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and along with my wife Angel and our two children,

we've lived in this magnificent chateau in France for the

we've lived in this magnificent chateau in France for the

last four years.

last four years.

Open your eyes!

It's not just our home...

Ta-da!

..but a business.

There we go. Thank you very much.

There we go. Thank you very much.

And it turns out we're not the only ones who want a chateau

And it turns out we're not the only ones who want a chateau

to call home.

Wow!

Oh, my gosh!

Oh! Heaven.

Now Angel and I are back, guiding more daring Brits on their journey.

Now Angel and I are back, guiding more daring Brits on their journey.

Now Angel and I are back, guiding more daring Brits on their journey.

This is where it gets interesting, isn't it?

This is where it gets interesting, isn't it?

A bit of copper bling.

I can't believe it.

We'll work with some familiar faces...

We'll work with some familiar faces...

Cheers, baby! Cheers!

Good to see you. Welcome!

..and meet a new wave of chateau-loving Brits...

..and meet a new wave of chateau-loving Brits...

Ta-da!

This is great. This is where the creativeness is.

This is great. This is where the creativeness is.

Look at that movement. Oh, man, I love it!

Look at that movement. Oh, man, I love it!

..as they battle to renovate their homes...

Aargh!

..and make them work as businesses.

..and make them work as businesses.

Oh! There it goes.

There'll be triumphs...

Ah! Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!

Ah! Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow!

..and setbacks.

Seriously, I was really close to a breakdown.

Seriously, I was really close to a breakdown.

Whoa!

But however hard the going gets,

But however hard the going gets,

for these plucky Brits

their homes really are their castles.

their homes really are their castles.

Today...

..I step in...

Hiya!

..when some DIY hits breaking point.

..when some DIY hits breaking point.

Ah... You've broke it?

Yeah. In the hole?

Right, that's a bit of an issue.

One chateau owner faces family flack over her healthy baking.

One chateau owner faces family flack over her healthy baking.

Go on, try it.

It's just not very nice!

It's just not very nice!

And a foodie weekend launch threatens to be a damp squib.

And a foodie weekend launch threatens to be a damp squib.

I've got a bloody great leak down here,

and my kitchen is flooding.

So, erm, I don't know what to do.

So, erm, I don't know what to do.

The fairy-tale 28-bedroom Chateau de Bourneau is the new home

The fairy-tale 28-bedroom Chateau de Bourneau is the new home

The fairy-tale 28-bedroom Chateau de Bourneau is the new home

to fiancees...

..Brit, Erin, and French-born JB,

..Brit, Erin, and French-born JB,

who are getting it ready to host events and weddings.

who are getting it ready to host events and weddings.

They're doing up a solarium - or sun room -

They're doing up a solarium - or sun room -

to serve guests breakfast.

to serve guests breakfast.

DIY has not gone smoothly.

DIY has not gone smoothly.

It snapped.

Oh... It snapped!

Oh, did you snap the pin? Oh.

The window frames now have a bunch of broken hinges.

The window frames now have a bunch of broken hinges.

It broke - it broke.

The chateau is around 170 miles south of our place,

The chateau is around 170 miles south of our place,

in the beautiful Pays de la Loire.

So it's just a three-hour journey to see if I can find a fix for those

So it's just a three-hour journey to see if I can find a fix for those

pesky hinges that won't blow their budget.

pesky hinges that won't blow their budget.

Hiya!

Hello! Hello, how are you? Nice to see you.

Yeah, good. Hello, darling! Nice to see you and welcome back.

Yeah, good. Hello, darling! Nice to see you and welcome back.

What's happening today?

Ah, the solarium.

The solarium. Are you serious?

Yeah. Yeah. Come up there.

So this is it.

This is the solarium.

This is quite special.

So we thought it would be a good idea, you know, to refurbish

So we thought it would be a good idea, you know, to refurbish

the windows, so pop them out of the hinges, off, clean them, repaint,

the windows, so pop them out of the hinges, off, clean them, repaint,

the windows, so pop them out of the hinges, off, clean them, repaint,

put them back on. They lift straight off, don't they?

put them back on. They lift straight off, don't they?

Well, they didn't.

We sheared most of the hinges here, so...yeah.

We sheared most of the hinges here, so...yeah.

This is why you're here!

Ah! Well, this will be like a little conservatory, won't it?

Ah! Well, this will be like a little conservatory, won't it?

It'll be really quite special. BOTH: Yeah.

OK, erm...how many problems have you got?

OK, erm...how many problems have you got?

One there. Two... Mm-hm.

..three, four... Oh, you did a job on it, didn't you, fella?

..three, four... Oh, you did a job on it, didn't you, fella?

Mm-hm.

..five, six, seven.

..five, six, seven.

So you butchered seven hinges?

So you butchered seven hinges?

Yeah, I did. Yeah... Yeah, bu...don't...y-y-y...!

Yeah, I did. Yeah... Yeah, bu...don't...y-y-y...!

So my friend Ali and I... Jean-Baptiste!

Once an accident, twice a stupidity,

Once an accident, twice a stupidity,

three times is enemy action!

I've never worked out what seven's going to be!

I thought we were doing great and then...nah!

I thought we were doing great and then...nah!

Right, what I'd like to do is to see how easy one of those comes out.

Right, what I'd like to do is to see how easy one of those comes out.

Right, what I'd like to do is to see how easy one of those comes out.

Have you tried hitting it with something?

Yep. Have you got a punch, or anything like that?

Yep. Have you got a punch, or anything like that?

Have you got hammers, and punches...?

Did it come... Oh, I even brought my glasses with me this time!

Did it come... Oh, I even brought my glasses with me this time!

It looks cracked.

It looks cracked.

Sorry? It looks cracked.

Sorry? It looks cracked.

It doesn't look cracked up there, does it?

It doesn't look cracked up there, does it?

Ahh, OK.

Well, we can drill it out - tap it and screw something into it.

Well, we can drill it out - tap it and screw something into it.

If we actually put a bolt into it

and just took the top off the bolt - as long as it's that size,

and just took the top off the bolt - as long as it's that size,

as long as we've got any bolts that fit into those holes.

as long as we've got any bolts that fit into those holes.

Mm-hm. I think that's worth a try.

I like that, yeah.

Right, drill - have you got a drill? And a bit.

Right, drill - have you got a drill? And a bit.

Yeah.

I reckon if we can drill out the old broken hinge pins,

I reckon if we can drill out the old broken hinge pins,

we can then screw in cut-down bolts to act as new ones.

we can then screw in cut-down bolts to act as new ones.

we can then screw in cut-down bolts to act as new ones.

Right, are you going to do this for us, Erin?

Oh, no - I don't want to take credit for destroying the doors,

Oh, no - I don't want to take credit for destroying the doors,

so I'll let you boys play and I'll see you later!

so I'll let you boys play and I'll see you later!

Thank you! Thank you for being supportive! Bye!

Why are you laughing? I'm not doing it!

Why are you laughing? I'm not doing it!

Right. Nice and gently.

JB drills out the first of the broken hinge pins.

JB drills out the first of the broken hinge pins.

Now, if we had a bolt, put a bolt in there, have it cut off.

Now, if we had a bolt, put a bolt in there, have it cut off.

OK. Yeah?

That means we've got one of these. Oh, yeah - OK.

That means we've got one of these. Oh, yeah - OK.

You know what I mean?

So you've got the same drilling to do, there. OK.

And if we can do that one first, and we do the door...

And if we can do that one first, and we do the door...

Yeah.

..then we've got the first window up.

Good, sounds good.

OK? Meanwhile, I'm going to go and grind this.

OK? Meanwhile, I'm going to go and grind this.

