BEST PLACE to live in CORNWALL 2024 revealed - We were shocked!

[@lisas1741]

We moved to Saltash 2years ago and love it! Would not live anywhere else. The shots shown in the video was mostly the waterfront under the bridges. There is a town, a park, leisure centre, amazing views over the river Lynher, great access to Nation Trust @Cotehele, Anthony House...the list goes on. The best thing about living here is the sense of community. Fore Street celebrations for May Day, Christmas lights, a huge remembrance service where I think the whole town comes out! The proximity to the Rame Peninsula is fantastic. Been here less than 2 years and have a wealth of friends. The Saltash ferry has started again linking directly to Royal William Yard. This is not to say the other places aren't lovely too, but when I see a comment about "as rough as rats" it makes me smile.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Hello Lisa and Lynn! We made it to Saltash! Hope you are both well. Unfortunately we were in a bit of a timetable and centred ourselves around the waterfront and for street. It was also a wet day urghhh! Sarah :)

[@marklockwood8386]

Always been hayle for me incredible beaches without the crowds

[@deanmc178]

marazion is my favourite place , with the mount in the view, gorgeous

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Very pretty! Sarah :)

[@TheSilvercue]

I think Marizion too, or Fowey.

[@AdamMcCool-01]

I live in Porthleven, my business is in Newlyn…..love it👌🏼

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Sarah and Andrew. I was surprised Mousehole wasn't on the list but as you say it's too small . The place I would live was as Penzance is my dream location. Although Cornwall has got some wonderful places to visit and to live. I think it should come out on top in the way of county to live.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Indeed! Sarah :)

[@TheWalnut47]

Well, Saltash was a real surprise. Thank you Andrew and Sarah for another informative and fun episode. Greetings from Bodmin Moor - the remote bit. (Not a chance of our location appearing in a Garrington's survey!)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sounds like somewhere I would like! Sarah :)

[@sallydingle321]

My top places would be St Just Penzance and the Roseland... I guess it depends on your priorities 😉. Great video 👌🙏💖😘

[@rolandgrant8669]

Great set of vidoes Team, thank you. Happy to see that St Agnes comes out as your personal favourite.. so agree. A real gem right from when I went there as a boy and now my family love it too.

[@fificrossnails]

I’m from a village near Epsom in Surrey, which was ranked third…but don’t believe the hype…it’s London overspill, and I couldn’t wait to get out. There are good schools and lots of amenities, but Epsom is a dump. We moved to Devon a few years ago to be nearer to my husband’s family, and couldn’t be happier! My favourite place to live in Cornwall would be somewhere in the Helford estuary, and I love Falmouth, which is nearby. I do love visiting St Ives, but it is too busy in summer; maybe I could live in Lelant or Carbis Bay🌊

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Helford is glorious!!! Good choice! Sarah :)

[@keithjackman8886]

Disaggree about Epsom, Lived there for donkeys years. Great place to live, good bus and train services, Good Hospital (until they eventually F**k it up) Libraries, Supermarkets etc. All this until I retired and downsized to Canford Cliffs, Dorset. The best place for me in Cornwall is St Ives, always has been since I first went there in short trousers on holiday every year with my parents. Still love it today.

[@fificrossnails]

@@keithjackman8886 yes, Epsom used to be lovely when I was growing up, as did Cheam and Banstead, where I’m from, but by the time I moved in 2020 they had all changed so much unfortunately. St Ives is lovely and I was there last month; luckily it was a sunny cloudless day and the sea looked turquoise and the sand almost white in the sunshine; it’s an amazing place to be except in July and August, when it is far too busy for me!

[@alanjones4188]

"Best" is very subjective. Especially if we are talking about Living rather than visiting. There are some amazing places down here but they are a 30 mile round trip to the nearest A&E that haven't been on a bus route for 25 years.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Public transport in Cornwall is a whole subject on its own!!! Sarah :)

[@scottgordon1781]

Glad to see Bude made the map :-=)

[@kimtozer5517]

I could go for Penzance. Transport links are good.

[@niknix58]

My dad lives in Looe and I went to school there. Boring in the winter and houses are expensive to rent in the summer. I don't go much in the summer, too many emmits. But it is a beautiful town.

[@mattylf1]

I guess everyone has their preference on what is important to them. Interesting list. My Top three would be 1. Porthleven, 2. Mousehole, 3. Perranporth.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

All very pretty! Sarah :)

[@owenwilliams9666]

I thought that Fowey would be in for a shout as well

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Ahhh yes! But too small to rank in this survey! Sarah :)

[@helmshardover]

Connectivity? Car Parking?

