Suggestions for a town in UK to chill for a week

[VPS]

So much to my annoyance my friend in London who I was going to house sit for in June/July for 2-3 weeks has given up his flat and heading back to Oz. I had planned to just chill for a week but never mind there are other places to explore and last minute bookings in London are a little expensive. I don't want to spend all my earnings on hotels.

So after I finish work in Mid June I'm looking for a town or smallish city that has lots of good restaurants, pubs and bars that I can walk to. I don't want anywhere remote that I will need a car to do anything.

I've travelled through a lot of UK but can't think of somewhere that fits these criteria so if anyone has any suggestions I'd be grateful. I may find some contenders but the other thing I want for that week is nice self contained accommodation so they may not be compatible.

 

[andye]

Oxford or Cambridge come to mind.
Term finishes 21 June this year so imagine they'd be more accommodation around afterwards
York or Bath could be good too
Well-connected, interesting sights and though I haven't visited recently, I reckon they'd be decent restaurants

 

[VPS]

Oxford or Cambridge come to mind.
Term finishes 21 June this year so imagine they'd be more accommodation around afterwards
York or Bath could be good too
Well-connected, interesting sights and though I haven't visited recently, I reckon they'd be decent restaurants

Thanks - it is many years since I went to Oxford so that's a good suggestion. I've spent time recently in Cambridge, York and Bath but haven't discounted them

 

[andye]

I used to live in Brighton and liked the feel of the place. If looking for somewhere smaller, maybe Canterbury

 

[VPS]

I used to live in Brighton and liked the feel of the place. If looking for somewhere smaller, maybe Canterbury

Thanks keep them coming - Brighton sounds nice. Haven't been to Canterbury since 1982

 

[andye]

I did a locum in Winchester which is pretty, quiet with some history but it's a bit out of the way. Never been to Durham but sounds like a potential fit Places to visit in Durham.

 

[PDog]

Cheddar / Axbridge Somerset. Not far from Bath and plenty of other day trips. Great food & wine

 

[LDN via BNE]

Cheltenham is easy to reach from London, has good restaurants and is well connected to other cities and the countryside (via GWSR).