This delightful house is set in an small historic town located in a central part of the Loire, on the river Cher. From here we could explore the Loire Valley itself, the Solonge, and Berry. The cottage was comfortable, warm and suited our needs as a couple. Deborah provided easy instructions and a warm greeting when we arrived. St Aignan has enough facilities, including food options. We most enjoyed shopping just outside our door on Saturday and then having a home cooked meal that night. If you love history, music and literature, take a day trip to Nohant, the home of George Sand, a quiet refuge where she hosted many great writers, artists and composers, including Chopin. It was great to walk in the same places they would have walked. Montresor is the best small chateau and Da Vinci's house in Amboise is a good outing if you have children interested in his inventions, as working models are on display. However, it is of limited interest with regard to Da Vinci himself, as it has none of his works or original artefacts. Romorantin and Blois are other towns well worth visiting. Of the chateaux, Chambord is the most imposing and Chenonceau has beautiful gardens, but it is so packed with tourists that we found ourselves longing for the more real experience of Montresor. The accommodation could be improved with a washing machine, television and telephone, but we managed without, enjoying DVDs that were supplied.