[@westcountrywanderings]

I totally agree with the place that is number one on that list when you take into account the criteria - particularly, employment, transport and education. S also has great access to the very best (in my opinion) part of Cornwall - The Rame Peninsula. I wouldn't mind living there, although Bude is still my favourite by far, it would get marked down for connectivity and employment. I was very surprised those two towns that you mentioned didn't make the list. I used to work in St. Ives (I was the manager of the Woolworths store there from 1995-2001) but I'm afraid to say that I would hate to live there - ugh! Parking, noise, stress, cost of living, congestion - no thanks! Great video Andrew and Sarah! Take care, Paul

[@marthaj5466]

I loved that Woolworths! My husband and I used to visit western Cornwall annually for many years, starting in the late 90s. I agree with you about St Ives now; it's just too overcrowded, and those pay toilets and crazy parking prices are depressing. But back then, to us, the town was perfect. Woolworths was maybe the last example of a regular store in St Ives that was meant for the residents, rather than for tourists, and I always loved stopping in there because I felt at home. :)

[@westcountrywanderings]

@@marthaj5466 Yes, I miss Woolworths too! Woolies in St. Ives was very special store - I was very lucky to have had a fantastic store team, and wonderful location. I have very fond memories of working there. St. Ives is still a great place to visit, but not to live in now, in my opinion. From the late 19th C to the early 2000s it would have been great, with a terrific sense of community.

[@garypeacock5919]

Really interesting video, we've been visiting Cornwall from Glasgow for a few years now, and love it, never been to Saltash, but on first viewing, don't think we'll be rushing to go there. Top 3 (in no order) are, Charlestown, mousehole and St Mawes.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Your choices are a contrast to Saltash! Sarah :)

[@Jollops]

Great video as always, thank you. Top 3 for me are Hayle, Penzance and St Just. We visit multiple times each year and always stay on the holiday parks near Hayle. It’s perfect for the beaches, wonderful views and some great takeaways. Chilli, Sanders and Hayle kebab!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sounds great! perfect! Sarah :)

[@amazinggrace4036]

Hi Sarah and Andrew….I was going to ask out of all the places in the list which place makes the best Pasties? Lovely video, my favorite place St. Ives…and of course Port Isaac…(I have your beautiful portraits on my wall to remind me Port Isaac!) and glad Sarah your choice matched mine! St. Ives too lovely…thanks for sharing…good to see you both happily sharing Cornwall…Ana 🌼

[@colinbaker3415]

I guessed Saltash straight away from your clues, and like you, surprised it was first place. I presume the proximity to Plymouth (for jobs)and as John Betjeman said, lower cost council type housing, reflecting the property value criteria. For me though, anywhere around the Penzance area. My own home town (Bristol) was 104th , far higher than it should be.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Great employment opportunities with a range of jobs and higher salaries - a broader and taller ‘triangle’ no doubt! Cornwall has few opportunities for young people, and never really has! Sarah :)

[@BrianSpires-b5r]

Thanks for a very interesting video. It’s good to see the ‘Parrot top’ make a comeback in the thumbnail!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Glad you liked it! Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

Very entertaining and educational video. As an EMMET (with capital letters, and from Norway 😂) I have probably no say in this matter. But I have walked through and visited most of these places. I had expected Falmouth, Penzance on top of the list. And if I were to choose a place to live I'd probably pick one of those two. Truro would also be high on the list, as would St. Ives and St. Agnes. But Saltash came as a surprise. I admit I have never visited Saltash, but I have passed it a number of times by train, and sat foot on the railway station when we had to change to another train. But for all I know, it is a really great place to live. Thank you again for a lovely new video. Torunn 🥰

[@TravellingTorunn]

​@AndrewMinns Thank you for the tips 😊. We are walking the South West Coast Path and we have now covered the path from Westward Ho! to Charlestown. There is limited time to take inland walks, as we are travelling from Norway each year and want to make the most of the days we are away. And we have seen quite a few abandoned mine ruins and rural areas, woodlands, gorse and brambles, farmers' fields and livestock. And we love it. We have also taken a couple of detours, walking St. Michael's way, and visited friends who have shown us a bit of Bodmin Moor and the very narrow lanes, and walked the Hall Walk from Fowey. This year we are going to take a pause in continuing walking the path, and revisit West Penwith and stay for some nights a couple of places; walk some kilometres along the coast again and take more time to look at the area. And also do some inland walks to see old ruins and stones from the bronze- and iron age. It is all beautiful and the people are friendly and welcoming. 🤩