While I grind the bolts,

I've left JB in charge of getting the other broken hinge pins from

I've left JB in charge of getting the other broken hinge pins from

this frame out, using a hardened drill bit suited to metalwork.

this frame out, using a hardened drill bit suited to metalwork.

this frame out, using a hardened drill bit suited to metalwork.

Oh, that was stupid.

Unfortunately, they can still break if you don't treat them right.

Unfortunately, they can still break if you don't treat them right.

Argh.

Snapped the drill bit in it.

Snapped the drill bit in it.

Dick won't be happy.

Ah, no.

Dick?

What have you broken? What have you broken?!

What have you broken? What have you broken?!

The drill bit.

You broke it? Yeah.

In the hole? Yeah, obviously.

Obviously.

Right, that's a bit of an issue, really,

because that's hardened steel. Yeah.

With the drill bit stuck in there, this problem has just got worse.

With the drill bit stuck in there, this problem has just got worse.

Back to the drawing board.

60 miles away is 19th-century Chateau de la Vigne,

60 miles away is 19th-century Chateau de la Vigne,

60 miles away is 19th-century Chateau de la Vigne,

the French home of May, Guy,

the French home of May, Guy,

and their 21-year-old son Jack and 19-year-old daughter Jade.

and their 21-year-old son Jack and 19-year-old daughter Jade.

Life here is very relaxed, very enjoyable.

Life here is very relaxed, very enjoyable.

We cook lovely meals, we play games, we watch films - it's a

We cook lovely meals, we play games, we watch films - it's a

perfect spot to gather the family.

perfect spot to gather the family.

Thank you, Mum.

You're welcome.

The chateau is located in the Loire Valley,

The chateau is located in the Loire Valley,

where nutritionist May is in charge of business - hosting guests in

where nutritionist May is in charge of business - hosting guests in

the chateau, three holiday lets, as well as running wellbeing retreats.

the chateau, three holiday lets, as well as running wellbeing retreats.

the chateau, three holiday lets, as well as running wellbeing retreats.

There is always something to deal with,

There is always something to deal with,

there's always something I need to address.

there's always something I need to address.

She's now in the midst of transforming

an outbuilding into a new yoga studio.

an outbuilding into a new yoga studio.

The first group is due in three weeks

The first group is due in three weeks

and includes a journalist who's rating the retreats.

and includes a journalist who's rating the retreats.

It's the first time I've ever had a review written about my retreat.

It's the first time I've ever had a review written about my retreat.

It's the first time I've ever had a review written about my retreat.

With good PR at stake,

she's enlisted son Jack to help with the decorating.

she's enlisted son Jack to help with the decorating.

Come on, we've got to get this done.

Come on, we've got to get this done.

See, I'm not sure I've ever seen Jack doing any DIY,

See, I'm not sure I've ever seen Jack doing any DIY,

so we're starting at a pretty low bar, here.

so we're starting at a pretty low bar, here.

Here we go.

I'll be showing him which end of the paintbrush he needs

I'll be showing him which end of the paintbrush he needs

to use and we're just going to go from there and hope for the best.

to use and we're just going to go from there and hope for the best.

The first job is to cover the paint on the old doors with a base coat.

The first job is to cover the paint on the old doors with a base coat.

OK, not too thick, Jack.

Actually, no - a bit thicker than that!

Actually, no - a bit thicker than that!

Make your mind up!

SHE LAUGHS

Jack, you're splashing.

Jack, you're splashing.

No, come on - you've got to get really...look.

No, come on - you've got to get really...look.

Go like that, so it's smooth, into it.

Go like that, so it's smooth, into it.

It's a bit slap-happy! Literally.

It's a bit slap-happy! Literally.

It's literally going everywhere.

Just try and work that paint in a little bit.

Just try and work that paint in a little bit.

Like that?

Yes! That's it.

That's it.

See? That's so much better.

See? That's so much better.

OK.

Old paint concealed, the new topcoat can go on.

Old paint concealed, the new topcoat can go on.

If we can just get a really nice coat of paint on,

If we can just get a really nice coat of paint on,

it will look really cute.

it will look really cute.

And then no-one will know all the awful things that lie behind it!

And then no-one will know all the awful things that lie behind it!

And then no-one will know all the awful things that lie behind it!

What do you reckon, Jack? Do you think that's a nice colour?

What do you reckon, Jack? Do you think that's a nice colour?

It looks darker on the door than it does in the pot, which is

It looks darker on the door than it does in the pot, which is

a good sign. OK.

We'll have to wait and see how it dries.

Does it look mauve, to you?

I couldn't tell you what mauve is!

I couldn't tell you what mauve is!

Final answer.

The good thing about this door is that,

because it's an old door, it doesn't have to look perfect.

because it's an old door, it doesn't have to look perfect.

I suppose that's called 'chateau chic'.

I suppose that's called 'chateau chic'.

We can really get away with quite a lot with this door.

We can really get away with quite a lot with this door.

Which is a great thing.

Because it's not going to look perfect!

Because it's not going to look perfect!

You missed the bit at the top right, as well.

You missed the bit at the top right, as well.

Where? Oh, yeah.

All right, I think

we'll leave that cos I do think it's going to need another coat.

we'll leave that cos I do think it's going to need another coat.

Shall we just call that done? We'll call it done!

Shall we just call that done? We'll call it done!

We'll call it done!

It's as done as it's going to be.

Not bad at all for a first attempt, Jack.

Not bad at all for a first attempt, Jack.

I'm happy with that, Mum.

Yeah.

Yeah.

We're definitely going for the rustic look.

We're definitely going for the rustic look.

There's a lot more studio to paint, as well as skirting

There's a lot more studio to paint, as well as skirting

and lighting to fit, before it's ready for a first yoga lesson.

and lighting to fit, before it's ready for a first yoga lesson.

Coming up...

I show chateau DIY's never too hot to handle.

I show chateau DIY's never too hot to handle.

Wa! Cha! Ah! Pa!

Wa! Ooh! Ah!

A chateau-owner's first Good Food Weekend unearths surprises.

A chateau-owner's first Good Food Weekend unearths surprises.

I've never seen this before. Amazing.

And this is growing on my land?

And Jack's putting Mum in the spotlight.

And Jack's putting Mum in the spotlight.

You're literally going to see my face light up.

You're literally going to see my face light up.

BOTH: Yeah!

At 19th-century Chateau des Lys in northern France, we've been

At 19th-century Chateau des Lys in northern France, we've been

At 19th-century Chateau des Lys in northern France, we've been

catching up with Tim and Margreeth, who we first met last year.

catching up with Tim and Margreeth, who we first met last year.

catching up with Tim and Margreeth, who we first met last year.

So, these ones are all ready to go, yeah? Yep.

So, these ones are all ready to go, yeah? Yep.

Following our advice,

they're now expanding from B&B into wedding packages

they're now expanding from B&B into wedding packages

with help from their newly-created vintage bar in the woods.

with help from their newly-created vintage bar in the woods.

I couldn't have wished for a better reaction, they loved it.

I couldn't have wished for a better reaction, they loved it.

They are loving it.

It's fantastic, I'm so pleased.

It's fantastic, I'm so pleased.

Now Tim and Margreeth are turning their attentions to some much-needed

Now Tim and Margreeth are turning their attentions to some much-needed

cash in the off season by staging Good Food Weekends.

cash in the off season by staging Good Food Weekends.

cash in the off season by staging Good Food Weekends.

Super.

I think the thing about all chateaux is they eat money.

I think the thing about all chateaux is they eat money.

There's always something breaking, there's always something

There's always something breaking, there's always something

going down. The most difficult time is the winter.

going down. The most difficult time is the winter.

Financially, it's always important to have people all year round.

Financially, it's always important to have people all year round.

