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09/06/2008

Kevin's View

Kevin McCloud

It's easy to assume, isn't it, that when somebody realises their childhood ambition - their dream - that somehow life thereafter is more complete, more complacent, more comfortable.

But of course, looking at what Francis and Karen have to deal with day to day, you realise that the opposite is true. That dreams are just that - they're just dreams. They're ethereal. Whereas reality of course well that has much more drudgery about it and it's harder work and it's more compromised. But reality is also - I think - more impressive, because it's tangible - and it can even be heroic.

Francis and Karen have joined a long roll call of visionaries who have taken piles of stone and built castles out of them.

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  1. wow i love every thing about this housei would love to live there! i love the show love to see the end result
    Posted by eva(12) on 06/11/2009 23:22:59
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  2. I saw your castle on the Grand Designs program on TVNorge. I would like some more information about booking and prices.
    Posted by Unni ?iseth on 28/10/2009 12:31:55
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  3. I have stayed at this B&B and it is amazing - the prices are very reasonable and there are some great walks in the area. The Shaws are very friendly too. The address is http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html.
    Posted by Catherine on 20/08/2009 21:56:00
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  4. I love Grand Designs, but this is my favourite episode by far and I have watched it many times. The story of the restoration is inspirational, and the result breathtakingly beautiful. The Shaw's have earned the right to live in their 'fantasy' castle for the rest of their lives, and I hope they do.
    Posted by John Hayes on 06/08/2009 16:28:37
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  5. Hi, would love to stay at castle please can you give me details of B&B? Thankyou
    Posted by Mrs Rimmer on 27/07/2009 20:53:23
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  6. hello can you send me a price on 1 dubble room please
    Posted by benr on 25/07/2009 19:52:48
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  7. Can anyone remember the phrase that was engraved above their fireplace? It was something about overcoming adversity.
    Posted by Phrase over Fireplace? on 15/07/2009 04:07:59
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  8. This was a fantastic episode and inspired me to find more about the followup on your website. If I travel to the UK again, will definitely inquire about staying. Sydney, Australia
    Posted by kathy anderson on 13/07/2009 12:59:08
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  9. I also watch Grand Designs religiously and this really is the most fantastic building/home i have ever seen. Throughout the whole episode i knew it was coming closer to becoming my dream home! It is beautiful! I have so much respect for everyone that was involved in the build. I can just about cope with buying a home. Good on you all! Should all be so proud! x
    Posted by Lola Kelley on 03/07/2009 10:09:50
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  10. Congratulations to Francis and his wife on their work on this magnificent house. My husband and I love Grand Designs, although we don't always love the finished houses. However, this one is stunning, and it must have given the family such satisfaction to have brought the runied castle back to life.We are planning a short holiday later in the year andwould love to stay at the castle to congratulate the family on their work, and add out small financial contribution to pay for this wonderful project, but have been unable to find an address on the B and B sites. Can you put us in touch, please. Liz Rae
    Posted by LIz Re on 28/06/2009 20:46:28
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  11. What an amazing project! What an absolutely beautiful place! Sincere congratulations to this couple for making thier dream come true. Please could you send me the booking details - we'd love to spend a weekend there. Thank you, Cathy
    Posted by Cathy on 25/06/2009 09:53:34
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  12. Please can you send me details and phone number of this b&b as i would love to stay there, it looks awesome, thanx
    Posted by Nigel on 23/06/2009 00:13:19
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  13. I watch Grand Designs religiously but this was by far the most inspiring. I too share Francis's passion for castles and have done so all my life. I would be most grateful if you would send me contact details as I would dearly love to come and stay for a short break. Many thanks!
    Posted by Colleen Hordon-Clark on 22/06/2009 20:27:36
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  14. Please can you send me the telephone number of this b & b. Thank you
    Posted by sandra windmill on 22/06/2009 17:00:56
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  15. another great prog, pls send tele no and or address of this castle in yorkshire, would love to visit,kind regards, Marie
    Posted by MARIE O'KANE on 20/06/2009 22:59:52
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  16. Please can you send me contact details for the accommodation shown on Grand Designs, castle restoration near Skipton. What an amazing project.
    Posted by MrsB on 20/06/2009 22:13:57
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  17. Stunning property, hats off to the owners! Please forward details to be able to stay at the b&b facilities. Kind Regards, Claire
    Posted by Claire Gannon on 20/06/2009 22:02:46
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  18. please send me the booking details of this yorkshire castle.
    Posted by shane henderson on 20/06/2009 07:20:45
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  19. please send me the details of the contact number for booking the castle for a short stay. Watched it on Grand Designs and its amazing. What a great job they have made of restoring this castle. Well done to this couple.
    Posted by susanna ramage on 19/06/2009 21:22:54
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  20. http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html that is website though as expected its pricey and booked up for a months in advance.
    Posted by deborah on 19/06/2009 19:58:11
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  21. Please can I have the contact details of this amazing castle so that I can bok accomodation
    Posted by Sally on 03/05/2009 19:06:24
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  22. b and b www.peelcastle.co.uk
    Posted by hello on 20/04/2009 16:20:44
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  23. Fantastic, and have booked to visit later this year.
    Posted by stan on 15/04/2009 22:19:18
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  24. Please can you send me the address and phone number for B&B at the castle.
    Posted by Steve on 15/04/2009 19:08:40
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  25. If you all scroll down far enough through the other comments you'll find the answer to the B&B question which someone already kindly answered.
    Posted by Janey on 15/04/2009 16:58:16
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  26. another great prog, pls send tele no and or address, would love to visit,kind regards, david kavanagh.
    Posted by david kavanagh on 11/04/2009 19:28:49
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  27. Please send me details. My family would love to stay at the castle.
    Posted by Paul Evans on 11/04/2009 18:10:38
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  28. Please forward details regarding the B&B. thanks
    Posted by Andy Young on 10/04/2009 23:07:59
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  29. Hi - just watched the update and i too would like B&B details please. Thanks
    Posted by Tina on 09/04/2009 14:48:18
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  30. Absolutly beautiful, please send me details of the b&b so i can go stay there. fantastic.
    Posted by Georgina on 07/04/2009 20:38:27
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  31. Please, please send those B and B details! So many of us want to stay there. Its beautiful
    Posted by Becky on 07/04/2009 09:45:00
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  32. please send B&B details
    Posted by jane speirs on 04/04/2009 22:44:30
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  33. Just watched the update on the castle in Yorkshire. Please send contact detail for B&B. Excellent. MFMc
    Posted by Mal on 04/04/2009 21:13:07
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  34. Please, please can you tell me how I can contact them about the b&b facilities. I have emailed you before but I would really like to show my support and go and visit but I cannot find their contact details on the internet. Many thanks
    Posted by nicola on 03/04/2009 21:08:23
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  35. fantastic! to realise a childhood dream property ,please send b&b prices and local map/information (do i need my own suit of armour)look forward to visiting you in the future
    Posted by simon whittaker on 03/04/2009 13:47:14
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  36. Please send b and b details/website
    Posted by andy on 02/04/2009 17:35:11
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  37. Great programme & this looks a fanstastic place to stay. Please send contact details for a B&B booking.
