The North

Comfy 19th century bolthole for two in the centre of a quiet village. The Seven Valleys, historic towns and sandy beaches within easy reach

Simple spotless bedrooms, hearty homely food (the trout comes straight from the farm) and lovely people. The best kind of village auberge

Half an hour from Calais, a sweet village manor of soft atmosphere, carved antiques, good food – interesting for historians

House, grounds and hostess are refined, charming, gentle, the orchard setting is supreme, and quaint Arras is a half-hour drive

An island of historic charm in a rebuilt town - quirky rooms lie along a maze of passageways, tasty evening meals are served by candlelight

A period manor and pretty rooms in old stables: a quiet base for Pas-de-Calais and Picardie. Madame loves the house, animals, story-telling

You’ll feel embraced by kindness in this modest farmhouse filled with bric-a-brac and heirlooms. Agnès is a wonderful host

Simple rooms on a spotless farm, delightful hosts, delicious fruit tarts at breakfast on Sundays. The perfect stopover en route to Calais

An arrow-shot from the Battle of Agincourt, be pampered like a prince with hearty breakfasts, lush gardens, open fire and charming hosts

Where to begin? Sequoias, sycamores and feeders for birds, wonderful Dutch bikes to borrow, delicious homemade yogurts and mirabelle jams…

Stroll the rambling statue'd grounds, enjoy lunch in historic Boulogne, cycle to seaside Wimereux, return to comfort, calm and space

A lovely spot in a quiet village, in easy reach of the Somme, Arras and Vimy Ridge - bikes to borrow, walled gardens, jacuzzi and sauna

Tremendous value particularly considering the delicious dinners, large, comfy rooms and a pair of wonderful hosts who look after you so well

You’re wrapped in parkland here and close to the coast, gardens and war memorials. A treat of a stop-over for foodies

Welcome to a harmonious home, surrounded by parkland and field and 15 minutes from Arras. A luxurious stopover en route to Calais