A look inside our château Queen rooms

A look inside our château Queen rooms | Queen's Escape

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Queen's Escape, Château de La Tuilerie

Жыл бұрын

Lots of château buyers buy with the intention of massive renovation. That was not the case with us. We wanted projects, yes. But we knew we didn't have the capacity to take on a ruin and bring it back. The former owners of Château de La Tuilerie didn't just own the castle, they lived in it. As a result, all systems were in good condition and the interior was move-in ready. That's not to say that we don't have plans to re-decorate to bring our Queen's Escape concept to life. We do. :) For now, we're focused on tidying up the exterior, painting, planting, trimming, and freshening. We found the interior to be ready-to-rent. Although we went ahead with a deep cleaning of every square inch. In this video we'll take you on a little tour of our Queen rooms to let through our bed & breakfast.
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Learn more about our château, nicknamed, 'Queen's Escape and book a night in our bed & breakfast or start planning your wedding or event: chateaudelatuilerie.com/
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Queen's Escape was inspired by the 4 years the Belgian royal family stayed at Château de La Tuilerie during WWII. In particular, it is for the Queen. The king took shelter at a different location in France. We've named each of our guest rooms after great Queens of the past and present from around the world. Margrethe, Eleanor, Catherine, Himiko, Cleopatra, and soon our bridal suite will be ready in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
With it's sprawling green meadows, 100-year-old trees, and historic location in the small medieval town of Gluges, the 200-year-old château is truly an escape. With 5 guest rooms to rent and a stunning Orangery, we look forward to welcoming you for a visit or to host your wedding or event.
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@carolinetaiano7151 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II. You are creating an amazing place to live and for us to visit

@SuperBotanica Жыл бұрын

good to hear that the rooms will be themed in the near future - it doesn't make any sense otherwise

@rosadorsey3027 Жыл бұрын

Dress the rooms with large pictures and large mirrors over the fireplaces AND put in Chandeliers. That will make the rooms look more elegant. Oh carpets too. Thus comment is in addition to the one I just left about the Queen Elizabeth bathroom. LOVE your channel!!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We had neighbors coming to pick up large mirrors after the owner left, if you can believe that. So, we’re down a few. But planning to replace. We appreciate your suggestion. It helps confirm what we were thinking.

@brendamills9130 Жыл бұрын

Ooowwww. The poster bed is cool! That type seems to fit a chateau the best for any period of time

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

So agree!

@judiehavard4903 Жыл бұрын

It is beautiful!! Pay yourselves on the back. It has been an interesting ride watching you both bring the Chateau back to life. It is lovely!!

@susanaponte2080 Жыл бұрын

Wow what a difference! Beautiful! I think your chateau is the prettiest of all the chateaus that have weddings. Love it

@debimacinnis5548 Жыл бұрын

I am so impressed with how clean the Chateau looks, it must of been a lot of hard work to get it looking so good. I look forward to you personalizing each room to correspond with the Queens. I am sure you will fill each one with color and style.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

This is the task I’m most looking forward to. 😊

@LizelleGrobler Жыл бұрын

Rome wasnt build in 1 day. You did good in a short time. ♥️🇿🇦

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Hello Lizelle. Thank you! Yes, we are only 5 weeks in :) There’s so much to do. One day at the time. Bo

@stellaevans752 Жыл бұрын

Your Chateau is just beautiful, I love the Queen pictures especially my late Queen Elizabeth who I have loved all my life, can’t wait to see your personality and taste going into the rooms, xxxxxx😘❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Hello Stella. Thank you! We will do our best to design the Bridal Suite in memory of your Queen. Bo

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Your comment made me tear up. I just visited London in the summer for the 2nd time in my life to celebrate the jubilee. Your Queen is by default our Queen in the US, so I also have a special place in my heart for her and that’s why she will be the namesake for our grandest room. ❤

@deniereynolds6119 Жыл бұрын

I love it all and can see French beds and bedding. Beautiful flowers in the rooms, French mirrors, books, etc. all the rooms look quite bare, but I’m sure when your done; you’ll bring some personality into each space.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s extremely neutral at present. Lacking color but has the bare bones to start. 😊

@summertyme9046 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you've settled in well. Now for the fun part. Let the decorating begin!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

That, I'm actually looking forward to. - Karen

@frenchfarmhouseflair Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chateau! I look forward to seeing you put some special touches into the Queens rooms. TFS! 👑🏰👸

@Glcropper Жыл бұрын

Nice. Im drawn to the Eleanor.

