You cannot help but fall under the charm of this lovely traditional longhouse, in the heart of the Loire Valley, near many of the great Loire chateaux. We are 30 minutes south of Tours and Amboise, where we have three comfortable double rooms and a family room, a swimming pool and a tennis court. An ideal base for couples, families and friends travelling together, in which to spend a few days exploring the treasures of the Loire at any time of year. Children always welcome. Pets welcome. Dinner available on request.

Comfortable bed and breakfast in the heart of the Loire between Tours and Saumur with two en suite double rooms and a guest sitting room, private terrace and lovely walled garden. A comfortable base from which to explore this lovely area, to simply relax in or as a convenient stop over for a night or two. Close to some of the greatest Loire châteaux and vineyards, near golf courses, swimming, fishing and restaurants. Hairdryers provided. Open all year round.

Belleroche is an 18th century house overlooking the River Loire, a 15 minute walk from the centre of Amboise, in the heart of the Loire Valley, close to some of the most famous of the Loire châteaux and vineyards. Both suites overlook the river and gardens, are comfortably furnished with period family furniture and have en suite bathrooms. The house is set in a park created more than a hundred years ago with lovely open views of the river. Tours is 25 minutes from here, Paris is 55 minutes by TGV train.

La Métairie is typical of Touraine architecture dating from the 16th century and its original character has been carefully conserved over the years. We are near the village of Vou, surrounded by 200 hectares of private woods and small lakes with good fishing (we have row boats). The medieval town of Loches is 10 kms from here, Tours 30 kms away and we are within a reasonable drive of some of the loveliest of the Loire châteaux. Dinner available on request.

This small 15th century château stands in a leafy setting in a park with swimming pool. The residence offers two luxurious and superbly decorated suites and two double rooms with fine Louis XV and Louis XVI furniture. within easy driving distance of many the great Loire chateaux and Futuroscope, the science and technology park near Poitiers. Valençay and its lovely gardens is 14 km from here, Paris is 2 hours by car. There is a good restaurant 3 kms away and several others within reach. Dinner is available on request. Awarded 4 epis for comfort and charm.