What a history Villa Le Manoir de Lorient has! It began as a 17th Century manor house in Normandy, and a few hundred years later - the 1980s to be exact - it was painstakingly shipped, plank by plank, and reassembled as a small hotel in Lorient. In this millennium, it caught the eye - and heart - of an international designer who worked her magic. The result is a spectacular seven bedroom villa estate, deliciously secluded and just 100 yards from beautiful Lorient Beach. Its centuries-old interior was transformed into a vast open living space with its rustic soul preserved and beautifully complemented by chic minimalist décor in a palette of charcoal and wood. Unique furnishings add all the right touches. A teak dining table imported from Indonesia blends with the sleek kitchen’s teak cabinetry and black granite counters, and the salon’s Italian designer couches are coolly elegant. The spacious outdoor living and dining areas are delightful with a bit of an old-plantation feel.

A heated swimming pool ensconced in lush tropical gardens anchors the layout, which consists of several pavilions containing a mix of bedrooms, baths, a children’s area and a luxurious pool house with plush daybeds for lounging. Four en suite bedrooms face the pool at the rear of the estate. Three other bedrooms are situated poolside in a separate building. One is en suite, while the other two, one of which is a kids room with 4 single beds, are connected via a shared bathroom.   A guest bathroom is in a pavilion by the main house. Villa Le Manoir de Lorient is a wonderful choice for families with children. With its beautiful gardens, it would be an excellent venue for a wedding or other special celebration