Western Loire

In wine country, a beautifully revived 16th-century manor and hospitable B&B. Visit Angers’ cathedral, cruise along the Loire to Saumur

The friendly family welcome you to their pretty domaine, give you the run of the sitting rooms, the gardens and use of the outdoor pool

Danielle will share her impressive local knowledge, and make you feel at home and cared for in her charming, welcoming home

A thoroughly beautiful restoration of an 1850 'Maison Bourgeoise' with its own pretty courtyard and terrace in the heart of bustling Saumur

This pretty auberge is Valérie and Thierry's pride and joy. Come for bucolic peace, châteaux, scrumptious meals on the rose-covered terrace

Personalised wine tours from this lovely old wine-grower's house, and serene sober bedrooms to return to - an enchanting address

One of the prettiest small châteaux of the Loire valley surrounded by elegant gardens and run by erudite Irish hosts just 2kms from Saumur

A top-notch stopover for the Vendée coast… minutes from the ferries of St Gilles Croix de Vie and the beaches of Bretignolles sur Mer

Converted stable block in the grounds of a grand château, moments from the motor racing capital of Le Mans

There's a lovely welcome at this manoir near the sea with its family-friendly room arrangements (cottages, kitchens) and its outdoor pool

Bathe, boat, bicycle all round this atmospheric island, binge on seafood, then home to excellent rooms, heated pool and Jean's eager welcome

Come here in the summer (it’s closed Nov-April except by arrangement) for candlelit dining, chintzy bedrooms, long views over the park...

30 acres to explore, a heated pool and tennis court... historic château B&B, perfect for those seeking comfort and space in the Vendée

Ideal for families: pool, tennis and golf at the hotel with beach and yachting nearby. Comfortable bedrooms and a terrace for outdoor dining

A classic French beauty of a place; home to an engaging young family who love to entertain and look after you with great care

A warm, gracious townhouse in a small town, run by delightful new hosts. Explore chateaux, canoe on the Loire... cycle to Angers!

The lovely owner has lived all over the world, the deliciously eclectic house has stood for six centuries, she knows how to welcome you

Stay in a lovely 18th-century townhouse in one of the prettiest villages on the Loire surrounded by unspoilt countryside