I count myself extremely fortunate.
I ended up living on the outskirts of a coastal village in one of the nicest parts of the UK, ten years before I retired.
I'm about a mile from one of the best beaches in the country and less than a mile from a thriving village. It's a 3/4 mile level walk to the docs, pharmacy, newsagents, bike shop etc. 7 pubs within walking distance and the start of 30 miles of level tarmac cycle path (Tarka Trail) just down the road.
Exmoor is easily accessible on a bike.
6 mile level ride into the nearest town, which has a good hospital and all the facilities we need.
As a place to retire to it's just about perfect. Have thought about moving, but can't really think of anywhere that we could afford that would be any better.
Reckon I'm just a Jammy B as I never planned any of it.