@shirleygraham6229 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely chateau. I love the corner bedrooms with 3 windows in particular. Just light and lots of views. Buit it is all lovely really.

@FemaleVillageElder Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chateau! Thank you for sharing it with us. Two things to suggest: taller bedside lamps- they are not in proportion to the glorious size of your rooms. Also, I hope you have adequate doorstops on all of your rooms, because you seem to enjoy, placing the mirrored wardrobes behind doors, and I am so afraid that the handle is going to smash your mirrors. Forgive me if you have already addressed that, but sometimes people can be a little clumsy, and having those armoires against the wall, between windows, or something like that may avoid an accident. Thank you for letting us see your beautiful Château. Look forward to seeing what ideas you have. Having each room named after a queen was a very good and imaginative idea.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

It's funny, I didn't notice the placement of the mirrored wardrobes being problematic before making this video, but I agree. Am thinking of moving them out of the corners. Thank you for your thoughts.

@jeanneerlandsonchristensen9878 Жыл бұрын

I’m danish and love you repentance the Danish queen margrethe 2. 🇩🇰 I will definitely prefer that room, if I on day, should came by and visit you lovely place, good luck with you journey hope all the best for you ❤

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

It is one of our best rooms. 😊

@jonimarchese7655 Жыл бұрын

The bedrooms look so quaint and cozy, you have done so much in the few short months you have been there, The Queen Elizabeth room when finished is going to make a beautiful bridal suite, I love how you have the bridesmaid's room, that's a nice touch. Karen you and Bo have really accomplished a great deal, well done. Love from N.Y.

@jayneturnbull5041 Жыл бұрын

I love the concept of the Queen's rooms, lovely big rooms with the great view of the gardens. Good luck with your coming season.

@maurawhelan3530 Жыл бұрын

Maybe each queen had a favorite plant /color /chair etc that could be incorporated in each room. Certainly a book on each queen in the rooms? And maybe another pict on the mantle? As well as sconces on the wall above mantle? Good luck! Call Phillip from LaLande…vintage lamps a must…

@iu.5146 Жыл бұрын

It’s amazing how much work you got done in a short amount of time. The rooms have good bones but look very bland. They need character to match the Queens and time period they are representing. There is good bone structure and light. I would go as bold as Angel Strawbridge at her chateau. The bridal suite should be very elegant in white, gold, linens, lavender, sage green, Moroccan silk rugs in a faded antique pattern. It will be so lovely to see your vision for the rooms come to life. You care so much for this building and it will be beautiful.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

You have great ideas. 😊

@db-xi3fi Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree , the rooms have wonderful foundations to make stunning Queen's rooms. Period style wall papers (modern copies or large wall stencils ) rugs, lush fabrics, strong cordinating wall colors and artwork ( reproductions or resonalble priced second hand finds). With each room representing the royal style each queen might have been acustomed too living in. You don't have to be period exact, but more fantasy versions of the individual queen's style. Good luck , I am sure you will achieve great sucess.

@predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic start , u so lucky to get a Chateau with every room having it's own on site bathrooms , the fireplace s are beautiful but they need the big mirrors sitting on them to bring more elegance just a pointer ❣ but otherwise when can I book a room I love to come to France I have always loved it . Exciting times ahead u done a fantastic job .looking at French Chateau style books give lots of wonderful ideas to I wish I could send mine over .