    Posted by Steve on 02/04/2009 07:33:41
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  38. please send contact details for a b-and-b booking thanks jgd
    Posted by jon davies on 01/04/2009 21:23:56
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  39. Fantastic restoration, property looks absolutely great inside and out, well worth all the time and effort. Would love to stay there
    Posted by Ali on 29/03/2009 23:27:23
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  40. I was impressed by the stone masons but equally incredibly depressed by the dismal interior and horrible furniture and nasty sofas etc. Better left empty .....
    Posted by juanita on 29/03/2009 16:27:13
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  41. I was equally impressed by this episode like everyone else. Can C4 let us know whether and when a DVD will come out? I've alwasy wondered why it take years until DVDs are released. How about a short-term release of a 'Best Of' DVD (with the castle episode included of course)? Reading the comments below I'm sure it'd be a best seller.
    Posted by Kirstin on 29/03/2009 13:34:25
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  42. The stone masons are www.jasonthemason.co.uk - Jason Henfrey - see suppliers page
    Posted by Karen & Francis Shaw on 28/03/2009 23:06:33
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  43. having just watched the programe regarding the restoration of the castle in yorkshire 28/03,may i pass on my thanks for such an entertaining evening.congratulations to the couple who started and finished this wonderful project,and also the expert craftmanship of the builders.watching the programe showed how much red tape is involved,what a smack in the face to english heritage.well done to all involved.
    Posted by thomas arrowsmith on 28/03/2009 21:49:29
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  44. Am I going bonkers, or was the episode broadcast tonight (28th March), and billed as a repeat, actually significantly different from the earlier transmission of the same episode a week or so ago? I saw both. In the first transmission Kevin stayed at the castle as a B&B guest and ate a full English breakfast. In tonight's one he didn't.
    Posted by Peter Facey on 28/03/2009 21:42:37
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  45. Just brilliant - my favourite Grand Designs by far. Congratulations.
    Posted by Christine on 28/03/2009 21:38:01
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  46. Hi I would like to know who your stone masons were please and how can I contact them, regarding work I need doing . regards B. Wrisdale
    Posted by B. Wrisdale on 28/03/2009 21:19:44
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  47. What a lovely castle would love to stay their please send b& b details
    Posted by Glynis W on 28/03/2009 19:33:13
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  48. Andrew, the link below is where you make bookings, though I was speaking with someone who handles the bookings for them who was saying they're pretty full now! http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/peel-castle/booking.asp
    Posted by Steven Wright on 25/03/2009 14:52:45
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  49. I watched with interest this particular episode and am pleased whe build was completed. However, I was left with a question which I hope you could answer - this castle is now a B & B and I would be very interested in staying there for a night, so are you able to give me some contact details, be it a website or telephone number?? many thanks & I'll continue to watch the series with pleasure & gratitude.
    Posted by andrew staples on 25/03/2009 13:33:27
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  50. What a fantastic achievement. Congratulations to English Heritage for their intelligent approach to a mamouth task and to Francis & Karen for their vision, now realised. Come on C4 lets have a Dvd of the programme so that we can appreciate it for ever.
    Posted by Keith Marshall on 25/03/2009 12:36:40
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  51. You can find details at http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html
    Posted by Allison Mcintosh-Smith on 24/03/2009 22:21:54
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  52. Great achievement. I always felt some of our ruined catles should be turned back into living accomodation and how amazing it would be to be able to do this. Maybe if we won the lottery but you have done it and with a modern twist to the roof that enhances the building. I'm sure the medieval owners would have approved. It was good that English Heritage allowed your rebuild eventually. They have a responsibility to keep the original features for the nation but no good if all is left is apile of rubble. Like many more we would like to come and stay in the castle at some stage. When you get through all the previous enquiries please send us the details. Kind regards Mr D. White
    Posted by Derek on 24/03/2009 19:20:37
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  53. fantastic place can you send b&b details please thanks
    Posted by debbi on 24/03/2009 19:15:18
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  54. What an achievment to do what they did to this castle absolutely brilliant. I can't believe that there was no web links at the end of the show for booking the B&B. Like every one else we would love to stay there can you send details of how to contact Francis & Karen, thanks.
    Posted by GB on 24/03/2009 19:03:11
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  55. Another great episode of "Grand Design". Congratulations to Francis & Karens's fantastic achievement. Love to taste the success and to feel it myself, please could you send the details of this castle BB. Tks.
    Posted by Lon on 24/03/2009 17:26:39
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  56. Contact details please as would like to use as a B & B
    Posted by DEREK SARSON on 24/03/2009 15:38:49
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  57. Please email me details of the castle b b to stay in. Thanks Vickie
    Posted by Vickie from Chester on 24/03/2009 09:15:06
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  58. We are building our house would like to talk about your heating was amazed that heat from the ground could heat such a large area of house, our house size is 6000 sqm. Would love to stay in such a Castle could you provide me with your telephone number for the BB
    Posted by ANNE THOMAS on 23/03/2009 18:15:01
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  59. Absolutely fantastic achievement to renovate such a delapitated building into something magical which will leave a lasting legacy. Would love to stay in the B&B to see at close hand what has been achieved. Please send details.
    Posted by Hazel Postles on 23/03/2009 16:46:29
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  60. Brilliant programme, we would love to stay here. Can you tell us where to find it?
    Posted by ruth martin on 23/03/2009 16:42:28
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  61. Very special episode, please let me have Francis & Karen details so that I may book as a special weekend for our aniversary on 30th March
    Posted by Sylvia on 23/03/2009 15:59:12
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  62. Fell in love with this incredible project, can I have details of the B & B please. Looks like there might be a waiting list
    Posted by Yvonne on 23/03/2009 15:15:28
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  63. yeah can you please let me know too where this 14th century peel castle is in yorkshire?? brilliant, would really like to visit it
    Posted by lee on 23/03/2009 15:14:09
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  64. as a builder myself i can only marvel at such projects. It looks like they will be booked up for the forseeable future, so whats the contact address some of us have anniversaries to arrange you know!!
    Posted by Tim from prestwich on 23/03/2009 13:37:36
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  65. Please can you send me details to stay at the castle. Thanks - Gareth
    Posted by Gareth on 23/03/2009 13:19:08
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  66. Again, I also would love to stay at the castle please send me the details.
    Posted by vicky on 23/03/2009 13:11:33
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  67. See http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/peel-castle/index.html To book
    Posted by Lgmagellan on 23/03/2009 12:59:39
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  68. The castle revisit touched upon the fact that Francis and Karen provide guest accommodation as a means of supplementing their outgoings. The programme did not advertise the B&B information (despite Kevin staying overnight as a guest) and my Google search has thus far been in vain. Would it be possible to provide the B&B website address please.
