This delightful small manor house lies in a valley by a river, near from the beaches along the coast, from where you can see the Channel Islands in the distance. The house is quite unique in this part of Normandy and the surroundings and beautiful furnishings give a tremendously romantic feeling of stepping back into the period, in a part of France where time passes by unoticed and little changes. River fishing. Cherbourg 30 minutes. Sleeps 8 to 10 people.

The house dates from 1880, a much loved family home with exceptional views across the bay to Saint Malo, situated on the Vicompté point just outside Dinard. A path directly from the garden leads down to a small private beach. The Dinard Yacht Club, water sports, shops and restaurants, the casino and a seawater swimming pool, the ferry across to Saint Malo and the main seafront and gardens, are minutes away on foot. One the best golf courses in France is at St Briac. Hairdryer provided. Sleeps up to 12 people.

Chateau de Servigny has a magnificent park of 14 acres and the interior of the Chateau is elegantly furnished with period antique furniture with all the modern comforts you could wish for. The Chateau witnessed the signing of the Treaty of Cherbourg between U.S. General Lawton Collins and German General Von Schlieben on June 26th 1944. Located between Cherbourg and Bayeux, this 16th century Chateau is an ideal base to explore Bayeux the D-Day landing beaches, the Bayeux Tapestry and Le Mont Saint Michel. There is a lynx golf course at Fontenay nearby and a superb parkland course at Omaha Beach Golf Club Bayeux. WiFi Internet connection. Sleeps up to 15 people in comfort.

Lovely manoir near Chateau Biron in 23 hectares of natural woodland with wild deer, ideal for family and friends. Unwind and enjoy wining and dining on the terrace overlooking the 900 year old pigeonnier and Biron. Children's pool and play area, putting green, a barn with games, tennis court, and a large Harry Potter bedroom. All the comforts of home, lots of privacy, chef and other staff available. Sleeps up to 16/18 people.

The house has been in our family for several generations and is very much a home, furnished with family furniture and period pieces; a place where family and friends can relax together in comfort. Set on a plateau with splendid panoramic views in fifty acres of park and woodland, where children can let off steam and freely explore. The swimming pool is some distance from the house and there is a games room and gym. Close to a medieval village, 20 minutes from Villeneuve sur Lot. Sleeps up to 15 people.

Oozing with charm, the manoir has a long documented history dating back to the 15th century. Renovated and restored by master craftsmen and set in magnificent grounds of some seven acres with a super lake, an outdoor summer pool, fitness room and children’s play area. En suite bedrooms. Ten minutes from the historic little town of Pontrieux, 20 minutes from Paimpol and the nearest beach. Sleeps 12 to 20 people.

The château is an elegant family home set in three hundred acres of park and gardens and surrounded by unspoilt countryside, 1 km from the village of Faux. Built in the 18th century, it is typical of many of the country houses in this region and has been sensitively restored and furnished, in keeping with its original character. Seven en-suite bedrooms furnished with period furniture. Available with or without staff. Bergerac 20 minutes. Sleeps up to 14 people.

Reignac is set in its own valley, surrounded by formal gardens, in one of the loveliest parts of South West France. The oldest part of this small private château dates from the 12th century and over the years, it has been added to and maintained by successive families who have lived here. Much charm and originality, furnished and equipped with all the comforts of home. Near Sarlat. Sleeps up to 14 people.

This lovely 18th century château lies beside the River Layon at the heart of its own vineyards, which produce some of the best wines in Anjou. It is a house where the charms of a bygone age harmonise with luxurious present day comforts and a delightful place to stay, to enjoy something of our way of life for a while. Salons and sumptuous rooms with private bathrooms. Hairdryers provided. Heated swimming pool and tennis court in the grounds. Between Angers and Saumur. Sleeps up to 15 people in comfort.

Set in acres of parkland with a small vineyard that produces Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, the house is within easy reach of the centre of Bordeaux and all that it has to offer. Furnished with family furniture and period pieces, it is a place where family and friends can relax together in comfort. Pool, tennis court and games room. Atlantic beaches, 40 minutes. Saint Emilion 30 minutes. Sleeps up to 16 people + children.

The château is a thousand years old, a private castle romantically set in Southern France, in the village that bears its name. High on a hill and set in stunning gardens and parkland, this 12th century feudal château, one of the most beautiful and historically important castles in the region, has panoramic views of the lovely Célé valley. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed, ideal for short or long breaks, for family holidays or for a group of friends, for weddings and special celebrations. Staff available.

Situated near Sarlat in the heart of the Périgord Noir, one of the most beautiful parts of the Dordogne Valley. The château lies in fifty acres of parkland, dominating the valley above the river with exceptional views across the countryside. It has an interior courtyard with a swimming pool and is surrounded by terraces and gardens. 8 bedrooms, 6 with private bathrooms. Sleeps 16 people.

The manor is a family home in a village in the Indre river valley, 15 minutes from Tours, close to Azay-le-Rideau, Villandry and Langeais, some of the most famous châteaux in the Loire. Once the home of the Archbishop of Tours and later of General Maginot, the house is set in three hectares of gardens with centuries old trees, beside the River Indre. There are four small private islands in the middle of the river for fishing. Paris is an hour from Tours by TGV train. Sleeps 2 to 14 people.

Set in peaceful wooded parkland with views of the Lyonnaise Mountains near Beaujolais, the château has been in the same family now for more than 200 years. It has eleven pretty, comfortable bedrooms, furnished with period and country family furniture, five of which have private bathrooms, terraces, a tennis court and a swimming pool. Lyon 50 kms. Sleeps up to 22 people.