The house on Rue de la Licorne was much as I expected it to be from the photos, but better. It is a big solid house, with big high rooms, over looking the beautiful Loire. Well situated on the edge of the pleasant town of Chalonnes, it is perfect to enjoy the wonderful natural banks of the Loire, with birdsong all day long, but only a short walk or drive into town, and a stone's throw from the wonderful wine regions of the Loire. The house is well equipped, with modern cooker, coffee machine, fridge, dishwasher, brand new washing machine and as many dishes, glasses, pots and pans as you could ever use. Serge and Irina are generous hosts, supplying everything from detergent to sun chairs to information about the area. They were more than helpful with the wifi connection. The house has been largely re novated and has comfortable beds and a fabulous shower and bathroom upstairs. There is another shower and wc downstairs.The main room with kitchen and big dining table opens onto a big outside terrace and there is a garden, which would be great for kids.
I loved staying there. It is unusual, old and yet modernized, and Irina and Serge made us very welcome and comfortable. I would certainly go back and would recommend it to anyone.