France’s northwest coast is a perfect melange of historic towns, striking cliffs, and sandy beaches. While you’re soaking in French culture, it’s hard to believe that you could cross over to England in under two hours. But an easier trip would be to head to the beach at Le Touquet in twenty minutes, which is just what you can do when staying at this country manor. Built in the 18th century, but remodelled one-hundred years later, this home is rich in heritage. Its walls certainly have a few tales to tell, but the first has to be the story of the garden. In fact, it would make for a hefty tome. Your acres of private grounds play host to a tennis court, heated swimming pool, formal courtyard, boules and croquet lawns, woodlands, and dining terraces – phew. While you’ll be spending most of your time out here, the interiors are also something to behold. Elegant and opulent, the decor tells a tale of romance and joy. Bright colour schemes come through terracotta tiled floors, plush blue sofas, and sumptuous red cushioned dining chairs. Discover period furniture everywhere you turn, as you play lord of the manor in the original wood-panelled salon. More wine, please.

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Additional fees

• Your host can help arrange a variety of extra services during your stay, including massages and beauty treatments, wine tours, laundry and dry cleaning, fridge fills, restaurant reservations, butlers, private chefs, wellbeing coaches, airport transfers, and vehicle hire

• If you’re travelling with children, your host can organise babysitting services – alternatively, a live-in nanny can be arranged at a cost of £475-£670 per week

• There may be an additional fee for heating in January and February – please enquire with your host

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.