January, February, beginning of March is normally very, very quiet.

January, February, beginning of March is normally very, very quiet.

January, February, beginning of March is normally very, very quiet.

If we could fill a few weekends in those months that

If we could fill a few weekends in those months that

bring in nice pay, that would be absolutely amazing.

bring in nice pay, that would be absolutely amazing.

Today, their first-ever group is arriving...

Today, their first-ever group is arriving...

..30 guests from the UK with high expectations.

..30 guests from the UK with high expectations.

If this works for us, then that's going to make it 1,000 times

If this works for us, then that's going to make it 1,000 times

easier for the chateau to survive and to have a comfortable life.

easier for the chateau to survive and to have a comfortable life.

Tim usually does the catering, but to make this weekend go with

Tim usually does the catering, but to make this weekend go with

Tim usually does the catering, but to make this weekend go with

a bang, he's invited a professional chef over from the UK.

a bang, he's invited a professional chef over from the UK.

a bang, he's invited a professional chef over from the UK.

We've got the best chef in Kent, a guy called Will Devlin.

We've got the best chef in Kent, a guy called Will Devlin.

He's come over to help me out

because I need to have something really wonderful.

Will, amazing. Nice to meet you. Very pleased to meet you.

Will, amazing. Nice to meet you. Very pleased to meet you.

What a place. Well, thank you.

I have to say, I'm quite intimidated to meet a real chef.

I have to say, I'm quite intimidated to meet a real chef.

Pleasure to be here, really.

It's a pleasure to have you, really. I hope you enjoy yourself.

It's a pleasure to have you, really. I hope you enjoy yourself.

Will has his own restaurant in Kent, where he's won awards for cuisine

Will has his own restaurant in Kent, where he's won awards for cuisine

Will has his own restaurant in Kent, where he's won awards for cuisine

focused on local, seasonal ingredients.

focused on local, seasonal ingredients.

Would you like to see the kitchen and everything? Absolutely, yeah.

Would you like to see the kitchen and everything? Absolutely, yeah.

For sure, yeah. Follow me, mate. We'll have a look around.

For sure, yeah. Follow me, mate. We'll have a look around.

Welcome. Welcome to.. Yeah, the kitchen.

Welcome. Welcome to.. Yeah, the kitchen.

The engine room, where it all happens.

It is the engine room, yeah. Big enough? Yeah, for sure.

It is the engine room, yeah. Big enough? Yeah, for sure.

It's a bit of a mishmash weekend.

We're doing everything at the same time because this is our first

We're doing everything at the same time because this is our first

Good Food Weekend, which is why I'm quite lucky to have you here

Good Food Weekend, which is why I'm quite lucky to have you here

and it also means if it isn't good food, it's your fault.

and it also means if it isn't good food, it's your fault.

THEY LAUGH

Don't worry, I've been used for worse things.

Don't worry, I've been used for worse things.

Better get cracking then. Got a lot to do. Got a lot to do!

Better get cracking then. Got a lot to do. Got a lot to do!

Tim's not just delegating kitchen jobs.

Tim's not just delegating kitchen jobs.

He's also teamed up with a catering college in the UK

He's also teamed up with a catering college in the UK

to give some trainee butlers a chance to practise

to give some trainee butlers a chance to practise

their service skills over the weekend.

their service skills over the weekend.

There's a butler school who would like to try out their butlering.

There's a butler school who would like to try out their butlering.

So, there's six little trainee butlers.

So, there's six little trainee butlers.

They're going to get the chance to wait tables

and learn how to be butlers.

They'll serve a five-course meal, showcasing local seasonal food,

They'll serve a five-course meal, showcasing local seasonal food,

They'll serve a five-course meal, showcasing local seasonal food,

including some ingredients growing in the chateau grounds.

including some ingredients growing in the chateau grounds.

I thought we'd go and forage later on.

I think we should give it a go, I mean... Yeah.

..depending on what the weather's been like

in the last couple of days.

I think there might be a few horse chestnuts kicking around,

I think there might be a few horse chestnuts kicking around,

so that would be nice at the end of the evening. Sweet chestnuts.

so that would be nice at the end of the evening. Sweet chestnuts.

Don't want to feed people horse chestnuts. You're absolutely right.

Don't want to feed people horse chestnuts. You're absolutely right.

Nothing beats using wild food from your own land.

Nothing beats using wild food from your own land.

There might be a few things in the grass.

There might be a few things in the grass.

If you're going foraging,

have someone with you who knows their stuff.

have someone with you who knows their stuff.

Luckily for Tim, he's got Will.

Luckily for Tim, he's got Will.

Will, how you doing, mate?

We've got a few bits for the salad, the lobster salad.

We've got a few bits for the salad, the lobster salad.

Got some wild dandelion leaves, some sorrel.

Got some wild dandelion leaves, some sorrel.

It's got a kind of lemony citrus kick at the end. Can I try a bit?

It's got a kind of lemony citrus kick at the end. Can I try a bit?

Yeah, for sure.

I've never seen this before, amazing.

And this is growing on my land? Yeah.

That's what you're looking for, the V in the bottom of the leaf.

That's what you're looking for, the V in the bottom of the leaf.

Kind of like an arrowhead. Right.

It is like an arrowhead, isn't it? Yeah.

You get a real nice minerality from the start...

Oh, that's delicious. That is stunning. ..and acidity at the end.

Oh, that's delicious. That is stunning. ..and acidity at the end.

That is absolutely stunning.

We dress that through with some wild dandelion leaves that are a

We dress that through with some wild dandelion leaves that are a

little bit bitter, but the acidity in there kind of balances through.

little bit bitter, but the acidity in there kind of balances through.

Wow. I'm hoping we're going to find a few mushrooms.

Wow. I'm hoping we're going to find a few mushrooms.

Yeah, there's thousands of different types. Yes.

Yeah, there's thousands of different types. Yes.

Learn the ones that you can find and stick to them.

Learn the ones that you can find and stick to them.

Learn the edible ones. Yes.

THEY CHUCKLE

Will knows what's safe to eat and what's not,

Will knows what's safe to eat and what's not,

so don't try this unless you do as well.

so don't try this unless you do as well.

So, you're looking for, from the parasol mushrooms, a little bit

So, you're looking for, from the parasol mushrooms, a little bit

of mottling on the top and they've got this kind of colour on them,

of mottling on the top and they've got this kind of colour on them,

of mottling on the top and they've got this kind of colour on them,

which goes halfway up and a bit more mottling on the side.

Well done, sir.

It's amazing that, like, 100m from where I live...

It's amazing that, like, 100m from where I live...

Yeah, we've barely started. We've barely started

and we've already found things that I didn't know existed. Yeah.

and we've already found things that I didn't know existed. Yeah.

You cannot buy this stuff in a supermarket. No.

You cannot buy this stuff in a supermarket. No.

Love it, mate. Let's keep going, yeah?

Ingredients for a successful weekend ahead,

Ingredients for a successful weekend ahead,

now to make sure the dining room decor and meals deliver.

now to make sure the dining room decor and meals deliver.

Back in the Pays de la Loire, I'm at Chateau de Bourneau,

Back in the Pays de la Loire, I'm at Chateau de Bourneau,

helping novice DIYers JB and Erin fix their solarium windows.

helping novice DIYers JB and Erin fix their solarium windows.

Sadly, it's not quite going to plan,

Sadly, it's not quite going to plan,

as JB's broken the drill bit inside the broken hinge.

as JB's broken the drill bit inside the broken hinge.

Erin, the solarium is staying open.

Erin, the solarium is staying open.

DICK LAUGHS

I left you for two minutes to go and get some tools.

I left you for two minutes to go and get some tools.

Right, give us your drill.