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Saltash was a genuine surprise! We didn’t show much of the town, mainly focussed on the waterfront. The town was heavily bombed in WWII; they were trimming to hit the Brunel bridge and we think that’s changed the character of the buildings completely. Sarah :)

[@TravellingTorunn]

@AndrewMinns Thank you so much🙂Carn Euny with the fogou, the village and Holy Well, Caer Bran, Chapel Carn Brea, Sancreed Beacon and Holy well are actually in our itinerary for a circular walk. I have made a walk there using Komoot. I am really glad you recommend it, so I know my plans are good 👍😊

[@TravellingTorunn]

@AndrewMinns thank you! That is good to know 👍😊

[@robertmoore8220]

I agree with St Ives! I have loved it for over 70 years

[@sandraferguson6486]

Love your KZbin site. I was brought up in the UK and moved to Australia when I was 18. We travel back to the UK quite a bit and drive everywhere and have been to Cornwall a lot. I agree that Falmouth is lovely and St Ives is too but both can get very crowded in the summer months. Like you, we always drive over the bridge and have never stopped at Saltash as never seemed appealing.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Half term school holidays started yesterday and it’s like a tap has been turned on - the visitors have arrived! We always marvel at the contrast. A quiet place is rare in Cornwall during the holiday season! Sarah :)

[@JoannaLouise200]

I was surpised by Saltash as it's only just in Cornwall...a few hundred yards from Devon. Having said that, whenever I travel down and cross the Tamar Bridge, the tense shoulders drop and my heart gives a sigh of relief at Saltash, and then I know I'm in Cornwall! Penzance is the one for me. It's always had a special place in my heart...I've visited on and off for over 30yrs. I like its slight quirkiness in architecture and mood/culture, and the layout. Not being a motorist, It's also a fantastic public transport hub for all parts of Cornwall. As soon as I possibly can I'll be moving to Penzance :)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Perfect! Some wonderful walks and coastline and all the amenities you could need! Sarah :)

[@slowpawstevet3676]

just returned from a week in the Lizard / Helston area, absolutely stunning time of year, mostly good weather and not too crowded, prettiest places Kynance and Cadgwith.

[@suerowlands1457]

II live in Saltash and am surprised at the rating, but if you consider it in the context of more affordable housing and proximity to employment and facilities, alongside its more attractive elements, I can understand this. Despite it being on the very eastern border of the county there is a distinct feeling of 'Cornishness'. There is also a very good community spirit in Saltash. The town calendar includes a May Fair, Regatta and Christmas Festival, and there are many activities and groups for young and old too. The waterside and heritage trail that you explored are not the only attractions that Saltash has to offer. The China Fleet Club, Leisure Centre and Churchtown Farm Nature Reserve are all within the town boundary as well. Looe is a 35 minute drive away, as is Bodmin Moor, while the Rame Peninsula, Whitsand Bay and Tamar Valley are also close by . You can reach the North Coast in just over an hour too. I grew up in S.E. Cornwall, and lived in Plymouth for short while, but moved to Saltash because I thought it would be a good place to bring up a family. 40 years later my family has long flown the nest and I have considered moving further into Cornwall, but for all the reasons above I'm staying put! www.cornwallwildlifetrust.org.uk/nature-reserves/churchtown-farm

[@westcountrywanderings]

I agree with it being number one, and it absolutely is 100% Kernow, and not a Plymouth suburb. It makes sense on a number of levels. I used to work in St. Ives, and I would hate to live there! Expensive, crowded, noisy, no sense of community.... I would also rank Redruth and Liskeard highly in terms of livable places too. Paul

[@Partyanimal1066]

Lovely video.Many people retire here because it sounds like a healthy place.Like many places in the UK,Cornwall can be very damp in areas ,this leads to people with respiratory problems suffering more than they thought they would in comparison to where they lived before which were drier. Otherwise,it is a lovely place to be.

[@brigitteravenscroft8982]

Penzance is my number one. I’ve only just moved to the town from Wiltshire and it has so much to offer. Love it !

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

A lovely town with great amenities. Sarah :)

[@TheBuckspygmy]

Penzance has as big a drug problem as Liverpool.

