Budget Hotels in La Loire — 9 of Our Favourites

The 19 rooms are all equipped with a flat screen tv, a mini-bar, a safe, a hair dryer and Wi-Fi. They are thoughtfully decorated to respect the original house and its history, using antique furniture and original materials. The views are of the Loire and the Beaugency bridge.

Room service is available throughout most of the day.

In the evening, guests can dine at the abbey, in the veranda or on the terrace. Grillied meat, including local free range chicken and fish are cooked on the 17th century rotisserie. A separate children's menu is also available.

Special attention has been paid to ensure the rooms are quiet, using soundproofing. The superior quality of bedding ensures a comfortable nights sleep.

In the morning, guests can enjoy locally produced cheese and honey, as well as French breads, brioche and croissants with their homemade jam selection. This can be enjoyed on the shaded terrace in the summer, or by the fireplace in the autumn. There are also gluten free options on request.

The rooms have all been individually designed and furnished in Louis Philippe style and are all wll equipped with a full bathroom with hairdryer, LCD television, with some English channels, telephone and free unlimited wifi access.

The restaurant offers home-made and locally sourced French cuisine, and where possible organic. Special attention is made to selecting the producers who keep a respect for the environment. Separate children's menus are available.

Breakfast is a buffet including local organic bread, nuts, dried fruit, fruit juices and organic cereal. Local products including homemade jams and local honey produced in the village will also be present. In the summer, both dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed on the terrace.

Newly renovated in 2015, the outdoor pool is heated to between 25-28 degrees, and has a security barrier for children. It is open from May-October subject to weather.

Each of the well appointed rooms are soundproofed, with their own individual heating and air conditioning systems. They each have a free minibar, a television, a bathroom and free Wi-Fi. There are also some options for connecting family rooms to make a large suite.

For dining there is a restaurant and a brasserie. Both provide authentic, seasonal food.

At the restaurant, you will find a cosy and refined dining room, with a menu combining traditional dishes with simple style. An extensive wine list will accompany your meal. Showcasing many of the local wines from the Loire Valley.

The brasserie also is based on regional dishes in a less formal setting. Here, you can also sample the local wines with your meal.

There are 25 well equipped rooms. Each comprising of an LCD TV, a mini-bar a bathroom with shower or bath, a WC and a hair-dryer. Two of the rooms are on the ground floor and are accessible for those with reduced mobility.

Breakfast can be taken in the rooms for an extra charge.

The 8 rooms, with a fresh and stylish décor, are distributed around a sunny flowered patio. They are all equipped with queen size beds, air conditioning and a television

Raised with a respect for nature and its seasonal cycles, Christophe Hay attaches great importance to producers of the best ingredients in the restaurant. Taking care to meet the local producers and to source ingredients based on their quality and authenticity.

The menu is creative and simple, simple and light and changes frequently.

The hotel has seventeen bedrooms, which are air-conditioned and are equipped with all mod-cons including WIFI.

The restaurant is in a pretty and peaceful setting on the river, set in the shade of willow trees. The menu provides a taste of local cuisine including fish, game and fresh vegetables.

Choose from a selection of rooms, all equipped with air conditioning, a mini-bar, TV and WIFI. The rooms each have their own personal detail and are decorated stylishly.

The hotel has a terrace to relax in, and a bar with an extensive whisky collection.

The rooms are well equipped with all modern conveniences including TV, air conditioning, hair dryer and mini-bar. Four of the rooms have a balneotherapy bathtub, for the ultimate relaxation experience.

At the heart of the hotel is the welcoming and relaxed restaurant. The cuisine is a fusion of regional produce, such as locally sourced asparagus, red berries, game and wild mushrooms, with some fresh and creative twists.

There is an extensive wine list of 300 labels, from young to vintage wines sourced from vineyards, both locally or further afield.