French Coastal Cottages

Relax with friends in a southern French coastal home, where cypress trees fringe manicured lawns and the pool gazes on the distant sea

Well-kept, comfortable family places for up to 12 with stacks of character and space - 2 miles to the nearest beach, 16 to Mont St Michel

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

Exposed beams and stone walls mix with modern art and minimalism to give a warm yet uncluttered luxury. Stylish yet relaxing

Tranquil stone house with a rustic feel, a large garden with a swimming pool and views of the French Riviera and out to sea

An island of oyster farms, salt pans and white beaches, woolly donkeys, countless push-bikes and the odd celeb – we love the Ile de Ré!

Find sophistication, serenity and charm. Stroll along the estuary; feast on oysters, crabs and sea snails; marvel at the magical skies

A beautiful Scandinavian décor, a garden and child-friendly heated pool for this house and barn. Stroll into town, jog to surf and sands...

Pretty, shuttered stone farmhouse and barn sitting in a big safe garden. Families and groups of friends will love it here

This Côte d'Azur property lives up to its name. The views take your breath away, and the serene interiors flow beautifully outdoors

A sweet retreat for a nature-loving couple, with soul-searching views and the smell of the sea. Logs and Breton cider are on the house...

Clean, modern interiors and just a dozen steps from the sandy beaches of the Quiberon coast. Spend days walking, cycling and paddling

In fashionable St Martin, a wonderfully peaceful little cottage, quaint, simple and pretty, a hop to the white sand beaches of Île de Ré

Comfortable, understated, spotless and authentic – a modest family hideaway on Brittany’s stunning Crozon Peninsula (think Land’s End...)

A spacious, luxurious family retreat, remote but close to Audierne. Watch surfers shoot the waves as seagulls wheel above

Superbly renovated house for family or friends in high-quality country style with fine bathrooms, good pool, secluded courtyard

The privacy of a big terraced garden, a small decked pool and attractive, clutter-free rooms - close to harbour town bustle and restaurants

In a Normandy hamlet near the sea, leafy walled grounds envelop the old doctor's house. Now sumptuous, its fine features have been retained