Come for the gardens - such a glory! Bedrooms are inviting, the hosts are charming, the breakfasts bountiful and the house is a delight

Never over-grand but stuffed with antiques and family portraits - take an aperitif with your charming hosts before a fine dinner

Classic French at its authentic best - from the lofty, lovely bedrooms to the warm welcome and beautiful breakfasts

You'll feel happy here in grandiose comfort, surrounded by peace and quiet with very friendly owners and a relaxed feel

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

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

Come for the stunning copper bath and its views, stay for Tina's food, borrow bikes, head off to Saumur. Romantic Loire bliss

Explore history and culture, visit vineyards for wine tastings, enjoy staying in an old-fashioned French family home

Revel in the beautiful old furniture, enjoy home-cooked food, sleep in history-filled bedrooms, wander the organic potager

Guests tell us the breakfasts are excellent, sometimes with scones and sodabread made that morning by Mary, your very charming Irish host

Come for a taste of château life among the riches of old France, bask among velvet and silk, enjoy dinner with a relaxed and endearing host

In idyllic Loire countryside, an ancient château with elegant bedrooms in the turrets, a pool and tasty locally-sourced breakfasts

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

Magnificent lacy bedrooms in a yacht-side setting and delightful Madame to look after you: genuine, old-style B&B 20-minutes from Angers

Dine in a 'cave' on pastis-imbued camembert, sleep in a tower and flit about exquisite gardens – très charmant n’est-ce pas?

Hosts who are passionate about food - they used to run a restaurant - and a cheerful, warm house make for a delightful stay

Expect French style, clean and comfortable rooms, a super garden with shady spots to sit and welcoming, chatty Madame and Monsieur

Riverside peace, elegant design, cocktails before dinner, a decadent spa...near the Loire Valley's glorious towns and châteaux. Relax!