Escape to the Chateau DIY
Escape to the Chateau DIY

Escape to the Chateau DIY

2018 5 Seasons 95 Episodes ⭐ 4.7 Documentary

Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".

Many Brits have moved to France to buy crumbling French chateaus to renovate into stunning homes. This series follows their progress and sees them try to use their homes as a business for events, etc. In 2021, the program was renamed as "Chateau DIY".

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Episode 1

Dick and Angel give Jonny a crash course in the dos and don'ts of chateau shopping.

EP 2

Episode 2

Angel Adoree advises Brits Jonathan and Michael on how to make their chateau wedding business work, before they try to p

EP 3

Episode 3

Jonny and Ashley continue the search for their dream chateau, while Dick visits Philip and Angelina and helps them build

EP 4

Episode 4

Dick Strawbridge searches for a stash of wine, said to be hidden by the Germans during the Second World War. Fiona start

EP 5

Episode 5

It is crunch time for Jonathan and Michael who are facing their investors. Philip and Angelina host the big anniversary

EP 6

Episode 6

Dick Strawbridge follows the fortunes of Brit Mandy and her American business partner Steve, who have decided to build a

EP 7

Episode 7

As Jonathan and Michael prepare their chateau for the big wedding, they have a sewage problem that threatens to take the

EP 8

Episode 8

Jonathan and Michael prepare for a wedding day with 45 guests, and a swimming pool continues to cause problems for Mandy

EP 9

Episode 9

Dick Strawbridge helps Donna McDougal, who believes a horde of ancient armour was hidden in her chateau's lake. New pare

EP 10

Episode 10

Dick Strawbridge and Donna McDougal's search for the armour in the lake continues. Tim and Krys struggle to get the atti

EP 11

Episode 11

Billy and Gwendoline want to hire their chateau out for weddings, but things are not going to plan, while Clive and Tani

EP 12

Episode 12

Billy, Gwendoline and Michael locate their heating problem, but it means Billy faces the tricky task of repointing the c

EP 13

Episode 13

Paul and Karen rent out their chateau as a holiday gite, while Dick and Angel try to keep costs down when shopping for b

EP 14

Episode 14

Billy and Gwendoline need help tracking down the wild boars causing chaos around their chateau. Paul continues the task

EP 15

Episode 15

At Billy and Gwendoline's chateau, Billy and his father try to level a patio so it can pass health and safety regulation

EP 16

Episode 16

Tim and Margreeth run their chateau in Picardy as a B&B, but are also planning to sell timeshares and build an upmarket

EP 17

Episode 17

Nicole visits Angel to ask her about wallpaper she found in her chateau. Tim and Margreeth prepare for Easter when their

EP 18

Episode 18

Nicole and Stephan make a drastic decision and prepare for a party to celebrate the renovation of the main hall, while,

EP 19

Episode 19

Stephanie wants to plant a romantic rose garden for her singles weekend, but she cannot operate the digger. Dick and Ang

EP 20

Episode 20

Tim and Margreeth start to research their new business idea, Stephanie's big singles night arrives, while Sophie and Jam

EP 1

Episode 1

Dick Strawbridge helps Elaine and David in their search for the ideal chateau. Tim and Krys as they prepare to re-launch

EP 2

Episode 2

Couple Tim and Krys work quickly to prepare the chateau for guests; Elaine and David make a visit to a former priory 17t

EP 3

Episode 3

Belinda visits Dick and Angel's chateau where they learn about decoupage, and potential chateau owners Elaine and David

EP 4

Episode 4

Dick gives Tim a lesson on how to stage a gourmet weekend; Angel and Krys discuss their chateau lives. Belinda and Lee w

EP 5

Episode 5

Tim and Krys' first gastronomic weekend arrives; Belinda and Lee play host to their largest event so far, including danc

EP 6

Episode 6

Tim and Rebecca get help from Dick with their dilapidated, no plumbing chateau. Edward and Anna plan for the 185 guests

EP 7

Episode 7

Tim and Rebecca get their friends to help them with renovation work. Dick and Angel are hosts to a special wedding for t

EP 8

Episode 8

Tim and Rebecca fight to get the chateau in tip-top shape for a visiting tour operator. Martin and Kim continue to searc

EP 9

Episode 9

Tim and Rebecca get a booking and then prepare for their first revenue guests. Martin and Kim take intensify their chate