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I’ve been looking for some good reference books! Agree about the mirrors. You can visit anytime: queensescape.com

@predatornz.5493 Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape Even just looking on line for ideas are good . 🙂

@rosadorsey3027 Жыл бұрын

You have so much to offer. Just a suggestion. Don't do anything with the Elizabeth bathroom!! It is BEAUTIFUL! Don't throw $$$ if you don't have to. Thise rooms only need paint and curtains and bedding. I'm sure people staying in them will LOVE them.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

You are thinking same as us. We live the blue and white turret design bathroom. We’ll probably just update the shelves, rugs, small details there.

@janicerobinson2970 Жыл бұрын

Amazing Tour You Work So Hard To Get Clean 🧼💕🏰

@Jane-3229 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful tour 😊 you have worked so hard to get your beautiful rooms ready for guests. Loved the Queen’s portraits, lovely idea ❤

@shawnalupinacci897 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful place. I love that you honor the queens.

@lyndaking5538 Жыл бұрын

I would be very happy to stay in any of your rooms. Looking forward to your journey, thanks for sharing.

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

Love the queen theme and can't wait to see how each room gets personalized with decor in the future. Please share when/where you find any vintage decor items

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Will do!!

@debraneilands1118 Жыл бұрын

Looks lovely 😍 can't wait to see each room decorated for each queen. I did notice your armours are so close to the opening doors, the handles could break the mirrors on them. A simple solution to stop this, would be a rubber door stopper that screws into the floor. This would stop any unnecessary breakages which could be costly . xx

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I hadn’t really noticed that I didn’t like their position until doing this video. We appreciate your protective idea.

@carolynsteele5404 Жыл бұрын

Love what I have seen so far. I think you’re going in the right direction. It looks beautiful.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@annawinkel6509 Жыл бұрын

I love your Queen theme! It will be fun to follow you on your journey! Bon courage in this endeavor. Sounds like you have a lot of exciting plans for the future!

@lisaakinlabi Жыл бұрын

Looks like you are settling fast - it all looks great.

@paivitiitta1884 Жыл бұрын

All of the chateaux I've seen on youtube this is in perfect condition ! concratulations !

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We were soooo lucky to find it. We knew we couldn’t commit to a complete wreckage, but we certainly respect those who do.

@anniewarkentin5598 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful home and tour--I can smell the fresh air coming through the windows from here! I am so grateful to have found your vlog...your gentle positivity and hard work ethic (with beautiful results) are so refreshing to see. Keep encouraged as you continue and I wish you all the best!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

That is so encouraging and complimentary. Makes me not feel so bad when everything hurts. 😂

@stevedavis9742 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful chateau. Can't wait to see the progressions.

@peterwhite9261 Жыл бұрын

Lovely rooms. Eventually when you decorate to each Queen, they will be grander.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I hope so!

@inezrosafrancisco Жыл бұрын

I found you here today in KZfaq and I must confess I can't stop watching your videos. Actually I came across CASTLES IN FRANCE and The New wave of People from around The world buying and restauring old castles. THIS called my attention, and I even openned a paste with The ones I'm following. And IF I'm not wrong your castle was The home of Josephine, that stayed there as a refugee while Napoleon was at War. I would love to see a BEAUTIFUL chamber with her name on it. You ARE doing such a great job and I wish all the very best on your entrepeneur.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I think Napoleon’s last battle was Waterloo in 1815. Our chateau was built in 1820, so I don’t think we were around in time. That said, our master bedroom is, in fact, named Josephine. 😊❤️

@inezrosafrancisco Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape Soooooo glad to hear that, I intend to visit your chateau and I'll look forward staying in this suíte. And for sure, yours was not Josephine's chateau but it's the same name. I'LL do some research about where is it located and later on I'll let you know here. 👑💎🏰💖

@maurawhelan3530 Жыл бұрын

Fresh flowers and plants and book magazines trays and water jugs/glasses will go a long way to liven up space. A few collectibles from a local market etc. cane wicker or bamboo add great texture. Your place is looking so nice!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your ideas.

