Le Logis du Péré, Saint Coutant Le Grand, near La Rochelle

• Rural retreat: Set 30 kilometres from the coast and surrounded by lush green countryside, Logis du Péré offers the best of both worlds: a relaxed escape where peace is not hard to find, yet fantastically well connected to famous coastal towns like La Rochelle and Île de Ré.

• Old meets new: The foundations and towers of the building date back to the 15th century, but inside the guest rooms feature all the mod cons you’ll need for a comfortable stay. Walls are dressed with historic paintings in gold gilt frames, the furniture is Empire style, and the hotel is a Relais du Silence, so you can expect peace and quiet.

• Atmospheric dining: Meals are relaxed and unhurried, served in a room that’s been modernised while respecting the ancient stone of the château, with a cavernous fireplace and thick supporting beams that wear their many centuries of history very well.

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.