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i absolutely adore this house, it is just amazing, it is an inspiration to many. Beautiful scenery, i would love that kind of view. who wouldn't, i must say, i am deeply jealous.

Posted by Nitaaa on 14/10/2009 12:46:04

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Watched this last night (23/09/09). Well done Francis and Karen. What a huge and amazing undertaking. I honestly could not believe that they could do it, when I saw it at the start - what a frightful old dump, and even worse when that wall crumbled. But the end results were unbelievable and very beautiful. Those heritage people should be pleased that their are folks out there who are willing to put their money into restoring wonderful old pieces of English history. The Twenty thousand pounds that they had to pay the Heritage people could have been put to better use on the project. The view from the roof was to die for and reminded me of a Constable painting - just breath taking. I wish this couple all the very best, they have made a dream come true and at great cost to themselves.

Posted by Maureen on 23/09/2009 23:25:11

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I have just watched this programe in New Zealand. What an amazing couple. Well done to the both of them for sticking with it. What amazed me was all the trouble they had with the heritage people and the time delays. i can understand why they would want this done a certain way but any way would have been better than seeing the building fall down completely...mind you if they were dealing with our local councils they would have been really concerned as it takes over 6 months just to get a building concent for a standard house....

Posted by dobbie on 23/09/2009 10:23:18

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Could we have details on how to book the castle for a few nights as a B&B. Really enjoyed watching the castle being built. Regards Richard

Posted by Richard on 12/09/2009 20:25:02

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fantastic castle - would love to stay there please could you send me contact details so I can get in touch re rates etc. thanks

Posted by Rachel O on 11/09/2009 10:23:58

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Stayed at the Castle last week. Such an amazing place and such a delightful couple. The scale of the project must have been enormous and it was exciting finding lots of quirky features throughout the building.So much character in the Chapel Bedroom and that red granite bath - wow! Also the setting very beautiful. Full of admiration for the owners and what they have achieved. Would love to visit again.

Posted by Joyce on 05/08/2009 21:07:35

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What a Wonderful project!

Posted by Lena Horner on 19/07/2009 01:48:54

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Restoring a castle - this I dream of, every day of my life. Please could you send me contact details re this castle as I would love to stay there at some time in the very near future. Many, Many Thanks!

Posted by Lena Horner on 19/07/2009 01:33:10

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i watch all the grand design programs i love the show but this was the best one,,ive great admiration for building his dream he never gave up,,,an turning it into a family bed and breakfast to pay for it,, its exactly what i would love to do.he put his heart and his soul into it and should great courage because in the end it payed off,

Posted by audrey long on 15/07/2009 15:04:30

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Dear Sir Could you please let me have the e mail address and phone number of this castle as we would like information on B&B rates.Thank you

Posted by g.harris on 23/06/2009 00:52:18

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dear sir/madam could you please let me have the address and email of this castle

Posted by robert king on 20/06/2009 21:10:25

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could you give me the address and email of this castle

Posted by james gill on 19/06/2009 20:03:46

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This is an amazing and exciting restoration. Could you please let me have details of how to book to stay there, thanks

Posted by Helen Watson on 19/05/2009 22:50:36

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One of the best Grand designs programmes I have seen,how do you go about making a booking in this castle ?

Posted by David on 13/05/2009 11:59:16

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This was an excellent programme showing the total restoration of a once dilapidated Yorkshire Castle. I fully appreciate the owners' need for privacy but would appreciate at least a clue to the castle's exact location. The Yorkshire Dales cover a vast acreage !

Posted by John Hynes on 14/04/2009 10:30:22

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Watched the restoration of the castle on Grand Designs it was truly amazing. Fantastic end result. Can I please have details of how you can book to stay.

Posted by Anne Mahon on 13/04/2009 15:54:02

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Like everyone, I loved the end result of this project, and would like details of where it is to arrange a visit.

Posted by Arcangel19 on 06/04/2009 19:17:04

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I just love this show, but the ones we see in OZ are old. Some going back 8 years. I would love to see some of the homes now to see how things have gone. I would love the series to be updated with some of the newer shows. Keep up the good work!!

Posted by Leonie Simmons on 05/04/2009 00:05:57

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i have been lucky and stayed at the castle .I highly recommend it .books on the history of the tower are available to read also pictures of the renovation. karen and francis are wonderful hosts nothing is too much trouble.the views ,peace and quiet re charge ones batteries what perseverance they both had in overcoming all the difficulties of the build .well done to them!i must say the 4 poster beds are a dream to sleep in !

