London feels like a friendly, walkable county‑seat with a tidy historic downtown, seasonal community events and easy access to outdoor spots such as Little Darby State Scenic River Preserve and Madison Lake State Park—comfortable and interesting for multi‑week stays rather than isolating.
When you want bigger-city options, Columbus is only about 25–28 miles away (roughly a 30–40 minute drive) and Dayton is reachable in under an hour, so you can tap dining, sports, cultural venues and an airport within a short drive while enjoying a quieter, more affordable base.