...... reasonably near to the main village thing (I don't mind walking!)
It's further than you may think if you're doing it 5 or 6 times, I think there is a little train or navette these days now though which eases the walk a bit.
also if I want to spend the extra in future I can!
Enjoy your first year, the extra will be worth it in year two onwards ....
Bon course!