One of the most important decisions we take when creating new holidays is choosing where people will stay. We search out small, family-run hotels, with great regional cuisine, and hoteliers who take a genuine interest in their guests. All our hotels are special, but in lots of different ways. We have historic castles, old manor houses, working farms, stylish villas and converted convents with wonderful cloisters and hidden courtyards.
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Auberge du Centre
Short hotel break (rural retreat) | Chitenay
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Tucked away in the elegant little village of Chitenay is the lovely ivy-clad Auberge du Centre, run by Gilles Martinet and his team – the food here is superb! Dinner is served either in the pretty dining room, or on the terrace - Gilles is a keen wine buff, and will happily advise on the best local tipples! All of the 27 bedrooms have been recently modernised and Headwater guests are always accommodated in superior rooms with bath and feature satellite tv (including CNN) and telephone.
The hotel has a pleasant terrace overlooking its gardens, which are a real treat on a summers day, as well as an attractive sitting area inside, complete with wooden beams and comfy chairs.
There is a car park behind the hotel, or on road parking available at the front of the building. There is also a public car park opposite the hotel. All non-secure.
3 Star hotel
Grand Hotel Capoul
Short hotel break | Toulouse
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This 3 star elegant and modern hotel is in an excellent position right in the heart of Toulouse. It’s just a 5 minutes stroll to La Capitole, the main square where you’ll find the attractive 18th century town hall and opera house. Its centerpiece is its glass-covered atrium where you can relax at the piano bar.
The rooms are modern in décor and each has en-suite facilities.
We have arranged for you to have continental breakfast here, as there is such a choice of restaurants very close by. The Hotel does, however, also have a restaurant, la Brasserie Capoul.
3 star hotel
Hostellerie de Meysset
Short hotel break (rural retreat) | Sarlat
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This 3* traditional Périgord hotel, set in 3 acres of pine woods and gardens, enjoys an elevated position just 3kms above Sarlat. It offers complete tranquillity, wonderful food and fantastic views from its terrace over the surrounding valley. All 26 rooms have en-suite facilities with bath/shower, hairdryer, TV and direct telephone.
The cooking here is based on the wonderfully rich and gastronomic cuisine for which this region is famous. Expect to be offered house specialities such as magret de canard, foie gras, pommes de terre sarladaises – slices of potato sauteed in goose fat, with garlic, parsley and wild mushrooms: don’t come here if you’re counting the calories!
3 star hotel
Hotel Carre Vieux Port
Short hotel break | Marseille
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Superbly located 49-room hotel in centre of Marseille just a couple of minutes walk from the old port. Lovely modern, air-conditioned rooms (free Wifi throughout) and bar where buffet breakfast is served. We've arranged for Headwater guests to eat at Le Fetiche restaurant, just 5mins walk away.
3 star hotel
Hotel Gutenberg
Short hotel break | Strasbourg
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This is a brilliantly situated hotel in a quiet side street just off the lively Place Gutenberg and a stone’s throw from the Cathédrale de Notre Dame.
The 42 rooms are a good size and individual in style. All rooms are en-suite, with hairdryer, flat screen television and free Internet access in each room.
There is no bar or restaurant, except for the little breakfast room next to reception; however, you have a good choice of places to eat and drink on right on your doorstep.
3 star hotel
Hôtel La Roseraie
Short hotel break (gourmet getaway) | Montignac
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Set in a lovely little square in the small town of Montignac here you will get a very warm welcome from the owners. A fairly large hotel where each room is named after types of roses and each room is decorated differently, all rooms are en-suite and very spacious.
The hotel has a huge garden, which is ideal for relaxing and a swimming pool with sun terrace. The hotel also has a lounge area where people can relax or play chess.
3 star hotel
Hotel Le Grimaldi
Short hotel break | Nice
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Le Grimaldi has 46 individually decorated rooms all equipped with air-conditioning, satellite tv, minibar, safe and hairdryer.
Ideally situated in the heart of Nice the hotel is just 3 minutes walk to the
pedestrian area of the city with its vast choice of bars and restaurants, 10
minutes walk from the Promenade des Anglais and 15 minutes walk from the Old Town.
4 star hotel
Hotel Le Senat
Short hotel break | Paris
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Le Senat is a 3 star hotel but with a 4 star feel! There are just 41 rooms, all stylishly furnished and a couple of suites with terraces, if you really fancy splashing out! All have satellite television, mini bar, air-conditioning, safe and hairdryer, plus Internet access.
The hotel has its own small bar – adorned with photographs of eminent artists, being in the heart of the artists’ quarter - plus a reading room with complimentary internet access.
Breakfast is taken in the basement, where you’ll find a copious buffet of viennoiseries, cereals, fruit salad, ham, cheese, bread, yoghurt, bacon, eggs, sausage, fruit juices, tea or coffee. If you prefer, you can have a continental breakfast served to your room at no extra charge.
Le Senat is perfectly located on a quiet side street just a stone’s throw away from the Luxembourg Gardens and metro, 5 minutes walk from the vibrant Latin quarter, where you’ll find a plethora of restaurants to suit all budgets.
3 star hotel
Hotel Saint Christophe
Short hotel break | Aix en Provence
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67-room hotel in the heart of gorgeous Aix-en-Provence. Masses of restaurants on your doorstep so we book you in on B&B only - however the hotel does have a bar & brasserie (open until 22h30, menus 19-25 euro + a la carte) if you don't feel like venturing out.