Using a replacement drill bit, I reckon drilling out

Using a replacement drill bit, I reckon drilling out

a parallel hole will help get the broken bit out.

a parallel hole will help get the broken bit out.

It's not a quick job, is it? No, they're never quick jobs, are they?

It's not a quick job, is it? No, they're never quick jobs, are they?

A pair of long-nose pliers and let's get a grip of this thing.

A pair of long-nose pliers and let's get a grip of this thing.

Oh, yes. Well done.

Oh, yes. Well done.

Broken drill bit and hinge pin removed,

Broken drill bit and hinge pin removed,

back to the task at hand...

back to the task at hand...

..drilling a hole to fit the new bolt.

Need a bigger hole in there now, don't we? Mm.

Need a bigger hole in there now, don't we? Mm.

Get some oil on it to help with the cutting, yeah?

Get some oil on it to help with the cutting, yeah?

Meanwhile, I'm going to see about making the bolts to go on it.

Meanwhile, I'm going to see about making the bolts to go on it.

Ooh! Ah!

Ha! Wah! Ooh! Ah! Hot!

Put that in there, cut that little nut in half.

Put that in there, cut that little nut in half.

Put that in there, cut that little nut in half.

You wouldn't tell the difference.

You wouldn't tell the difference.

With the bolts cut for hinge pins,

With the bolts cut for hinge pins,

we now have to drill holes for them in the hinges on the door.

we now have to drill holes for them in the hinges on the door.

How good is that?

Time to hang the door and see if it all works.

Time to hang the door and see if it all works.

There we go.

Yeah.

Yeah, OK, the top is in.

Push it back... Hold on.

Is that OK? Are we all in?

Is that OK? Are we all in?

It's on the top, it's on there.

The bottom is slightly ajar... OK, OK. Do you want to...

The bottom is slightly ajar... OK, OK. Do you want to...

Hold on. ..have a look?

One last wobble to get it into place.

One last wobble to get it into place.

That's it.

Is it on? It's on.

Yes!

Jean-Baptiste!

The principle's proven and it works.

The principle's proven and it works.

I just need to get better at drilling,

I just need to get better at drilling,

without breaking drill bits, isn't it?

No, it's fine. Great fun. I'm very pleased.

No, it's fine. Great fun. I'm very pleased.

Thank you so much.

There you go.

You could have doors here. Have you thought about it?

You could have doors here. Have you thought about it?

Now that JB knows what to do, he's all set to fix

Now that JB knows what to do, he's all set to fix

the rest of the hinges himself, saving a small fortune.

the rest of the hinges himself, saving a small fortune.

Lovely to see you. Lovely to see you. You take care. Thank you.

Lovely to see you. Lovely to see you. You take care. Thank you.

Go and do some work, you've got plenty to do. Plenty to do.

Go and do some work, you've got plenty to do. Plenty to do.

See you. Safe drive.

Bye. See you.

In the Loire Valley at Chateau de la Vigne,

In the Loire Valley at Chateau de la Vigne,

nutritionist and chateau-owner May is racing to finish her new

nutritionist and chateau-owner May is racing to finish her new

yoga studio ready for its first booking.

yoga studio ready for its first booking.

It's really important that the retreats go well for my mum.

It's really important that the retreats go well for my mum.

A lot of her business is about people knowing who she is,

A lot of her business is about people knowing who she is,

so if we have eight to ten guests who tell everyone how

so if we have eight to ten guests who tell everyone how

wonderful it was, that will do wonders for my mum's publicity.

wonderful it was, that will do wonders for my mum's publicity.

May wants to show her studio in the best light,

May wants to show her studio in the best light,

so she's picking out some fixtures.

There's one here, actually, that could work.

There's one here, actually, that could work.

The second brown one down.

Back at the chateau, May's getting handy-man Roger

Back at the chateau, May's getting handy-man Roger

to fit the yoga studio lights.

Is it the same colours for live and neutral here?

Is it the same colours for live and neutral here?

Yes, it is, yeah.

Oh, that looks fantastic. Really good.

Oh, that looks fantastic. Really good.

Perfect. That's good. Good job.

These were the 50 watt. Do you want to do them?

These were the 50 watt. Do you want to do them?

Yeah, I'll do them. Boy job.

Fitting in place,

novice DIYer Jack gets the job of putting in the bulbs.

novice DIYer Jack gets the job of putting in the bulbs.

Have you done this before, Jack? Oh, yeah.

THEY LAUGH

No, I'm proper good at it.

Come on, Jack.

Oh, it sounds good.

That's it. That's one.

Sometimes, even the simplest jobs throw up a challenge.

Sometimes, even the simplest jobs throw up a challenge.

I'm left-handed again.

I'm left-handed again.

A bad workman always blames his tools.

There you go. How do you want them angled?

There you go. How do you want them angled?

Don't worry about that. Let's just see if they work first.

Don't worry about that. Let's just see if they work first.

You're literally going to see my face light up.

You're literally going to see my face light up.

BOTH: Yeah!

There we go. Fantastic.

So, these were the yellow lights.

So, these were the yellow lights.

She gave me a choice of yellow or white,

She gave me a choice of yellow or white,

so yellow is much nicer, isn't it?

The bracket suits the room perfectly

The bracket suits the room perfectly

and the orange light works a lot better than white light would.

and the orange light works a lot better than white light would.

It's a yellow light, Jack. Yellow light.

It's a yellow light, Jack. Yellow light.

THEY LAUGH

I think we've taken a big step towards the type of room that

I think we've taken a big step towards the type of room that

we're trying to create today. Yeah, I love it.

we're trying to create today. Yeah, I love it.

I'm so excited. I really can't wait to start getting those yoga

I'm so excited. I really can't wait to start getting those yoga

mats out and working out where each one is going to go, I can't wait.

mats out and working out where each one is going to go, I can't wait.

mats out and working out where each one is going to go, I can't wait.

May now needs to fit the skirting, clean up and dress the yoga studio

May now needs to fit the skirting, clean up and dress the yoga studio

May now needs to fit the skirting, clean up and dress the yoga studio

to get it ready for its first booking.

Coming up...

..JB and Erin hope practice makes perfect...

..JB and Erin hope practice makes perfect...

He doesn't look happy with that suggestion because you won't

He doesn't look happy with that suggestion because you won't

sleep at night now, knowing that at the top it's a millimetre off.

sleep at night now, knowing that at the top it's a millimetre off.

sleep at night now, knowing that at the top it's a millimetre off.

..May drills son Jack on the art of bed making...

..May drills son Jack on the art of bed making...

Not bad!

Not bad, Jack. Yeah?

Not bad, Jack. Yeah?

But hang on, hang on. So, the pillows go on top.

But hang on, hang on. So, the pillows go on top.

So I was close.

THEY LAUGH

..and trouser trouble for Tim at the Good Food Weekend.

..and trouser trouble for Tim at the Good Food Weekend.

Got a bit of an emergency situation for someone.

Got a bit of an emergency situation for someone.

They've broken their belt, so, hopefully, I can rivet

They've broken their belt, so, hopefully, I can rivet

this. I'll rivet it and hope that it works.

this. I'll rivet it and hope that it works.

At Chateau de Bourneau,

Erin and JB are getting their place ready for events and weddings

Erin and JB are getting their place ready for events and weddings

and have turned attention to the honeymoon suite.

and have turned attention to the honeymoon suite.

This is why we want to do the honeymoon suite -

This is why we want to do the honeymoon suite -

to offer this sort of chateau experience,

to offer this sort of chateau experience,

chateau feel, comfy, luxurious experience to our clients.

chateau feel, comfy, luxurious experience to our clients.

After taking advice from interior-design friend Jo...

After taking advice from interior-design friend Jo...

