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HOTEL LES BOIS FLOTTAIS
LE BOIS PLAGE

HOTEL LES BOIS FLOTTAIS, LE BOIS PLAGE
HOTEL LES BOIS FLOTTAIS, LE BOIS PLAGE
HOTEL LES BOIS FLOTTAIS, LE BOIS PLAGE
HOTEL LES BOIS FLOTTAIS, LE BOIS PLAGE

Not smart enough, perhaps for the ultra-chic Parisians who flock to the Ile-de-Ré in peak season; but, for the rest of us, the Bois Flottais ticks nearly all the boxes. Simple, yes, but stylish, unpretentious and discreet, it serves as an inspirational model for all family-run B&Bs.

Don't be disappointed by first impressions - the hotel looks a bit ordinary from the village street. But, once inside, the young, welcoming owners will soon make you feel at home. They are relaxed but very professional. Bedrooms are decked out with a cool, maritime theme (plenty of clapboard) and the bathrooms are equally immaculate and bang-up-to-date. The accommodation is grouped in courtyards around one of the two, smallish heated pools.

The location is good: you can walk to restaurants (including that of the - qv - Hotel Océan) and the beach is only 300 metres away. Bike hire, available from the hotel for adult sizes, is the best way to explore.

In short, the Bois Flottais is just about as good as they come on the island.