Who is Phil from Chateau life?

Phil is the 'big jobs' person at the Chateau and always finding the ingenious way to solve the problems quickly and cheaply. He can usually be found somewhere with a large power tool or chainsaw or turning old pallets into something useful for the events!



In the world of popular "Chateau" YouTube content in 2026, there are two primary figures named Phil. Philip Janssen is a central figure on the channel The Chateau Diaries, which follows the life of Stephanie Jarvis at the Chateau de Lalande. Originally from a property background in London, he is known for his love of antiques, interior decoration, and musical theater. He often co-stars in vlogs documenting the ongoing renovation of the 16th-century estate. Additionally, there is a separate YouTube channel titled Chateau Life, which follows the journey of a different family—Phillip, Angelina, and their children—as they renovate the Chateau du Bailleul. This Phil transitioned from a career in London property to a quieter life in France, focusing on large-scale DIY projects, gardening, and hosting events to restore their historic home.

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Château La Perrière has been part of Karen, Paul, and their kids Thomas and Katie's lives for over sixteen years. And visiting and restoring their home has been a labour of love – and an adventure too. Now they've sold up and are moving on to the next chapter of their lives.

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We don't have a team of cleaners, although we do have helpers when we have events... I love cleaning though, so it's no problem! We don't use all the rooms when we don't have guests staying, so really it's only like cleaning a 'normal' house when we are here on our own.

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Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter. Dick and Angel Strawbridge are the owners of the 19th-century chateau in Martigné-sur-Mayenne, France, which provides the setting for Channel 4's popular programme Escape to the Chateau.

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Many of the Château you have seen on Channel 4's Escape to the Château DIY offer accommodations either in the main house or in gites on the property. Thanks to their exposure on the Escape to the Château DIY series of programmes many get booked up very early so be sure to plan well ahead of your desired dates.

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Dutch tango instructor Selmar Duin showed up at Lalande just as the first lockdown hit France. He drove up to the chateau in his camper van, accompanied by his dog, Diesel.

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Sadly Michael & Jonathan decided it was time for a new project and moved on from the Chateau. Stay posted for more on their new project in the same village where you will be able to go, stay and enjoy their fantastic hospitality.

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Dick joked: “Angela's parents live in the coach house, so we have the best childcare in the world which is an enormous help!”

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