Our 2020 visit was delayed by Covid. During the intervening years Steve was most helpful and understanding. The chateau is indeed a marvel. Perhaps a fading elegance, but that suits our family perfectly. It is spaciously laid out even at full capacity, and all the extensive equipment caters for every sybaritic foible. The bathrooms are modern and ideal, and the kitchens provide ample facilities for the full household.
Nicolas and Agnes came every day to service the pool and to clean and tidy the house, and the former was available 24/7 via his mobile. The gardener came regularly to tend the rose garden, which looks lovely, despite the hosepipe ban. She gave us tomatoes from the kitchen garden. The extensive grounds were a delight, and the boys loved the fitness stands on the circuit, and enjoyed competing with each other. We even picked enough blackberries for a delicious blackberry and apple pie. One of the dishwashers broke down, but Nicolas did his best to help.
We did find a Michelin recommended caterer: Alban Galpin of Lucullus, Montmorillon, who delivered a celebratory feast to our specification. It turned out that Agnes would have been able to do this too, and she has a band of helpers to serve it up.
The estate is children friendly - ours were 2 - 15 years old, so there is no need to even leave the site.
Our thanks to Steve and Chateau La Jautrudon for a wonderful and memorable holiday.