Absolutely hit the nail on the head, that's wonderful!

Absolutely hit the nail on the head, that's wonderful!

..Erin and JB are fitting cut-price panelling.

..Erin and JB are fitting cut-price panelling.

JB's taken on the task of cutting everything to size,

JB's taken on the task of cutting everything to size,

before Erin fixes the mouldings to the wall.

before Erin fixes the mouldings to the wall.

But she's not happy.

I did not cut that piece of wood!

I did not cut that piece of wood!

Let's hope the next attempt measures up.

Let's hope the next attempt measures up.

You're joking.

You're joking.

Are you on it? I'm on it.

Is there a bit of a gap? Yeah, a little bit, but nothing...

Is there a bit of a gap? Yeah, a little bit, but nothing...

Like, a millimetre gap? More like two.

Is it on the line? Look at this line.

Yeah, it's on the line. On the line, OK.

Yeah, it's on the line. On the line, OK.

You know what, though, if the gap is up there, no-one can see it.

You know what, though, if the gap is up there, no-one can see it.

I know it's annoying for the perfectionist in you, JB!

I know it's annoying for the perfectionist in you, JB!

But I think we match this one, we make sure that this looks good,

But I think we match this one, we make sure that this looks good,

But I think we match this one, we make sure that this looks good,

and then what's happening up there,

we can use wood filler and no-one is ever going to see that.

we can use wood filler and no-one is ever going to see that.

JB's engineering mind just won't let him compromise.

JB's engineering mind just won't let him compromise.

All right, OK.

He doesn't look happy with that suggestion!

Cos you won't sleep at night now,

Cos you won't sleep at night now,

knowing that the top is a millimetre off!

knowing that the top is a millimetre off!

I need to recheck the size.

I just can't let it go.

It's too short!

I know. I was distracted!

I know. I was distracted!

Right, let's try the other one.

Maybe, hopefully, this one's a bit longer.

Maybe, hopefully, this one's a bit longer.

Take two.

I'm in the right position here. Mm-hm.

Bingo, and that's the final bit of panelling effect done.

Bingo, and that's the final bit of panelling effect done.

Erin's got a creative addition of her own that won't break the bank.

Erin's got a creative addition of her own that won't break the bank.

Erin's got a creative addition of her own that won't break the bank.

What I was thinking, above this door, you know normally, in a lot of

What I was thinking, above this door, you know normally, in a lot of

chateaux, above the door, you'd have a fresco or something like that.

chateaux, above the door, you'd have a fresco or something like that.

You know there's that piece of wood that I found in the attic?

You know there's that piece of wood that I found in the attic?

Maybe if it's repainted, we could sort of touch up

Maybe if it's repainted, we could sort of touch up

the plasterwork in it and then repaint it. I don't know.

the plasterwork in it and then repaint it. I don't know.

Shall I bring it in? Do you want to have a look?

Shall I bring it in? Do you want to have a look?

Do I have a choice?

I'll show you, see what you think, hang on.

I'll show you, see what you think, hang on.

Hang on! This is it.

Hang on! This is it.

So it is actually made of wood, and...

So it is actually made of wood, and...

..it's quite heavy, actually. Right.

So this, I think, used to be above a fireplace.

So this, I think, used to be above a fireplace.

I mean, it is a bit damaged, but I think... It's lovely.

I mean, it is a bit damaged, but I think... It's lovely.

Use your imagination, JB!

Do you not think it might be nice to

have a little nod to the old chateau? Yeah, yeah.

have a little nod to the old chateau? Yeah, yeah.

have a little nod to the old chateau? Yeah, yeah.

Cos if you think about it, if it was up there, just above the doorway?

Cos if you think about it, if it was up there, just above the doorway?

Yeah, OK. I know what you mean. Do you know what I mean? Um...

Yeah, OK. I know what you mean. Do you know what I mean? Um...

I think it's probably a bit too big, looking at it like that, but...

I think it's probably a bit too big, looking at it like that, but...

I think it's probably a bit too big, looking at it like that, but...

..with a little bit of doing it up, I think it could be lovely.

..with a little bit of doing it up, I think it could be lovely.

..with a little bit of doing it up, I think it could be lovely.

Just say yes, JB.

Good, well done. Well done, team, of two!

Good, well done. Well done, team, of two!

Good, well done. Well done, team, of two!

Good, well, beer time.

Good, well, beer time.

Yeah.

Time for a glass of wine in the sunshine, I think.

Time for a glass of wine in the sunshine, I think.

Cheers to that.

The look of fully-panelled walls without the eye-watering price tag.

The look of fully-panelled walls without the eye-watering price tag.

Bargain!

We're getting there, I think today went really well.

We're getting there, I think today went really well.

So, yeah. Good.

As long as you are pleased,

I am pleased.

Good! Cheers!

At Chateau de la Vigne in the Loire valley,

At Chateau de la Vigne in the Loire valley,

it's the day of the retreat.

it's the day of the retreat.

You've done such a good job.

You've done such a good job.

They are cute. They're very cute.

They are cute. They're very cute.

Ten guests are due in just a few hours.

Ten guests are due in just a few hours.

And fortunately, the yoga studio is finally ready.

And fortunately, the yoga studio is finally ready.

It was a disused outbuilding in the grounds of the chateau.

It was a disused outbuilding in the grounds of the chateau.

Now, they've re-plastered, painted and laid new flooring.

Now, they've re-plastered, painted and laid new flooring.

Now, they've re-plastered, painted and laid new flooring.

And it's a bright, relaxing space, ready for its first students.

And it's a bright, relaxing space, ready for its first students.

Seems to have actually happened, it's materialised.

Seems to have actually happened, it's materialised.

I have got a yoga space, so I'm so excited about that.

I have got a yoga space, so I'm so excited about that.

I have got a yoga space, so I'm so excited about that.

The focus is getting the accommodation

and healthy-eating menu prepped for their arrival.

and healthy-eating menu prepped for their arrival.

I would quite like to get the beds done.

I would quite like to get the beds done.

Two singles at the top.

The king room, all the other rooms

and just one single made up in the twin room, OK?

and just one single made up in the twin room, OK?

Son Jack is on bedroom duty.

Son Jack is on bedroom duty.

And he's under strict instructions from Mum.

And he's under strict instructions from Mum.

That's my mum's trick, she'll be proud.

Starting with the duvet cover inside out,

Starting with the duvet cover inside out,

folding it over.

Needless to say, Mum will be in here changing this.

Needless to say, Mum will be in here changing this.

But...

..I don't think I've done too badly. Jack, where are you?

..I don't think I've done too badly. Jack, where are you?

I'm upstairs, I'm in the twin room.

Speak of the devil. OK.

Not bad!

Not bad, Jack. Yeah?

Yeah, but hang on, hang on.

So the pillows...

Go underneath, OK. No, the pillows go on top.

Go underneath, OK. No, the pillows go on top.

That's what I meant. They go up, like that.

That's what I meant. They go up, like that.

So I was close?

Not bad for a first try, is it?

It's not bad, well done!

Bedroom inspection complete.

All right. Brilliant, so this is done. Moving on.

All right. Brilliant, so this is done. Moving on.

Did you fold the toilet paper? Oh, no.

Did you fold the toilet paper? Oh, no.

The devil's in the detail.

The devil's in the detail.

I actually love doing this, cos it's just like,

I actually love doing this, cos it's just like,

it's a little extra touch.

it's a little extra touch.

But I get really pernickety about it,

I just want everywhere to have it.

Mum always forgets, as well.

Mum always forgets, as well.

Finished.

Time to check the ETA of their guests' flights.

Time to check the ETA of their guests' flights.

Is it the one that's arrival at 3:07?

Is it the one that's arrival at 3:07?

