Charente-Maritime

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

Lovingly renovated farmhouse amid vines and sunflowers, deep in the Charente countryside - small pool in garden, beaches 45 minutes away.

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

10 minutes from La Rochelle, a place of peace and style. From scrumptious breakfasts to a splash in the pool, your hosts are eager to please

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

A large, tranquil B&B for La Rochelle, ancient haven, modern port. All the bedrooms face the garden, and restaurants are a stroll

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

2 peaceful gites and 4 B&B rooms surrounded by fields of vines - with a pool to share and La Grande Maison an easy drive

A smart and friendly hotel in a charming Edwardian town for old-style holidays: safe sandy beaches, cycling, visits for all the family

Charming manoir in romantic leafy parkland - play tennis, swim in the pool, fish in the lakes and explore the waterways of Marais Poitevin

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

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

Minutes from sandy beaches south of La Rochelle, your humorous hosts serve breakfast by an immaculate pool. Toys and bikes to borrow, too

Come for seafood platters, lots of character, and bedrooms with cathedral views - a welcoming B&B in the heart of old Saintes

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

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

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

Such a pretty cottage, on a tiny street in a quiet village with gorgeous courtyard in front. Explore the beautiful Ile de Ré and its beaches