Posted by mmp on 29/03/2009 15:52:29

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Excellent programme - great episode and big congratulations to the couple on this achievement. The place looks magnificent. Would be interested to know who did the windows on this one? David Kitchen Carey & Fox Ltd

Posted by David Kitchen on 29/03/2009 15:24:06

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A fantastic programme & inspirational episode ! I would appreciate it if you could forward the details for staying at the Castle. Thankyou Kind regards Christine

Posted by Christine Roberts on 28/03/2009 21:11:28

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Hi, I am currently designing a house of my own. I have a fantastic view also form the attic but I never know a good way to exploit it. After seeing what you had done to the attic, I immediately rang up my architect and told him that this is what I want incorporated into my house, period! The castle really looks wonderful and it's a testament to you both for seeing the project through, fair play. I hope all goes well for you both in the future.

Posted by John W Stafford on 28/03/2009 13:29:07

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the castle looked wonderful please can we have the contact details

Posted by julian petch on 27/03/2009 08:01:44

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I too loved this edition and would also welcome info re address of castle and rates and availability. Thank you.

Posted by George Paver on 25/03/2009 15:38:29

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Please can I have details of the castle features on last weeks programme as we wouldlike to consider staying their. Thank you.

Posted by sally freeman on 24/03/2009 18:09:22

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please can we have the details of the castle as we would like to stay there thankyou

Posted by val redmond on 24/03/2009 17:10:12

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Great programme, love the castle, like everybody else please can i have details on staying there! Thanks

Posted by Jennie Grundy on 23/03/2009 13:12:39

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Loved the project would love to stay there, is it possible to have contact details/web address. Regards Miss Satchwell

Posted by Miss Satchwell on 23/03/2009 12:48:03

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Please supply details as I would love to stay there, Great program. Regards Neil

Posted by Neil on 21/03/2009 17:57:13

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loved the programme on the 14th Century Castle, Yorkshire, and like many would love to stay there - details please

Posted by Jenny on 21/03/2009 16:30:01

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Just wanted to congratulate channel 4 for all their great programmes. Mr McCLOUD rocks as does Phil and Kirsty. If it were for these pieces of telly delight I would have got rid of my T.V ages ago. Being a thirty year old stuck in London isnt my dream but hopefully one day I will be able to get all of your team involved when I win the lottery. Thanks again and where do I get some Grand Design memorbilia like a t-shirt telling the world how much I love Kevin. xxxx

Posted by Alex on 21/03/2009 14:06:56

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Saw the first programme thought then what a wonderful project, loved it even more second time around especially when we realised that it may be possible to stay there, we go fairly often to Yorkshire and would love to stay there, please send us details of where it is and who to contact.

Posted by Gareth on 21/03/2009 00:28:28

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Love the program, thought you did a fantastic job under pressure. I would love to stay for a few nights, could you please send me the going rates and/or contact information.

Posted by Jim Hunter on 20/03/2009 23:52:38

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great program what a fantastic renovation.would like info about b&b please.

Posted by sonia on 20/03/2009 22:42:29

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http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/peel-castle/

Posted by erwan on 20/03/2009 22:15:11

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Englisg Heritage ought to have been more helpful and more financially supportive. We want to spend our honeymoon there!! details please.

Posted by Kate Grant on 20/03/2009 22:01:36

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thought this was a wonderful project. was horrified at the attitude of english heritage. surely if english heritage was making all these demands, they should have provided grants. after all the building was being preserved and restored, rather than decaying to rubble. as with so many others, any chance we can get details on how to contact to stay there?

Posted by danny & elaine on 20/03/2009 21:56:08

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I agree one of my favourite Grand Designs yet - although I nearly cried when the original spine wall collapsed. Please please post a link of details of the castle so we can book to stay there.

Posted by Alesia on 20/03/2009 21:32:30

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Wow what a fantastic place, we were all completley blown away by it. We too were fasinated and interested in knowing about the B&B details and have managed to find them if anyone is interested as follows: http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html I believe Karen & Frances deserve all the back up from us for putting back such a lovely peice of history. Well done both of you.

Posted by Sally Brown on 20/03/2009 21:06:23

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A fantastic project, I didn't think they would make it, preserved now for years to come. Please could I have details of who to contact to stay there.

Posted by Sue Rowbotham on 20/03/2009 20:47:56

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looks like we all want to stay there! Contact details please for b and b

Posted by paddy jelen on 20/03/2009 20:37:57

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Thought this was the best show yet. I would like to know details of who to contact so that we can stay there.

Posted by Michael Walmsley on 20/03/2009 19:36:07

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Loved the castle, would love to stay, please send me contact details.

Posted by Diane Burgin on 20/03/2009 18:59:27

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Wow what a beautiful castle a credit to them.The effort and thought gone into this building is fabulous. This is the best episode I have seen would love to stay at the B & B could you email me the details please.

