A view to a thrill

Ruth Wood discovers a gem of a château in Lot-et-Garonne that would make an enchanting home or turnkey hotel

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

Ruth Wood goes househunting in Brittany and Normandy where you can enjoy the French way of life while still enjoying handy ferry connections back to the UK

For that home-from-home feel, there’s nothing quite like a villa holiday, where you can settle into local life, enjoy cooking local produce and relax around your own private swimming pool. Plus, resea

Ben and Ruth Prior replaced a coastal bungalow with a stunning three-storey home to maximise family living space and views of the sea

With its distinctive landscapes – ranging from sandy beaches and islands to the Marais Poitevin wetlands and rolling countryside – the Vendée is hard to beat, writes Karen Tait