[@Tuffydipstick]

My daughter and family live in Pool.I would like to live on the outskirts of St. Ives. I’ve been over those bridges many times on the train. I recognised Saltash when I first saw your video.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Ha! Ha! It has a certain style! Sarah :)

[@bernicebest]

Too many beautiful places to live in Cornwall to get my head around, haven’t been able to visit for many years due to disability issues, “Perranporth” for its wonderful beach was a favourite over forty years ago when the family were growing up, fascinating to watch the lifeguards practicing their skills most days if I remember, I wonder if that is still a feature these days! thank you 🙏 for another interesting topic both of you 🥰🥀🤗

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Huge beach but soooo busy these days. I used to exercise my Nan’s dog there but now it’s hard to even get parked! Sarah :)

[@Caroline-ue7lp]

Interesting choices there! Really surprised at Saltash being number 1. Also surprised St Blazey was on the list as its much smaller than places like Fowey. As a St Blazey resident i think its a great place to live, well connected, near the coast and the facilities of nearby St Austell, accessable to both north and south Cornwall.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

And I bet it has a community 365 days a year unlike much of our coastal towns and villages! Sarah :)

[@Polopony]

What? Neither Fowey nor Lostwithiel on the list at all? Astounding. And as a town, although it is gorgeous, St Ives is hardly without problems for residents, considering how awash with tourists it is in summer, and the limited, expensive parking and traffic issues.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

You have to be Cornish to really understand what Cornwall is like. Everywhere has its pros and cons. So many people are moving down without a clue where they are. They just want to move to Cornwall because they’ve seen it on the telly and the sun is always shining and everything looks lovely, but they are all aiming for the coastal towns, in particular, St Ives, Hayle and Padstein, but then they realise they can’t afford it. Saltash is as rough as rats, as is Plymouth. However, the north east part of Cornwall is very quiet as is the Roseland, which is what Cornwall was like 100 years ago. So tranquil and unspoilt, but extremely remote. I notice the majority of the top places are based in the Thames Valley, which is understandable because it’s good for work, but I am quite surprised Twyford is top. It’s just a large village with a few shops, but there are well paid employment opportunities in the vicinity and a train link to London.

[@westcountrywanderings]

I agree. I lived more in Cornwall (from the early 1980s in Redruth, through to Perranporth later in the 2010s) than any other county, and I have seen the changes first hand. It has sadly changed beyond all recognition.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

@@westcountrywanderings I go back to the 60s, I’ve been here all my life bar five years. Everything started to go wrong in the late 90s and it has just got progressively worse as each year passes.

[@westcountrywanderings]

@@Hedgehogsinthemist123 I agree!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We thought it was aimed at young professionals with children, heavily biased towards family and maybe not retirement where needs and desires are different! Sarah :)

[@griswald7156]

Padsteinistan….

[@rachhatton-taylor8433]

😮 Saltash! Falmouth and St Ives yes. Cornish born and live here still in my 50s. Falmouth and St Ives are top of my list, but can’t afford to live in either of them. I live in a village that I only picked for the property I could afford.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Same!! Sarah :)

[@ivanbuckingham2302]

Well, the best pastys are from Prima Bakery in Scorrier. Mount Hawke is only a 5 min drive from there and Porthtowan is only a 5 min drive from there. Falmouth is a lovely place and they have Trago. And then there is Hayle, Nice and flat, lovely walk down St Georges Walk and then pick up a Philps pasty and sit on the harbour wall. Bleddy ansome.

[@susanwhittaker865]

Love St Georges walk.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sounds good to me! Great beach at Porthtowan! Sarah :)

[@Heinz57ish]

I agree with you

[@esthermorrissey1454]

I was on the list!!!!haha!! - all joking aside ‘Saltash’!!! I suppose it depends what they were looking at or through (rose tinted glasses perhaps) Probably employment - Plymouth is on the door step, the River Tamar is pretty, cheaper housing, transport links, & history but, I have never thought of Saltash as somewhere I yearned to live. My choice would be Truro for convenience followed by Penzance for retirement. Thank you Sarah and Andrew for an enlightening video and we look forward to your return video on Saltash.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Good summary! Sarah :)

[@sorenbaek9626]

SALTASH !!! Wasnt expecting that. I spent several years living in Plymouth and often visited Saltash. I would take the train to Looe and walk the coastal path to Polperro which Im surprised wasnt on the list. I Agree with Falmouth, has really interesting history, beautiful river cruises for a day trip and of course Pendennis Castle.

