Beach Retreats

Stay a while... lulled by lapping sea and fragrant hanging gardens - cool, light, balconied, classic, intimate, unpretentious

A welcoming, affordable seafront base for exploring St Malo and northern Brittany with small rooms, good food and a lively atmosphere

A medieval monastery, stunningly revived, in untouristy, car-free Pisciotta. Sip greco on the terrace; scramble through olives to the sea

A traditional croft house with far-reaching views to the Luskentyre estuary and Taransay for beaches, walks, wildlife and exploring

A lovely fresh décor for this pretty flat; curl up with a book and gaze out to sea. Seafood restaurants and the Jurassic coast await...

Mountain treks, coastal strolls, a big pool and city culture on the doorstep. This rambling villa makes for the ultimate group getaway

Elegant simplicity in beautiful Brittany with friendly staff and miles of spectacular coastal path to explore

Surrounded by wildlife and water, this ultra-modern house has huge windows, white walls and designer furnishings. Blissfully remote

A cottage to help you feel restored and refreshed; uninterrupted views of the coast, a hamper of local produce and wildlife spotting.

You’re in the middle of all the action in these luminous cliff edge apartments in an old family palazzo – walk everywhere

A boutique hotel on the edge of Arcachon Bay. A natural pool, zen gardens, contemporary Eastern-style interiors, and good food await

A sparkling house for two overlooking azure waters, starry skies and Stromboli’s light show - that’ll do nicely grazie

A delightful coastal cottage with far-reaching ocean views from almost every room, two gardens and a short hop to beach and Coast Path

A gloriously peaceful old mill with a converted cart shed. Find original art, sculptures, books and soul on the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path

Stylishly simple cottage in the heart of the old fishing port of Méze, within easy stroll of seafood restaurants and sandy beaches

Above the Breton sands, amongst cypresses and roses, 2 neighbouring lower-floor gîtes. The gardens and the sea views are the stars here

Escape your cares here, move from terrace to terrace tracking the sun's progress and dive into the sea from your own swimming platform

3 lovely cottages sleeping 14 in total for very special holidays with a private beach, acres of land to explore and a welcome hamper of dreams