Hey guy's many thanks to you all for your replies and for the very valuable information, it seems my real research starts now and its such a shame that I now have no excuses not to get there and take a real long look!!
I really do appreciate that you have all taken time to advise me and give me some direction and food for thought. A good expat community with internet and members happy to help is invaluable these days.
... if I could just ask a couple more questions, Where would I best be based for my first visit to use as a base to get to everwhere, with a hire car of course?. Do people from the UK ever bring their cars with them when they relocate? What do you consider to be a reasonable monthly income/pension to be comfortable, not extravagant while living in Cyprus, I know it varies area to area, an average would be a good guide.
Again many thanks for your help,

Very best wishes Brian.