    Posted by Deborah on 23/03/2009 12:57:19
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  69. this is one of my all time favourites, a virtually un plannable scheme upto roof on...got quite emotuonal with this one..just wanted to hug them both on what they have achieved!! Hope english heritage are going to help with maintenance costs??!!?? they da*n well should. Re-building and refurbing a listed monument whilst achieving BREEAM points and building with sustainability...an extra sausage for me please!!!
    Posted by james nutter on 23/03/2009 12:55:08
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  70. Beautifully restored, well done for seeing the project through to the end. Can I please have the details for the B&B accomodation at the castle.
    Posted by Caroline Boden on 23/03/2009 12:49:59
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  71. Lovely story, beautifull fininsh would love details of the b&b
    Posted by cath on 23/03/2009 10:32:46
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  72. could you please send us details for the B&B at the castle.Congratulations to Francis and Karen on a fantastic project well done.
    Posted by anthony hoskin on 23/03/2009 10:30:04
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  73. I concur with the previous comment by Kev F I.O.W. and would also request the B&B details so we can stay for a long weekend and meet them and experienece the transformation first hand. I restore main line size steam engines, but their project is in a league of its own.
    Posted by Nigel Ewens on 23/03/2009 09:54:49
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  74. I caught friday's episode that showed Francis & Karens fantastic achievement in reconstructing a derlict castle, i was totally awestruct and wowed by the end. Their design and tastes were simple, honest and not at all prentenious, full credit to holding on to the dream, must go and see it for real so please forward the B&B details. Full compliments to the craftsmen involved in the project.
    Posted by Kev F I.O.W on 22/03/2009 20:59:07
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  75. Would it be possible to forward contact details for b&b? My parents are dying to stay here!
    Posted by B Casey on 22/03/2009 18:41:00
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  76. I watched the first episode of this particular "Grand Design" when it first aired on T.V. and was totally blown away by the family who decided to take on a project such as this as it has always been my dream to do the same thing.However finances would not let me ever do something as wonderful as this. Congratulations to the family on creating a true masterpiece. I actually cried when I watched Kevin revisiting the family. Once again congratulations on this amazing achievement.
    Posted by kim westhorpe on 22/03/2009 18:05:59
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  77. like most who saw the programme.Could we have the details ?
    Posted by andrew gault on 22/03/2009 16:11:54
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  78. Of all the castles in all the towns in all the world we just had to stay in this one! Great reconstuction,Karen & Francis are the perfect hosts. We are going back in September with some friends to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
    Posted by Hilary & Des Rylands on 22/03/2009 15:04:34
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  79. could you please send address so we can stay there thank you
    Posted by gail rodger on 22/03/2009 14:43:04
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  80. Fantastic show please could you supply details of B&B arrangements
    Posted by Paul Daly on 22/03/2009 00:32:11
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  81. having just watched the programme we would love stay for a weekend break.would appreciate information on how to book.
    Posted by j williams on 21/03/2009 21:34:33
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  82. Please can you provide the contact details for Francis and Karen Shaw's B&B at the castle near Skipton in Yorkshire? Kind regards Dave Knight
    Posted by David Knight on 21/03/2009 19:06:14
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  83. Loved the programe, my husband and l throught the castle was lovely, would like more information on the location of it and details about staying there. POSTED BY ANN & DEREK 21/03/2009
    Posted by Ann Beardmore on 21/03/2009 15:39:25
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  84. This is the second time I watched this buid and was absolutely spellbound by the mammoth task Francis & Karen undertook. The castle looks absolutely fantastic, a credit to all your hard work and determination. Would love to come and stay, please could you pass on your details
    Posted by Dale & Anne-Marie on 21/03/2009 09:22:37
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  85. I was living my own dream through all your efforts, love and enthusiasm. My heart felt congratulations on your achievement.
    Posted by Rosy Gokhool on 21/03/2009 08:43:10
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  86. Your achievement is nothing short of magnificent. My wife and I would love to come and stay in the summer and this provides us the purpose excuse to visit Yorkshire.
    Posted by Simon on 21/03/2009 07:17:01
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  87. Hi loved the programme, had to watch it twice. Please could you let us have details on how to book a stay at this wonderful castle. Thanks .
    Posted by ANGELA UNDERWOOD on 21/03/2009 00:31:37
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  88. For information - www.peelcastle.co.uk is our website Francis & Karen can be contacted on info@peelcastle.co.uk Thank you, Karen & Francis
    Posted by Karen & Francis Shaw on 20/03/2009 23:39:08
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  89. I want to stay there too. Check I know yorkshire website and look for Hellifield Peel, near skipton. Beautiful countryside and a castle in the town.
    Posted by john, kenilworth on 20/03/2009 23:09:34
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  90. running a guest house in a historic building like this is a fantastic way of making it pay for the upkeep and sharing your enjoyment and enthusiasm with other people who appreciate your hard work and good fortune in owning such a fantastic place. As the owner of a listed building run as a B&B, I know how important it is to yourselves. Congratulations to all involved and for letting Grand Designs follow your dream. Please send me details so that we can stay in this wonderful place. Thankyou!
    Posted by jane clowes on 20/03/2009 22:54:18
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  91. Hello people, I have just done research... It's 57 per person per night up to 75 per person per night ..
    Posted by stacey bloor on 20/03/2009 22:35:38
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  92. What a fantastic project - the best! We would love to stay in this beautiful castle - please tell us where we can book!
    Posted by Liz & Sam on 20/03/2009 22:33:16
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  93. This was the most amazing property ever to be shown on this programme... The outcome is of the Castle is amazing and me and my partner can not wait to stay there.. I can not find any prices though... So an email back would be amazing. Many Kind Regards, Stacey B
    Posted by Stacey Bloor on 20/03/2009 22:20:15
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  94. After just watching this episode I feel compelled as a teenager to continue on in my-own quest too follow an image of what my own grand design might be. This portrayal of an old castle combined with the beautiful attic/view point has reminded me that you can combine the new world with the old to create something spectacular. Looking ahead I often worry about what will be left for me to design on, will Scotland, a land that I freely love still be the beautiful masterpiece filled with history it is now? With new development happening all over the country I feel that the wonder and knowledge of Scotland’s history may be lost. Seeing myself in an old traditional house with the touch of new design looking over at the breathtaking sight that this castle has, only compels me more to continue on my research and planning into the perfect home for me.
    Posted by keeeefer's on 20/03/2009 22:14:54
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  95. This has to be the best house on Grand Designs but all the others are also very good. Out of a great show Francis has just beaten the wolves to show how to beat adversity and come out smiling. We would love to do B&B there so please send the info so that we can spend a night there. Great Stuff, Kev & Lyn.
