Stay in a beautiful house by the banks of a small river close to the historic market town of Argenton-sur-Creuse. You are only half an hour from Parc naturel régional de la Brenne, a national park said to be one of France’s best kept secrets, as well as the landscapes known as the 'Vallée des peintres'.

With an impressive château towering above and the peaceful river a few steps away, the setting of Maison d'Argent is quite idyllic. The origins of the estate date back to the 12th century and the natural surroundings are gorgeous. Step into your historic home and appreciate its rich character with wood-beamed ceilings, wonderfully tiled floors and classic furnishings alongside modern additions including the stylish contemporary kitchen.

Once a miller’s house, open the elegant windows and gaze out to towards the river and woodland – the south-western exposure also means the living spaces are filled with light. The salon is refined yet cosy whilst four double bedrooms have been designed with calming décor, traditional furnishings and lovely bedding, all with modern en suite bathrooms.

Embrace your natural surroundings as you relax by the river. If you feel like holidaying with friends or family, you may also wish to consider neighbouring Moulin d’Argent, a former working watermill. Both houses have access to a canoe and barge for further exploring as well as a pétanque set and some bikes. The estate is home to a spa for a little indulgence on holiday - you can really kick back and relax.

Argenton-sur-Creuse is only 7km by car with its restaurants, shops, cafes and bustling Saturday morning market. Admire charming old townhouses as you stroll along the Creuse River and admire the 19th century mills that once brought the town great wealth.  

Visit the historic town of Châteauroux with its vibrant city park and one of France’s largest oak forests, then be enchanted by two of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’, medieval Saint-Benoît-du-Sault and Gargilesse-Dampierre where George Sands once lived. Appreciate many wonderful works of art at Espace Monet Rollinat and Hôtel Lepinat in an area known as the ‘valley of the painters’.

Bird-watchers, keen cyclists, walkers and nature enthusiasts will adore the Parc naturel régional de la Brenne with its landscapes of marshes, marked trails and diverse flora and fauna with over 260 species of birds recorded. L’Étang de Bellebouche is the national park’s largest lake and the perfect spot for bird-watching, fishing, kayaking, relaxing on sandy shores and even swimming in the height of the French summer.