... I think I may have found it!
I took the plunge and ordered a Obaby zezu pramette. It is an all in one lie-flat pram to pushchair (so no seperate carrycot - great for my small flat!) and in both pram and pushchair mode, it faces either way - parent or outwards. And it seems really, really good.
The plus sides are:
- all of the above (totally lie flat pram and parent facing pushchair mode were my priorities);
- blow-up back wheels so pretty good for off road;
- big, accessible basket;
- really adjustable handle (good for me - I am 5'11")
- looks good; and
- only £179 (or £199 in some places)!!!!!
Down sides so far are:
- a little on the heavy side (but do-able); and
- to fold up really small, the seat has to come off (it will fold with seat on, but not all the way down, if you see what I mean).
Just thought I'd share.
I wanted something like a i-candy cherry or a bugaboo bee but they were just too expensive, so this might be a good option for others too!