    Posted by Kev & Lyn on 20/03/2009 22:11:59
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  96. Can you tell us how to book a stay please. I think you may well be very busy after the Grand Designs programme. Best Wishes, Rich n Lisa
    Posted by Richard and Lisa on 20/03/2009 22:11:48
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  97. Real addicts of Grand Design programme and absolutely love what you have done with the castle. We would love to visit your b\b and see the castle for ourselves, please can you supply details
    Posted by Di & Dave on 20/03/2009 22:05:51
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  98. What a wonderful place to live in. Fantastic views as well. Please supply contact details to stay in the bed and breakfast rooms. Thank you.
    Posted by Lisa L on 20/03/2009 22:02:15
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  99. Great program please could I have details of the B&B
    Posted by David on 20/03/2009 21:59:31
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  100. Amazing. This was my favourite Grand Design when it was first aired. Was fantastic to see it again finished.Well done to Karen and Francis in the face of every adversity. We want to visit and stay. Please send details.
    Posted by CK on 20/03/2009 21:46:29
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  101. I was enthralled and fascinated - what an amazing achievement! Like others I would love to know how to find the address so that we can book your B & B? Judging by the number of queries over the last 3 days this castle will be fully booked for years to come if only they can advertise their contact details. Sheila |(Gloucestershire)
    Posted by Sheila on 20/03/2009 21:21:38
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  102. Absolutely fantastic achievement - well done both. let us know how to book a stay. we would love to come.
    Posted by jo and val on 20/03/2009 21:03:01
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  103. one of the best, would love to stay there, would it be possible to for you to tell me where i can find details, or if theres anyone out there that can tell me it would be very much appreciated!!
    Posted by julie east yorkshire on 20/03/2009 20:27:43
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  104. Simply the best project of this series if not all the programs . You have to take your hat of to Francis and Karen for being brave enough to see it through to the end and still own the property . We would love to stay and keep their dream alive . If you could send us their details we would be very greatful
    Posted by Karl & Helen on 20/03/2009 19:49:39
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  105. So delighted you created such a marvellous reconstruction. Dedication and determination of extraordinary kind and degree! We would dearly like to visit your b&b, although it looks as if you have a long queue already. Please forward details. Derek Arnold
    Posted by Derek Arnold on 20/03/2009 19:48:56
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  106. Where can i get the details of this castle, we would love to stay there.
    Posted by DAVE on 20/03/2009 18:29:57
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  107. This was our favourite first time round and thoroughly enjoyed watching the revisit this week. Well done to you both, if the B&B keeps paying the mortgage then why not, as I wouldn't want to give this up either. Loved that bathroom in the guest quarters that husband and I would love to stay, let me know how and where we can book. Good luck to you and your family.
    Posted by Sharon on 20/03/2009 16:58:55
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  108. How amazing. Loved the programme and seeing the finished article so to speak. Would love to stay there. Please can you send details of B & B., Thanks so much
    Posted by MaryAnn GOOD on 20/03/2009 14:31:51
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  109. Grand Design, Grand Commitment! Francis and Karen are to be applauded for taking on such a task and seeing it through regardless of obstacles. Well done.
    Posted by Simon & Trisha. on 20/03/2009 14:25:11
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  110. I enjoyed watching the programme again this week. But I did feel sorry for them, building his lifelong dream only to have to run it as a B&B to sustain it.
    Posted by Aled parry on 20/03/2009 12:20:41
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  111. What a beautiful building - really enjoyed watching the show. Would love to stay there, please could I have details of the B & B
    Posted by Sam on 20/03/2009 07:03:30
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  112. Great show! http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html
    Posted by wateterford on 20/03/2009 02:38:15
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  113. Kerry; http://www.celticcastles.com/castles/peel-castle/
    Posted by Adele on 19/03/2009 21:04:16
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  114. Great show, great building, i'd love to see it's full beauty in person. Can i have the details so that i can book a stay.
    Posted by Kerry Clark on 19/03/2009 19:55:15
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  115. Loved the program,i can remember watching the fisrt program and thinking how are people able to do this i would not be able to cope with all the stress,well done it is a beautiful building and no doubt your b&b will be very successful because i myself would love to come and stay it was my main talking point at work today and said im going to look for it on web when i get home.Guess where i will be treating my husband next year.
    Posted by Helen Dobson on 19/03/2009 19:43:27
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  116. Please can I have the web address as we would love to book a stay at this castle
    Posted by Lynn Cooke on 19/03/2009 19:36:14
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  117. What a great home and what a great story, I felt all their emotions myself would love to stay there myself, well done to you both long may it stand.xxx
    Posted by lynda on 19/03/2009 19:16:04
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  118. Thoroughly enjoyed this programme. Would very much like to stay there. Please send me details.
    Posted by Lisa Anderson on 19/03/2009 19:00:40
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  119. Everyone is right...it's a beautiful place. If you want to find out how to book....do what I did and put it in a search engine....it's really that easy! Well done to Francis and Karen, long may they enjoy their lovely home.
    Posted by Mrs S on 19/03/2009 18:35:32
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  120. as with many other viewers i would love to have details of how to book to stay there
    Posted by Janis John Nagla on 19/03/2009 18:33:38
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  121. Website is http://www.peelcastle.co.uk/index_flash.html (all it takes is a little Googling)
    Posted by baward on 19/03/2009 17:53:09
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  122. wot a great project loved the programme can u send details of how 2 book 2 stay there
    Posted by chris on 19/03/2009 17:31:09
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  123. Fascinating building - very interested in staying at the B & B - cannot locate it on google so could you please let me have the contact details. Many thanks
    Posted by Mrs S Baker on 19/03/2009 17:30:08
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  124. My wife and I hugely enjoyed last night's programme of the renovation of a Yorkshire Castle. What a wonderful project and congratulations to Francis and Karen Shaw for having the vision and determination to make it happen. However we would love to know how they achieved it at a cost of around £700K. The roof alone must have run into 6 figures. Did you forget Kevin to mention the substantial grant from English Heritage! We look forward to staying there when next up in Yorkshire. Great programme! Keep it up.
    Posted by Tim P - Gloucs on 19/03/2009 17:25:29
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  125. Please can you send me the details on how I can book a stay at the castle for a long weekend. It looks gorgeous - so jealous. Thanks Jo
    Posted by Joanna Scott on 19/03/2009 17:24:42
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  126. what a marvelous transformation!!! watch the programme every week and I think this is my favourite. would like to stay there. Can you please post details of the B & B website.
    Posted by Louise on 19/03/2009 17:20:14
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  127. Marvellous achievement, wonderful castle. Like many others, I would like the contact details as I would love to stay B & B.
    Posted by steve on 19/03/2009 17:19:26
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  128. Loved the programme - what a fantastic place to stay. Please can I have details of how to make a booking. Thanks
    Posted by Mary Bentley on 19/03/2009 17:13:36
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  129. AS everyone else has said what a fabulous building. Please can I have their website and contact details etc for the bed and breakfast. Its fabulous.
    Posted by suepat on 19/03/2009 17:11:36
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  130. This is a brilliant achievement and would love to stay in the castle, could you let me know the details?