EP 10

Episode 10

Anna and Edward put on another big wedding, but Edward's is of action. Dick visits Tim and Rebecca when the couple run i

EP 11

Episode 11

Ongoing chateau work includes maintaining an elevated pool and a maze, and the preparations required for the fast-approa

EP 12

Episode 12

Dick and Paul cut Vitrolite vintage tiles to be used in an art deco bathroom, while Abbie paints bedroom furniture. Juli

EP 13

Episode 13

Mariam and Johnno move into their new chateau, along with their teenage son Monty, but discover there is no running wate

EP 14

Episode 14

Emma and Paul are desperate to fill the lake, to make it ready for the upcoming artists' retreat. Angel helps Abbie and

EP 15

Episode 15

Emma and Paul invite the mayor and local residents to see the work they've been doing on the face of their chateau. Paul

EP 16

Episode 16

Dick helps Erin and JB, new chateau owners. Tim and Margareeth begin another venture to make money.

EP 17

Episode 17

Dick works on his temperamental van. Erin and JB begin work on the honeymoon suite and the solarium/sun room at their ch

EP 18

Episode 18

Erin and JB are hosts to a 90th birthday party. May, along with her family, work to turn a dilapidated outbuilding into

EP 19

Episode 19

Dick helps Erin and JB to repair their rusted hinges. Wedding season ends at Tim and Margareeth's chateau. May and her s

EP 20

Episode 20

Erin and JB launch their new chateau business by hosting a tea party. Charles, owner of Chateau Saint Loup, who was the

EP 21

Episode 21

The British artist Johnny, with his girlfriend Ashley, stage a plan to have artist workshops. Ben and Billie, both music

EP 22

Episode 22

Nicole and Stefan start working on the old gatehouse. Billie makes a visit to Angel to gather ideas for natural designs.

EP 23

Episode 23

Dick helps restore Ben's traditional wine press. Johnny and Ashley finish the library ceiling with a nude painting of As

EP 24

Episode 24

It's National Monuments Day at Nicole and Stefan's castle and the gatehouse refurbishment is put on hold. Wendy and Marc

EP 25

Episode 25

Nicole and Stefan continue their renovation of their historic chateau in Lucheux. Ben and Billie host their foodie eveni

EP 26

Episode 26

Stephanie builds her mother an apartment in her 16th century chateau. Jayne and Steve prepare four themed bedrooms as pa

EP 27

Episode 27

Dick makes a visit to Stephanie to help her to get the bread oven working. Annabelle and Justin come back from their hol

EP 28

Episode 28

Angel helps Stephanie to add frames to her father's artwork. Justin and Annabelle mount their shutters. Jayne and Steve

EP 29

Episode 29

Dick makes a visit to Stephanie's chateau to see the new boiler that will be used in her mother's apartment, but the new

EP 30

Episode 30

Stephanie finishes her mother's apartment. Jayne and Steve complete the Oriental Room, making them ready for paying gues

EP 1

Episode 1

The first winter guests arrive at Tim and Rebecca's chateau. Amy and Marc are turning their chateau into a base for yoga

EP 2

Episode 2

Amy and Marc need a sewage system and want to make an eco-friendly version. Tim and Rebecca are creating a first family

EP 3

Episode 3

Dick shares ideas with Ben and Billie. Tim and Rebecca re-gravel their nearly kilometre-long driveway. Amy and Marc find

EP 4

Episode 4

Amy and Marc work on a bathroom stuck in need of modernising or restoring. Angel provides Rebecca with advice and ideas

EP 5

Episode 5

Ben and Billie welcome some sixty guests to their chateau. Tim and Rebecca are rationalising their two kitchens, but it

EP 6

Episode 6

Lee and Belinda plan an event for Christmas. Stephanie and assistants plan to use the bread oven and an old range to pre

EP 7

Episode 7

After a storm affects Lee and Belinda's chateau, a hole in the roof means Lee must face his fears in order to save money

EP 8

Episode 8

Stephanie's B&B requires assistance to get it finished. A first wedding booking looms for Lee and Belinda. Jayne and Ste

EP 9

Episode 9

Lee and Belinda work some more on their outdoor venue. Stephanie and friends get to restore their greenhouse. Jayne and

EP 10

Episode 10

Stephanie's renovations start in a stable to create an art studio. Lee installs a solar panel system from scraps to heat

