Indre

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

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

Loire valley château with an eclectic mix of styles and furniture - piano, swimming, indoor games and rental apartments: it’s a great bolthole

In rolling countryside near the Château de Valençay, a peaceful estate where 3 elegant gîtes share pool, sauna and gym. Relax in nature

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

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

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

A pretty Loire château with every modern luxury and a 20m pool. Great for a family celebration and a short drive to historic Richelieu

A kindly hostess, pretty bedrooms and a babbling brook make this little village B&B a perfect peaceful haven for seekers of solace

Feather duvets to cosset you, elegant breakfasts and dinners to delight you and nothing is too much trouble. Readers love it