Relais du Bois Saint Georges - Hôtel de Charme

Very quirky hotel and our “superior” room was quite shabby. The bed was huge which was great but there was a dip in the mattress which gave me back ache. The shower had no screen so we used the showers in the pool area instead. The pool isn’t heated, even in January! We struggled with the heat in the room though, even with the terrace door open and so we slept very poorly. The ground floor room with direct access to the grass was great for the dog but everywhere was so dark at night we couldn’t see to walk. We intended eating in the restaurant but the menu was so small with only a choice of fish or veal so we had to find another restaurant nearby (la boucherie was very dog friendly and we had a nice meal). We wouldn’t stay there again I’m afraid.

This is a beautifully appointed hotel on the way north and a really relaxing place to spend the night. Close to historic Saintes, but with the first bit not having a pavement, it is best to drive in. Our bedroom was very comfortable and had a terrace. The swimming pool is beautiful and a good feature. The grounds are extensive and beautifully looked after, and the bird life, including Matilda the resident Swan was diverse. A good place to stay.

Stopped to charge the Tesla and had 3 cappuccinos ! They were so bad we didn't even finish them .. Then the bill €22 !!! Jesus !!!! The place looks nice but €8 / awful coffee really takes piss. Yes there a swan walking around. Whoopie. I need 200 words to leave review. This is 200

We spent 2 weeks traveling in France and stayed overnight on our way from SW France to St Malo. If this review was about the restaurant it would be 5 stars, the dinner was superb and the chef and staff should be commended. We know the French love food and the care, taste and presentation of the dinner was unique and exquisite. If the review was about the hotel we would however have given it no better than 3 stars. Other reviews list out the positives and we agree, friendly helpful staff, a small green oasis in a commercial area by a motorway, very easy access. Safe parking. Quirkily decorated, clean. We arrived at 4.30pm and sat outside reading in the sun in pleasant surroundings. For my wife and I it started a debate about are we looking for a good nights sleep or a cultural experience? I would hate to own a private hotel because the branded travel hotels have raised the bar so high. So where this hotel doesn’t measure up is in bedroom investment where the branded hotels excel. No air con, (difficult to sleep as the room was too hot) only 3 plug sockets in the room and as one was for the tv and another for a light which was needed. Bed not up to best standard. Inadequate lighting ie difficult to read in bed as no bed side spots etc. No tea or coffee making facilities in the room. No safe. Bathroom adequate and quaint but needs updating. Modest size room. Very average breakfast.

We used this as an overnight stay on way to the Gers. What a fantastic hotel in a beautiful town. The Arc of Germanicus on the south side of the river was an amazing surprise. The hotel: great accommodation, lovely welcoming staff and an absolutely beautiful dinner in an amazing setting by the lake watching Mathilde the swan and her three duck companions. We would definitely visit again.