I just had to stay in a Chateau . . . on arrival we was met by the manager - a very charming young man with typical French looks called Pierre. He offered to take our bags to our room as unfortunately they did not build Chateau's with lifts centuries ago, he informed us! . . . he really regretted it . . . with the weight of my wife's bag!
Before dinner the owner joined us and offered us a glass of Pink Champagne. The owner, Madame Karine told us the history of the Chateau, and that she had been there 2 years, completing a refurbishment, as a labour of love. This is her home as well, and has 5 letting rooms. It is an ongoing project, which heavily relies on paying guests.