Is it the one that's arrival at 3:07?

The retreat guests,

including the reviewing journalist, have been delayed.

including the reviewing journalist, have been delayed.

That is going to be a problem. Why?

That is going to be a problem. Why?

The yoga.

We won't be able to start the yoga on time.

We won't be able to start the yoga on time.

But, I mean, we can just ditch the yoga.

But, I mean, we can just ditch the yoga.

No! We can't ditch the yoga! Oh, sorry!

No! We can't ditch the yoga! Oh, sorry!

No way!

Yoga IS what the guests signed up for, Jade.

Yoga IS what the guests signed up for, Jade.

I think we're done here.

During the retreat, May's also serving up a healthy-eating menu.

During the retreat, May's also serving up a healthy-eating menu.

During the retreat, May's also serving up a healthy-eating menu.

There we go!

Including specialite de la maison,

Including specialite de la maison,

May's sweet potato brownies.

Go on, try it!

It's just not very nice!

It's just not very nice!

Yes, it is!

Is it? Mm!

Is it? Mm!

It's cold, so I think it needs to be at room temperature.

It's cold, so I think it needs to be at room temperature.

It is nice.

It's got a weird aftertaste.

No, I would say if that was horrible,

No, I would say if that was horrible,

and we wouldn't be serving it. It's actually very good.

and we wouldn't be serving it. It's actually very good.

It's got really lovely ingredients.

Time for a casting vote from Jack.

Time for a casting vote from Jack.

Jade,

I hear you need a third opinion on the brownie.

I hear you need a third opinion on the brownie.

Try it. I wouldn't try that much.

Try it. I wouldn't try that much.

It's not that bad!

Do you like it?

I don't love it.

I can't necessarily taste sweet potato, but

I can't necessarily taste sweet potato, but

the texture's a bit off, it's a bit weird.

the texture's a bit off, it's a bit weird.

But it's good! It does the job.

It's a healthy chocolate brownie, which is why they're here.

It's a healthy chocolate brownie, which is why they're here.

Exactly, Jack!

Thank you for the reminder!

What do children know?

The mixed reviews aren't stopping May

The mixed reviews aren't stopping May

from serving the brownies to her guests...

from serving the brownies to her guests...

Hello! Welcome, you have all made it!

Hello! Welcome, you have all made it!

..who have finally arrived.

..who have finally arrived.

Including heath and travel writer Louise Atkinson,

Including heath and travel writer Louise Atkinson,

who will be reviewing everything, including the new yoga studio.

who will be reviewing everything, including the new yoga studio.

So, um, it's all there, ready and waiting.

So, um, it's all there, ready and waiting.

So you are the first guests to enjoy the new yoga studio.

So you are the first guests to enjoy the new yoga studio.

So you are the first guests to enjoy the new yoga studio.

Before they start exercising,

Before they start exercising,

there are welcome drinks,

with that very healthy twist.

with that very healthy twist.

It's time for the sweet potato brownies!

It's time for the sweet potato brownies!

They look quite nice, because they look like normal brownies.

They look quite nice, because they look like normal brownies.

Let's pass those brownies round as well, don't be shy.

Let's pass those brownies round as well, don't be shy.

Let's pass those brownies round as well, don't be shy.

Maybe they need to do some exercise and work up an appetite.

Maybe they need to do some exercise and work up an appetite.

Jade, we got no feedback on the sweet potato brownies.

Jade, we got no feedback on the sweet potato brownies.

And I don't think that's a bad thing.

And I don't think that's a bad thing.

No, "mm" and no, "yuck!"

If anyone really liked them,

they can let us know, we've got plenty left.

they can let us know, we've got plenty left.

May will have to keep on her toes for the rest of the weekend,

May will have to keep on her toes for the rest of the weekend,

if she's to bag a good review.

At Chateau des Lys, Tim and Margreeth

At Chateau des Lys, Tim and Margreeth

are doing the final prep for their first Good Food Weekend,

are doing the final prep for their first Good Food Weekend,

for a group of 30 guests...

for a group of 30 guests...

..with help from award-winning chef, Will...

..with help from award-winning chef, Will...

Better get cracking, then, no? We've got a lot to do.

Better get cracking, then, no? We've got a lot to do.

We've got a lot to do!

We've got a lot to do!

..and a team of trainee butlers to wait on the diners.

..and a team of trainee butlers to wait on the diners.

It's quite scary.

It's the first time we're really hosting food.

It's the first time we're really hosting food.

They're paying quite a bit of money for it.

They're paying quite a bit of money for it.

So the standard of the food and drinks has to be quite high.

So the standard of the food and drinks has to be quite high.

I hope they'll be a bit forgiving if things don't go totally smoothly.

I hope they'll be a bit forgiving if things don't go totally smoothly.

I hope they'll be a bit forgiving if things don't go totally smoothly.

Tim's giving the butlers a guided tour around the chateau

Tim's giving the butlers a guided tour around the chateau

and instructions for this evening.

and instructions for this evening.

The deal is we have approximately six people on each table,

The deal is we have approximately six people on each table,

we've got four tables.

I'd like it if you guys are going to be dressed up in whatever it is,

I'd like it if you guys are going to be dressed up in whatever it is,

and you're going to read out the wines.

and you're going to read out the wines.

Just make it up as you go along, cos that's what everybody else does!

Just make it up as you go along, cos that's what everybody else does!

"This goes particularly well with fish and hedgehog."

"This goes particularly well with fish and hedgehog."

Fish and hedgehog? My favourite!

Fish and hedgehog? My favourite!

Butlers briefed, time to welcome the guests from the UK.

Butlers briefed, time to welcome the guests from the UK.

Hello. Hello, everybody!

Hello. Hello, everybody!

A group of discerning foodies.

Hi, I'm Margreeth! I'm Dave.

Hi, Dave, nice to meet you!

Hi, Dave, nice to meet you!

First impressions are good.

First impressions are good.

Pulled up outside the gates and thought, "what an amazing driveway."

Pulled up outside the gates and thought, "what an amazing driveway."

You want to come down the driveway slowly, take it all in.

You want to come down the driveway slowly, take it all in.

The chateau is amazing, beautiful.

The chateau is amazing, beautiful.

I just thought the scenery and leafy trees,

I just thought the scenery and leafy trees,

I just thought the scenery and leafy trees,

it looked amazing, and I'm looking forward very much to the weekend.

it looked amazing, and I'm looking forward very much to the weekend.

it looked amazing, and I'm looking forward very much to the weekend.

You guys are in the little studio, so you've got your own little house.

You guys are in the little studio, so you've got your own little house.

You guys are in the little studio, so you've got your own little house.

Keen to make a good impression,

Tim's stepping in to sort a wardrobe malfunction.

Tim's stepping in to sort a wardrobe malfunction.

Got a bit of an emergency situation for someone.

Got a bit of an emergency situation for someone.

They've broken their belt,

so I'm going to, hopefully, I can rivet this.

so I'm going to, hopefully, I can rivet this.

So I'll try and rivet it, hope that it works.

So I'll try and rivet it, hope that it works.

Margreeth's running around at the moment, there's a lot of things

Margreeth's running around at the moment, there's a lot of things

going on, and I am trying to do my thing and repair this guy's belt.

going on, and I am trying to do my thing and repair this guy's belt.

going on, and I am trying to do my thing and repair this guy's belt.

OK, I think that looks quite cool, actually.

OK, I think that looks quite cool, actually.

As riveted at the Chateau des Lys!

Bill, Bill, mate. Oh, Tim, that's brilliant.

Thank you very much. You're welcome.

Thank you very much. You're welcome.

That will stop everyone, and me, being embarrassed later!

That will stop everyone, and me, being embarrassed later!

So thank you!

