Alastair Sawday and Gites de Frane recommended holiday gites and B&B

Alastair Sawday recommended gites and chambres d'hotes based in the east Loire Valley region, 7km south of Vierzon and close to the historic cities of Bourges, Orleans and Tours. Paris is just 1hr 26 mins away by direct train ride.

B&B at Le Bateau and Le Sanctuaire

Two studio apartments providing bed and breakfast accommodation for 2-3 people. Situated in the centre of Massay, a pretty village with an impressive gothic church, ancient abbey, local shops and services plus a newly refurbished bar and restaurant serving excellent local cuisine.

L'Annexe at Massay Gites

Gite, sympathetically converted from a wine making annex. Exposed beams, light and airy sitting room/kitchen with arched art deco window and one bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom. There is also an outside seating area with table, chairs and cream linen parasol.

La Petite Grange at Massay Gites

La Petite Grange is a converted barn with magnificent exposed beams and large windows. Light, bright and spacious with large open plan living room with sofa and single bed. One bedroom with King-size bed and en suite bathroom. Washing machine. Outside seating area shaded by two lime trees.

La Petite Maison at Massay Gites

La Petite Maison is a sensitively restored cottage with handsome exposed timber framework. It has a large open plan living room with two sofas and single beds, one large bedroom with King-size bed and en suite bathroom. Thee is an outside seating area with table, chairs and parasol.