For an extraordinary experience in the Loire Valley, plan to stay at the Chateau de la Barre. We felt as if we the personal guests of the Count and Countess (Guy and Marnie) in their lovely and historic home. We had a beautiful room overlooking their private parkland complete with sheep. They gave us excellent recommendations for visiting the famous... more

I have had the sheer pleasure of visiting and staying at the gorgeous Chateau de la Barre three times over the last 2 1/2 years and hopefully will again in the coming week, schedule permitting. From the moment we arrived I was in heaven, Guy and Marni de Vanssay, who I have had the real joy of getting to know... more

We just loved our stay at this Chateau. It is a dream. From the charming and fantastic hosts, Guy and Marnie, to the historical significance of the chateau, to the relaxing accommodations, everything was perfect. If you stay, please be sure to ask if you can have dinner there one evening. It is really special if they can book you... more

Lovely Chateau with charming hosts. The decor is fantastic and the stay was a dream. It is a very friendly place and I would recommend it to anyone. If you want to stay in classic luxury then this is the place more

A pure romantic beauty! It's like staying in Chenonceaux, a world-famous chateau of La Loire! Monsieur le comte Guy et Madame la comtesse Marnie are so wonderful persons and charming hosts. They know every beautiful sites in the whole France and are very generous of their time to share their experience with their guests. Late nights advise from Guy, for... more

I must concur with other reviewers who advise ignoring the very few negative reviews left here. This is not a hotel! Some travellers apparently do not understand the difference between staying in a hotel and staying in someone's cherished home. The uniqueness of the hosts and their homes is the reason my husband and I much prefer this type of... more

We have just spent wonderful 3 nights at the chateau and cannot praise the experience highly enough. The chateau itself is beautifully furnished and decorated and the grounds are really lovely. The owners, Guy and Marnie, were very welcoming and gracious and went to great lengths to ensure our stay was as comfortable as possible including providing us with a... more

What a truly abysmal and outrageously insulting experience... Do not stay here under any circumstances... We were forced to leave before breakfast the next morning after the most heinous of accusations... On arrival we barely had time to switch off the engine, before Guy and Marnie, owners of 'the Hotel', had accosted us with the announcement that although they would... more

Chateau de la Barre was the highlight of a wonderful trip to the Loire Valley. Warm and knowledgeable hosts, Guy and Marnie, informed us on the rich history of the chateau, gave excellent restaurant recommendations in the area, and made us feel thoroughly welcome in their home. The rooms are all beautifully decorated and have sweeping views of the grounds.... more