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Mr Beams do really good battery powered lights. Obviously they use batteries, which do run out, which can be a faff. But, I had a similar issue with no existing wiring and got a Mr Beams light probs changed the battery twice a year ~£10 total. Less faff and you get what you need.
They aren't that cheap, but they do work. Get one and be done and don't bother with running cables all over the place.
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I’ve just had a few of these put in at our place. I wanted wired so I can control them through Home Assistant and wasn’t too bothered about hiding the wire.
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I recently got one of these. It's battery powered and takes C batteries which is uncommon but it fits the bill- motion sensitive but only at night. We've got a little storm porch so it's tucked inside.
Auraglow Stainless Steel Outdoor Battery Powered Wireless LED PIR Motion Sensor Security Wall Light IP44, Cool White Cylinder Sconce for Porch, Garage, Drive and Garden https://amzn.eu/d/itdeKtM
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I want a motion sensor outdoor light to go by the front door, to help with finding the keyhole in the dark and provide a little more security / reassurance for my wife.
We have previously had solar ones which aren't great, and have broken. There appear to be a handful of rechargable options available but they also look poor quality.
I had an electrician coming round so asked them to take a look.
There's no existing wiring in particularly useful places, so the best way to do it without a tonne of redecorating inside is apparently to run the cable outside from my lounge, and then a long and up a stretch of external wall. This has to be protected, so that would be in galvanized conduit. I think I'd be ok with the sort of industrial look.
But then he said that means I need a light that's built to accept conduit from below (20mm opening), rather than rear entry with the cable going straight through the wall. Only problem is there don't seem to be any of the former available. Any ideas?