    Posted by Nicola on 19/03/2009 17:03:08
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  131. Me and my hubby watched Grand Designs last night and couldn't believe what an amazing job Francis and Karen had done with the castle. We were so impressed that it inspired us to use Francis's architechural skills in building our future home. It's an Old Police Station in South Yorkshire, stood in front of a castle. The Police Station is currently derelict and dormant but we'd love to turn it into a modern home just like Francis and Karen. It would be great if we could make contact with Francis so that we can talk to him about our future plans and get some architectural designs. It's even more fantastic because Francis lives in Yorkshire. If this is possible, could Francis please e-mail me. Thank you.
    Posted by Jessie on 19/03/2009 16:47:53
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  132. Loved the feature on the Yorkshire castle. It really is the grandest of them all! Can you advise as to the details as I would love to book it for my husband's 50th birthday shortly. Love the programme! Many thanks, Emer
    Posted by Emer on 19/03/2009 16:37:15
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  133. Like most people we were absolutely enchanted with the restoration of the Castle. we are lost in admiration not only with the owners but all the craftsmen and women who worked on it. Please pass on details of the website for b and b.
    Posted by Barry Knight on 19/03/2009 16:34:30
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  134. how do I get in touch we would love to stay in this superbe castle
    Posted by stuart & marilyn on 19/03/2009 16:27:41
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  135. Please can you send me the details of this B&B. Best Grand Design yet!!!
    Posted by Victoria on 19/03/2009 16:23:08
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  136. What a marvellous achievement - the castle is fantastic and a real testimony to the skill, dedication and conviction of all who were involved in the restoration. A weekend in such surroundings would be a real treat - so if the B & B website is available please could I have the address!
    Posted by Patricia on 19/03/2009 16:21:00
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  137. How lovely to see such a work of art restored to it's former glory! Well done indeed to Francis & Karen and the hard working and dedicated builders who gave the castle it's lfe back, we really enjoyed watching the update as well as the original programme. Please let me have the information for a chance to stay over in this wonderful place? Lesley
    Posted by lesley on 19/03/2009 16:19:18
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  138. I caught up with the retoration of the castle, last night, and was filled with admiration for the couple who lived their dream. I now want to go there as a paying guest how can I contact them to arrange this?
    Posted by Gina on 19/03/2009 16:17:19
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  139. Watched the pgorgramme the first time and loved the castle then, would love to stay there. Could I have a web address or contact details.
    Posted by samantha on 19/03/2009 16:10:48
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  140. It was a pleasure to watch the finished castle, I was amazed at the finish and hard work and dedication of this couple. I would very much like to stay at this castle and i would appreciate if you could let me know how to go about booking a room. Many thanks. Nayyar.
    Posted by Nayyar Sarwar on 19/03/2009 16:06:13
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  141. I, like so many other people, was very impressed with the castle and would be grateful if you could forward contact details or website address in order to book a weekend
    Posted by Carol, Ireland on 19/03/2009 15:56:35
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  142. I absolutely loved the way they restored that beautiful castle and would like to visit. How can I make reservations? Thanks.
    Posted by Caroline on 19/03/2009 15:56:35
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  143. My family and would love to spend a weekend at The Castle B&B, please send the contact details to make a reservation.
    Posted by Vanessa Guard on 19/03/2009 15:52:09
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  144. Absolutely brilliant - watched the original episode and last night's update was great TV - would love to B&B there please could I have details?
    Posted by Leah on 19/03/2009 15:49:24
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  145. Please can you let me have contact details for the castle and the B&B rates.
    Posted by lynne mcdonagh on 19/03/2009 15:46:12
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  146. Wonderful programme and restoration. How can I obtain details in order to make a booking for B&B
    Posted by 14th Century Castle on 19/03/2009 15:32:01
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  147. Hi there really enjoyed the revisited programme last night and would love to take my husband there for our wedding anniversary in July please can you forward me the contact details for booking. Regards
    Posted by Avril on 19/03/2009 15:29:29
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  148. Hi, I loved the episod last nite, I am so jealous of Francis and Karen. It looked breathtaking. I think if I owned that place I would never leave my house. Would you please send me the datails of the B&B I would really like to visit it. Also I really liked the 4 poster beds they had in the guest bedrooms. Would you be able to provide the details of where Francis and Karen have purchsed them. Thankyou
    Posted by Maryana, Newcastle on 19/03/2009 15:28:49
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  149. Please forward contact details for the castle as my wife and I would like to stay there. Thanks
    Posted by Neil Wingham on 19/03/2009 15:16:49
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  150. This is the best project ever on the programme I absolutely loved it, I can understand their dream totally. Although there was a lot of red tape to get through they made it in the end and it would have been a real shame if they had lost the property. I was thrilled to see that they are running as a B & B and we as the 'general public' get to share their amazing castle. As I can see from all the comments on the site there is plenty of interest so please let me know how I can get further information about using their B & B facility, I can't wait. thanks for sharing on your programme last night debs
    Posted by Debs on 19/03/2009 15:03:50
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  151. please can I have details of yorkshire castle B&B as well. Thanks
    Posted by Judith on 19/03/2009 15:02:44
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  152. Loved the programme last night, and would love to go and stay for a weekend, can I have details of B&B ? Many thanks, Jill
    Posted by Jill on 19/03/2009 15:02:17
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  153. This was by far the best Grand Design house yet. I loved the programme on it and thought Francis and Karen did an absolute fantastic job. Good on them to stick by their dream even when times got tough. Can I have the details for their B&B as I would like to stay there? Thanks and Well done!
    Posted by K Cooper on 19/03/2009 15:00:22
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  154. Could you please let me have details on the B & B at the castle last night, it looks amazing.
    Posted by Simon White on 19/03/2009 15:00:18
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  155. What a fantastic home, in these difficult times its great to see some people with the courage of their convictions succeed. Like so many others with the same request, can you supply information about the bed and breakfast
    Posted by David Frances on 19/03/2009 14:56:51
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  156. Karen and Francis' skill, and that of all the craftsmen who worked on the castle, is truly breathtaking. Please could you give me the address of their website so I can B&B there. Many thanks.
    Posted by Bryan Harral on 19/03/2009 14:55:34
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  157. Please send me details of restored castle b&b .. thx :)
    Posted by Mims on 19/03/2009 14:47:22
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  158. Dear Sir/ Madam, I saw the program last night about this castle, I would love to there for a weekend away. How do I make reservations? Regards, John McCabe.
    Posted by John McCabe on 19/03/2009 14:47:00
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  159. Absolutely loved the restoration of the castle and would love to B&B there. How do you make reservations? Please let have have their contact details.
    Posted by Junie on 19/03/2009 14:35:25
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  160. Can you please let me have contact details for the restored castle b & b Thankyou
    Posted by Hettie on 19/03/2009 14:25:03
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  161. Dear Sir/ Madam, I saw the program last night about this castle, I would love to there for a weekend away. How do I make reservations? Regards, John McCabe.
