Chateau DIY: Win the Dream

In the concluding episode of the second heat, the competitors take charge of a team of workaway volunteers. Their responsibilities include reshaping the château’s gardens, preparing the gîtes for paying guests, and handling a range of further duties, as well as coordinating logistics.

The episode in question is the concluding segment of the second heat of the competition series. In this instalment, the remaining contestants face the ultimate test of their skills as the heat draws to a close. The format pits them against a series of practical tasks, with the aim of proving who can best oversee a large‑scale project under pressure. During the final, the competitors are tasked with directing a team of work‑away volunteers to give the château’s grounds a thorough makeover. They must organise the labour, allocate duties and ensure the landscape is reshaped to a higher standard. At the same time, they are responsible for turning over the on‑site gîtes, preparing each accommodation so it’s ready to receive paying guests. The challenge blends leadership, planning and hands‑on renovation. Beyond the landscaping and gîte turnover, the contestants are expected to handle a variety of additional duties that form part of the ‘much more’ element of the challenge. These extra responsibilities test their adaptability and capacity to manage unforeseen issues that arise during such a comprehensive refurbishment. The episode therefore showcases how each participant balances multiple demands while striving to deliver a finished product that meets the programme’s criteria. When the tasks are completed, the episode concludes the second heat, leaving the contestants awaiting the results that will determine who advances further in the competition.