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
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
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
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
La Pause Angevine
Angers
for a stay in Angers close to the centre, choose this late nineteenth century house, with spacious, wood-floored rooms, exquisitely furnished
La Noue Aubert
Juigné-sur-Loire
close to the River Loire and only a 15-minute drive from central Angers and offers smart, well-appointed rooms and the use of a shared kitchen
Chez Michel et Josette
Les Breteches
a relaxing retreat, in quiet countryside and farmland north of Cholet, with comfy, well-presented rooms; the indoor pool is a welcome bonus
Lucriolla
Champtoceaux
a stone's throw from the banks of the River Loire, river cruises and kayaking available in season, a welcoming B&B and tea room