Retirement properties in Cornwall

County at a glance - Cornwall

Cornwall’s landscapes range from Bodmin Moor to its varied coastlines. Pegasus’s presence in the county is in Falmouth, set beside the deep water of the Carrick Roads and the Fal Estuary.

Falmouth offers south-coast living with lively shopping streets, a free art gallery and its own Maritime Line connecting to Truro and the wider rail network.

Why retire in Cornwall   Falmouth high street

Why retire in Cornwall?

  • Coastal surroundings around Falmouth, Swanpool and Maenporth support regular outdoor walks along the South West Coast Path.

  • Landscape variety extends beyond beaches, with Trelissick’s woodland and garden walks overlooking the Fal river.

  • Falmouth Art Gallery is free, with changing exhibitions, talks and workshops, so a spare hour can become a cultural outing.

  • A Falmouth base connects easily via the Maritime Line to Truro for wider rail links and cultural choices at Hall for Cornwall.

Retirement living in Cornwall

In Falmouth, central shopping streets like Market Street and Church Street cater to everyday errands alongside independent browsing. Cultural venues like The Poly offer films, talks and workshops, while Falmouth Art Gallery provides free entry in the town centre.

Ferry crossings to St Mawes provide year-round harbour connections, while seasonal boats head upriver towards Trelissick. For wider travel, the Maritime Line links Falmouth to Truro and the Cornish main line.

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