[@davethevicar88]

Falmouth hmmm beautiful place visited it so many times for my holidays not been for maybe 5 yrs but going next year for sure

[@annhalliday]

Great thank. You both love your videos 🤩

[@RavenAnima]

Loved the video. Great research and informative. I'd never heard of Saltash before.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thank you! We were surprised. We filmed another video which I am hoping will be very interesting! Hopefully be on our channel soon! Sarah :)

[@afeist8505]

Really surprised that Fowey wasn't on the list. That would be in my top three, along with Looe and Truro. Also think St Austell should have been higher, as the areas on the outskirts (between Mevagissey and Charlestown) are lovely; it's well positioned to access north and south coasts and has great transport links for the whole of Cornwall.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Makes you realise that this is just criteria, not heart felt! Sarah :)

[@deanmc178]

im from east sussex , near brighton ,maybe you guys can get up this way, ile be happy to guide you through some of the best places up here

[@judybee]

I never go by a list. Your heart tells you where home should be, although that's not always possible of course unless you have pots of money!! Saltash seems a very strange choice for No.1 on a list that size. Anywhere around the Penzance area would be lovely, or the Lizard...which is where my daughter is right now! Hope the sun shines this week for her as she's had such a rough year, but sadly I've seen the forecast.....⛈(macs at the ready then...) x J x

[@ShaneGilbert-cx4th]

In Devon thay put the cream on first ,I like st just ,Penzance and we have family in tregeseal nr st just .And my niece lives nr hayle. And we are coming to sennen cove Cornwall soon .Take care and all the best. From Coventry. 😊😊😊👍👍👍

[@peterwilliams6255]

I Think Hayle Woulld Be My Choice,A Good Base,And Easy To Get To.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sennen is beautiful too but about 90% holiday homes now! Sarah :)

[@Zenajs]

Redditch, where I live is 1,352 on the list! It's a Newtown, or it was in the 60s. Lots of employment, lots of rabbit warren housing estates. I'm a Brummie by birth. My dream Cornwall town is Helson as I love that part of Cornwall. My second choice is Falmouth. I have friends who live just outside of St Ives in Lelant and their two bedroomed terraced house was awfully expensive. They're very happy there. Never been to Saltash.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Helston is a great town with the annual Flora Day to look forward to, and beautiful walks in the area, Sarah :)

[@anetteskyumlarsen8077]

❤🫶❤ Very interesting. Loved it, but I don't think I would ever chose Saltash, more likely Hayle, Truro or maybe even St. Agnes 😃❤❤

[@HonarySpock]

Love Bude, but then I was born there. My top 3 places would be St Ives followed by Truro and Bude

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We are pretty close with our top 3! And I would happily live in Bude too! Sarah :)

[@michaelgardner7472]

my favourites hayle ( except for that disastrous development which was an eyesore as it didnt fit its surroundings and now its just a building site), perranporth ( too quiet out of season though ) st.ives ( too expensive) , truro, falmouth ( apart from all of the closed shops) penzanze although the struggle is apparent. sennan is gorgeous but a a bit too isolated maybe. been on holiday to cornwall 10x plus.. still lots left to explore.. looking at bude and looe at some point..

[@markwhite190]

have you done a tour in port isaac yet havent seen one yet love you videos keep it up

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Yes, many. We have been on KZbin for over 7 years, so you may have to dig a bit! Sarah :)

[@lynnestait8011]

Falmouth, Marazion, Hayle for us - sooo much choice, sooo little funds!! ;-)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We feel your pain! Sarah :)

[@obiblooze5902]

The countryside around Camborne and Redruth is amazing, some beautiful walks. People forget this

[@westcountrywanderings]

I agree. Carn Marth is beautiful, and it is only about 20mins walk from the miner's statue in Redruth town centre.

[@obiblooze5902]

@@westcountrywanderings Yes, and fantastic views too 🙂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Carn Brea and Portreath are great too! Sarah :)

[@westcountrywanderings]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Yes, they are! I used to live in Redruth (for a long time - I miss the town a lot - I still think of it as my home town) and there are some fab places around including the Great Flat Lode Trail.

