Close to Caen and Normandy’s beaches, a quiet, contemplative château – take a wing to yourself, relax and enjoy the peaceful solitude

Touches of grandeur are tempered by a warm welcome and friendly ambience. Enjoy the sumptuous spa, stylish interiors and delicious food...

Charming beamed rooms in cottage or coach house with private gardens and heated pool. Aga cooked breakfasts set you up for exploring

An elegant canal side townhouse just waiting to be filled with chatter and laughter. Heaps of space for 15 with pool, terrace & kids dorm

Tinkling stream, wonderful gardens, attentive English host...the Dordogne at its best, with scrumptious breakfasts on a vine-shaded terrace

Lose yourself in deep Normandy countryside, at this 19th-century farmhouse with a friendly hostess and incredible views. Great value!

A taste of French finery in this handsome 15th-century château and serene bird-filled parkland. South Brittany's wetlands teem with wildlife

Discover French country bedrooms, a garden flanked by a majestic walnut tree and age-old pears, and the loveliest ex-Parisian hosts

This fine old Dordogne house is run by well-travelled owners, has superb views and is a luscious mix of old charm and contemporary design

Deep in Western Loire countryside, a magical farmhouse with pool, garden, romantic dinners, fresh flowers and generous Anglo-Scots family

Magnificent lacy bedrooms in a yacht-side setting and delightful Madame to look after you: genuine, old-style B&B 20-minutes from Angers

Float down the Marne, stroll its banks or hop on a train into Paris. A lovely fresh renovation of an old stables - superb for families

3 old houses with scrupulously smart interiors, original art, antique and modern furniture, terraces from which to admire the long views

Summer dining is candlelit, under trees. Both showers and meals are superbly Italian, and your hosts know everything about local delights

In beautiful Dordogne, a secret bolthole for two with suntrap courtyard, grounds, spa, views... Generous hosts, vineyards and markets too

A sunken bath, splendid arched doors, masses of space; flowers blaze in a wild little garden. Auvergne's glorious nature and villages beckon

Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome guests in 4 gîtes. Grounds to roam, dreamy river views...

For lovers of high-tech, Italian-style urban design and 16th-century architecture, in Renaissance central Sarlat