Falmouth and Exmouth Named Among Britain's Best Places to Live
Falmouth, Cornwall
There is a reason Falmouth carries a reputation that extends well beyond Cornwall. One of the world's largest natural deep-water harbours, a working port that doubles as one of the most visually compelling waterfronts in England, and a town that has managed to remain genuinely itself despite decades of growing interest from people seeking a different kind of life.
What makes Falmouth stand apart from other coastal destinations is how much it has kept hold of itself. Falmouth University has brought a creative, younger community that fills the independent cafes, studios, and shops along the high street and in the lanes behind the harbour. The beaches at Gyllyngvase and Castle Beach are a short walk from the town centre. The Roseland Peninsula is just a ferry ride across the water.
Market Quay sits right at the heart of it. Acorn’s development is positioned directly on the harbour, flanked by water and alongside the main quay where the Flushing and St Mawes ferries come and go. It is as close to the water as you can be in Falmouth.
Market Quay, Falmouth - a collection of fourteen 1, 2, 3 & 4-bedroom houses, duplexes and apartments in a prime waterfront setting.
Exmouth, Devon
Exmouth has been quietly coming into its own for several years. A seaside town at the mouth of the Exe estuary, it sits at the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, one of England's few UNESCO Natural World Heritage Sites, and within easy reach of Exeter by both road and rail. The combination of genuine beach town character, exceptional natural landscape, and urban connectivity has made it increasingly sought-after by people who want more from where they live.
The town itself has a marina, good rail connections to Exeter, and a community that has evolved well. New restaurants and independent businesses have opened alongside the established ones. There is a sense that Exmouth knows what it is and is getting on with being it.
Rolle Gardens is set within an established residential neighbourhood, surrounded by mature trees and existing homes. The beach and the open green space leading to it are visible from the development. The architecture is traditional, designed to sit comfortably within the town.
Rolle Gardens, Exmouth - an exclusive collection of new homes, thoughtfully designed around the restoration of the beautiful Grade II-listed Eldin House.
Why Location Comes First
Seeing Falmouth and Exmouth recognised by The Sunday Times reinforces something we think about carefully: the places we build matter as much as the homes themselves, if not more.
At Acorn, choosing where to develop is not simply a commercial decision. We look for places with genuine appeal, strong communities, and a quality of life that makes a home there worth having. Falmouth and Exmouth have both. The recognition this year only confirms what people who know these towns already understand.
This article references The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 for editorial context. Acorn Property Invest has no commercial relationship with The Sunday Times.
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