Norman conquest

From traditional stone-built longhouses to picture-perfect thatched cottages, Arabella Youens finds a tempting selection of properties in beautiful West Country locations

Brittany in winter can be wild, wet and windy and not an obvious choice for spending the off season on board. But southern Brittany in particular has many charming advantages, as Detlef Jens found out

Rugged coasts, punchy climbs and four Tour champions with 11 titles between them – Brittany is French cycling’s heartland. Kevin Raymond sets out to discover why...

Now that apple-crumble season is upon us, Arabella Youens finds five charming houses that come with their own orchards

Dressing for dinner, attentive staff and shops that shut on Sunday – Longueville Manor in Jersey is like visiting Britain as she once was...

Discover hidden haven, Moliets-et-Maa – the perfect family getaway for all ages