Loire Valley

Stylish B&B rooms in a peaceful little château, amongst rolling hills, woods and farmland - bikes and boules to borrow, lovely pool to share

In a hamlet in the Loire countryside is a friendly estate with a family-sized gite, a shared saltwater pool and heaps of old-world charm

Warm family hospitality, magnificent surroundings, bedroom breakfasts, candlelit dinners and elegant windows overlooking the park...

Swim with frogs in the freshwater pool, breakfast in the sunshine, play boules by moonlight. Châteaux don't get much more rural

Lovely people – Scots who understand French cuisine – in a sweet Loire valley hamlet, all rambling roses, white shutters and tinkling stream

Tucked into a quiet corner of the Loire Valley, an art-filled loft for a couple near vineyards and grand châteaux

Across from the château’s rose garden is a pretty cottage for six and tower for two. Explore the villages and festivals of the Western Loire

Vast rooms, thick stone walls and ancient flagged floors skilfully modernised to create comfort, surrounded by romantic château gardens

Showers are large and towels luxurious at this elegant, hospitable country house in the heart of the Loire. Cycle to the Château de Blois!

A dream of a house with friendly family, garden with big pool and all the joys of Touraine to explore. Elegant dining room, cosy bedrooms

In château parkland, 10 minutes from Chinon, find books, beams and open spaces for 2 renovated houses, both delightful for families

Spacious bedrooms, blazing logs, a big convivial table - welcome to this generous manor house surrounded by woods and fields

You’ll eat well here, among locals who love the food. The village is quiet, the rooms serenely modern. A great base for a holiday en famille

A handsome classic house with some zinging surprises; lovely eager hosts, fine guest quarters, good food and all the treasures of the Loire

Experience deep country authenticity at this eco B&B in the lush Loire Valley. Rooms are wood-clad, breakfasts are organic, animals roam...

Wine lovers adore this impeccably furnished château; lovely Anne meets and greets, Jean Christophe makes wine and takes charge of tastings

Dinner with your potter-painter hosts is fresh from the garden – and bedcovers are hand-stitched. Roam unspoilt countryside, return to peace

An exceptional château in a bucolic setting overlooking the Indre and bird-filled woods. Rooms are decorated with flair and imagination