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Le Logis Saint Martin

Le Logis Saint Martin

Deux Sèvres, Poitou - Charentes

Type of Accommodation: Hotel

Run with efficiency by the Pellegrins this 17th-century gentilhommerie offers that most attractive combination for travellers – solidly comfortable rooms and an excellent restaurant...

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Château de la Ballue

Château de la Ballue

Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany

Type of Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

Artists say this 1620s château inspires creativity: the moment you spot its graceful two-winged façade you'll fall under its spell. The formal gardens are incredible, so wonderfully recreated they...

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Special places with inspiring gardens

Gardening is a passion of yours and you're happy to share your garden with guests.

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Special Offers

Château de Villette

CELEBRATE EASTER IN A MAGICAL SETTING

EASTER PROMOTION 3 = 2
Stay 3 nights for the price of 2 nights, a special Easter Breakfast and a special Easter dinner for the price of € 495.

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Château Talaud

Spring Offer Chateau Talaud Provence

Three nights incl. breakfast, bottle CT-wine, dinner for 2 and cookbook. Offer valid for March and April, excl. Easterweekend. Price euro 550 per couple for all 5 rooms in Chateau.

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Appletree Cottage

Bottle of wine from a local vineyard.

Mount Cashel Lodge

5% off room rate.

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