Chateau de Beaulieu
Saumur
enjoy an authentic Loire Valley stay at this 18th century château a short distance from Saumur, with graceful rooms, some with ornate fireplaces
Domaine de la Soucherie
Beaulieu-sur-Layon
elegant rooms furnished with antiques and affording vineyard views, set in a smart annexe of the main château, part of a 28 hectare wine estate
Villa la Ruche
La Baule
authentic 1903 "villa bauloise" with a contemporary look and feel inside, there are elegant rooms, a conservatory and a delightful garden
Aux Marquises
Saumur
quietly placed on the Île Offard amidst the flowing waters of the Loire, an elegant house offering period charm and contemporary comfort
La Seignère
Dampierre-sur-Loire
an elegant, tufa stone mansion, peacefully located just outside Saumur in walking distance of the River Loire and fringed by vineyards
5 Grande Rue
Le Lude
traditional period features blend with modern-day comforts in the spacious, individually designed bedrooms at this Empire style house
a river barge moored on the River Erdre, cosy cabins are on the lower deck, up top is home to a lounge, open kitchen and large terrace
Château de la Frogerie
Maulévrier
unveil a wealth of history at this 12th century château, breakfast is taken in a medieval salon and most of the bedrooms are in one of the towers
Château le Fresne
Bouchemaine
a relaxing retreat close to Angers set in a 5-hectare estate; guest rooms are sympathetically decorated and combine modern with original charm
Château Vary
Jarzé Villages
whether as a base to explore the Loire's vineyards or château or simply as a relaxing getaway, elegant, refined Château Vary fits the bill
Clos Saint Léonard
Durtal
hidden from the quiet street it resides on, a character residence with origins dating back to the 12th century set in a well maintained garden
l'Angeline
Gennes-Val-de-Loire
take in sweeping vistas of the village, the River Loire and surrounding countryside from most aspects of this most elegant and refined B&B
Manoir de Jouralem
Blaison-St-Sulpice
boutique manor house set in gardens and woodland, between Angers and Saumur, offers immaculately presented rooms and a natural pool
a charming B&B in a quiet spot on Saumur's fringes; rooms have a private entrance and seating area, and guests praise the filling breakfast
La Maison de Saumur
Saumur
a refined townhouse, on a quiet side street a short stroll from shops, bars and restaurants, retains many character features and has a small garden
Manoir d'Orbé
Antoigné
a traditional B&B set in a renovated manor dating from the 17th-century, retains some period features, in a sleepy village near Montreuil-Bellay
Le Bas Chitray
Ménil
a centuries old farmhouse, set in 5-hectares of estate and an orchard, has undergone a contemporary update, but retains plenty of character
Château du Plessis - Anjou
La Jaille-Yvon
elegant and authentic château, in the same family for over 300 years, set in peaceful, English-style grounds close to the Mayenne River
Le Patio
Saumur
18th-century, former coaching inn, set on the banks of the Loire, the old coaching yard forms a focal point for the classically elegant rooms
Maison Latour
Cholet
open a door from the street and find a small, secluded garden and characterful house with elegant, traditionally styled bedrooms