Must-see hotels in Brittany

  • Dihan

    Golfe du Morbihan

    For the ultimate eco-escape, don't miss fantastic Dihan, secluded in a leafy dell outside Ploëmel (follow the signs from the village), 8km north of Carnac…

  • La Maison Pavie

    Brittany

    If you ever dreamt of staying in a 15th-century half-timbered house, look no further than this sumptuous B&B in the heart of Dinan. The building's…

  • Manoir de Ker-Huella

    Finistère

    Built in 1898 by the then-director of the railways (the train station is very close by), this wonderful grey-stone manor house is set in park-like gardens…

  • La Villa de Jade

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Manuel and Valérie are the widely travelled, bilingual couple behind La Villa de Jade. They have created a one-of-a-kind, gorgeous B&B in a stunningly…

  • Le Valmarin

    St-Malo

    If you're yearning for an aristocratic overlay to your St-Malo experience then this peaceful 18th-century mansion should do the job nicely. It has 12 high…

  • Kastell Dinn

    Finistère

    Looking for something extra special and different? This marvellous and incredibly atmospheric little hideaway in the tiny hamlet of Kerlouantec, 2km…

  • La Maison des Armateurs

    St-Malo

    La Maison des Armateurs is enthusiastically run by a very helpful French-American couple. Despite the austere granite-fronted setting, the inside of this…

  • Hôtel Villa Kerasy

    Golfe du Morbihan

    From the outside this may seem little more than a large Breton house, but beyond the entrance is an exotic world of spices and far-away tropical sea ports…

  • Le 14 Saint-Michel

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This outstanding chambre d'hôte fills a grand townhouse in the historic centre. Spacious, stylish rooms (including a two-room family suite) ooze romance,…

  • Le Relais de Brocéliande

    Brittany

    In an historic but thoroughly modernised building right at the heart of Paimpont, this hotel has comfy guest rooms – clean and bright with good bedding…

  • Plume au Vent

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Forget about tacky seaside hotels, this two-room B&B on a venelle (little street) in the town centre is more like something from an interior-design…

  • Le Keo – La Maison des Capitaines

    Finistère

    This welcoming and individual townhouse B&B in the heart of Lampaul has an interior brimming with creative trappings and its four rooms all boast unique…

  • Le Petit Hôtel du Grand Large

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This intimate hotel is a soothing escape, offering six spiffy, well-lit rooms facing the sea. Top choices are room 4, with its bathroom set in a turret,…

  • Hôtel de Nemours

    Rennes

    This excellent three-star abode, ideally located near place de la République, ranks among the best options in town. Stylish and tidy rooms, a cosy-chic…

  • Le Clos des Devins

    Golfe du Morbihan

    A beautiful 18th-century private mansion complete with fabulous walled garden underpins this gem of a chambre d'hôte, 250m north of the church…

  • Le Minotel

    Brittany

    Not far from the traditional style train station and the castle, this 15-room hotel is superb value given its coveted location. Freshly maintained rooms…

  • Camping des Menhirs

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Carnac and its surrounds have more than 15 camp grounds, including this luxury complex of 100-sq-metre sites, with 332 pitches as well as some fantastic…

  • Le Bretagne

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This small and thin hotel is easy to miss, but the 12 rooms inside are a steal. They may be small, but they're neat and bright, with good colours,…

  • La Villa Garenne

    Golfe du Morbihan

    A stone's throw from the imposing ramparts, this very attractive option has five charmingly and uniquely decorated rooms in a handsome stone building…

  • Castelbrac

    Brittany

    Sink into the lap of luxury at this grand hotel enjoying sweeping views of the water and St-Malo beyond. Rooms are luxe-modern with a spa, private…

  • Les Chambres Breizh Café

    Brittany

    You'll need to book early to bag your spot at this delightful maison d'hôte right on the harbourfront. It offers five fancy rooms all christened after…

  • Le Ratelier

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This vine-clad former farmhouse has eight rooms – with low ceilings, fabric-covered walls and traditional timber furnishings – is in a quiet street south…

  • Ty Pierre

    Finistère

    Knick-knacks and artefacts picked up by Pierre-Yves Jacquet on his Asian travels now decorate this quirky chambre d'hôte's five spacious rooms. At this…

  • Hôtel Arvor

    Brittany

    It's hard to believe that this smart establishment was once a Jacobin convent, but they manage to get in modern bathrooms, a few fancy decorative touches…

  • Maison Angélus

    St-Malo

    This delightful three-room B&B, housed inside a tastefully restored 19th-century building, is a tranquil respite from the crowds, ideally situated just a…

  • Le Temps de Vivre

    Finistère

    This lovely, glamorous place is hidden away in a lovely stone mansion complete with its own tower just opposite the Église Notre Dame de Kroaz-Batz. With…

  • Best Western Le Roof

    Golfe du Morbihan

    Yes, yes, we know it's a Best Western, but this 40-room abode is ideal if it's a smart, efficient, seaside retreat that you're after. It lies 4.5km…

  • Chez Janie Hôtel

    Finistère

    You couldn't wish for a better Roscoff base than this refreshingly simple hotel perched above Chez Janie's bistro. The layouts are a bit awkward, but each…

  • Le Pélican

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This warmly welcoming inn, in a character-filled house blissfully ensconced at the quiet heart of Rochefort, is superb value given the coveted location …

  • Hôtel Vauban

    Golfe du Morbihan

    This comfy two-star place has 16 multicoloured rooms splashed with driftwood, perched high on Le Palais' ramparts. It has jaw-dropping views of the…

  • Hôtel Quic en Groigne

    St-Malo

    This lovely hotel has 15 clean and simple-style rooms and affords not only good value, but also excellent service and an ideal location on a quiet, old…

  • Hôtel aux Tamaris

    Finistère

    This smart, family-run place in an old granite building overlooking the water at the western end of town is an excellent choice, with well-equipped, light…

  • Hôtel Continental

    Finistère

    Every business-person's favourite base in Brest, this retro downtown hotel offers plenty of atmosphere, thanks to its monumental art deco lobby, stained…

  • Hôtel de la Rade

    Finistère

    This good-value, welcoming and very central place has smart and stylishly simple rooms with small yet functional bathrooms. Rooms at the back have superb…

  • La Corne de Cerf

    Brittany

    For garden lovers – flowers all around – and history vultures, friendly Annick and Robert's three-room house is tranquil, elegantly homey and secluded…

  • Hôtel San Pedro

    St-Malo

    Tucked at the back of the old city, the San Pedro has a cool, crisp, neutral-toned decor with subtle splashes of yellow paint, friendly service, great…

  • Hôtel Gradlon

    Finistère

    The bland, sterile façade belies a charming country-manor interior, where excellent service prevails. Rooms are not large, but are well furnished and…

  • L'Adresse

    St-Malo

    these modern, comfortable apartments are just 500m east of Porte St-Vincent. Some have balconies and some sea views, while the cheaper rooms look onto the…

  • Les Sables Blancs

    Finistère

    If you want to get out of town, this contemporary west-facing hotel, right on the 'white sands' of the beach of the same name, has tastefully decorated…