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How to stay at Escape To The Chateau mansion - Price tag to idyllic location

Dick and Angel Strawbridge became household names after transforming an abandonded French chateau into a truly unique family home.

The dilapidated 18th century castle, Chateau De La Motte Husson, became a labour of love as the creative couple tirelessly renovated it together.

Their journey was captured for millions to enjoy on Channel 4's Escape to the Chateau which ended after eight seasons.

As well as turning the 45 room castle into a practical family home for the couple and their two young children, as well as Angel's parents, the duo have also made the house into a lucrative business too.

The property doubles as a venue for "elegant vintage weddings" and also boasts a very cool glamping site.

A view of Chateau de la Motte Husson across the moat (Channel 4)

A wedding at the famous chateau will set you back between £19,000 and £38,000 - depending on which package you plump for - with the venue catering for up to 80 guests.

The waiting list for weddings is often years long so couples are advised to get booked up early.

Weddings can take place in The Orangery, which is decorated in a stunning Art Deco style - a favourite of Angel's.

The outside of the castle before they started work on it (Channel 4)

Speaking on This Morning, Angel said they spend the proceeds from each booking wisely, explaining: “Each wedding we got booked in we allocated it to a sink or a bathroom.”

Dick and Angel got married themselves in their chateau, which was featured in the Channel 4 show.

For those wishing to stay on the land, Angel and Dick installed geodesic domes for glamping, which cost £350 per night.

The house was run down and abandoned when Dick and Angel brought it (Channel 4)

For big family trips, a maximum of four adults and two children, it will be £600 per night.

Guests have a choice of a floating or land dome, which can house up to four adults and two children.

The domes have their own bathroom and shower block close by, a log burner, a small outside kitchen with a gas hob, fridge and coffee machine as well as a fully stocked bar.

The rooms were in much need of TLC, which is exactly what they got (Channel 4)

They have their own barbecue area with outside seating, and every morning a French breakfast for up to six people will be delivered to each kitchen - full of local produce.

While guests are enjoying their stay, they are welcome to enjoy a spot of fishing in the moat with full use of the house equipment.

The success of Escape To The Chateau has seen plenty of spin-off shows for the couple.

They have created glamping pods on the land for guests to stay in (Chateau de la Motte)

Escape To The Chateau DIY sees Dick and Angel help other Brits realise their dreams of owning their own French mansions.

One of the properties that featured on the programme is currently up for sale for the price as a one bedroom flat in London.

Guests can choose to live on the land or on a floating pod (Chateau de la Motte)

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The stunning property in Saint-Maixent-l'École, western France, has seven bedrooms and spans across 15,000 sq metres.

It even has its own fully-licenced vintage tea room, bed and breakfast suite and British food store.

The chateau is on the market for £724,916 - which is what buyers in Battersea, London, can expect to pay for a one bedroom flat.

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