    Posted by John McCabe on 19/03/2009 14:23:37
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  162. could you please forward me the details about the castle would love to hae b&b there many thanks Mark
    Posted by Mark on 19/03/2009 14:14:35
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  163. i was delighted to see the castle finished, as i watched the first part of the story where there was still a lot of work to be done, althougth the family were living in it with the 9 rooms completed the commitment and love that has been given to this grand building is outstanding and the family must be very proud that they own such a beautifully home, i would be very grateful for the contact details so that i could book to stay now that it is a B & B it would be a honour to stay in this splended castle.
    Posted by lynne on 19/03/2009 14:14:25
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  164. I saw the program last night about this castle, I would love to there for a weekend away. How do I make reservations?
    Posted by Arlac on 19/03/2009 12:59:33
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  165. What a fantastic place to stay in - can you please send me details of a web site or how to get more information on a short break? Can't believe they made such a fantastic job of it - it really is a grand design
    Posted by Jo on 19/03/2009 12:59:04
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  166. Watched the programme last night they have a beautiful castle. can you please advise of website or cantact details for making a booking
    Posted by a mossman on 19/03/2009 12:48:14
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  167. Hi As with all the other comments here , we watched the revisited show last night and would love to book a weekend stay in one of the rooms in this beautiful castle and help maintain the building with the family that have lovingly restored it ! Thanks and Regards Christian Norsworthy
    Posted by Christian on 19/03/2009 12:46:17
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  168. Saw the castle on your programme, it looked wonderful. Could you please forward me their details. Thankyou
    Posted by emma on 19/03/2009 12:44:59
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  169. Saw the programme last night, it looks fabulous. Please let me know how to book accommodation etc.as would love to visit perhaps this summer.
    Posted by Lil on 19/03/2009 12:34:42
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  170. Hi all Saw the revisited episode last night ( the Yorkshire castle) Fantastic! Do you have contact details for the B&B?
    Posted by Nick McLean on 19/03/2009 12:28:52
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  171. watched the programme last night and would love to visit your beautiful home. Well done for all your determination and continued passion! Please could you foreward B&B details. Thankyou
    Posted by Shirley Kendal on 19/03/2009 12:17:43
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  172. please forward me details of how to stay at the castle and a price list many thanks
    Posted by lisa on 19/03/2009 12:12:33
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  173. After watching the 'revisted' programme last night on the 14th century castle in Yorkshire - I would love to visit the house. Can you please point me in the right direction as how to book a room. Thank you, Donna Perez
    Posted by Donna Perez on 19/03/2009 10:22:46
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  174. I saw the program last night about this castle, how beautiful, i would love to take my fiance for a weekend away here before our wedding. How do i make reservations? Thanks Jenny
    Posted by MrsA2be on 19/03/2009 10:18:45
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  175. Fantastic programme last night, where is it in Yorkshire? Do they have a website to book? Can you send details or post a link to their site
    Posted by Steven on 19/03/2009 10:11:47
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  176. A fantastic episode and what an amazing castle it turned out to be. It proves that if you have dreams that you should seek to fulfil them as it has shown what dreams in reality can look like well done to the family. i would like the details though about staying at the B & B as it looks the perfect place to spend a romantic weekend.
    Posted by Natalie Wood on 19/03/2009 10:11:37
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  177. we watched last night and were in awe of this couples achievements. Absolutely love the castle. Can you forward us the B&B details so we can book a weekend sometime. Paul and Marcia
    Posted by Paul and Marcia on 19/03/2009 10:09:32
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  178. could you provide me with contact details for the B & B please
    Posted by mat drayton on 19/03/2009 10:07:56
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  179. we watched last night and were in awe of this couples achievements. Absolutely love the castle. Can you forward us the B&B details so we can book a weekend sometime. Paul and Marcia
    Posted by Paul and Marcia on 19/03/2009 10:07:06
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  180. WOW! A real Grand Design, with completely genuine, heartfelt reasons for the whole build.. Great to have Grand Designs back on form with such a wonderful property.. and brilliant to see that the Shaws are still there and still loving it.
    Posted by Jay on 19/03/2009 10:05:04
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  181. We want to stay there, please tell us how to book!
    Posted by Charlie on 19/03/2009 10:03:39
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  182. I watched the re-visit last night and was left feeling totally knocked-out by what Francis and Karen have achieved. The building was impressive enough when the original programme was broadcast but last night was something else. My wife and I would love to come and stay for a few days and have the opportunity to stand on the viewing gallery and take in that incredible view. Could you please send accomodation details.
    Posted by David Nicholls on 19/03/2009 10:02:00
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  183. I really enjoyed the episode last night so gald they managed to keep it. Could you possible send me detail of the B&B they provide would love to tay there.
    Posted by Zoe on 19/03/2009 09:46:23
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  184. I saw the repeat of the Yorkshire Castle programme last night. I wanted to know the details as they were running a bed and breakfast from there and my husband and I would be interested in staying.
    Posted by Michaela on 19/03/2009 09:42:25
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  185. what a fantastic build.really want to go and stay ther.could you please give me the details of the bed and breakfast.many thanks,faye
    Posted by faye on 19/03/2009 09:41:13
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  186. Wow! What an amazing place to live. I WANT IT!!!!? The fact that Francis still gets emotional at their achievement says it all. Well done. Please will you sent details of the bed & breakfast accomodation, many thanks x.
    Posted by Paula Webb on 19/03/2009 09:30:25
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  187. Fantastic episode and what an inspiration. Would love to take the family for a break, have you any contact details please?
    Posted by Paul on 19/03/2009 09:28:48
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  188. really really enjoyed last night,s episode, think that they are both an inspiration. would love to visit the B&B so could you please provide me with the details of the location.
    Posted by Daniel on 19/03/2009 09:18:26
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  189. Not sure if i am able to post the website on here but search in Google for Peel castle and the link will come up.
    Posted by Moo on 19/03/2009 09:14:05
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  190. I saw this program last night,and I had a dream that I am spending 3 nights on a long weekend in this castle with my hubby!Just amazing and outstanding....hats off to the owners and specially for their dedication,patience and hardwork to survive through all ups and downs. I should confess that I felt extremely sad when the wall fell down into pieces,I thought.....oh dear!!!These owners will give up now!But thankfully I was wrong and the project got completed successfully!!! Heartiest Congratulations to the family who had the courage to make their dream come true! Could you please let me the address and contact deatils of this castle,so that we can book a room in B&B? Cheers, Shraddha.
    Posted by Shraddha Mitkari on 19/03/2009 09:13:30
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  191. I saw the programme last night & would lvoe to be able to tay in the castle for a couple of nights. Can you give me details??
    Posted by Tina Horton on 19/03/2009 09:09:12
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  192. Loved this episode - what an achievemnt. Like fellow viewers I too would like to pay a visit to this wonderful B&B - could you please provide me with details or a web site I can log onto for further information. No doubt your programme will have done wonders for the B&B part of their business - as did your Channel Four programme featuring Castleford - the brdige is now regularly visited from people all over the Country so thanks for that. I look forward to receiving the relevant information as requested above and keep up the good work.
