Ille-et-Vilaine

A destination for epicurians who also want exquisite surroundings and comfortable bedrooms. A charming garden too with a very French feel

An inspirational setting and an enthusiastic welcome from your hosts and their young family - lose your heart to its baroque beauty

Go with the slow - homemade delights, no plastic anything, few mod cons - just relaxed humorous hosts and a beautiful place

Two homely gîtes sleeping 4 and 2 in rural farm country. Walk to a good restaurant in five minutes, and Saint-Malo is a 15-minute drive away

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

Traditional bedrooms lie under the beams of this fascinating country mansion - a grand, hospitable B&B near St Malo and sand beaches

Great value, light-filled rooms close to beaches and thalassotherapy spas. Françoise and Bertrand are cheerful, indefatigable hosts

An airy converted barn with beautiful woodwork and countryside views. Reach riverside restaurants and St Malo within a 15-minute drive

A charming country retreat where modernity balances perfectly with the timeless dreamscape of rafters and roses, and horses dot the fields

Charming 17th century bakehouse in tranquil countryside. Perfect for exploring Brittany and Normandy - only 20km to Le Mont-Saint-Michel

A cosy and homely Breton gîte in a sociable setting - distinctly rural but with masses to do: pool, play areas, and café

Pretty stone cottage with welcoming hosts and delicious dinners; sit out in the garden, swim in the pool, explore both Brittany and Normandy

Two independent gîtes in the peaceful grounds of 14th-century Manoir du Vaugarny. Explore historic towns and the fine Breton coast

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