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

Stunning 15th-century family-friendly farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches, set in 2 acres with orchards, perfect pool and shaded terrace

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

Taste fresh pastries from home-milled flour, sleep in stables, cider press – or hammock. The Paris train (50 mins) passes gentle countryside

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

Luscious Loire valley on the doorstep of this comfortable country-house hotel with a friendly feel, big comfy bedrooms and formal gardens

Deep French countryside, fine hospitality from true nature lovers, fantastic bedrooms in an outbuilding, delicious dinners in the main house

Luxurious rooms and superb table d'hôtes in rambling grounds by the Loire. A treat for couples who love good food, wine and conversation

Charming hosts who know the area intimately. Amazingly, the old milling machinery still works - ask Monsieur to turn it on if you fancy

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

A pretty village, authentic cottage with arty touches, a fine garden with pool and the main house for larger parties.

Rooms are unabashedly old fashioned, the host is refreshingly laid back and he cares about food - local, seasonal, organic. Loved by most

Stresses of city living melt away over cheerful, easy conversations with your hostess over candlelit dinners. Wholly delightful

A charming château in a woodland setting overlooking the village of Chédigny – famous for its 800 rose bushes: near Chenonceau and Loches

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

Light on luxury but heaped with character, a medieval coaching inn with marble fireplaces, twisting staircases and a charming host

Peace and ancient beauty in the heart of Chartres, with an exquisite rose garden to wander round and delectable breakfasts

A limestone house with a leafy courtyard, attentive hosts, and a multitude of sybaritic diversions on hand. It even has its own cave!