[Closed] Help me with some ideas for a week off?

I have a week's leave to take before the end of March and stuck for ideas on what to do either riding or non-riding related.

I had thought about flying out to Vancover or San Fran and just chilling out but with the dire state of the pound I am thinking I may use the time to explore the UK and get a cottage somewhere as a base to to some riding, walking and some good local food away from the hustle of the South East.

I am London based and don't want to have to drive for too many hours so still thinking about the more southern parts of our land.

The riding must be suitable for a relative MTB beginner - my fitness and endurance is fine - but my techical ability is severely lacking (as anyone who has ridden with me can vouch) as I am first and foremost a roadie but have started to ride my MTBs more in the last 12 months

I also prefer the sense of achievement with getting from A to B and back and not simply loops of a trail cente or small forest like Swinley etc.

Ideas I have are (albeit not too much thought behind them to be honest)

1/ Cotwolds - based somewhere near Cheltenham or Evesham?
2/ Mendip/Quantock Hills - based well somewhere nearby?

I am sure the options are endless - but where would be good for say 4 days riding split with a little on foot adventure - nice small towns, villages etc worth exploring.

Thanks
Gary