Advice on paving next to old crazy paving - Which paving to best match existing

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riverside_rob
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Hello,
Sorry, seem to have posted this question into the wrong area of this forum, so have re-posted it in the Flags and Paving section, but don't know how to delete this post:
We need to pave an area, about 18 sq m, in close proximity to a similar size area of old existing crazy paving, which we can't afford to replace.
The old crazy paving is fairly smooth and light grey, with a slightly flaky surface, and may possibly be blue lias? It apparently came from a Somerset quarry.
We are considering using either Bradstone Old Town paving in grey, or one of the Indian Sandstones, although some of the colours look too bright and modern. We would like it to look old and weathered, and wondered if tumbled sandstone may be suitable. There are some old Somerset brick garden walls close by, and our garden is generally old and cottagey-looking. The paved area will be the main way into our house, so will be heavily used on foot.
We would really welcome advice on which stone to choose (or even whether to try to crazy-pave it?) and also on where best to buy it from (at a reasonable price, as we are on a very limited budget) in the Somerset area. Ideally, we would like to look at the stone before buying it, if anyone can recommend a good supplier nearby.
Any advice, hints and tips or suggestions would be very welcome.
Thank you!
riverside rob

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