Retirement properties in Cornwall

Cornwall’s place on the south-western peninsula of England means many activities here keep you close to the sea, and to the rural beauty of this county.

• Enjoy sea-based activities like sailing at the Loe Beach Watersports Centre in Truro, or swim at beaches in Bude and Lizard.
• Venture inland for over 30 golf courses, as well as walking trails, cycling, and horseback riding.
• Explore historic sites like the Gothic revival cathedral in Truro, the 14th-century parish of Lanhydrock, or visit the Geevor Tin Mine in Pendeen.

Cornwall’s iconic attractions include Land’s End, St Michael’s Mount, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project, the wilds of Bodmin Moor and more – making it the perfect backdrop to an active retirement.

• Sports - Modern leisure centres across the county offer senior-friendly exercise classes, swimming pools, and yoga and pilates.
• Nature - Stroll through some of the UK’s most scenic walking trails, including spots along The Camel Trail, and Trelissick and the Fal Estuary.
• Wildlife - Enjoy birdwatching at Stithians Lake, Marazion Marsh, or the Tamar Valley National Landscape.

Life in Cornwall comes with a strong sense of culture and community, from the independent shops on city high streets to the unique festivals you’ll find in smaller towns.

• Theatre - Porthcurno boasts an iconic cultural landmark in the Minack Theatre, an open-air space carved into the cliffside, where you can enjoy live performances of classic plays and music.
• Museums - Learn about local heritage at the Cornwall Museum in Truro and the Geevor Tin Mine Museum.
• Events - The Royal Cornwall Show has celebrated the region’s heritage for over 200 years, while the Golowan Festival in Penzance and Truro’s City of Lights parade are also worth adding to your calendar.

While Cornwall is a relatively rural area full of natural beauty, it also benefits from excellent transport links connecting the area to the wider South West of England.

• By car - While the area lacks major motorways, a network of A roads makes it easy to travel between towns and villages, from St Ives to Truro.
• By bus - Buses regularly run throughout the region, offering reliable transport between towns.
• By rail - Rail stations in Truro, Penzance, St Austell, Redruth, and Camborne offer connections to the rest of the country, including Bristol, Exeter, and London.