Auberge de la Caillère

Our stay at the Auberge was excellent from start to finish. We stayed for 3 nights on our way from Calais to Bergerac for a post Christmas break and to see the Loire en route. Sadly a tunnel delay had us arriving 4 hours later than planned and missing dinner on the first night. We emailed ahead to advise of our late arrival and Max in Reception and the bistro team could not have helped us more. They offered to have a meal ready for us on arrival if we chose our selections enroute or cheese and charcuterie if that suited better, which it did. A quick checkin to our beautiful room at 930pm had us eating and enjoying a beer by 10pm ! Faultless ! We ate breakfast and dinner for the rest of our stay in the main bistro restaurant and all meals were excellent. It was fabulous to see people of all ages from small children upwards enjoying time, conversation and great food together in this lovely bistro ! Our room was quiet, comfortable and very well equipped for our 3 day stay with a tea and coffee station if required. Although we were road facing, the modern soundproofed windows and fact that it was a quiet road meant a great nights sleep in the very comfortable bed each night. No noise between rooms despite the hotel being busy. The Auberge was very well placed for trips to several chateaux, wine tastings in Vouvray and visits to Blois and Tours. Walks and cycle hire / riding locally also available. A special mention to Max and all at Reception, Fred and Thomas and everyone in the bistro for your fantastic service and help. Also a thank you to all the chefs, kitchen staff housekeepers and maintenance people who keep the auberge spotless and running ! We hope to see you all again in 2025. Kindest regards. Sarah and Charlie Callan

The hotel is run by a delightful young couple who are gradually improving and expanding the hotel. The rooms are simple yet elegant. The service is friendly and welcoming. The food is to die for. How this hotel restaurant does not have Michelin star(s) is a mystery. I would rate the food as among the best we have experienced. It is adventurous, inventive, colourful and of course delicious. It will be a regular on our travels through France.

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Well designed, unfussy, tranquil, extremely comfortable. Very helpful staff. Amazing food which represents exceptional value for money. Just come here and enjoy it.

I felt like I was entering an operating room the lights were blinding. Not conducive to fine dining and the prices. The courses came out way too quickly for us. We like to enjoy every bite. The cheese trolley was next to our table. Honestly the strong smell was off putting. The apprentice, Martine, although the was cute and charming, took my plate away while I was still enjoying my first course. My entree was the turbot, a beautiful presentation but tasteless. My tablemates all got the duck. It was good but I’ve never seen duck in a rectangle. Very odd. The amuse bouche was too big - not for small eaters. The slices of bread were at least 1-1/2” thick - not pretty. The desserts were average then we were presented with a tray of sweets that were much better. Not a place we would return. Fine dining prices - not fine dining.

We had four nights here while exploring the Loire Chateaux (Blois, Chambord and Cheverney). This was an excellent choice. All rooms and public areas have been upgraded to a high standard. Excellent breakfast, friendly staff, lots of parking and a good base for exploring the region. The gastronomic restaurant was lovely - really good service and top-class food (particularly the fish dishes). The bistro was more casual but the food was still terrific. Very good wine list at reasonable prices - particularly for the Loire wines. The staff were universally efficient and friendly.

Excellent stay from start to finish, everything was perfect. We stayed one night on the way south. Our room was very comfortable and immaculately clean, quality linens and the bathroom and shower were excellent. We had everything we could need. We had dinner and breakfast in the bistro, both were delicious. The staff were all welcoming and helpful. We would definitely return and recommend to friends.