Pollypaprika

Another city which looks lovely is Esztergom...I think someone already mentioned it. We visited there recently and was really blown away by it. Not that far from BP and right on the Slovakian border too...plus you have the benefit of being near all the wonderful towns and hills of the Danube Bend.

gcroft

That is a good suggestion.
Tons of variety because excellent access by train and car to Austria, Germany and of course back to the UK as well as Slovakia.

Rural Hungary

My mum has a friend in Folkestone who comes from this area, between there and Tatabanya and he says it is absolutely stunning. Might add it to the list of places for us to look at - did you take any photos Pol?

Pollypaprika

Yes...my photos don't really do it justice but it was stunning. We also went to Visegrád and Dobogókő...all really stunning.

Rural Hungary

Thanks Pol, that view is stunning! Will take a look as I hope to visit the Duna-Ipoly national park.

Pollypaprika

Here is another - the view of the Danube Bend from Dobogókő :-)

Rural Hungary

That looks gorgeous, reminiscent of Slovenia.

PRIMO

We looked long and hard before we moved and went to visit many towns and the best we found we bought 3 years ago in vas we have been very very happy here and our village is the most friendly village we found, here there are Hungarian - German - Austrian - English - and each and everyone of them all say the same when they move here that how friendly and helpful everyone here is, We are only 20 mins to Austria boarder,

Feene

So many excellent suggestions which I tried to follow up as much as possible in a 2 week period but think I may have done some areas a dis-service as I could on get a superficial impression of each.
What I found:

Pecs:truly beautiful and I was stunned at the peace and serenity of the place.
Tapolca: I really liked this area. Further from the lake but still in driving distance. The
landscape appealed to me.
Veszprem: Maybe didn't devote enough time to it, but what I saw didn't blow me away.
Was Ok though
Tihany: Lovely to visit and beautiful but far too touristy.
Dombovar: Literally just drove through this and stopped for lunch on way to Pecs, but what impressed with the little I saw.
Siofok: Was expecting a mini Benidorm but it was actually quite pleasant.

We also ventured to the city Székesfehérvár. Ive seen some beautiful pictures of this place online but we couldn't seem to find them. What we saw was a bit depressing.

Like I said though, these really were just brief impressions. Made me realise that if and when we do get round to buying I'd have to dedicate time to a proper search.

mawood47

OK Mr F Szekesfehervar did not up to scratch, not for me 12k further wear I am
I would not be in other area owing to location to Budapest and flights back to uk more so Tran link is the best 40 minutes to West end Station but then again your comment could be justified as my place is up for sale for more then 2 years digger47

Feene

Sorry digger didn't mean to offend. Like I said saw lovely pictures online but the area we found was dominated by tower blocks. Geographically I could see the benefits of the place which is why we visited. Just wasn't to my taste.

Pollypaprika

Yes it is quite depressing on the outside, the nice historical bit is in the centre, but if you don't know the area you can easily miss it!

Pollypaprika

May I ask the area where you are located Digger? I understand if you would rather not divulge that info online.

mawood47

sending PM digger47

Rural Hungary

Dombovar