Raising family by the seaside

[Spanieljoker]

I live in London and have two daughters (3 and 1). Will possibly have a third in the future.
I have always loved the idea of living by the seaside. My husband loves the countryside and his craving for a big garden and some land. I love the countryside too and traditional cottages.
We are planning a move, anywhere in the UK. Should be close to the seaside and rural. I have been looking to places like Devon and Cornwall for example. Our budget would be max. £1.2 million.
where would you go if it was your choice? We want to raise the children in the nature but their academic future is also important for us.

I lived in the Cotswolds. Nothing around us and I had to drive for everything, I didn’t mind. I’m genuinely tired of city life now and want to live in a hamlet again with no neighbours and noise. But I worry for my children of course so it is a very difficult decision to take

Rural or costal town? How did you feel about it when you were a teenager

They're small now but in a few years they will be teens and bored teens find trouble fast,plus being their taxi driver will get old very quickly.

You can go anywhere ....do you know what kind of lifestyle you want? Obviously your children won't have a clue because you will raise them into the style of life when you move

This!
my husband keeps telling me they won’t know any better 😂
I have this gut feeling that this is the life we need to have

True! We will have to move out of the County for decent Post 16 (can't wait)

Where are you planning to go?

Likely Exeter for a good mix of coastal / countryside / culture and good education.

However, we both work in London remotely so the Kent coast would be better for opportunities (work, education and events) and easier travel.

A big factor for us is healthcare. When living in Cornwall you dread needing urgent hospital care.

I moved to brixham in Devon 2 years ago. Seals and dolphins, 5 min walk to nearest beach. The town is thriving and becoming more vibrant every year