Originally Posted by
Bogey Speedwell
Not thinking of using it for training per say but more an enjoyable physical pass time with some exercise benefits.
Peloton would be another option for casual entertainment/exercise in a convenient one-stop complete package. I have a Wahoo Kickr Bike which I use with Zwift, Rouvy and Wahoo SYSTM/RGT. But I don't think I would go down that path if I wasn't training seriously. That's not to say it wouldn't be fun for casual use, but it would be overkill.
A mid-range wheel-off smart trainer is the middle ground here and would probably work well for you if you don't ride much over winter and don't train in the summer i.e. set your bike up on it over the winter months.