Everything you need to know about Escape to the Chateau

Have you ever dreamed of escaping city life and buying something like a castle to live out your fantasy life?

Well, that's what Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree did over five years ago when they picked up the keys to an abandoned chateau in France.

They've spent the following years transforming the space into their home and a successful business, documented through the series Escape to the Chateau.

What is Escape to The Chateau?

Escape to the Chateau is a documentary series that follows the story of Dick Strawbridge and Angel Adoree, along with their children as they buy, renovate and redecorate an abandoned 19th-century chateau.

The property, named Château de la Motte-Husson in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France, is the focus of the series, along with their juggle to balance growing their business with family.

At the beginning of the series the couple snapped up the property for a bargain price of £280,000 (approx. $508,799). At the time the vacant property had no electricity, heating or running water — making it an incredibly huge project to take on.

The chateau boasts 45 rooms and a moat, while the property spans over 12 acres.

Who is in the cast?

Dick Strawbridge: A former Lieutenant Colonel in the British Army, Dick Strawbridge is no stranger to television. He has appeared in several shows in the past like It's Not Easy Being Green, Scrapheap Challenge and Dirty Rotten Survival. But in Escape to the Chateau it's his experience in both engineering and food that is highlighted. Obviously his experience is a big part of the show as he tackles projects both within the chateau and surrounding areas through the seasons.

Angel Adoree: She runs a hospitality business called The Vintage Patisserie and provides a creative factor and flair for the show. She adds her style and interior decoration skill to the chateau as well as sharing in the interest in hospitality and entertaining to make their guests' memories their ones to last. Adoree was born Angela Newman but changed her name. She also has two children with Dick who also feature in the series.

Where is Escape to the Chateau filmed?

The series is filmed in the Château de la Motte-Husson, which is located in the commune of Martigné-sur-Mayenne, in the Pays de la Loire region of north-west France. The series is based on the property and how Dick and Angel bring it back to life.

Can you visit or stay at the chateau?

Dick and Angel run several experiences for people to be able to visit and stay at the chateau.

In the past they have offered an elegant camping experience called 'Chateau Under the Stars' at the chateau with their brand new geodesic Domes to watch the stars twinkle, in total luxury. The package is currently unavailable.

They also offer a 'Working Garden Day' package, which is an opportunity to come and visit the chateau and get your hands dirty.

The other experience offered at the chateau is weddings. They can cater for anything from a small intimate family gathering to an extravagant soirée, and guarantee "the journey will be effortless and your celebration wondrous" according to their website. They are currently taking enquiries for weddings in 2022.

How can I watch Escape to the Chateau?

There are currently six seasons of Escape to the Chateau and you can watch Seasons 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 for free on 9Now.

Stream complete seasons of Escape to The Chateau for free on 9Now.