A collection of five historic buildings dating from the 1700s, the four-pearl Auberge du Bon Laboureur sits in a quiet village, about 10 minutes' walk from the Chateau de Chenonceaux, hailed by many as the prettiest castle in the Loire Valley. The property belongs to the Relais du Silence, a group of small, European hotels that meet a criteria for charm and service. And this four-pearl property is indeed charming with a Michelin-starred restaurant that opens to a garden, an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery and loungers, and rooms that mix antique furnishings with modern luxuries, like contemporary soaking tubs. At least one of the rooms has a pastoral view, but travelers seeking to get closer to nature might try Ferme Auberge le Moulin de Saussaye, which is on a working farm.
A collection of five historic buildings dating from the 1700s, the four-pearl Auberge du Bon Laboureur sits in a quiet village, about 10 minutes' walk from the Chateau de Chenonceaux, hailed by many as the prettiest castle in the Loire Valley. The property belongs to the Relais du Silence, a group of small, European hotels that meet a criteria for charm and service. And this four-pearl property is indeed charming with a Michelin-starred restaurant that opens to a garden, an outdoor pool surrounded by greenery and loungers, and rooms that mix antique furnishings with modern luxuries, like contemporary soaking tubs. At least one of the rooms has a pastoral view, but travelers seeking to get closer to nature might try Ferme Auberge le Moulin de Saussaye, which is on a working farm.
The 40-room Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa is an upscale option nestled in a secluded pine forest right next to the beach. About a 15-minute drive outside the port town of Porto-Vecchio, this beautiful estate is filled with pine and olive trees and other lush greenery. Rooms and suites are modern and attractive, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. All but entry-level rooms have a balcony or terrace, with views of the sea or gardens. The well-regarded La Table restaurant serves inventive Mediterranean cuisine, and there's also a bar and beach cafe open in summer months. Other pluses include a full-service spa with a large pool and a beautiful beach. Travelers seeking a less expensive option in the area might try the Fiori de Cala Rossa instead.
The 40-room Grand Hotel de Cala Rossa is an upscale option nestled in a secluded pine forest right next to the beach. About a 15-minute drive outside the port town of Porto-Vecchio, this beautiful estate is filled with pine and olive trees and other lush greenery. Rooms and suites are modern and attractive, equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and safes. All but entry-level rooms have a balcony or terrace, with views of the sea or gardens. The well-regarded La Table restaurant serves inventive Mediterranean cuisine, and there's also a bar and beach cafe open in summer months. Other pluses include a full-service spa with a large pool and a beautiful beach. Travelers seeking a less expensive option in the area might try the Fiori de Cala Rossa instead.
