Charming riverside abode in the Loire Valley - Fully refundable

• Rural charms in the Loire Valley: Occupying a former 19th-century paper mill near Le Lude in Pays-de-la-Loire, Domaine de la Courbe oozes traditional country charm and character in an idyllic riverside location. Simple yet welcoming rooms are housed in the original main building or a separate one-storey annexe in the grounds.

• A refined dinner with a view: On top of featuring calming river views, the restaurant serves classic French fare with a modern twist, using locally-sourced produce and seasonal ingredients  - expect dishes like slow-cooked lamb shoulder with garlic cream and roasted fennel, trout with potatoes and sherry vinegar, and white vanilla cream with almond dacquoise and strawberry confit.

• Soothing spa facilities: Enjoy some time off in the 300-square-metre spa, where you can unwind in the lovely heated pool that glitters invitingly beneath exposed stone arches, along with whirlpool baths, a steam room and hydro-massage treatment cabin. Why not also pamper yourself further with a massage or body treatment.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.