[@obiwankenobi6952]

Hi you two Lovely People ❤😂, now that’s really interesting, as a Non British Citizen I was Daydreaming about Cornwall for a long time….maybe if I win the lottery 😂😂 But playing around with that thought I was looking at property websites etc and I always favoured the Countryside behind the North Coast or close to Falmouth, but away from the high Tourist Streams still with Stores open Year round and a bit sheltered from the Winter storms…lovely Video like always…❤

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You have it thought through perfectly! A small village close to all the amenities, like St Agnes, Mullion or maybe Stratton! Sarah :)

[@sunnysideup33]

My fave: Penzance ❤

[@TrevRaynsford]

There’s a big difference between going on holiday and living somewhere. Out of all the places I’ve visited in Cornwall, Falmouth would be my favourite place to live, followed by Looe and Newquay.

[@MarilynBlond1]

It doesn't matter, as long as it's in Cornwall 😅 my Favorite Place is Mevagissey and evereything around Kynance Cove/Lizard, but I only know it from vacation ❤.

[@mariannetapper266]

I spent almost 6 months in Hayle with my dog during lockdown - and hadn't it been for Brexit AND the housing situation I would gladly have lived there...They have everything for a dog owner - from the beaches to King George III Memorial Walk, the bridges.. Hampsons of Hayle, St Erth, shops, lovely library❤️ and lovely walks all the way to St Ives ...or to Gwithian and further...I miss everything there 🏴‍☠️💔

[@barleyarrish]

what a surprise! In my opinion living away from towns is good and more peacefull.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Especially in ‘silly season’! Sarah :)

[@UK_Patriot]

Hi i really don’t understand this list I’ve I’ve lived in Camborne and Redruth for a combination of 15 years and the crime down here is through the roof it’s awful down here, also Truro and Newquay are high up which makes me no sense. I won’t deny Truro is a beautiful city the crime there is really bad one of if not the top for crime! I don’t think you realise how bad it is down where I am which includes Truro. Sorry I’m not trying to be offensive but it’s the truth…I’m so glad I’m moving to Port Issac in a few weeks 😊

[@robertnightingale4101]

Like you, Saltash never really features as somewhere to visit in Cornwall. Sadly not surprised Wadebridge was lower down the list. Been holidaying in that area for over 40 years and its not as vibrant as it was. Love Falmouth, would like to be away from the coast though and near a good pub.😂

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Mawnan Smith? Need deep pockets though!!! Sarah :)

[@IanHumphreys-i8o]

The pollution off those bridges is a no!, let alone the white noise from all those vehicles, try going to some of these places in winter time grey and glum, always wished to live in cornwall but now I'm older I know I'm better where I am, it's a nice place to visit once in a while.

[@iaincphotography6051]

Falmouth for me, still vibrant in Winter and it's a working town. St Ives forget it, unbearable in Summer. As for Saltash, it's too close to Devon lol. What wasn't on the list was crime rate per 1000, that makes for interesting reading.

[@pilesofparagraphs]

That is a surprise. We would live near our family if we could. Aside from that I would choose a cottage with an ocean view 😊. Thanks so much.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Sounds great! Idyllic! Sarah :)

[@nickwebb9290]

Seems to me the company that put this list together probably came up with their results from ‘on line’ statistics and maybe some photos. Am sure they didn’t visit the listed towns. Yes some of the omissions are strange too. An excellent vlog you two and a good one to get viewers opinions aired. I agree with your personal choices but then I would, not living far from Aggie 😁

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Love St Agnes! I adore the landscape with the mine engines and stunning beach although I have noticed the inevitable gentrification in the last few years! Sarah :)

[@lindab8397]

I agree with you , st ives should have been top. But having been going to Cornwall over the years , it has changed immensely. But tbh i think a lot of the country has gone down in the last few years. With places closing and parking being a problem for many .

[@Kev_the-Brinklow-Kayaker]

If I chose a place to live and size of the place didn't matter I'd always choose Padstow. It has everything for my family kayaking on the estuary easy access on the water to rock and Wadebridge, has fishing and a lovely harbour too with fab food. Not yo mention Camel trail and amazing walks all over the place don't forget the beach it's there a lovely beach near hawkers cove... I'm currently up the coast from St Michael's mount going out towards praa sands short walk out of marizian. Lovely museum there free my kinda place. Causeway we walked it came back refused entry too many people already.. 😮 Thanks for the video must visit that No 1 place to live, but gladly leave after a day's visit. Kev the brinklow kayaker

[@suegray6284]

Excuse me! As a Devonian I must protest at your declaration that you might catch something if you cross the border (however, you may have a point about cream teas 👍🏻)

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

He! He! The old rivalry is not dead!! 😅🤣😅

[@poshiesymons666]

My top 3 would be st ives , hayle and bude.

