In reply to Steve nevers: Nightlifes not really required to much, mainly going for sport, some DWS if the waters not to cold (i'm a Welsh ex-surfer, so temp doesn't bother me that much, my climbing partner is skinny, so she might protest.) and some walking & cycling.
Hiring transport may be an issue because we are doing it on a shoestring, was consider staying in the South (east) to be a bit closer to some possible DWS, but willing to bend on that.
Was hoping for any possible links for affordable hostels/rooms etc.