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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Ross

Inside the Cornish village dubbed ‘Kensington-on-Sea’ ahead of a second-home tax grab

The village of Rock, on the Camel estuary in Cornwall, draws thousands of visitors every summer - (Getty/iStock)

Once a sleepy fishing village on the banks of the Camel estuary, Rock has become one of Cornwall’s most sought-after destinations – and it’s not hard to see why.

With its dune-backed sandy beaches, luxury homes and world-renowned restaurants, Rock’s popularity has exploded over the past 20 years, and so has demand for properties, with the wealthy snapping up second homes to cater for relaxing getaways from the city.

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