Brittany

Explore the coastal paths on foot or by bike, or simply sunbathe next to the pool... Leafy gardens, comfortable rooms and excellent dinners

Beautifully restored house with a literary history, no neighbours and private access to a sandy bay beyond the pines

Lovely stone-built dog-friendly cottages with a pool in glorious, quiet surroundings near to lakes, mountains and wide sandy beaches

Elegantly restored mariner’s cottage with tasteful interiors and sweeping, uninterrupted views over the ever-changing estuary

An entire literary estate on the Brittany coast, with a trio of restored houses, fabulous gardens and a private path to the beach

Stay on a secluded private estate by the sea - once the home of the brilliant French writer, Colette

A spiritual, rustic retreat for nature-lovers, writers, artists. In protected woodland, well away from bustle, close to the lapping river

Elegant house with sprawling gardens and space for family and friends, within walking distance of the coast

Sweep along the gravel drive through lawns and specimen trees to this elegant manor house with 17th-century roots

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