The intrepid châtelaine

French superstitions sometimes mirror those of the UK – and Erin Choa ’ s not taking any chances

Known for her vintage style as seen on Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau , designer and author Angel Strawbridge welcomes us into the Salon at Chateau de la Motte Husson

Three women reveal what it’s like to star in some of our favourite shows

With a plan to create sociable holidays in France grounded in gastronomy, Sam and Heather Lusardi were determined to do everything to make the project work, they tell Alison Hughes

Giselle De Hasse transformed an unloved cottage into a bright home with a garden cabin for work and entertaining

RYAN JAMES AND PARTNER CRAIG HAVE TOTALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR SMALL COTTAGE WITH SMART DECORATING AND SPACE-SAVING TRICKS