Hi there -
I suddenly am able to work remotely for the last two weeks of August anywhere from the West Coast of the US to GMT+2. I originally was thinking Lisbon, but I'm told it's very hot. (I was imagining working on a little balcony and watching kids play soccer in the street. Alas.)
So I was thinking....maybe the Cotswolds?
I know this is last minute!
But what I'm looking for is a small to medium sized town where I can walk around in the evenings, and maybe take a train and explore on the weekends. I can't drive on the left side of the road - I've tried it and I'm just not a good enough driver - so I'd need to either walk everywhere or take public transportation or get an uber.
I live in NYC and I'm really looking for just a slower place to live/work for a couple weeks, with the option to go to a restaurant or pub now and then, go to a bookstore, a greenmarket, a local museum or garden if one is available. Walking someplace beautiful would be nice, spending low key time outdoors. I'd also consider a larger beautiful place that's good for walking -- like Edinburgh, where I've been before, but it may be overrun right now by the Fringe Festival. Basically: pretty and walkable.
I'd welcome your suggestions of both British town and accommodations! I'm a moderate-rate traveler, a middle-aged woman and will be solo.
Many thanks.