@michelerowes4340 Жыл бұрын

Love the open minimalist look

@jodeeaicken6839 Жыл бұрын

Love all your ideas. Will be amazing when finished

@cabbking Жыл бұрын

Lovely! I am dreaming of a visit.

@carolworsley1015 Жыл бұрын

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL CHATEAU YOU HAVE X

@monicasickels7741 Жыл бұрын

Eleanor is my favorite room...Its beautiful 🙂👍♥️🌹

@rosadorsey3027 Жыл бұрын

Oh BTW you may want to put a door stop between the Mirrow on the Armoire and the bathroom door. Or you may have to be changing out a lot of broken mirrors if your guests swing the door open too far and the handle strikes the mirror. Yikes! Or find a better area in the rooms for the Armoire.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Love this. Thanks you for thinking of that.

@michaelabordessoule9388 Жыл бұрын

Hi, in one of your vlogs you asked viewers for opinion them to run them with or without adverts. I would say, do whatever ever financially works for you. Everybody else I watch does it with ads and I am so used to this concept by now.

@paulandlaurahausman379 10 ай бұрын

Your bedrooms have lovely layouts for the bathroom and other rooms. I know it will take time to remodel the walls, linens, lamps, floor covering, and curtains. I hope that you add colors that work with the themes of each room to step them up a bit more. It takes time I know.

@queensescape 10 ай бұрын

Exactly. I’m just waiting for the green light on budget from Bo. ❤️

@FemaleVillageElder Жыл бұрын

A lovely chateau! Best of luck.

@themainer1267 Жыл бұрын

Minute 3:48 "Cozy for two people, or two children." FYI, children are people as well. Beautiful views. Nice tour.

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

Lol sometimes they are monsters.... 🤣🤣🤣

@beverlymurray6554 Жыл бұрын

The rooms are beautiful!

@ginny736 Жыл бұрын

You’ve done an amazing job of renovating and furnishing! Well done! Just a note…..please slow down your camera scanning. I also love your narrations; you’re doing a great job. So looking forward to more (but slower 😆).

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yes. This is my bad habit. Bo has told me 100x. I get excited, but will try harder. :)

@deborahwatts436 Жыл бұрын

I have just discovered your channel and have become enchanted with your chateau. All of your hard work is certainly beautiful. Best of luck in the new year

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@joangray8910 Жыл бұрын

You have done a super hard job of preparation. Now make the rooms as beautiful as you. Best wishes for your success.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Awww shucks. I cannot wait to jump into designing the rooms. ❤️

@fredscott1199 Жыл бұрын

You need an interior decorator, now!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We wholeheartedly agree. I didn’t talk much about what I don’t like…. But yes. Changes are a’comin!

@bettybryson9637 Жыл бұрын

Exactly!!!

@marilynwade9448 Жыл бұрын

Elsinore is a lovely room with those windows

@pjinlaca5489 Жыл бұрын

Design a logo and get an embroidery sewing machine and do your own towels. You can get people to digitize the design for you. Put it on aprons, and items to sell. Craft candles and label with your logo.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Love it, PJ.

@erderfleremuligheder 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful rooms ❤

@margerykirner5604 Жыл бұрын

I am not crazy of theme rooms. You may want to reconsider this. Also hiring a decorator may be the best option for you The castle is so dreamy and wonderful!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I’m happy with our brand theme. We thought long and hard about it. Hiring a decorator is not in the financial cards anytime soon. Wish that weren’t the case, so we’ll just be doing our best.

@Ldyrev1 Жыл бұрын

Love what you have done so far. Will you consider adding wall color or wall paper to add to the ambiance? I think all the rooms need more color.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Ab-so-lute-ly! Bo, in particular, can’t wait to get some color into these rooms. I’m interested in goosing colors and patterns that represent each Queen. We are thinking an accent wall at most for wallpaper so it’s not too overwhelming and I’m a fan of those mural wallpapers. Ready to start!

