Normandy

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

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

Fabulous bakes and hot waffles at breakfast, green fields all around and Normandy steeped in history. Great for foodies and historians

Your host runs home and B&B with effortless efficiency and you'll find shiny, spotless rooms to retreat to after a day's exploring

Chocolate-box cottages in deepest Normandy, owned by bright young things with a passion for organic cuisine and the good life

In a Normandy hamlet near the sea, leafy walled grounds envelop the old doctor's house. Now sumptuous, its fine features have been retained

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!

A tall and graceful house, immaculate and stylish within. Enjoy the town’s sandy beaches, discover the glamour of Deauville

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

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

Two peaceful spaces in a beautiful garden with a morning concert from the birds and a terrace for magical outdoor meals

Restored mill house with a stream running through the garden, and warm hosts who provide fabulous four-course dinners for their guests

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

Two wonderfully informal apartments make up this artist's home. Discover WW2 history and wander Caen's cobbled streets

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

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

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

Cosily colourful bedrooms and large luxurious bedrooms; relax among the lovely antiques after a day's exploring. Great host, too