Indre-et-Loire

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

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

Superbly renovated rooms (some still in progress) in a famous town-centre inn at the heart of the Loire châteaux region, excellent food

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

Across from the château’s formal rose garden, a pretty cottage from which to explore the villages and festivals of the Western Loire

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

Restored farmhouse with Scandi-chic interiors and a hot tub on a woodland estate; drive 10 minutes for restaurants, explore the Loire Valley

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

A rustic haven in Vouvray wine country: bask on sun beds near the elegant pool, cosy up to the wood-burner, relax in your beautiful bedroom

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

Neat and stylish but child-friendly. Winding wooden stairs, turreted bedrooms and a big, family kitchen at its heart. A magical spot

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

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

Fit for royalty: woodland trails, elegant swimming pool, glorious suites, hunting trophies on the walls and Amboise a 5-minute drive

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

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

Secluded stone and wood house on the edge of a lake in a wooded estate; drive ten minutes for dining, the Loire Valley is on your doorstep

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