@Ldyrev1 Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape oh i don't think you can go overboard with wallpaper. Traditional wallpapers from the period of each Queen would be wonderful. Time to do more research. Wish I was you.

@iu.5146 Жыл бұрын

This is the video from the other chateau that installed metal rodes to secure their planters kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q9uFY5dizJ6bZYU.html

@roxyjackson893 Жыл бұрын

prachtige kamers goed gewerkt alleen vind ik voor het geluid tussen twee kamers de prive te garanderen 2 deuren zetten inplaats van een gordijn,maar echt mooie kamers je moet je alleen inleven van wat wil een klant een gemakelijk zeteltje een rond tafeltje om iets op te zetten dat je niet heel de tijd op bed hoeft te liggen ik ben heel veel op hotel geweest en dan zie je dadelijk alles maar dat komt daar helemaal goed proficiat

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Je hebt gelijk. De voormalige eigenaar had schuim op de deuren tussen kamers. Als mensen naast de deur huren, zetten we ze op. Ben het eens met uw opmerkingen.

@marlenewenrick4173 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see some beautiful paintings and period decor in the bedrooms. Great work though!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Flea markets are on the agenda! Agree with you. More color and interest.

@rebeccajohnston1976 Жыл бұрын

Concerning an efficient method for ironing sheets, have you considered a Miele rotary iron or an oversized pressing machine? I’ve tried a steamer but I could not achieve a “crisp” look. I have not used the rotary iron but it seems to be the modern equivalent of a mangle - used for pressing by a clothing manufacturer I worked for many years ago. I am very much enjoying your journey. You have wonderful ideas and so much energy. Best Regards.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yep, I need the rotary (mangle).

@anelisekunrath4028 Жыл бұрын

Sucesso!

@nicolethijs5428 Жыл бұрын

A lot more to do to make the rooms more cozy and up to date but there is certainly a lot of potentional! I was wondering why you choose these queens in particular. Its a real mix ofmodern and queens from the past. Except from them being queens there is not a connection between them.

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Hello Nicole. You’re right, we’re just getting started. There’s lots to do, and we want to use colors and themes for each room. Something that is related to each particular Queen. We had several different Queens on the idea board. We wanted Queens that had a nice history. Margrethe II - our Danish Queen was my first choice, because she is very creative and has brought a lot of design to us. Did you know that she was evolved in designs for The Lord of the Rings? Bo

@nicolethijs5428 Жыл бұрын

@@BoSAChristensen yes, I know she is a very creative person and I have seen her designs for ballet costumes and so! And Queen Eleonore of Aquitaine I know too. I read about her facinating live!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Hi Nicole, Bo explained Margrethe. We chose Eleanor to have a French Queen since we are located in France, and also bc she was a French native unlike a lot of other French queens. We chose Queen Elizabeth bc she is loosely considered our queen in the US. We chose Cleopatra to represent the middle eastern region. (The queen of Jordan was also on the table.) I spent considerable time in the MENA region so have an appreciation for the culture and design. We chose Catherine the Great simply bc her status as an important Queen can not be ignored and I personally love her support and championing of the enlightenment. Himiko was chosen to represent the east. She is not the most well-known Queen, but the histories of some of the most famous queens from the region don’t represent values and stories we could align ourselves with. Himiko, because of her slightly feminist slant and somewhat mystical story felt like a good fit. I also didn’t want to give up the opportunity to have a Japanese-inspired room. So, it may seem a bit random and spread out, but it was a thoughtful process.

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

I could definitely understand the thought process behind choosing queens that represent different regions. Cleopatra also includes Africa, which is good along with Himiko to give a more global/multiethnic/multicultural representation. Not an easy task to choose 5, but I could see they were well considered. Well done.

@ibosquez5238 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Be u tiful rooms! In the Eleanor bathroom you need a beautiful shower curtain. You know, the plastic liner and the gorgeous fabric curtain. It will bring a lot of color to the room.