With the gourmet banquet fast approaching,

With the gourmet banquet fast approaching,

Margreeth's decorating the dining hall.

Margreeth's decorating the dining hall.

I think I'm going to be OK.

I think I'm going to be OK.

Foodwise, I'll try not to get involved with it too much.

Foodwise, I'll try not to get involved with it too much.

We've got people from a catering college, we've got

We've got people from a catering college, we've got

a fantastic chef and we've got two volunteers.

a fantastic chef and we've got two volunteers.

We have a chance to sit down for the dinner ourselves, me and Tim.

We have a chance to sit down for the dinner ourselves, me and Tim.

Normally, we'd be running around in the kitchen and serving.

Normally, we'd be running around in the kitchen and serving.

So we're just going to enjoy it.

So we're just going to enjoy it.

But before we can enjoy it, we have to do this work.

But before we can enjoy it, we have to do this work.

In the kitchen,

chef Will is busy prepping for the five-course meal ahead.

chef Will is busy prepping for the five-course meal ahead.

The kitchen facilities are much

better than I thought they were going to be.

better than I thought they were going to be.

Some prep space, a big fridge, and, yeah, we can kind of get cracking.

So, so far, so good.

While chef Will seems to have everything under control,

While chef Will seems to have everything under control,

Tim's struggling next door.

Tim's struggling next door.

I've got a bloody great leak down here and my kitchen is flooding.

I've got a bloody great leak down here and my kitchen is flooding.

So, um, I don't know what to do.

So, um, I don't know what to do.

I don't know what to do!

He's there!

Coming up,

Erin and JB's renovations reach new heights.

Erin and JB's renovations reach new heights.

The view from up there must be amazing.

The view from up there must be amazing.

And Tim and Margreeth are feeling on top of the world.

And Tim and Margreeth are feeling on top of the world.

I think it looks great.

Well done.

Thank you. It looks so good, you've done that so well.

Thank you. It looks so good, you've done that so well.

That's really posh-looking.

At Chateau de Bourneau, in the Pays de la Loire,

At Chateau de Bourneau, in the Pays de la Loire,

Erin and JB are renovating

so that they can open up for weddings and events.

so that they can open up for weddings and events.

Every day in a chateau brings a new challenge.

Every day in a chateau brings a new challenge.

Today, they're trying to sort out a problem

Today, they're trying to sort out a problem

in the ceiling of the turret room above the solarium.

in the ceiling of the turret room above the solarium.

You can see the issue. Yeah, OK.

You can see the issue. Yeah, OK.

There was water pouring completely through that section there.

There was water pouring completely through that section there.

Right.

Well, you can see where it's been pooled on the floor. Mmm.

Well, you can see where it's been pooled on the floor. Mmm.

Clearly there's been a tile that's dislodged or a significant hole.

Clearly there's been a tile that's dislodged or a significant hole.

Clearly there's been a tile that's dislodged or a significant hole.

With that shape...

Because it creates a square shape, I wonder if it's not the belvedere.

Because it creates a square shape, I wonder if it's not the belvedere.

Oh, yeah - the little bell tower.

The bell tower. Mm-hm. That's a thought.

The bell tower. Mm-hm. That's a thought.

We can't repair it ourselves. No, no.

That would involve climbing on this rotunda roof,

That would involve climbing on this rotunda roof,

it's quite complicated.

You can get companies

that will send, essentially, mountaineers with ropes

that will send, essentially, mountaineers with ropes

onto the roof to assess the damage.

onto the roof to assess the damage.

onto the roof to assess the damage.

Assess and do a small repair, so...

So it might be something we'll have to look into.

So it might be something we'll have to look into.

I mean, certainly, we cannot leave it like this for the next few months

I mean, certainly, we cannot leave it like this for the next few months

if it's going to be raining and things.

if it's going to be raining and things.

It's going to cause too much damage. It needs to be fixed. It does.

It's going to cause too much damage. It needs to be fixed. It does.

This definitely can't wait for a rainy day,

This definitely can't wait for a rainy day,

so Erin and JB summon some specialists to size up the damage.

so Erin and JB summon some specialists to size up the damage.

so Erin and JB summon some specialists to size up the damage.

Bonjour. Bonjour! Bonjour!

Bonjour. Bonjour! Bonjour!

Enchante - Erin. Jean-Baptiste.

Enchante - Erin. Jean-Baptiste.

Using these climbing experts will save time putting up scaffolding.

Using these climbing experts will save time putting up scaffolding.

Using these climbing experts will save time putting up scaffolding.

While they're up there,

JB and Erin have asked the team to give everything else a check-up.

JB and Erin have asked the team to give everything else a check-up.

We check all the roof,

We check all the roof,

and the window, the wall.

and the window, the wall.

Scaling the heights of Chateau de Bourneau starts easily enough.

Scaling the heights of Chateau de Bourneau starts easily enough.

It's really exciting!

It's not every day that you have, essentially, rock climbers on your roof, is it?

It's not every day that you have, essentially, rock climbers on your roof, is it?

It's not every day that you have, essentially, rock climbers on your roof, is it?

Fingers crossed, though, that the news is good news.

Fingers crossed, though, that the news is good news.

I did tell him that we want the cost to be spread over a few years,

I did tell him that we want the cost to be spread over a few years,

I did tell him that we want the cost to be spread over a few years,

so if he can give us, like, cost-per-things...

so if he can give us, like, cost-per-things...

Yeah - what needs to be done, and what needs to be done first.

Yeah - what needs to be done, and what needs to be done first.

And a bit of a budget, because there is no cost of scaffolding,

And a bit of a budget, because there is no cost of scaffolding,

so we can just do that -

have them for, like, a few days and then go away.

have them for, like, a few days and then go away.

Yep.

Well, that's the beauty of this - not having the scaffolding.

Well, that's the beauty of this - not having the scaffolding.

Yeah, if we had scaffolding, you would do everything in one go.

Yeah, if we had scaffolding, you would do everything in one go.

WHISPERING: I think they're on the roof.

Oh, they're on the roof? Yeah, that's it.

Where? Just there!

The view from up there must be amazing.

The team checks chimneys...

..masonry...

..metalwork...

..tiles, and guttering.

Assessment done,

team leader Thierry talks Erin and JB through

team leader Thierry talks Erin and JB through

what they've found on the roof of the turret.

what they've found on the roof of the turret.

Unfortunately, they've also discovered

Unfortunately, they've also discovered

another, even more serious problem.

another, even more serious problem.

The damage to the chimney means it could fall at any moment -

The damage to the chimney means it could fall at any moment -

so it needs sorting out, and fast.

so it needs sorting out, and fast.

Au revoir.

One big job will be the chimney, there.

One big job will be the chimney, there.

Cos it's... Structurally unsound.

Cos it's... Structurally unsound.

..splitting in two, and it's moving.

..splitting in two, and it's moving.

I don't want this chimney to fall on the roof,

because then that would be a big bill.

because then that would be a big bill.

So, chimney -

very important.

Yep. Focusing on the safety elements,

Yep. Focusing on the safety elements,

and also the main leak over the solarium

and also the main leak over the solarium

is going to be our first port of call, isn't it?

And we'll...hold our breath when we see the estimate.

And we'll...hold our breath when we see the estimate.

And we'll...hold our breath when we see the estimate.

Not sure gaffer tape will cut it on this occasion!

Not sure gaffer tape will cut it on this occasion!

They may be looking at an expensive bill,

They may be looking at an expensive bill,

but keeping their chateau safe and weather-tight

but keeping their chateau safe and weather-tight

will be money well spent.

will be money well spent.

Back at Chateau des Lys,

with just hours left until the five-course gourmet banquet,

with just hours left until the five-course gourmet banquet,

Tim's battling plumbing problems in one of the kitchens.

