Charente-Maritime

A serene retreat in Cognac country. Luxurious décor and great long views of the vines...escape, refresh and unwind

Stroll to brilliant beaches or cycle to chic shops of St Martin. Dip in the spotless pool before a delicious terrace tea with pâtisseries

A beautiful Scandinavian décor, a charming garden and heated pool for this big house and barn. Stroll into town, jog to surf and sands...

Superb value B&B with a magnificent garden in a country village – drive 15 minutes for restaurants, the coast is less than an hour away

Antiques abound in this luminous, chestnut beamed 18th-century farmhouse. Hop off to the market, dip in the lake, lap up medieval Motguyon

Rooms at Anne and Frédéric’s calm island hotel each have a distinctive style, from colonial to cottagey. Delicious fish is served at dinner

Studio apartments overlooking the pool in a lovely walled garden. Walk two minutes for bread in the morning, drive five minutes to the beach

Quirky lights and vintage 60s pieces add character to an immaculate home bathed in light and serenity – launch pad for stylish temptations

A delightful gîte for 6 with pool near Venise Verte & La Rochelle, ideal for families and groups: boating, cycling, sea, history…

A long, limestone longère with a suite at either end, the Charentaise countryside surrounds and foodie hosts welcome you warmly

Big elegant wrought-iron gates lead to the scent of honeysuckle and jasmine, and wonderful bedrooms filled with beauty and light

Charming, lively hosts welcome you to a great big lived-in house with watery views and an eclectic vibe. Families and foodies, stay a while

Vineyards and pines, beaches and dunes… and a house to fall in love with close to sea, in the village of Sainte Marie. All-year-round heaven

Cycle, swim, surf, eat seafood and stroll the jumble of village streets from this laid-back island retreat

In fashionable St Martin, a wonderfully peaceful little cottage, quaint, simple and pretty, a hop to the white sand beaches of Île de Ré

Old and new blend seamlessly at this sumptuous 5-bedroom townhouse B&B. Breakfasts are local and sunshine beautifies the courtyard garden

Inside, a grand cathedral ceiling, outside, wisteria-covered terrace and pretty pool. Atlantic sands, Cognac and La Rochelle are in reach

Charming 18th-century farmhouse with antiques plucked from southern France, a beautiful terrace, and lovely owner Marian close by