Le Clos Lamy
Mont-près-Chambord
in a peaceful setting outside Blois, many Châteaux of the Loire nearby, offers a spacious, elegantly decorated room overlooking the pool
Château de la Giraudière
Villeny
18th-century château, and family home, set in a forested estate offers understated elegance in its bedrooms and an atmosphere of serenity
Chateau des Grotteaux
Huisseau-sur-Cosson
nestled on the banks of the River Cosson since 1620, a fine château elegantly restored by masters of their crafts to create a sumptuous B&B
Château Les Villiers
Villeny
enjoys a peaceful setting amidst forest near Villeny, and offers bright and airy bedrooms, guests can also relax in the salon or play billiards
Colivault
Candé-sur-Beuvron
this handsome, 17th-century château, a family home, sits in a 13 hectare wooded estate and has been renovated to retain authenticity and charm
Château de la Rue
Cour-sur-Loire
a Directoire-style château dating from 1800 is set in peaceful parkland and features tastefully decorated bedrooms furnished with antiques
Château Laborde St-Martin
Candé-sur-Beuvron
majestic château set close to the waters of the Loire offers calming, comfortable and refined bedrooms accessed by a grand staircase
Château Mont Suzey
Yvoy-le-Marron
surrounded by nothing but forest and countryside, a grand, half-timbered château is a peaceful haven from where to explore the Sologne
La Belvinière
Tour-en-Sologne
the Boulogne Forest forms a backdrop to rustic, renovated buildings set alongside a fishing pond; bedrooms are calming and spcious
Le Clos Macé
St-Denis-sur-Loire
smartly renovated 18th-century house in a quiet village close to the River Loire, Blois and the A10; bedrooms are immaculately presented
Les Douves
Onzain
a B&B with a unique setting, surrounded by a moat and accessed via a bridge, has characterful bedrooms and hosts cultural events in summer
Jardin de Canaan
St-Julien-de-Chédon
set in a landscaped garden with a natural swimming pool and century-old chestnut tree, a relaxing B&B with individually styled rooms
La Maison du Closier
Blois
a haven of peace and quiet set on the outskirts of Blois, a 17th-century residence featuring a suite that has independent access
Le Clos des Péziers
Vineuil
18th-century house restored using fine materials to create a welcoming B&B brimming with original character whilst offering modern comforts
Domaine de la Chapelle
Faverolles-sur-Cher
set amongst the Touraine vineyards, and well-placed for the Châteaux de la Loire; stay in well-appointed rooms set in a restored barn
Le Clos Pascaline
Noyers-sur-Cher
updated village house features bedrooms offering modern comforts and refined decoration, whilst outside there is a pleasant terrace
Château de Chémery
Chémery
authentically restored château, parts date back to the 13th-century, retains its moat, ancient beams and impressive fireplaces in most rooms
Hôtes de Montboulan
Salbris
at the end of a 3km dirt road, surrounded by nothing but forest and a small river, an 1850s manor retains plenty of original character
La Vallée du Cher
Monthou-sur-Cher
offers a choice of accommodation, including a wooden chalet, in a large garden and is well-located for Chenonceau château and Beauval Zoo
Le Manoir des Roches
Bourré
a character house with parts dating from 1549, offers well-presented rooms including a troglodyte suite and troglodyte breakfast room