Hôtel Relais des Landes

As a family of 6 adults, we had three very comfortable rooms at the hotel for two nights. We were able to enjoy a prix fixe menu in the restaurant one night which was inventive and had fabulous quality food. The breakfasts were copious and the availability of the heated pool enabled us to relax after sight- seeing in and around the Loire valley.

This beautiful hotel is out in the country, totally away from the crowds. Gorgeous peaceful setting next to a small forest. It is not in Blois, and is far enough removed that if you do not have a working GPS or other good instrument for guidance, then you should definitely plan on arriving before nightfall. For our arrival, it was late and we were lost. The front desk was extremely helpful when I called for some directions. I stayed at this hotel many years ago, 1999, and had always dreamed of returning. While it is still an extremely pleasant location and setting, we felt that the staff was just a bit inattentive. It seemed that one or two of the staff may have had their big family visiting and staying at this hotel. That would be fine except that it seemed that all attention went to these other guests so that there was inadequate help or attention to us in the dining room - both at breakfast and again at dinner. We felt somewhat less than valued, which of course made this stay a little bit disappointing. This hotel is really really nice, but I checked out thinking I am not sure I will stay there again the next time we are in Loire Valley.