midnight and owned by the same people who own The Summer House. It gets busy yes but its hardly a hard man pub. I don't know, maybe I am comparing it to where I live but when ever I go in there its just surfer dudes, students and families. Its the sort of place I might go every now and then but I cant see us spending a lot of time in there.
Truro is also on our radar and we visited there last year to look around but lack of beach means its lower down the list and not really got a village feel more of a larger town. Will look at the other 2 places thanks.
Yeah, Bob Job, been there for ever. Doesn’t take any nonsense but it can get hairy in the summer.Truro is also on our radar and we visited there last year to look around but lack of beach means its lower down the list and not really got a village feel more of a larger town. Will look at the other 2 places thanks.
Winter is a good time to see these places as many are dead to the point of being a bit depressing. Happy to give some pointers, I know this part of the world like the back of my hand. Just think about what they are like all year round. Good luck with the search.
Currently in Appledore. Spent a night in the motorhome friendly car park (picture there), and now on a site just outside the village. Been down Northam burrows this morning to take the dog for a long walk on a nearly empty beach. Ice cream and now chilling before walking to the pub.
Hard life.
Crantock tonight. Late dog walk just as the sun was setting
Jerry was suntanning his bum
Sparky will chase that frisbee on land or in water. Wonder if he can fly
Lovely beach, as some of you have said. That river outlet runs fast though. Had to try and keep Sparky out of that one or he'd end up out to sea
Jerry was suntanning his bum
Sparky will chase that frisbee on land or in water. Wonder if he can fly
Lovely beach, as some of you have said. That river outlet runs fast though. Had to try and keep Sparky out of that one or he'd end up out to sea
Edited by Watchman on Thursday 29th August 22:34
That opposite Pentire?
Been to Perranporth, Constantine, Watergate and Kynance this week.
Off to Holywell tomorrow for the last morning of our break in Cornwall. Hoping to see St Cuthberts cave at low tide. Be rude not too while we’re there.
Looking to buy a B&B in 2 years time so trying to find a good spot.
Been to Perranporth, Constantine, Watergate and Kynance this week.
Off to Holywell tomorrow for the last morning of our break in Cornwall. Hoping to see St Cuthberts cave at low tide. Be rude not too while we’re there.
Looking to buy a B&B in 2 years time so trying to find a good spot.
HRL said:
That opposite Pentire?
Been to Perranporth, Constantine, Watergate and Kynance this week.
Off to Holywell tomorrow for the last morning of our break in Cornwall. Hoping to see St Cuthberts cave at low tide. Be rude not too while we’re there.
Looking to buy a B&B in 2 years time so trying to find a good spot.
Yes, they are separated by that river outlet.Been to Perranporth, Constantine, Watergate and Kynance this week.
Off to Holywell tomorrow for the last morning of our break in Cornwall. Hoping to see St Cuthberts cave at low tide. Be rude not too while we’re there.
Looking to buy a B&B in 2 years time so trying to find a good spot.
Saw a sign for Holywell - it's minutes away.
Crantock is a small place - tight to drive around and the satnav wasn't entirely clear which roads were passable in my GL. One was definitely not. Having said that, I seem to have less of a problem than people with much smaller cars for some reason. They sit and wait for others to pass when there's easily enough room for two.
Crantock has a 2.1m height restriction for the main car park but there's an upper car park with no such restriction. With the roof box on mine, I'm at 2.32m.
snake_oil said:
timberman said:
Is this better for parking than Fistral for late starters?
and if for some reason you can't get in the main car park for Crantock, just carry on up the road a bit further and you'll find several more car parks at the end of west Pentire road, (one I think is at the back of Bowgie inn) and another just around the corner used for Polly joke beach.
timberman said:
snake_oil said:
timberman said:
Is this better for parking than Fistral for late starters?and if for some reason you can't get in the main car park for Crantock, just carry on up the road a bit further and you'll find several more car parks at the end of west Pentire road, (one I think is at the back of Bowgie inn) and another just around the corner used for Polly joke beach.
), im off to Cyprus next week. 
ks that up too.
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