We had the most wonderful 10 days at Les Hiboux. We did not know what to expect but found Tim and…read moreEllen on this very site - and the reviews are spot on! The farm is lovely, our home was exceptional with four large bedrooms and an incredible kitchen. The grounds are beautiful -- with an in-ground trampoline for the children, a gated pool, ping pong, pool table, foosball, sheep, a coy pond, play structure and more. It was fantastic to have our children be able to wonder the grounds with the other children staying in other houses and not worry at all! We arrived late on our first evening and Ellen had an amazing dinner waiting for us. We have two children and celebrated our youngest's third birthday there with others we had met. Tim and Ellen even baked a delicious cake. They are most gracious hosts and are available to answer any questions and made perfect recommendations. They are attentive but also give guests space - they strike a perfect balance. Ellen recommended a day trip to Ile de Re and it was perfect - definitely do this while there. We cannot wait to return! Merci!

From the owner: Gites vacances et herbergement avec un grand jardin et piscine. Il y a une terraine de foot,…read moretrampoline et des velos pour nos clients. Il y a une terrace privee pour chaque gite et un barbeque en commun d'avoir l'expérience de vacances plus possible!

LOVED this place! Our room was spacious and very comfortable, and Azay-le-Rideau is a precious…read morelittle town with a great chateau. I will come back!

WOW !! Unbelievable place incredible Hospitality. The Chateau is outstandingly beautiful. The…read moreservice was a amazing everyone is so friendly and welcoming. The tour is also great including humor, and a antique pinball machine in action.

How has nobody reviewed this amazing b&b yet?!? My boyfriend and I came to France for a little over…read morea week and spent time in Paris, Vouvray, Chinon, and Amboise. I know, we get around. At the end of the trip, we both agreed that we wish we had spent more time in Vouvray, and this was largely due to the hospitality of the Bertrands. Absolutely the most gracious hosts we have ever come across, more than we could ever hope for. We had gotten in a little fender bender before arriving in our rental car, and they were so kind that they actually came in with us when we dropped our car off to ensure proper communication (neither of us spoke French very well) and make sure everything was taken care of. Who does that? We were honestly blown away. Gorgeous, well-maintained house. The room that we stayed in was huge and came with a full sitting room and spa-quality bath. Breakfast was delicious, and they even made reservations for us to have dinner at a place they recommended in town, which was amazing. One of the bes meals we had in France. They looked after us as if we were close friends or even family, not just random strangers paying for a place to sleep. If all bed and breakfasts were so incredible, I swear I would never go home.

From the owner: Chambres d'hôtes de charme avec jacuzzi au carrefour des châteaux de la Loire et près du zoo de…read moreBeauval

From the owner: Au cœur des châteaux de la Loire Au Val Saint Roch est un restaurant et un gîte de charme et de…read morecaractère, situé à Rochecorbon, à 5 kilomètres de Tours, au pied du vignoble de Vouvray et au cœur des châteaux de la Loire. Vous serez séduits par la maison de Maître, du XIXe siècle, en pierre de tuffeau. Elle borde la Loire. Selon la saison, vous serez accueillis dans les 2 petites salles d'hiver ou dès le printemps dans le jardin. Depuis juillet 2009, Valérie et sa famille, vous reçoivent avec beaucoup d'attention dans ce lieu chaleureux, et vous proposent une cuisine familiale soignée et gouteuse, mêlant saveur, couleur, et parfum. En 2012, il y aura une cave troglodityque de 180 m2 qui pourra accueillir 120 personnes assises ou 150 personnes debout.

4.5 stars We had a…read moredelightful, three-night stay at La Rocheliere. The property is beautiful, built into the side of a cave. The location is great and really central if you want to visit different chateaux in the Loire. We made day trips to Blois, Amboise, Chenonceau, and Chinon, and it was the perfect base. We did have to drive an hour each way some days, but it was a good tradeoff to stay in a comfortable place and not have to worry about packing/unpacking and changing hotels The owner, Anneli, was incredibly nice and gave us a lot of great recommendations for things to do in the area. By the third day, I felt like she was family. She took good care of us, and we liked playing with Jaguar, her enormous, playful dog. Breakfast was simple but good, with a selection of bread and croissants from a local bakery, plus butter, honey, and jam. It came with coffee and juice. The rooms are quite comfortable, but not luxurious. I was quite sore after the third night. We stayed in the cave room, which was really cool, but had a few downsides. The cave room is the only room without wifi, because the wifi can't penetrate the cave walls, but you can use the wifi in the B&B's common kitchen/living area. We knew this in advance and chose the cave room anyway, because we thought it would be awesome to stay in a cave room. Also, the room had a bit of a musty smell, but after visiting a few wine caves, we discovered that this is a smell that all caves have, and there's really no way around it. In terms of toiletries, Anneli provides the basics, like soap, shampoo, and towels, but it's probably worth bringing your own toiletries if you're particular, like I am. If I went back to Vouvray, I would definitely stay at La Rocheliere again, but I would choose one of the non-cave rooms. But if you've never stayed in a cave room before and think it would be cool, it's definitely worth a try.

Oh my, what a wonderful treat this chateau is! It looks like there has been some massive…read morerenovations. Excellent lighting everywhere with plenty of outlets. Our room was spacious with a separate sitting room and a newly remodeled bathroom. The decor is fitting to a castle. There are many stuffed animals in one corridor and lots of nooks and crannies to explore. The salon is beautiful. To reach the pool, you walk through an underground tunnel which also houses a wine cellar. A pond and wildlife are visible from the lawn. Continental breakfast available for 12 euros and is completely French. When traveling through the Loire Valley, make this a stopover for the night. There are only 12 rooms available so plan ahead! I would have liked to spend more time here because it is so lovely.

A fantastic find near the city of Amboise in the center of the Loire Valley. This former chateau…read moreabout 4 kilometers from the city center is a deluxe and quiet country get away. We stayed for 4 nights in the Catherine suite (all of the 12 rooms are named for members of the owner's family) which was a huge room on the 1st floor (2nd floor in the US) with 11 foot timbered ceilings, 3 large double windows (at least 5 ft tall each), a small adjoining turret room and a very large bath room with claw foot tub, giant tiled shower, heated towel rack and more. I don't believe the room has A/C but as we visited in late September, opening up the windows a bit was just fine. In the back they have a large pool that is available from mid May to Mid September and there is a lot of property if one wishes to explore. The view out our window was of the woodland pond and fields. Breakfast (continental only) is included at the leisurely hours of 830 to 1100 in case you want to sleep in like the lords and ladies of bygone days. You will need a car to explore the area and to go into town (4KM) for dinner.