Page 12 | To just say F it and move to Cornwall and homeschool my Dc

Typingonkeyboard · 2026-04-27T19:15:58+00:00

Or find a lovely little village school and spend our days living a slow, traditional life It’s my dream Has anyone got this, am I being realistic?

Plantlady10 · 27/04/2026 21:20

I live in a derbyshire village. It's not rural or picturesque but I really like it - the school is lovely and friendly, we have fields and woodland walkable from the house but can also walk to town. I imagine Cornwall is tricky for the reasons others have said - very expensive and not many jobs. Maybe have look at less tourist-y places, there are plenty of lovely villages around and you dont need an idyllic (expensive) rural cottage to have the kind of life you want

Stickersandlollipops · 27/04/2026 21:18

I live in Cornwall and homeschool.

Downsides are that you are very far away from pretty much everywhere. Tourists descend in the summer so roads and beaches get busy but that’s what happens when you live in a tourism spot and it does bring income. Housing can be expensive. It can be boring in the rubbish weather.

Upsides are that it’s beautiful and there are beaches and walks galore. PE for us is horse riding and surfing. There’s an ok homeschooling network but it can get lonely so you do really have to put the work into finding connections and groups, many of which will require a bit of travelling as Cornwall is quite spread out.

WydeStrype · 27/04/2026 21:17

Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:15

My Dd is in a school with many kids in the class, not much outside space, not much creativity etc

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My dc went to a little village school. Huge field to play on, large forest school areas, surrounded by fields and woods to run free in, small classes, experienced adults with low turnover. Really idyllic and so glad that was their experience.

Didn't have to go to Cornwall though! You could look for a more outdoorsy and village vibe nearer to home?

OnMidnightsLikeThis · 27/04/2026 21:16

Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:08

But isn’t there just the same to do as anywhere? Shopping, soft play, cinema, bowling, restaurants? What is different

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What area do you want to move to? Cornwall is a big place. I don’t know where you live now but there’s no big shopping centres or loads to do here!

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:16

WydeStrype · 27/04/2026 21:15

Depending on where you are in Cornwall you could easily be over an hour from a soft play or cinema

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It would be Newquay/Perranporth area

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:15

Portacloy · 27/04/2026 21:09

Why home schooling?

My Dd is in a school with many kids in the class, not much outside space, not much creativity etc

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WydeStrype · 27/04/2026 21:15

Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:08

But isn’t there just the same to do as anywhere? Shopping, soft play, cinema, bowling, restaurants? What is different

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Depending on where you are in Cornwall you could easily be over an hour from a soft play or cinema

followtheswallow · 27/04/2026 21:14

Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:06

That does sound lovely also 💓 this is the life i’m seeking for Dd-sea, countryside…

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That’s the one downside to where we are: we couldn’t be any further from the sea really!

But we do have stunning mountain and moorland, beautiful open spaces and streams and meadows and woods. When my DC moan about school I have to stop myself saying ‘you do not know how lucky you are; when I was young …’

Cornwall is gorgeous but I’d be worried about how far it is from everything.

Alternatively, how about Somerset? Or wales? Gorgeous beaches.

MaybeToxic · 27/04/2026 21:10

We toyed with moving to Cornwall for the same reasons. We decided against it and I'm glad we did. We still holiday there twice a year and love it, but settled on moving to a village in the home counties instead, which is beautiful. Gorgeous village school and the perfect balance of countryside walks on your doorstep and amenities nearby. I just wish we were closer to surf!

Portacloy · 27/04/2026 21:09

Why home schooling?

Jollyjupiter · 27/04/2026 21:08

Cornwall is a living hell from April to October...tourists everywhere

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:08

WallaceinAnderland · 27/04/2026 21:07

There is nothing to do in Cornwall when it rains or is too miserable to go out. In the summer it's overrun with tourists. I would avoid the coast if you want a quiet life OP.

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WallaceinAnderland · 27/04/2026 21:07

There is nothing to do in Cornwall when it rains or is too miserable to go out. In the summer it's overrun with tourists. I would avoid the coast if you want a quiet life OP.

