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

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

Caring host in a quiet farmhouse north of Tours. Bikes, horses, an old-fashioned playground: paradise for kids, relaxing for grown-ups

Historic buildings by a turreted manor house, beautifully renovated to welcome guests in 4 gîtes. Grounds to roam, dreamy river views...

This serene Belle Epoque house opens to an immaculate interior. Pascale’s pastries and jams (courtesy of the orchard’s fruits) are divine

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

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

Picnic by the river, swim in the pool, sleep in antique-filled rooms and chat with charming hosts – an exquisite spot in rolling woodland

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

Go boating, deer-spotting and swimming on this peaceful and impressive estate - set out by bike to explore the surrounding Châteaux

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

Elegance and ease mark this gentle group of Loire-Valley buildings, with soft-textured interiors and the owners’ fine hospitality and food

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

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

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

Warm-hearted wine expert opens his interior-designed home - fine wines and dining in a luxury country house party atmosphere

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