Cockram Surveying - Chartered Surveyors Cornwall
When people think of Cornwall the images that usually come to mind are the stunning sandy beaches, the picturesque turquoise seas, the crashing waves and the mighty cliffs. Others will think of the wild moorlands and peaceful woodlands, the lively arts scene, friendly smiles and the warm Cornish welcomes.
Cornwall's landscape is as diverse as each individual that visits it offering some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.
The history of this county is rich and vivid, and as you walk through the countryside you are never without reminders of its historical heritage. The Cornish Coastal Path that runs all the way round the coast from Bude in the north to Plymouth in the south. If you follow the coastal path you will pass through all of Cornwall's past, Tintagel and Arthur, modern seaside resorts, the romantic ruins of mines round St Agnes and St Just, St Ives and its artists, Land's End, the Minack Theatre, St Michael's Mount near Penzance, fishing villages like Polperro and Mevagissy, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Plymouth sound over which Drake looked out for the Spanish Armada.
Cornish towns and villages date back hundreds of years providing stories of wreckers and legends of old and as you walk through the narrow winding streets down to the harbours you can almost feel as if you are there back in the days of yore. But Cornwall isn't stuck in the past, there are also modern art galleries to discover plus fantastic shopping with high street stores and unique boutiques and craft shops.
There is an exciting wealth of folk lore about piskies and giants that roamed Cornwall in the past. The legendary King Arthur is said to have had his Camelot at Tintagel, and many early Christian saints founded settlements around the Cornish coast. Then there were the wreckers and smugglers in the last few hundred years. There is the Cornwall of literature - Jamaica Inn and the other Daphne du Maurier stories, the Poldark tales, to Betjeman' s poetry. Mining on a commercial scale has come and gone, but the remains of Victorian mines are to be found everywhere.
Cornish continued as a Celtic language until the 18th century, when the last of the monoglot Cornish speakers died. Cornish was (is) a separate gaelic language, like Welsh, Irish or Breton. Nowadays there are efforts being made to revive it.
Cornwall seems to cater for every taste with the dramatic coastline of the North, the sheltered bays in the south, the ancient moorland and the soft river estuaries. A haven for surfers, walkers, sailing buffs and gastronauts. Visitors who simply come seeking a break from their hectic lives have discovered a fascinating and vibrant culture with first class accommodation, food to die for and a naturally thrilling adventure playground.
The North Coast
One of the most stunning coastlines in Europe, which offer a fascinating cocktail of boundless beaches and tucked away coves.
West Cornwall
West Cornwall is an area bursting with character. From the old stones on the moors near Land's End, to the sandy beaches, stunning coastal walks, artistic heritage and the quality restaurants. West Cornwall also offers heath land that is rich in beautiful rare wild flowers, wooded creeks and estuaries and unspoilt fishing villages.
South Coast
A picturesque panorama where the rivers meet the sea. Explore the South Coasts beautiful estuaries, sandy bays, harbours, vibrant waterfront communities, and the horticultural hotspots which are brimming with gardens to explore and adventure through.
Bodmin Moor & the Tamar Valley
Inland, Bodmin Moor and the Tamar valley are a dramatic unspoilt wilderness, just waiting to be explored. The winding lanes are a paradise to walkers, discovering hidden hamlets, wooded waterfalls & craggy tors. The china clay pits near St Austell, or one of the many tourist attractions that have sprung up are there to find. The Eden project is a very famous attraction and is well known for its giant bio domes. It also has various other activities and seasonal events such as ice skating, rock climbing, workshops, horticultural tours , music and arts events.
You can explore Cornwall's real past in the castles and country houses, the National trust properties. Or visit its literary past in following the trail of one of the Cornish authors. There are mines nearly everywhere, even in Newquay if you know what to look for.
Thinking of Moving
In the last decade Cornwall has emerged as one of the world's iconic destinations which is why many holidaymakers fall deeply in love with this beautiful place and decide to pack up their old lives and move down and live the Cornish life.
For those buying properties in Cornwall a good local chartered surveyor is particularly important, due to the uniqueness of Cornwall, particularly in respect of advice on radon gas, mining and mundic block.
