You may want to consider Almeria, Spain. Large contingent of Brits and other expats, excellent weather, excellent services, and at least one University in-town

You may want to consider Almeria, Spain. Large contingent of Brits and other expats, excellent weather, excellent services, and at least one University in-town, others nearby. A quick 45 minute flight to Madrid. Old Roman bath nearby , Mediterranean Sea, then beach, then 30 minutes away are foothills/rocky terrain. If staying in the USA, the area outside Philadelphia (Main Line) or going a little farther, Lancaster, PA, will have excellent access to just about anywhere on the East Coast, while being as small to mid-size as you want, as you can choose between mostly-rural to mostly-urban as you travel west on Rt. 30 out of Philly.