[@griswald7156]

St Ives if you like crowds and fancy prices…and troublesome parking…and driving…

[@griswald7156]

Bude …lovely…

[@babypush3787]

I will stick with beautiful Penzance thanks very much 🧙✨🌟

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Wonderful! Sarah :)

[@RussWoodard]

Interesting video with a few surprises. I feel like there is a lot of snobbery in Cornwall when it comes to places like Redruth,Camborne and Bodmin. All of these places clearly suffer from some poverty and lack investment in the town centres, but if you spend some time there and scratch beneath the surface they also have a hell of a lot to offer. They are all in Cornwall for a start 😂, so close to amazing beaches and countryside, amazing community run projects, lots of history and heritage and if you seek out the right type of people in these areas you will find friendly , outgoing folk. As pretty as St.Ives is I would personally say that apart from that it doesn't have a great deal going for it. Overcrowded in the summer,lack of parking and too many second homes/holiday rentals. It's a personal choice at the end of the day that depends on individul/family needs. For me I prefer a down to earth friendly community within walking distance of a town but also the countryside but overall I think that living anywhere in Cornwall is a win 🏆

[@scottgordon1781]

Oh dear near the bottom of the list comes Bude , our regular summer holiday place for over 10 years . Still prefer it over some other places on the list . Not too big and crowded . As for Looe , what happened to Polperro ?

[@Partyanimal1066]

Often the lack of parking in Polperro puts people off which is hardly surprising.Years ago I took my sons and their friends shark fishing on a hired fishing boat,no Great Whites landed but the day out was loved by all.

[@TheSilvercue]

Marizion of Fowey would be where I would like to live. If I could afford it, that is.

[@susanwhittaker865]

According to Google Maps about 2 years ago Chacewater was cited the most sought after place to live, not only in Cornwall but in the whole of UK !

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

Chasewater is in Staffordshire

[@susanwhittaker865]

@Hedgehogsinthemist123 maybe your Chacewater is in Staffs, but the one I am talking about is in Cornwall. Hence my mentioning it.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

@@susanwhittaker865 yes, but it’s spelt with a C, not an S.

[@susanwhittaker865]

@Hedgehogsinthemist123 Oh I see. Suitably corrected then.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

'Most sought after village in the UK?' Historical walk around Chacewater and Wheal Busy, Cornwall kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKPXgWupqNWkkMU We made a video about it!!! Perhaps we had the wrong one too! Sarah :)

[@ДаријаПоповић]

No.3 is romantic little vilage Helford.Really charming. No.2 Helston,and first is Penzance.

[@volvof12able]

I enjoyed that ,,, very interesting I've subscribed

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Thanks for the sub! Sarah :)

[@rogerbixley6911]

I expected Padstow to be some where on the list but it was never mentioned.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

We covered that briefly - probably too small in terms of population to be in the survey, similarly Fowey, Porthleven, Mevagissey and Lostwithiel. Sarah :)

[@volt8684]

Ruined

[@jankitteringham8483]

Wonderful , Thankyou! 🥰🇬🇧

[@kevinknuckey7289]

Redruth for me it’s in the middle of Cornwall easy access to all of it not Saltash take hour an half go St Just and the Lizard St Just is my one my favourite it’s bit to far west but 👌

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Central and east to get to most places! Good choice! Sarah :)

[@nickgiles7568]

Cornwall, Orange County in New York State USA thas a lot going for it. 50 miles north of New York City.

[@fattmatt200]

You need to compare the housing prices in Cornwall, as you could buy a two bedroom cottage by the sea yet 20 minutes away, your money would have bought you a six bed room house

[@stoopidmansidiot]

That picture of Port Issac is really confusing.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

It’s back to front because the school house should be to the right of the sea! They’ve flipped the image, probably to avoid copyright, as probably not their own photo. Might even be our photo!!! Sarah :)

[@colinbaker3415]

I spotted that as well 😂

[@elainedreamies7380]

So has all that building work on the north key in Hayle, just being left as it is.

[@Hedgehogsinthemist123]

The developer has gone bust

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Abandoned! Huge eyesore! And after all that contention to push the plans through! Sarah :)

[@michaelgardner7472]

they made that fantastic bar lula move location. it blended perfectly into its surroundings unlike the new industrial looking homes that were built and now the deserted building site that remains

[@CharlieBubbles32]

Saltash is awful, lots of much better places to live in Cornwall. Whenever we have been to Saltash, everything looks so grubby and unattractive, I know that it is probably great for employment opportunities having Plymouth so close but it's a hard pass for me! My personal favourite is Falmouth, closely followed by St Ives.