@BoSAChristensen Жыл бұрын

Hello, color is certainly something we want to add. You’re right, it is very bland right now, thanks. Bo

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Agree. Color is on top of the to-do!

@foretb1162 Жыл бұрын

French pronounciation: Acquitaine - Ac-qui-taine: Aah-kee-ten (like the number 10) Looking forward to seeing Cleopatra room redesigned with an Egyptian flair.....will be exciting!b I looove the bathroom in the turret of Elizabeth! Beautifully done! There are carpets in Eleanor & Himiko rooms that are of Navaho type. Would they not be better placed in Cleopatra's room? Or did they come with the chateau? Chateau de Cayx - Ca-yx: Kah-yicks. Any plans on painting some of the walls? They're all off-white....will each queen have her own color? Looks like the dumbwaiter only needs a new left side rope....should be an easy fix. Check the pulleys - they may need a little grease/machine oil. These were notorious for getting jammed up with rope fibers. I once worked in a Victorian museum and the caretaker had restored one. His biggest challenge was to find a rope of the correct thickness to match the original but he eventually found a supplier.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the pronunciations. Especially Ca-yx. I was really wondering about that. The Aztec-looking rugs don’t belong. You’re right. We have done no painting but definitely wish some nice color and special design for each queen. 😊

@foretb1162 Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape 🙂

@nuriaarfa-zanganeh630 Жыл бұрын

I just discovered your chanel and subscribed. Your home looks such a happy place! congratulations. You should eventually name a room after "Catalina de Aragón" or "Isabel de Castilla" ;)

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate this input. We can let out only 5 rooms, but there are other things to name after queens and we really want to choose ones that mean something to people. Why did you recommend these 2? Writing them down. 😊

@nuriaarfa-zanganeh630 Жыл бұрын

@@queensescape You are so kind. Isabella of Castile: Let us leave her historical importance, and the fact that she was a smooth operator in a man's world aside, if you do not mind. Her portrait appeared amongst Henry VI, Henry VIII, Richard III and a few other VIPs in a watercolour by James Stephanoff (1789-1874) The painting was made for Pyne's Royal Residences, specifically for "The Old Drawing Room", also known as "the Queen's Private Dining Room" in Kensington Palace. It was like the renders that interior designers do nowadays to present their projects to clients If "they" (Kensington Palace) can have Her, so can you ;) Catherine of Aragon, impeccably educated (she was fluent in Latin, Spanish, English, Italian and French, more or less like you two) was Isabella of Castile's daughter, first wife of Henry VIII, mother of Mary Queen of England (Bloody Mary) and aunt of Emperor Charles V. Sus vídeos son geniales👏

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I so appreciate the details.

@jenniferholmes9039 Жыл бұрын

Are your fireplaces functioning where you can use them for extra heat?

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We really hope to discover that this spring. In the fall we had a smoke problem - it filled up the upstairs. We’re going to do more testing when it warms up enough to open the windows.

@bethcervenka1813 Жыл бұрын

I’m assuming you’ll be painting, wallpapering, new drapes, etc as you progress? It looks like the floor needs to be darker and waxed.

@queensescape 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the list, Beth. Yes to all except the floor. Bo has waxed it.

@bethcervenka1813 11 ай бұрын

@@queensescape I think much larger rugs that go partly under the beds would also help. I watch lots of chateaux channels and my husband and I owned a remodeling company before retirement. I helped clients pick out the flooring, tiles, paint, countertops, etc. Definitely watch as many chateaux channels as possible. I watch How to Renovate A Chateau because of Phillips humor. I do not like Anna’s style at all. It’s way too modern and monochromatic. We RV full time and I love visiting old mansions. Have you seen the mansions in Newport, Rhode Island?

@pjinlaca5489 Жыл бұрын

If you get flies how do you keep them out if the windows don’t have screens?

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I don't have an answer for that. Not sure what the solution is.

