Normandy

A generous 18th-century house done in modern-rustic style. Bedrooms are comfortable, the garden is sweet and the beach is on the doorstep

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

Just the spot for a stylish French break - come by ferry, forget the car, eat fab meals and relax in easy, inspirational surroundings

Teetering on Normandy's tip, in sweet countryside near Barfleur port, an exquisitely decorated farmhouse where the hearth is always lit

Gracious hosts pamper guests in their family mansion, with a wellness spa, fire-warmed lounge and four-course meals from a talented chef

Warmth, peace, delicious food, French cheeses… and a hostess who knows all of Normandy’s notable landmarks and many of its hidden secrets

Elegant country château with a family feel, for big groups with or without children, and those who seek inspiration

Landscaped gardens, orchard and potager blend into Normandy countryside. Return from rural walks to a log fire and comfortable armchairs

In the shadow of a Norman château on the Cherbourg Peninsula, a cosy house for 3 with private parking and restaurants outside the door

Light pours into the high living space with its ancient tiling, pale paint, modern furniture, fab kitchen – rooftop views to the old port

Handsome grounds slope south to the Seine and the village is steps away. Explore Normandy with the help of Patsy's local tips

Between Paris and Rouen, a handsome country house in Monet scenery. Cows graze, bedrooms soothe, friendships bud over bountiful breakfasts

Two houses to rent together or separately – lovely faded rural elegance, country walks, space for children to roam. Historical sites nearby

Chic bedrooms and a walled garden just a 10-minute stroll from the famous Bayeux Tapestry. Carole's superb breakfasts are the highlight

Bed down in French country bedrooms on a cosy farm in the heart of the Pays d’Auge – close to cider country, coastal towns, Normandy beaches

Small country hotel in a riverside setting near Giverny, with a superb restaurant and a charming village a few minutes’ walk away

Stunning timbered farmhouse with beguiling bathrooms, vast grounds and a converted barn seating 15. Huge fun, for nature lovers and groups

Luxurious living combines with bleating sheep and bells from the church next door - 2 fabulous retreats on the Cotentin peninsula