Tim's battling plumbing problems in one of the kitchens.

Tim's battling plumbing problems in one of the kitchens.

OK, so, it is leaking - where is it leaking?

OK, so, it is leaking - where is it leaking?

I think it's leaking from there.

I think it's leaking from there.

The spray tap won't turn off, so it's flooding the floor.

The spray tap won't turn off, so it's flooding the floor.

Just what you don't need when you've got 30 guests.

Just what you don't need when you've got 30 guests.

The only problem with it is to get the thing through this gap -

The only problem with it is to get the thing through this gap -

I'm not sure I can do that.

This is one of these little jobs that should take two seconds

This is one of these little jobs that should take two seconds

and it's going to turn into a half an hour's work.

and it's going to turn into a half an hour's work.

Ahh, no, no, no...

I think I'm going to have to give up this sink for the day.

I think I'm going to have to give up this sink for the day.

This is not an easy job.

This is not an easy job.

No, I can't repair this.

No, I can't repair this.

What I can do is just leave the shower head in the sink

What I can do is just leave the shower head in the sink

and that will work if I get it out, and that will be OK for me.

and that will work if I get it out, and that will be OK for me.

I just have to remember not to put it back into its tube -

I just have to remember not to put it back into its tube -

when it leaks, it will leak into the sink.

I've solved it.

The leak will be fixed, by letting it leak!

Put that in there, leaks into the thing. I mean...!

Put that in there, leaks into the thing. I mean...!

It'll do for now.

I can get on with the washing up. Shall I leave this on?!

I can get on with the washing up. Shall I leave this on?!

In the dining room,

Margreeth's cutting her cloth according to her tables.

Margreeth's cutting her cloth according to her tables.

Ooh, I was afraid of that.

Ooh, I was afraid of that.

I've just made the ends a bit long, so now that one is a bit short.

I've just made the ends a bit long, so now that one is a bit short.

I've just made the ends a bit long, so now that one is a bit short.

Plan B? Change the table layout.

Plan B? Change the table layout.

So this is going to be one long one instead of two separate ones.

So this is going to be one long one instead of two separate ones.

Otherwise it's not going to fit.

The decor is going to look so good that no-one's going to notice

The decor is going to look so good that no-one's going to notice

that this tablecloth is actually a bit too short.

that this tablecloth is actually a bit too short.

that this tablecloth is actually a bit too short.

They're running short in the kitchen, too.

They're running short in the kitchen, too.

We've run out of butter for chef Will's bearnaise sauce.

We've run out of butter for chef Will's bearnaise sauce.

We're still... We're still not, you know, at panic stations yet.

We're still... We're still not, you know, at panic stations yet.

Do you have any idea where there's more butter?

Do you have any idea where there's more butter?

I'll send Jonathan in the car.

With a few hiccups finally smoothed out,

With a few hiccups finally smoothed out,

things are coming together

and Margreeth's vision for the dining hall is complete.

and Margreeth's vision for the dining hall is complete.

I've got half an hour before the apero is going to start,

I've got half an hour before the apero is going to start,

but this is finished and I think it looks great, so...

but this is finished and I think it looks great, so...

Well done. Mmm! Thank you.

This looks so good, you've done that so well.

That's really posh-looking.

Talking of posh,

the trainee butlers look the business.

the trainee butlers look the business.

And with a whole team of staff on hand,

And with a whole team of staff on hand,

Tim and Margreeth can take a back seat, for once.

Tim and Margreeth can take a back seat, for once.

This stresses me out! THIS stresses us out!

This stresses me out! THIS stresses us out!

That's the weird thing, that we don't have to do anything!

That's the weird thing, that we don't have to do anything!

So what we're going to do now is,

we're going to grab a glass, and we're going to just enjoy it...

we're going to grab a glass, and we're going to just enjoy it...

And relax. ..and if it goes right, we are going to be really happy.

And relax. ..and if it goes right, we are going to be really happy.

We're going to have a gourmet evening in our own chateau,

We're going to have a gourmet evening in our own chateau,

with a top chef from Kent, and it's brilliant.

It's amazing! Cheers! Cheers!

It's amazing! Cheers! Cheers!

Living the dream!

Come on through, take your seats.

Ooh, lovely!

Ladies and gentlemen, could I ask you all to rise,

Ladies and gentlemen, could I ask you all to rise,

with a toast to the Chateau des Lys?

with a toast to the Chateau des Lys?

ALL: Chateau des Lys!

All right, guys - let's go!

All right, guys - let's go!

The meal tonight has been outstanding.

The hosts, Tim and Margreeth, are absolutely lovely,

The hosts, Tim and Margreeth, are absolutely lovely,

maybe a little bit to the detriment of their business acumen.

maybe a little bit to the detriment of their business acumen.

maybe a little bit to the detriment of their business acumen.

They could have made a lot more money from us.

They could have made a lot more money from us.

You'd never know this was their first attempt.

You'd never know this was their first attempt.

Now it's a time to really think business.

Now it's a time to really think business.

This is great. I mean, they're so happy.

It's gone incredibly smoothly,

and chef Will has taken all the pressure off,

he's done all the prep, and all the stuff.

One of the nicest evenings I've ever had here. It's been a pleasure. Thank you very much.

One of the nicest evenings I've ever had here. It's been a pleasure. Thank you very much.

Thank you very much! Really enjoyed it. I've really enjoyed it.

Thank you very much! Really enjoyed it. I've really enjoyed it.

Thank you! Until next time! Let's do it again. We'll do it again.

Thank you! Until next time! Let's do it again. We'll do it again.

Yeah, for sure. Absolutely.

This is the first time we've done this, and we've learnt a lot,

This is the first time we've done this, and we've learnt a lot,

and a lot of people have expressed an interest in coming back.

and a lot of people have expressed an interest in coming back.

It's going to be a great revenue stream in the coming months

It's going to be a great revenue stream in the coming months

if we decide to do this again in the winter.

if we decide to do this again in the winter.

This is it for the winter months, I think.

Once a month, food event weekend, it's a lot of fun.

Once a month, food event weekend, it's a lot of fun.

Well done, Tim and Margreeth.

The food event has been well received.

The food event has been well received.

Add this to the wedding packages,

Add this to the wedding packages,

and it looks as though they now have

a very rosy future to look forward to.

a very rosy future to look forward to.

It's given us the confidence that we can put down more events.

It's given us the confidence that we can put down more events.

Yes. We think, for the first time in five years, we've, er, broken even.

Yes. We think, for the first time in five years, we've, er, broken even.

Yes. We think, for the first time in five years, we've, er, broken even.

Yeah. That makes us really, really happy!

Yeah. That makes us really, really happy!

We made some magical things happen.

We made some magical things happen.

Next time -

A glamorous box of cake!

A glamorous box of cake!

Angel reveals the secret to good baking.

Angel reveals the secret to good baking.

Part of the key is crumb management!

Part of the key is crumb management!

JB finds out he can have his cake AND eat it, too... Mm!

JB finds out he can have his cake AND eat it, too... Mm!

..as he and Erin launch their new chateau business.

..as he and Erin launch their new chateau business.

Ooh! That is the doorbell. Merci bien!

Ooh! That is the doorbell. Merci bien!

One chateau owner can't quite let go when it comes to a wedding plan.

One chateau owner can't quite let go when it comes to a wedding plan.

I am hanging in the background so that I can see what's happening.

I am hanging in the background so that I can see what's happening.

And May finds out that too many cooks

And May finds out that too many cooks

definitely spoil the...cookies!

definitely spoil the...cookies!

Why couldn't you have shaped them nicer?

Why couldn't you have shaped them nicer?

They don't look great.

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