    Posted by Alison Smith on 19/03/2009 08:28:50
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  193. Hi, I would like to take my husband to the castle for a weekend to celebrate our wedding anniversary, where I can I find the details to book?
    Posted by Fiona Harris on 19/03/2009 00:15:03
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  194. i would just like to say what a great job they have done with this castle... it looks fantastic. does anyone know if the castle still open as a b b i would love to stay there but dont know were it is???
    Posted by craig on 19/03/2009 00:14:44
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  195. I enjoyed watching the castle grow with the small team of stonemason's,the view from the roof must be amazing, could i please have the B&B address it was the one thing not mentioned on the show, if only to view it from the road.
    Posted by John Grundy on 18/03/2009 23:29:50
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  196. What an amazing achievement and a inspiring story, would love to stay in this beautiful and unique B&B one day.
    Posted by Vienna on 18/03/2009 23:28:10
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  197. after watching your programe tonight about the Yorkshire Castle, would it be possible to forward their web site details about the bed and breakfast accomodation many thanks jcw
    Posted by J C Williams on 18/03/2009 23:24:57
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  198. Magical!! Absolutely moving!! They did a brilliant job to realise such an enormous project. What a dream that came true. Shame about English Heritage that they wield so much bureacratic power and can be so unhelpful and obstructive otherwise maybe more people might realise a dream and restore a crumbling monument. This does not detract in the slightest from such a fantastic achievement. Good luck with the B&B - I for one would love to stay as a paying guest.
    Posted by C Jackson on 18/03/2009 23:15:46
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  199. Hi, I have just watched the revisted castle again! and i groaned, oh ive seen this already,but it still reeled me in to carry on watching.. And felt i had to add my little piece, for the builders/stone masons, they were brillant, they woked so hard for there clients it was refreshing to watch. So i would like to say well done to them,and may you go on and prosper for a long time to come, you really deserve it.
    Posted by Shelley on 18/03/2009 23:11:32
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  200. after watching tonights programme on the yorkshire castle i would like to know if you could let me know how i find the availability for the bed and breakfast stay i have checked the internet and seem unable to find their site = much appreciated for whatever help you can give me - i must also add that i find your programme fasinating and i would like to thank you for allowing me to dream what may be for me one day ( after i win the lottery) Katrina
    Posted by katrina hollis on 18/03/2009 23:00:20
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  201. Hi Karen and francis, You have made the castle into something we can only dream of. A couple of questions for you, we would love to come and stay in your beutiful home but:1,how much do you charge at your B&B and 2,We have a 4yr old daughter who would think she was in the Enchanted Castle in Disney again staying with you, but do you allow children to stay. Look forward to hearing from you PAULA.
    Posted by Paula Lord on 18/03/2009 22:53:41
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  202. Grand Designs is one of the highlights of my TV week. What Francis and Karen achieved is quite extraordinary. However, as much as I am intrigued by the scale of this renovation, personally speaking I would have liked to see less previous footage and more recent film regarding their progress..
    Posted by Scott Sturgess on 18/03/2009 22:49:25
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  203. What an amazing home Karen and Francis have created! They must be over the moon,hard work,lots of money and determination is definately the key to a Grand Design!! Watched the Revisited programme 18th March to find out Karen and Francis are running the Castle as a B&B to help fund the bills during the Credit Crunch! Please could you help me locate them as i would love to stay there!! Thanx!
    Posted by Emily on 18/03/2009 22:47:25
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  204. Just watched the revisit to your wonderfull renovation of your lovely castle really admire your dedication and expertise in achieving the quality of the finished product and i would love to stay in your B&B as a special treat for me and my wife.Perhaps you can let me know how i need to arrange this dream. Good luck T.Banks
    Posted by Tony Banks on 18/03/2009 22:38:53
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  205. Hi Magnificent place, we would like to know what your rates are for staying? We enjoyed watching the re visit. Thanks Jo Bannister
    Posted by Jo on 18/03/2009 22:36:50
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  206. I like many others have just watch the re-build (revisited) of this wonderful castle and a dream come true for two very inspirational people,and found it very hard not to be emotinal for two people I have never met! I watch Grand Designs in awe each time and think "if only" so just like many others the best I could hope for would be to stay as a paying guest, and as my husband I and will be celebrating 30 years of marriage this year I can't think of a more magical place to spend it. So please,please if there is a chance of this happening I would be grateful for any information available.
    Posted by Margaret Holden on 18/03/2009 22:34:21
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  207. Hi Kevin, Just watched the program on the renovation of the castle. Stunning end product, brilliantly finished, a real credit to the owners. Something I would like to have seen though was a closing comment from English Heritage. Surely this project should be lauded by them them as a triumph in terms of bringing one of our historic buildings back from the brink. They need to really get behind people like Francis and Karen Shaw who have the vision, drive and guts to take on such a project with all the inherent bureaucracy that comes with it. Maybe as a postscript you could get them to make a statement.
    Posted by Gnomic1 on 18/03/2009 22:32:41
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  208. Would like to take my partner to the restored castle, that Frances, and Karen restored in Yorkshire, would it be possible to let me know where I can get the details. Thank you, and I really enjoy grand designs. Margart
    Posted by Margaret Mason on 18/03/2009 22:28:44
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  209. Francis and Karen. I am a regular watcher of grand designs. All of the property's are unique but yours stands out for me. The care, thought and consideration you put in stands out for me. What you have created is extra special. I am sure you are very proud and so you should be. If I was asked to vote for the best it would be yours. If you are able, please drop me your details and if you are still propping the building and up the mortgage with B&B, perhaps we could visit.
    Posted by Andrew Smith on 18/03/2009 22:25:27
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  210. Where can I found out the address of the beautiful 14th century castle? I would love to stay there for the weekend.
    Posted by Rachael Childs on 18/03/2009 22:21:18
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  211. I never miss Grand Designs and this one is the best. Magical. I hope Frances and Karen enjoy the rest of their days in the fabulous home they have created. I would love to stay there but there are no details, any chance of getting more information? I hope English Heritage appreciate people like Frances and Karen. They turn a dream into a reality with vision and passion. I'd like to thank them for sharing that dream. Best wishes and have a great life. Pamela.
    Posted by Pamela Bottomley on 18/03/2009 22:21:03
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  212. Another great show by Kevin but where is the Castle ? I would like to access the B&B just like Kevin. I hope you can help thank you
    Posted by Roy Masterson on 18/03/2009 22:18:42
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  213. What a feat. Please can you tell us where the castle is, a perfect getaway for a wedding anniversary. Many thanks
    Posted by Steven Simpson on 18/03/2009 22:18:11
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  214. Having just watched this tremendous episode of Grand Designs Revisited with regards Francis and Karen's castle in Yorkshire, I have to say I have been incredibly moved. Kevin's summation at the end has to be one of the most emotionally charged ever delivered on the programme and my God, what a place! Francis and Karen you have been incredibly brave and I for one absolutely salute you for making your dream a reality. The vision, the patience the commitment, the care and attention required to have made this happen would have had me running away to hide. Just simply brilliant. Very well done and I hope everything works out as it so richly deserves for you. To Kevin and Channel 4... keep up the wonderful work, I just love what you're doing.
