A seductive collection of over 320 hotels, ch?teaux, auberges and other places – beautiful, unusual and great value – all selected and inspected in the best Sawday tradition: they are here because we like them. At inns, or restaurants with rooms, food takes priority and le terroir – seasonal, fresh and local food – is de rigueur. In the ch?teaux, intimate dinners are hosted around a communal table.Alastair Sawday Publishing has earned a reputation for selecting original places that exude character and warmth and for describing them vividly in fresh and honest write-ups. We have no interest in standard star ratings and always go for atmosphere, welcome and value for money over satellite television and tea and coffee making facilities.