At Sawday’s, we’ve spent decades personally inspecting special places to stay in France, including our collection of bed and breakfasts, chosen for their individuality and hosts who welcome you like old friends. 

We’ve got so much expertise that one of our inspectors, Nicola Crosse, was chosen to be a judge on Channel 4’s The Great B&B Challenge. She went hoping to find people who would create and run a place with the comfort, character, and generosity we’ve always looked for. Places like all these below, where you can experience authentic France — slow mornings, shared tables, great food and unforgettable hospitality. 

Our most loved Bed & Breakfasts in France

Sawday’s and Channel 4’s The Great B&B Challenge 

  In the Channel 4 show, six aspiring couples compete for the chance to own and run a B&B in a beautiful old building in France. They’re put through their paces as hosts by a panel of expert judges, one of which is our very own Nicola Crosse, who brings her unique Sawday’s perspective, focusing more on charm and warmth than thread counts and facilities. It’s lovely to see such recognition of both her passion and our long-held beliefs on what it means for a place to be special.

Shortcut to special places

Carefully selected self-catering homes, hotels, pubs and B&Bs

Personally inspected

We've visited every place and chosen them for their warmth and character

UK & Europe

Our collection spans the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal

No fuss from us

You book direct with the owners, with no fees or fuss from us