It's a bit of an effort to get to Blancaneaux, as it is not really on the way to anywhere, but once you have bumped along for an hour through hills and forest, you are more than rewarded by the old hunting lodge that Francis Ford Coppola dreamed would one day be a fine hotel. I loved the fact that you can wander along the river and see all kinds of bird life, while the stables are very impressive and horse riding here a superb option. Upgrading to superior room types really does give you a lot more for your money, and if you are going to have a splurge, this is a good place to do it.