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Does a place like this exist?

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Ifitmakesyouhappyitcantbethatbad · 06/04/2026 09:36

1).Lovely, small Primary school with lots of green/outside space to play

2). Safe cul de sac where children play out on bikes and nip to each others homes

3). Beach nearby

4). Countryside & woods nearby

5). Preferably Cornwall area-Newquay, Perranporth

If you live in a place like this, is life amazing?!

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bigbadbitchface · 07/04/2026 18:59

Shatandfattered · 07/04/2026 01:05

Thank you, I'm in the central belt but the living conditions and socioeconomic background is dire

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I’m from similar, the issue as always is finding secure jobs and affordable housing which can move quite quickly, but it can be done!

Milothebunny · 07/04/2026 05:07

Crantock, Cornwall

ShetlandishMum · 07/04/2026 01:22

We had this in South Devon. Beautiful place.

Shatandfattered · 07/04/2026 01:05

bigbadbitchface · 06/04/2026 18:14

I don’t want to say specifically as it may be outing re. other posts but the lochaber region (south of fort william though).

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Thank you, I'm in the central belt but the living conditions and socioeconomic background is dire

ClassicalQueen · 06/04/2026 18:33

I have all of this except the beach in Yorkshire. We would love to move closer to a beach.

ChristmasFairyLiquid · 06/04/2026 18:30

Foxytights · 06/04/2026 17:08

How about Suffolk eg: Reydon near Southwold, Kessingland near Lowestoft, Stutton near Ipswich?

Was going to say, I think this sounds like Corton in Suffolk

bigbadbitchface · 06/04/2026 18:14

Shatandfattered · 06/04/2026 17:39

Where in the NWS are u if u don't mind me asking roughly?

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I don’t want to say specifically as it may be outing re. other posts but the lochaber region (south of fort william though).

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Ifitmakesyouhappyitcantbethatbad · 06/04/2026 17:51

MarchionessOfMayhem · 06/04/2026 17:37

It's about 15 miles. Lanner and surrounding areas are lovely. Redruth has a poor high street but lots of services. Not from Falmouth if you like Beaches. You could also look at Stithians.

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Parents are in Goonhavern, so would need to be close to them ideally

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Xanadu78 · 06/04/2026 17:39

Barry in Wales

Shatandfattered · 06/04/2026 17:39

bigbadbitchface · 06/04/2026 09:54

This is my house/area and kids school except i’m north west scotland sorry 😔 Aside from the weather at times it is pretty great! Our house is older though and is a very rural community but was also very affordable. We are in a small rural village cul-de-sac of 3/2 bed semis (largely ex council from 60’s so was affordable. Most are bought privately but a few council owned still) with a beach a mile away and forestry trails that start further up the street.

DC goes to a small rural school of around 30 pupils total, next to beach area and mountain views. They go there all the time in summer term and periodically the rest of the year. There are even smaller schools in the neibouring villages as well all with a similar set up. It’s really great if you are outdoorsy in anyway and vast cycle trails, kayaking/paddle boarding etc. But i do miss the convenience of town life sometimes and i have a 40-45 min commute to work

Where in the NWS are u if u don't mind me asking roughly?

Pollqueen · 06/04/2026 17:38

I live in a place similar, apart from the beach but we're surrounded by fishing lakes and it's lovely. Very calm, beautiful and quiet

MarchionessOfMayhem · 06/04/2026 17:37

Ifitmakesyouhappyitcantbethatbad · 06/04/2026 17:19

How far is that from Newquay/Perranporth area? I heard Redruth is a bit dodgy, is that true?

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It's about 15 miles. Lanner and surrounding areas are lovely. Redruth has a poor high street but lots of services. Not from Falmouth if you like Beaches. You could also look at Stithians.

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Ifitmakesyouhappyitcantbethatbad · 06/04/2026 17:19

Wanderdust · 06/04/2026 17:13

Seems like Scotland is the closest! For holiday or actually putting down roots?

To live

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Ifitmakesyouhappyitcantbethatbad · 06/04/2026 17:19

MarchionessOfMayhem · 06/04/2026 17:14

Lanner near Redruth in Cornwall.

How far is that from Newquay/Perranporth area? I heard Redruth is a bit dodgy, is that true?

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MarchionessOfMayhem · 06/04/2026 17:14

Lanner near Redruth in Cornwall.

Wanderdust · 06/04/2026 17:13

Seems like Scotland is the closest! For holiday or actually putting down roots?

andrinaballerina · 06/04/2026 17:11

Newquay didn’t work for us (far too many houses and not enough infrastructure or professional jobs), Devon has better options and you’re still connected to civilisation via the M5 and main train line.

Statsquestion1 · 06/04/2026 17:10

Yes, but I’m in Ireland.

Foxytights · 06/04/2026 17:08

How about Suffolk eg: Reydon near Southwold, Kessingland near Lowestoft, Stutton near Ipswich?

Imowningup · 06/04/2026 16:35

youve described where I live but it’s in Scotland.

Nannyfannybanny · 06/04/2026 10:22

My parents had a cottage in Cornwall, those areas are really windy. Good if you want to surf.

Notmyreality · 06/04/2026 10:20

Yes these places exist but your last line implies you are after some picture perfect vision of life you have in your head. Rarely does life work out that way. Seek your dreams but learn to appreciate what you have also.

AnonymousCapybara · 06/04/2026 10:19

I live in a place like this, but north coast of Scotland I'm afraid. I love where I live.

7238SM · 06/04/2026 10:17

Yes, I live there, except I'm SE. I personally don't have children, but kids ride their bikes along our lane, we have fields at the end, 10min walk to beach and apparently the local school is very good.

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