Château Gossip – April
Apr 30, 2020
NHS Relief Fund Raiser. Ben & Billie at La Grande Maison have been busy in their recording studio making a charity single “Lean on Me” to raise money for NHS Relief. Brilliant work Ben & Billie!! Watch the video & the fundraising link
Apr 29, 2020
The Secrets of the Ruined Mill. Stephanie from Chateau de Lalande lets you in on the secrets in this video. Watch
Apr 28, 2020
A Wedding at Chateau de la Motte Husson. Couples share videos of their dream weddings (including theme weddings) at Dick and Angel’s Chateau de la Motte Husson. View Video
Apr 27, 2020
Insider Tips on Buying a Chateau in France. Chateau la Perriere as seen on Escape to the Château DIY shares a “Château Buyers Guide“. Click to read
Apr 26, 2020
Inside Stephanie Jarvis’ Private Apartment. Stephanie takes you on a tour of her private apartment at Chateau de Lalande. Tour
Apr 25, 2020
Château de la Basmaignée Guest House Tour. Billy and Gwendoline give you a tour of their beautiful guest house. Watch Now
Apr 24, 2020
“Dick and Angel’s Make Do and Mend” Series Seeking Applicants. Anyone interested in taking part is asked to email makedoandmend@dickandangel.co.uk for an application form. Details
Apr 23, 2020
Chateau la Perriere Shares Tips for a DIY Celebration. Recently seen on Escape to the Château DIY, the owners of Château la Perriere share tips and ideas for a DIY celebration at a Chateau. Read More
Apr 22, 2o2o
The History of Dick and Angel. Excerpt “We fell in love in 2010 and neither of us could believe our luck. Now living in a fairytale castle in France with our young family . . .” Read More
Apr 21, 2020
Dick and Angel Seeking Liverpool Applicants for new Series! According to the Liverpool Echo News the producers of Dick and Angel’s new TV show “Dick and Angel’s Make, Do & Mend” are inviting Liverpool applicants to apply. Details
Apr 20, 2020
Château Saint Georges, the Little Versailles of the French Riviera. Located in Grasse in Provence, the amazing Château Saint Georges is known as “Le Petit Versailles” of the French Riviera, Queen Victoria was a frequent guest. Wanted to share these fairytale wedding photos : to find out more about this venue
Apr 19, 2020
The “Angel” Page on Pinterest! Lots of fab photos of Angel Strawbridge, the Chateau de la Motte Husson and Angel’s designs. Click to View
Apr 18, 2020
Murder at the Château! A murder mystery at the Château de la Basmaignée?? Calling all sleuths!
Apr 17, 2020
Dick and Angel Strawbridge : Make Do and Mend TV show. A 4 part series coming soon to Channel 4 as part of their new Lockdown Academy programming designed to assist us during this time. Dates yet to be announced but we’ll keep you updated. Read more
Apr 16, 2020
Charming Videos of the Strawbridge Family. Candid videos including Potato Planting, Watering the Geese and Arthur and Dick’s Morning Walk. Click to view
Apr 15, 2020
New Faces on Series 4 of Escape to the Château DIY. This week we have been intrduced to the owners of Château les Bernard, Simon and Debbie. The Château is located in the Auvergne Region and the gite is now available for bookings. Visit Simon and Debbie’s Facebook page.
Apr 14, 2020
A Medieval Fortified Stronghold for your Special Event? Castelnau Des Fieumarcon is over 800 years old with a rich history. When you hold your special event there you and your guests take over the entire village with accommodation in 14 individual and historic houses! Details
Apr 13, 2020
Escape to Your Easel FREE Watercolour Demo. Escape to Your Easel with watercolour artist extraordinaire Frank Walters this Thursday, 16th April at 2:30 pm for a free live demo of how he painted Dick and Angel’s Chateau de la Motte Husson. Details and to Register
Apr 9, 2020
A 12th Century Abbey in the Heart of Burgundy. I found these photos of the Abbaye de la Bussière (you may remember Clive and Tanith from Escape to the Chateau DIY) which is now home to a luxury hotel and Michelin-starred gastronomic restaurant. Click to view photos
Apr 8, 2020
Beautiful Wall Panels at Château Thuriès. The talented Jayne puts the finishing gilding touches to her wall panels. Take a look
Apr 7, 2020
Happy Birthay Angel! Born April 7, 1978, Angel turns 42 today.
Apr 6, 2020
Dick and Angel on “This Morning” 11:15 am Today. Dick & Angel will chat with Phil & Holly about the current series 4 of ‘ETTC DIY’ and how the Strawbridge family are keeping busy during lockdown. Details
Apr 5, 2020
Just Released Video Tour of Château de Lalande. Stephanie has been putting this of for years but today unveils a full tour of the Chateau de Lalande. View video
Apr 4, 2020
Glamping at Château La Grande Maison. New for Summer 2020 beautiful Belltents. One is decorated in Chateau Chic and the other is exotic Moroccan in flavour. Details
Apr 3, 2020
Series 5 Now Filming! Good Morning from Château de Saugé another busy day of restoration. You may have seen us on Escape to the Château DIY Series 3 and currently filming Series 5. Announcement
Apr 2, 2020
The Big Day Arrives at Château de LaLande. Stephanie was finally able to share photos of her Mother’s wedding day. Photos
Apr 1, 2020
Spring has Sprung at Mas de Pradié. A big day in the garden for the Chateau Sisters. Photos