How about a French breakfast in bed? Or, if you're feeling more adventurous, take your buttermilk pancakes and strong coffee outside under the walnut tree. Looking for a romantic mini-break? Escape to a charming 200-year-old country house with honey-colored stone and blue shutters. Turned into a cozy B&B in 2017, this place is full of artwork and furniture collected from the owners' travels around the world. Each guest room has its own vibe, from 50s glamour to peaceful garden retreat, and the wanderlust-inspired traveler room. Psst... rumor has it the spacious ‘Gypsy Queen’ room boasts a gorgeous Portuguese iron bed, a big bathtub, and stunning views of the garden and vineyards. The hosts moved to the Bordeaux region from Brighton after Rob left his job as a cheesemonger, selling cheese to Michelin chefs and Lora sold her business. Now they run this B&B surrounded by vineyards and sunflower fields and invite guests to visit the little spa on-site and take a dip in the pool or wood-fired hot tub. You can’t leave without checking out their natural and organic wine cave for a tasting. Pick a bottle you like and enjoy a glass down by the pink lily-filled Koi Karp pond in the garden.

MANOIR LAURETTE IS CLOSED FOR BED AND BREAKFAST RESERVATIONS in 2025

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