[@cynthiastogden7000]

They probably have a lot of houses on their books there!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

How astute!!! Statistics dam statistics! Sarah :)

[@gilliantregear1268]

My father, a cornishman thou and thou, wasn't happy at all, about the pub at Saltash, painting the front of the buildng having the union jack, as far as he was consired, it should of been the flag of St Pirran

[@DerekGM6]

It's hard to make a choice as the truth is that no single Cornish town really stands head and shoulders above the top rated ones. I live in Penzance and have done for fifty years, it is my choice for no 1, but i am biased. St Ives, Truro and Falmouth are lovely too.

[@clivemacken552]

Twyford the bog of the country lol get it maker of toilets and basins lol keep on filming love Falmouth grew up as kid holidaying down there every summer

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Great place! Always something going on in Falmouth! Sarah :)

[@keithparry3245]

Suprised that Lostwithiel isn’t on the list. Best place for me would be St Mawes, if I could afford it 😎

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Gosh! Yes deep pockets needed for St Mawes! Sarah :)

[@cebusapella9125]

That's crazy! Saltash would be near the bottom of my list I reckon! I live in Looe and I can't believe it's so low! If Looe and Liskeard changed places it would make much more sense. I think Penzance would be No 1 for me, I love St Ives but Penzance is a bit more "normal", with more life and interesting shops. But yes, St Agnes, such a beautiful place, if that were on the list I think it could be my No 1.

[@IanHumphreys-i8o]

To much crime in Shipton abbot,

[@johnlucas3407]

Saltash has its up and downs like most towns at least we are better than liskeard Saltash is better in the spring and summer in july we have a regatta which is really good for tourist

[@deanmc178]

must be money involved , the charge to go over the bridge helps i guess

[@roseogrady8785]

Thank You.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

You're welcome! Sarah :)

[@birdshenanigans8506]

Where did you originate from? You both sound so South Eastern Brighton...

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Yeh, Saltash wouldn't come to mind for me....neither Hayle or Liskeard either!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Heavily weighted for the employment and family we felt, differing needs to many who mainly retire to Cornwall. Sarah :)

[@Heinz57ish]

l live in Truro. Been here 8 years after moving from Redruth. I have nothing good to say about Truro. I suppose it offers good employment opportunities . . . there's barely any history, the shops aren't great anymore, it's not near a beach and the traffic makes it intolerable . I'd honestly rather live in Redruth as it's more central. Sarah i also love St. Agnes and also Fowey.

[@harrytomlucy]

Wow that is a surprise what came top of the list in Cornwall, personally never there been and it doesn’t really appeal. There are much nicer places to live and I agree it’s lovely around Penzance, it is a shame what they’re trying to do to Hayle as we really like it there (and still worth a Philps visit!). Anyway we’re in Marple (No 15 on the list) and my wife is from New Mills (No 4) and honestly we’d rather be in St Austell, the list is certainly questionable….. Great video as ever thank you.

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

Wow! No 4 and 5! Why would you guys ever leave!??! Sarah

[@jpcwetzel]

Andrew!! Love the hat!! Do you have a KC connection or just a fan? Go Chieeeefs!

[@CornishWalkingTrails]

😂🤣😂 we have a lovely viewer that sends us hats and Andrew lives to wear them! Sarah :)

[@jpcwetzel]

@@CornishWalkingTrails Well he picked a winner for this video! Thanks for the reply and for your great videos!

[@Partyanimal1066]

I can’t speak for St Ives as I rarely go there,but Falmouth has,since I’ve lived in Cornwall for years ,has been dragged down to a place to avoid.I think it might have something to do with Falmouth now having a large student population since the opening of Falmouth College ,part of the University down here. Most students have very little money to spend and so can’t contribute to the higher end of marketing like other places enjoy.The result of this is that many businesses fail because of lack of customers.Even hair salons etc. that are very good and deserve the charges they make find they cannot survive in Falmouth. There is also a high vagrant population who sit around in the streets intimidating holiday makers.I was once told that word gets around about how it’s much nicer to sit around streets in a coastal area with beaches etc claiming benefits than in the middle of land locked cities.

[@FrenchEstateAgent]

Maybe because Saltash is the most English of Cornish towns, being just over the border?

[@Nansen1981]

The problem with Port Isaac is Dr Martin.