@bettybryson9637 Жыл бұрын

We love traveling in Europe and the Dordogne region is a favorite. Your castle looks lovely! But - The beds are all important to me, and all of your beds look un-inviting, with hard mattresses it appears and none are Queen or king sized? Also those shower floors look quite dangerous because they appear to be very slippery and have a sunken part, therefore have uneven floor! I hope your rooms eventually become more luxurious …

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the observations, Betty. We haven’t had any complaints on our beds or floors, but we’re not for everyone. Luxury hotels would certainly offer more luxurious amenities.

@margerykirner5604 Жыл бұрын

The floors are really lovely Are they pine?❤

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I am honestly not sure. Maybe Bo knows.

@randyterry9672 Жыл бұрын

I get that it's a work in progress. You need lots of big carved furniture...used reproduction is fine. I think some rich colors that are period appropriate would be good.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@lyraserpentine894 Жыл бұрын

Uh... Cleopatra wasn't Arab as she was Egyptian. There's a massive difference. I'd be more careful going forward as that might be offensive to many people. And Eleanor of Aquitaine was also the queen of England by her second husband, Henry P., not just the queen of France. I think that's important to note when discussing her.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yes. We know. Egyptians are Arabic-speaking and Muslim. We've lived in the Middle East. Eleanor was French and the queen of France before England and ultimately moved back to France. Your points are valid.

@boessheila50 Жыл бұрын

Very nice business you will have weddings and BNB@ wish u very great luck in ur hard work endeavors@ Just wondering about the ARMOURS. AND THE DOORS. DO HAVE A DOORSTOP ON THE FLOOR SO THE HANDLE DOES NOT SMASH THE MIRROR ON ARMOUR? IM THINKING U MUST AS GUESTS CAN BE CARELESS OR TOO.MUCH WINE,!!

@kayfindlay23 Жыл бұрын

Could I suggest toilet roll holders 🙏🏻😀

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Most definitely. It's a little heathen around here right now. :)

@kerplunk8011 Жыл бұрын

Have you given thought to disabled guest?

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yes. I have disabled members of the family. Ultimately we’d like to put an elevator in our servant’s staircase to make everything more accessible. The cost has this job further down the list unfortunately. We don’t have space for a ground floor bedroom, so the elevator is the correct solution. For the Orangery, we will install ramps and wheelchair-accessible bathroom stalls. That’s where our thinking is now.

@stefaniesombaty8980 Жыл бұрын

I would seriously consider putting ceilings on the bathrooms and a door on the turret bathroom. No one wants to do their business when someone can see and hear them.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

You are literally quoting me from our first viewing of the property. 😂😂 Could not agree more. It’s on the list. -Karen

@elizabethmckelvie5418 Жыл бұрын

I know u said in time rooms would be done properly. Naming the rooms …a bit premature, as nothing in the rooms relate to the names…actually can’t imagine the final images that’s in your mind…the “ queens “ theme seems very restrictive, formal and pompous. U mention desk and chair for each rooms…that’s a rigid formal thing …maybe soften with make up mirror on the surface and an arm chair. You ve got a lot of work ahead in terms of interiors. Lighten up, soften up….plush and luxury will induce relaxation and comfort…

@lindamounts2193 Жыл бұрын

Yes, a lot of work

@totallydomestic433 Жыл бұрын

What? No Marie Antoinette room?

