Tranquility Basecamp

This slice of tropical modernity comes as quite a surprise in a town known for its medieval ramparts and cobbled streets. A timber cabin-style home that wouldn't look out of place in the world's most exotic corners, it's even set in a private garden that's inspired by the jungle. With three bedrooms and a family-friendly open layout, it's stylish, spacious and smart.

Inside, the wood floors and white walls are calm and neutral, with comfy furnishings and lots of house plants. There's a sleek contemporary kitchen with an island where you can sit on the stools and chat as someone rustles up dinner, and both an indoor and an outdoor dining table.

And it's outside where we think you'll be spending most of your time if you're here in the summer months. Step out of your sliding doors and straight onto the deck, partly shaded with a sail over the comfy loungers. And, you guessed it, this place also comes with a private, heated pool.

Just hanging out here is pretty perfect in our opinion but when you want to head out and explore, the town is less than half an hour away on foot or a five-minute drive. Book a nearby boat trip, visit St Malo or discover some of the sandy beaches on the coast.



Home truths:
*With only one main bathroom, at capacity this home wouldn't be ideal for a group of friends
*The pool is usually open from May until the end of September – it's treated by salt and chlorinated filtration and heated to between 28 and 29° (there's a submerged protective pool cover and you'll be provided with a robot cleaner for it and pool accessories)
*The garden is enclosed
*A cot and high chair are available for little ones
*You'll have private parking for two vehicles at the front