Loire Valley

Enter into the wonderful country-house mood... Sink into floral sofas, feast on exquisite cuisine, rest in cosy, immaculate rooms

A glorious château near Tours - authentic and huge fun. Enjoy summer buffets of estate produce in gorgeous gardens, and the serene pool

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

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

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

Marvellously relaxing maison among the chateaux of the Loire Valley, with agreeable hosts and a daily delivery of croissants

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

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

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

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

Built in 1518 to gaze across the Loire to Amboise and decorated with discreet elegance and respect for its history. Guests love it

An artist's house imbued with an understated elegance. Stay for dinner; be charmed by the garden where fruit trees throng, hens loiter

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

Delightful hosts keen to share their home, meals and enthusiasm for this rich area - cycle-up an appetite for a plunge in the pool

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

Charming 15th-century farmhouse near Montrésor and Loches with immense lawns, orchards and a fabulous pool

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

Learn about local lore, taste the wines, bliss out in the garden and enjoy the company of Éric, a warm, humorous and talented host