EP 11

Episode 11

Dick and Angel relive their laying electrical cable outside their chateau. Edward and Anna need to prepare for the new e

EP 12

Episode 12

Adam's quest to buy a chateau takes him to the Pyrenees. Donna and Paul find scores of dead bees in one of their chimney

EP 13

Episode 13

Alex and Ithaca have inherited a 300-year-old chateau – but need to maintain it against all challenges. Dick's childre

EP 14

Episode 14

Donna and Paul take on their most challenging project so far. Alex and Ithaca raise cash with garden events, particularl

EP 15

Episode 15

The Strawbridges travel to the beaches at Saint-Malo. Donna and Paul have a grand opening for the new tea room at their

EP 1

Episode 1

Fiona fights with the sub-zero weather. Tim and Sasha attempt to improve their income during the low-season.

EP 2

Episode 2

Erin and JB start their transformation of the chateau's ruined orangery, trying to turn it into a top-tier venue.

EP 3

Episode 3

Tim and Sasha work on a plan to use their chateau's empty bathing pool.

EP 4

Episode 4

Tim and Rebecca work to transform their aviary. Fiona begins work to renovate a luxury suite.

EP 5

Episode 5

Dick and Angel give a makeover to their magnificent five-metre-high staircase.

EP 6

Episode 6

Stephanie makes plans for her mother's wedding, while Debbie and Nigel start their new French life.

EP 7

Episode 7

Over at Château de Brives, Sarah and George's builders unearth a secret room that they think could be hiding vintage co

EP 8

Episode 8

Stephanie hosts her mother Isabelle's wedding at Château de la Lande.

EP 9

Episode 9

Debbie and Nigel's have their renovations halted by a last-minute unexpected booking.

EP 10

Episode 10

Sarah and George encounter problems, while Stephanie has unexpected scheduling difficulties.

EP 11

Episode 11

Mariam and Johnno build a French parterre garden. Emma and Paul begin their renovations.

EP 12

Episode 12

Phillip and Janet work madly on the bridal suite for their daughter Penny's wedding.

EP 13

Episode 13

Emma and Paul get ready for an important booking. Mariam and Johnno begin a transformation of their chateau's grand salo

EP 14

Episode 14

Emma and Paul begin a new garden project. The costs of Karen and Paul's roof are beyond what was expected.

EP 15

Episode 15

Mariam and Johnno begin the restoration of the original bread oven. Angel discovers a unique cover for a radiator.

EP 16

Episode 16

Debbie and Simon are ready to move into the chateau; Wendy and Marcus's have their willpower tested.

EP 17

Episode 17

Wendy and Marcus work to renovate the barn, wet weather may cause problems for Belinda and Lee's upcoming fashion show.

EP 18

Episode 18

Wendy and Marcus get ready for a VIP visitor, while Amy and Marc discuss the plans for their new retreat centre.

EP 19

Episode 19

Ben and Billie begin building their glamping site.

EP 20

Episode 20

Amy and Marc work to get the barn and café ready, with an eye to the upcoming yoga classes.

EP 1

Episode 1

Clive, Karen, Ross and Abbie work to give the pool house a desperately needed makeover. Tim and Krys start work on their

EP 2

Episode 2

Clive, Karen, Ross and Abbie being preparations for the season's first chateau wedding. Tim and Krys get rid of the unsi

EP 3

Episode 3

Julia calls in her sister to help take on work at her new home. On a quest for self-sufficiency, Tim finishes the greenh

EP 4

Episode 4

Julia starts renovating the dining room, with the hope that she will be able to host her family at Christmas. Joshua and

EP 5

Episode 5

Tim and Margreeth play host to their first fine dining and floristry weekend. Dick and Angel work to renovate the coach

EP 6

Episode 6

Anna and Philipp receive the keys for their new château. Johnny and Ashley discuss their plans for their chateau's oran

EP 7

Episode 7

The English-French language problem almost causes Johnny and Ashley trouble. Anna and Philipp investigate their ancient

EP 8

Episode 8

After searching for six years, Iain and Kate may have found the perfect château. Johnny and Ashley leave some work unti

EP 9

Episode 9

With winter coming, Anna and Philipp start work on the bedrooms for their girls.

EP 10

Episode 10

Mark, Becky and George try to see if they can use a well on their property as a water source for a gîte. Is Iain and Ka

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