Posted by Julia Owen on 20/03/2009 14:57:12

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Please could you give me contact numbers for thsi castle

Posted by diane davies on 20/03/2009 08:41:05

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it blew me away with what that man done,english heritage should hold there heads in shame. well done mr and mrs castle.

Posted by chris on 20/03/2009 04:57:30

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This takes the saying - How do you eat an Elephant? - one bite at a time! to another level. Great Job, Great Programme and Great Views. Love to help out with the heating bills by staying for a Knight! with or without the children.

Posted by Chris on 20/03/2009 00:15:04

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could you please give me a contact number for the castle featured on wed 18th march, as my husdand wants to put a heat pump on our farm and we would like more info. With thanks.

Posted by yorkshire castle on 19/03/2009 19:41:24

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As with all the previous comments we absolutely loved watching the programme on the amazing restoration of this beautiful Yorkshire Castle. Would love to stay a few nights there so any information would be appreciated.

Posted by Louise on 19/03/2009 19:16:09

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Would like to add my name to the many numbers who would love to stay at this castle.Please could we have details?

Posted by Claire on 19/03/2009 18:52:49

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loved the castle...can you give me the details as I would love to stay

Posted by peanut on 19/03/2009 18:41:48

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Love the programme especially last nights castle.Would love to stay there could i get details please.

Posted by shirley on 19/03/2009 17:32:26

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This place look great - like most of the other posts we would love to stay there too - can you get me the contact details

Posted by Yvonne on 19/03/2009 16:51:22

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Just the same comments. Absolutely lovely place and would like to have details so can spend a few nights there

Posted by J Hewitt on 19/03/2009 16:47:06

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What a lovely renovation. Great to see a building being restored to its former glory without adding hideous glass walls and ultra modern open plan settings. Would ove to stay there - where are the details Channel 4?

Posted by Julia Simpson on 19/03/2009 16:44:04

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I loved the Yorkshire Castle renovation. The hard work paid off! I'd love to stay there too.

Posted by Rachel on 19/03/2009 16:42:38

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Loved the programme like everyone would love to stay there could I have a contact address PLEASE

Posted by elsie timms on 19/03/2009 16:34:18

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Like all the others I would like the details of the Castle as we would love to stay there for a few nights.Congratulations to you both. Alice Sweeney

Posted by A Sweeney on 19/03/2009 15:59:55

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Got to say love the castle and everything thats been done with it can you send me the details be a great place to stay.

Posted by paul w on 19/03/2009 15:35:06

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Love the programme and ditto to the person who states it is the best Grand Design yet. What a couple to survive all the red tape and hard work. Would love to stay, any information as how to book would be appreciated. Pauline & Tom.

Posted by Pauline McClelland on 19/03/2009 15:10:57

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What an incredible restoration i would love to stay there can you send me a contact number best one ever

Posted by mary sutton on 19/03/2009 15:04:24

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I'm doing GCSE's at school and hoping to become an architect. I loved this build; in fact it's the best I have seen on the show. I hope one day I can take on a prodject like this. Best wishes to the owners Francis & Karen

Posted by Paul on 19/03/2009 15:00:26

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Great show last night, please could you send me contact details so I can try and stay at the Castle. Thanks

Posted by Lisa on 19/03/2009 15:00:12

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Yes, as with all the other comments would love to know the details so we could take advantage of the B & B.

Posted by Mrs Tapsell on 19/03/2009 14:54:16

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Loved the castle and would love to spend the night there,, could you please email the B&B details. Many Thanks Zoe and Ralph.

Posted by Zoe Downing on 19/03/2009 14:52:10

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Loved the show, can I have details of the castle, email me their address.

Posted by CJH on 19/03/2009 14:43:54

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This was the best 'Grand Design' I've ever seen !!! Best B&B I've ever seen !!! Could I please have the detailsof how to get in touch & so I can have the pleasure of staying in this castle !!! Thanks !!

Posted by sarah on 19/03/2009 14:18:50

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Best "grand designs" yet!! Please could i have details as would love to spend some nights there! Well done Richard and family

Posted by vikki altinoz on 19/03/2009 13:14:44

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Very impressed with the determination and vision that Francis & Karen ahd for this work. Like several others I would like to stay there myself and would like their information to be able to book their B&B

Posted by Alan Boxall on 19/03/2009 12:45:51

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Is it possible to have the address of the Yorkshire Castle in order to book B&B.I think the owners deserve a large grant from English Heritage. Richard Myott.

