Normandy

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

On the edge of a pretty village near Giverny - exquisite valley views, a park with a pool, blissful bedrooms and a charming young family

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

Where sea and woodland meet, an inspiring and beautiful haven with estuary views; a gourmet’s delight and Honfleur down the road

Sleep in sleigh beds in lush, legendary horsey countryside with formal gardens, woods to walk in - visit Caen, Bayeux, the Landing Beaches

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

A friendly chambres d’hotes in deep country, where breakfast is served at elegant tables and Sophie’s attention to detail knows no bounds 

You’ve got history on your doorstep in this beautiful and serene B&B, with charming gardens and a real sense of style in every room

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

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

Romance infuses this dreamy hotel and cottage in Honfleur's bustling heart: orchids, open fire, hammam, massage, a sunny breakfast room...

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

Smart apartments set in a château with landscaped gardens, a lake and a small spa; the town centre and a wild beach are an easy stroll away

Three wonderfully higgledy-piddledy apartments make up this artist's home for seven. Discover WW2 history and wander Caen's cobbled streets

Artistic B&B on the edge of a quaint village. Cycle or walk into town for restaurants and shops, hunt for fossils on the beach nearby

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

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

Near Mont St Michel, an 18th-century 'maison de plaisance' in historic grounds run by a charming family. Don't miss the table d'hôte!