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:06

followtheswallow · 27/04/2026 21:04

I grew up in a very grim place - a town up north that had seen better days. Moved to the Derbyshire dales to have children. I still can’t believe how lucky I am.

That does sound lovely also 💓 this is the life i’m seeking for Dd-sea, countryside…

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UnhappyHobbit · 27/04/2026 21:05

Leavelingeringbreath · 27/04/2026 20:20

A friend did it. Turns out Cornwall can be quite grim in winter and lots of the lovely stuff that's open in summer just shuts in winter.

Cornwall is not an affluent part of the UK there aren't loads of jobs outside the seasonal tourist trade linked stuff.

Often these pipe dreams aren't quite so great in reality

Isn’t winter grim every where in the uk?! It would be very strange for anyone to assume Cornwall would be different.

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:05

Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 27/04/2026 20:26

If you can afford it yes, do it while your children are young enough to accept the change. I live in Cornwall on the coast and it is fantastic. I can go to the beach whenever I like, I've got amazing places on my doorstep, glorious views, cosy pubs. I've just got home from the most amazing beachfront restaurant and a stunningly beautiful walk along the coast, watching people gig racing, sailing and generally messing about on the water, You have to pick the right location and not compromise on that.

I'm not sure about home schooling- I know a few people who do this and the children are quite isolated I think.

I assumed the home schooling community was massive there, with many families & kids
Where do you live and what do you do, if you don’t mind me asking?
The financial aspect will be the only real problem I think, although I see others making it work and my family live there and survive well

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followtheswallow · 27/04/2026 21:04

I grew up in a very grim place - a town up north that had seen better days. Moved to the Derbyshire dales to have children. I still can’t believe how lucky I am.

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:02

Hiddeninthetrees · 27/04/2026 20:20

I don't understand the relevance of the small village school? We do love living in the countryside though.

Just less kids per class, outside space & fresh air, tight knit, safe community…

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:01

Leavelingeringbreath · 27/04/2026 20:20

A friend did it. Turns out Cornwall can be quite grim in winter and lots of the lovely stuff that's open in summer just shuts in winter.

Cornwall is not an affluent part of the UK there aren't loads of jobs outside the seasonal tourist trade linked stuff.

Often these pipe dreams aren't quite so great in reality

Yes, probably right

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Typingonkeyboard · 27/04/2026 21:00

tealandteal · 27/04/2026 20:17

Well we live a slow village life with a small school, allotment etc but we both have to work to afford it.

Yes, this is the problem 😩

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Lilyhatesjaz · 27/04/2026 20:33

I went to a small village school and hated it. If for some reason your face doesn't fit with the small amount of children in your class you can feel very lonely and isolated. No class next door where you may find children you get on better with.

Bulbsbulbsbulbs · 27/04/2026 20:26

If you can afford it yes, do it while your children are young enough to accept the change. I live in Cornwall on the coast and it is fantastic. I can go to the beach whenever I like, I've got amazing places on my doorstep, glorious views, cosy pubs. I've just got home from the most amazing beachfront restaurant and a stunningly beautiful walk along the coast, watching people gig racing, sailing and generally messing about on the water, You have to pick the right location and not compromise on that.

I'm not sure about home schooling- I know a few people who do this and the children are quite isolated I think.

Youthinkyouareaniconoclast · 27/04/2026 20:24

Leavelingeringbreath · 27/04/2026 20:20

A friend did it. Turns out Cornwall can be quite grim in winter and lots of the lovely stuff that's open in summer just shuts in winter.

Cornwall is not an affluent part of the UK there aren't loads of jobs outside the seasonal tourist trade linked stuff.

Often these pipe dreams aren't quite so great in reality

This.

Plus flipping 2nd home owners pricing or the locals. Tourists flooding the beaches every holiday. And no matter where you are in Cornwall, you're a long way from the rest of the UK!

Waterwaterwaterwaterwatercycle · 27/04/2026 20:20

It is a lovely dream! Whether it is realistic depends on your career, finances, whether you have a partner etc.

More info needed

Hiddeninthetrees · 27/04/2026 20:20

I don't understand the relevance of the small village school? We do love living in the countryside though.