Posted by Yorkshire Castle on 19/03/2009 09:46:02

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I sat and watched Grand Design last night, this was by far the best property i have seen on your programme. Wow what a massive job, and such determination from both owners. I too, would love to come and see it and stay the night. Please advise of rate and availability as soon as possible. Congratulations to both of you, your shildren must love living there. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Regards, Wendy

Posted by Wendy Errington on 19/03/2009 09:35:51

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I was so impressed in what you have achieved. My husband and I would love to stay at the castle. Please can you send me details of the accommodation/rates/availability. Best Regards. Kerry

Posted by Kerry on 19/03/2009 09:35:00

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as post below, i would also love to stop here! please post a link to the website!

Posted by Nick80 on 19/03/2009 09:30:57

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Loved the program as with all kevins programs you wander if it will get finnished. Please could you give me some infomation on B/B accomadation as i would love to take my husband keep up the good work you must be very proud, your dream come true

Posted by meg on 19/03/2009 09:12:34

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would love to stay here - can you provide a contact link / details please? of all the programmes and projects this ranks as one if not the best - loved their approach i wish them every success guy

Posted by Guy W4 on 19/03/2009 09:11:37

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I love your programme that much that I have a reminder set in my phone each week so I dont miss it! Loved last nights castle. I would love to find out how to book a room at The Keep. I've tried to 'google' it but without any luck. How do I get intouch with the owners and book a weekend away there?? Louise form Doncaster

Posted by Louise Ellis on 19/03/2009 09:08:45

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really need to know how the kitchen sink in front of the fireplace changes to a wooden work top. please let me know

Posted by kate on 18/03/2009 23:41:08

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Dear Grand Designs How about supplying a list of suppliers, craftsmen, professionals etc for each Grand Design - a la 60 minute make-over... would be very useful n'est pas? Forinstance, Yorkshire Castle: who were the Masons and which supplier did they use for the 'square' downpipes?

Posted by JJ on 18/03/2009 23:01:45

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Enjoyed the prog very much and admire your determination to get the job done, also your patience with planning authority. We'd love to visit; please advise rates/availability and location. Andy Muncaster, Macclesfield

Posted by Andy & Ann Muncaster on 18/03/2009 22:53:01

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Absolutely amazing. This is by no doubt in my mind the finest GRAND DESIGN yet. The dedication and determination of this couple was amazing. They should be very proud of what they have achieved.

Posted by Duncan on 18/03/2009 22:52:48

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As a chartered Bui;ding Surveyor and a Barn converter I was very impressed by the Yorkshire Castle,my wife and I would like to visit it for B&B.please will you send me the address. Many thanks MW

Posted by malcolm whittley on 18/03/2009 22:49:32

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Where is it? If it's still a B&B I'd love to stay there...

Posted by NB on 18/03/2009 22:42:17

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Having watched the programme tonight and having seen that the castle now does bed and breakfast could we please have the address to contact them for accommodation Thank you Virginia Winton

Posted by yorkshire castle on 18/03/2009 22:26:04

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Wow what a great programme, stunningly finished and I take my hat off to them for their strength in seeing the job through. Would love to see this place for myself, so if anyone can help with contact details to book a stay here please get in touch.

Posted by Gareth Williams on 18/03/2009 22:21:10

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WOW - What a wonderful dream. I am in awe of the dedication and vision of such a mamouth task. They were extremly fortunate to find such craftsmen. Thank you all for letting me share your dream

Posted by Julia Townsend on 18/03/2009 22:15:06

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What a wonderful success story. An absolute triumph of thoughtful and sympathetic design. I would love to stay the night there, but cannot find any site showing contact details. Does anyone know the web addres, or contact details?

Posted by Martin Palmer on 18/03/2009 22:12:00

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the yorkshire castle looks wonderful and i would love to stay there, i would like details of how to contact the owners

Posted by christine hymas on 18/03/2009 22:10:34

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Loved this castle - would love to stay; where can I find it? So refreshing to see it is a wonderful couple with real financial problems and not yet another london couple who don't know how much they spent.

Posted by jamo miles on 18/03/2009 22:01:10

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Hi we want to book a weekend room soon. Please send details. Alex

Posted by alex morton on 18/03/2009 21:59:28

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This is the exact reason why i watch grand designs. To take your dreams and turn them into reality. Who would of thought the exteme lengths gone to acheive such beauty. Congratulations to you both.

Posted by Harris Charalambous on 05/01/2009 17:29:48

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A project that few would have started, let alone finished. I am in total awe of the entire job and finished result. Francis and Karen deserve full credit for their vision, dedication, and sheer determination in restoring an historic ruin.

Posted by Keith Flinders, NZ on 28/12/2008 02:43:09

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