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

It could have a beautiful decorative GUILLOTINE!!! Lol. Seriously,l though, they still could name another room after her, like the dining room, a living room/common area.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

I love MA, but as she wasn’t native French, Eleanor won out. We will find a way to incorporate her anyway. 😊

@melissahalbert9455 Жыл бұрын

Noticing all the hard work and cleaning y'all have accomplished but seriously disappointed when you opened Cleopatra's door and there was nothing that said Cleopatra! rich colors, pyramids, obelisks, gold. Honestly, until you get more design happening, I would leave off with the names. As is, it is a simple nice place to let rooms for holiday. I just feel your clients or customers would be very disappointed. No offense meant.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

No offense taken. We feel the same. The guests we have had didn’t take much notice of the names. They were just pleased as punch to stay in a nice, large chateau room. Branding-wise, you’re in point. The experience has to back up the idea. -KC

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

Yes, definitely obelisks would work to unite the theme, but still not clashing too much with the architecture. Something pyramid too, and maybe some animal print on upholstery or pillow. The trick is to keep it tasteful and harmonious with the chateau as a whole

@chateaudelamotte9527 Жыл бұрын

To my experience the worse clients that you get doing B&B in France are the people that stay at your place because of a marriage second worse are couples with children that run around being loud and vases or other art objects tend to get broken. Some children are fantastic but not all of them. Doors between room are only good if it is family or friends in the rooms otherwise it is no good since you can hear everything that is going on in the room beside.........

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

I like that they have a curtain AND a door between those rooms, but they could consider HEAVIER curtains to dampen sound more, or add another door, like modern hotels do to give more separation and sound barrier

@nativetexan53 Жыл бұрын

Honey, two twin beds does not say Cleopatra to me, ever!!!! It says more like "poor East Texas trash"!

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

😂 No. Nothing about the room says Cleopatra yet.

@goranforsling3286 Жыл бұрын

I really like the rooms but I do not like that the bathrooms do not have high ceilings. It is a dust trap the way it is now. Are you going to change that in the future? I am not critizing you because I know it take time and money to change things to your taste. I think your properts is lovely.😊Ylva

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

The bathroom ceilings are as high as each room ceiling, so no, there’s no way to change that. Maybe I misunderstand you. How would you adjust that? Could you mean that the wall doesn’t extend all the way upward between the room and bathroom? Yes, we will raise those walls all the way.

@lindamounts2193 Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry, the rooms have good bones but are pretty dismal. Bold colors, wallpapers, elegant bedding, lush curtains, period furniture are needed. People are paying to stay in a chateau and it looks a little like an inexpensive motel in the US. I wouldn't rent out those rooms until you've redone them or people will be unlikely to recommend them to friends and family. Sorry, but concerns me that you think they are ready to rent. Best of luck on your venture. It's a beautiful home.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thoughts, Linda. We haven't decorated yet, as you clearly pointed out. We will be taking on the rooms, one by one.

@starveartist Жыл бұрын

I think when considering the HUGE task of restoring such an old building (especially after watching so many old chateau restoration videos) just have CLEAN, functional, weatherproof rooms means that they are usable (and rentable) as a completed goal or task. Then then next level is to give them more design and character, which I don't think should be rushed, as decor that is found over time thrifting and antique shopping will give the quality outcome they will get to in order for it to be even MORE rentable.

@betinavang2592 Жыл бұрын

Magrethe 2. Er min dronning

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

She is Bo’s Queen too. ❤

@joannehetherington445 Жыл бұрын

That is a sad room

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Yes. It needs a makeover. I’m so ready to decorate.

@Francis-kw9ui Жыл бұрын

No desk or table in Cleopatra… need bigger bedrooms… these are small and cramped… better to have no lip for the shower- just flat and sloping for water to drain- less dangerous stepping over

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

We can’t change the size of some of the rooms, but we can declutter. I was thinking today there’s too much stuff in Catherine… Appreciate your thoughts.

@catherineh4134 Жыл бұрын

Not sure of your future design strategy with designing around Foreign Queens as inspiration. Cleopatra? Really? The decor should reflect the French culture, since that is what people come there to experience. These rooms are stark and absolutely uninviting. You can get great bargains at French thrift stores the dress up the rooms. Pictures, statues, vases with flowers, pillows, candles. If you haven't any idea how to decorate a room, please ask for help. Your guests should feel like they are in France, not Motel 6.

@queensescape Жыл бұрын

Our guests should feel like they’re at Queen’s Escape. And yes. Cleopatra.