This is a traditional Normandy manor house, complete with gables, original bricks, chimneys and wooden beams, all set amid sumptuous gardens. The huge bay windows flood the house with light, and open out onto the surrounding terraces.

The interior design scheme is focused on showcasing the historic beauty of the house, complementing the bare stone walls and wooden beams with understated steel, concrete and white surfaces. The centrepiece of the lounge is an impressive, industrial-inspired fireplace. On the other side of the sleek book case, red benches flank the imposing wooden table. In the bathrooms, armchairs draped in patterned fabrics are a perfect match for the retro charm of the wash basins.

Work off your hearty country breakfast on the private tennis court or in the gym, before a short drive or cycle to Deauville where you can stroll among the beach umbrellas or tuck into a seafood platter with a sea view. Back at the house, enjoy a moment of pure relaxation in the sauna or the large indoor pool.