Name: Domaine des Chais
Address: Saintes, FR
Price range: From $134

Domaine des Chais, SaintesDomaine des Chais in Saintes, France has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 8 hotels we score in Saintes. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.0 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 3.2. Rooms from about $134 a night (cached, not a live quote).Domaine des Chais is a historic hotel located in Thénac, within the Charente-Maritime region. The property occupies a former 1785 barracks set inside two hectares of parkland. It offers large rooms, cottages, and a spa featuring a sauna and sun terrace. Guests can dine at the onsite gastronomic restaurant, which focuses on seasonal French produce and seafood, or visit the bistronomic option. The grounds include a garden and an outdoor play area for children. While the setting is quiet and spacious, the hotel facilities are relatively basic. It suits travellers looking for a countryside stay with access to local cycling and easy driving routes from Bordeaux.What stands out

Historic building and parkland

Onsite seasonal French restaurant

Spa with sauna

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Basic hotel facilities

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