    Posted by Anthony on 18/03/2009 22:17:34
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  215. Having just watched the show and seeing what a wonderful job Frances and Karen have done in restoring the castle, I was pleased to hear they are running it as a B&B. I would love to visit and stay a night so is there any way of me getting contact details for them? Any help is appreciated!
    Posted by Simon on 18/03/2009 22:17:15
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  216. i have really enjoyed the latest series and would love to suprise my wife with a weekend staying at the home of kevin Francis in yorkshire. can you tell me the web or email address please
    Posted by Robert MacDonald on 18/03/2009 22:16:44
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  217. Very interested in staying at Yorkshire castle how would i get more information regarding tariff
    Posted by Jan Barker on 18/03/2009 22:16:38
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  218. what a fab building and you can stay b&b where is it?
    Posted by alan on 18/03/2009 22:14:51
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  219. What a wonderful episode and I hope they can stay there forever they really deserve it. How can you get to stay there? frank nicholls
    Posted by frank nicholls on 18/03/2009 22:13:57
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  220. Wonderful programme on the 14th centruy castle and hats off to Frances and Karen for the dedication. Do they have a website, we would so much like to go and stay. Regards, Jackie Pinnock
    Posted by Jackie Pinnock on 18/03/2009 22:13:18
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  221. where is this castle as we are interested in staying for our silver wedding
    Posted by caroline bilton on 18/03/2009 22:12:46
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  222. just see the revisited programme. the finished project is fantastic , a credit to all involved. national heritage now owe you a great debt for your foresight and dedication . my wife had tears in her eyes at the end. well done
    Posted by mark daily on 18/03/2009 22:11:24
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  223. I am amazed at the work and dedication of this couple and the results are truely amazing. I am also exceptionally pleased to see they have opened up thier home and I would love to see the amazing transformation up close. Would anyone happen to have contact details for the bed and breakfast
    Posted by sue roome on 18/03/2009 22:11:21
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  224. Hi there, just watched grand designs about the castle in yorkshire. would love to know where it is and how we book into it for a weekend!!!
    Posted by bex haywood on 18/03/2009 22:10:48
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  225. Fantastic,we would like to stay there. Can you supply conract details?
    Posted by Terry McLoughlin on 18/03/2009 22:10:35
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  226. Wow! Well done Francis and Karen what an achievement. Best ever Grand Designs. English Heritage should be knighting you for what you have acheived. Without your enormous hard work, dedication and money - the castle probably wouldn't have been standing now. What a lovely couple you are - down to earth and genuine.
    Posted by Karen from Warington on 18/03/2009 22:09:58
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  227. love the tis place and the deadication it has taken I just don't know where it is? Can anyone help? Pinky
    Posted by Pinkytinsel on 18/03/2009 22:09:20
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  228. Hi , I absolutly love the castle in yorkshire. I would like to stay there with my husband for a special birthday. Can you send me the address please??? Lovin the programme! Thanks Tracy (from sunny liverpool)
    Posted by tracy shirley on 18/03/2009 22:08:59
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  229. does any body no the phone number or address of the castle cause i would love to stay there or how much it is to stay there
    Posted by kenny on 18/03/2009 22:08:45
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  230. After watching the episode of this weeks grand design ( yorkshire castle) i am interested in staying as it stated it was a b&b. Any idea on how i can get information about stopping???
    Posted by samantha lewis on 18/03/2009 22:08:18
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  231. can you give us contact details for tonights castle B&B?
    Posted by david on 18/03/2009 22:05:38
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  232. wow, an amazing house! does anyone know where it is? now it's a b&b i would love to go and stay in it :-)
    Posted by ollybishop on 18/03/2009 22:05:26
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  233. A fantastic property - how can I get to stay in the guest accommodation?
    Posted by Sharon on 18/03/2009 22:04:17
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  234. how can we book a weekend here thanks
    Posted by susan douglas on 18/03/2009 22:02:56
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  235. Fantastic - where do I find details of staying there now they are open for Bed and Breakfast? Steffie
    Posted by Steffie Richards on 18/03/2009 22:02:54
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  236. A particularly good project, located near Hellifield. If only I could afford to stay now it's open as a b&b!
    Posted by yorkiegal on 18/03/2009 21:28:23
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  237. It was moving and inspiring to watch your dream become such a wonderful reality. I hope the home provides much joy and pleasure for you all. Seeing the efforts and commitment directed at such a project has challenged and inspired me to show the same dedication to my passion and dream - to build something that lasts for eternity.
    Posted by Andrew Patterson on 31/01/2009 00:46:35
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  238. dear Kevin, I quite regularly watch 'Grand Designs'........altho the odds of me undertaking one are slim (money...lol) I am particularly interested in castles and shacks......yeah I lnow whats a shack got in common with a castle.....lol)and would like to visit Frances and Karen's castle home in the Yorkshire Dales. If it isn't possible to view the insides etc I fully undestand and respect there privacy etc, however I would still like to view on passing, so If you can let me have an address and the nearest point to view etc I would be most grateful. plus all other castels and 'shack' type buildings. Perhaps the one in Scotland which had several; families living in it and was bought for a quid I think. take care and keep on keeping on what you are doing Tom
    Posted by tom on 30/01/2009 22:26:04
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  239. Can I just say, watching a recent repeat of this programme, that this building is so beautiful it nearly made me cry when I saw the end result. Well done to Francis and Karen. It is surely worth every penny. I only want to know when you are going to start taking in paying guests! xJess
    Posted by Jessica Auckland on 03/01/2009 00:25:36
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  240. Hi im Adam from australia and have just watch a magical castle from the 14th century take shape and would like to congratulate everyone in the rebuilding and the owners of a once in a lifetime magical event.... Watching this take shape has now opened my eyes and looking for my dream castle... Well Done to all involved... Regarads Adam (australia)
    Posted by adam on 01/01/2009 02:04:06
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  241. HI FROM AUSTRALIA CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME IF FRANCIS AND KAREN SHAW STILL LIVE OR OWEN THE PEEL CASTLE REGARDS DAVID
    Posted by DAVID HOLDER on 01/01/2009 01:18:18
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  242. If only English Heritage would be flexible and allow more ruined shells to be restored and saved
    Posted by Christopher P on 27/12/2008 14:43:01
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  243. can any one advise me about ground source heat pumps and in particular the type that draw air through the system rather than water. Please forgive my ignorance I saw this method on one of your programs. Thanks John
    Posted by John Bridges on 04/10/2008 18:24:13
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