You don’t have to address people’s comments. Your decisions are nobody else’s concern. You do you, I’ll watch whatever you show us. 😊

People too often confuse being alone with being lonely. The gift is to be happy with yourself.

Go Phil!. Take your time. It's for you, and we'll tag along with whatever you film for us. Just take care.

Finally, an update on the Convent Apartments.

I don't understand why anyone talk about another person's private life, every individual has a choice... right. Good luck to Phil

So pleased to see that your natural weed killer worked so well! Glad to hear you are staying at the Chateau and also that you are continuing to do what works best for YOU! Well done, Phil! Thanks for another FUN video!

Sometimes a change of scenery is good for the soul and mind, it's good for you to help Billy and I know he's good as helping you out when you need it too

Good man, Phil. Billy is truly blessed to have friends like you. You're a great sport and a true "best mate."

your a top bloke phil! glad to help with your sanity 😂

100% agree . Minimalisim is under estimated. We don't need copious things to make us happy. Your new found enthusiasm is truly infectious.

Opening up all those first floor rooms will make a love Lord of the Manor suite. I really liked how much light just opening those doors created. Or merged, or something like that. Lots of light.

Phil, I always like seeing you. You don't have to be anywhere else for now. Take your time and take care. Have fun making your house a home.

Really glad you are staying at your property. Outsiders don't matter, just do what makes you happy that's all that is truly important.

I love how you and Billy have such a special friendship.

Have fun buddy!! mr Billy doesn’t sound like a sleazy land lord… tell him to work on it 😁😆👍

Thanks for for getting us a look see of the apartment status at the convent. Has been forever since one was done by Billy. Always enjoy your channel Phil

Have fun fixing the chateau, good on you. It will be great fun and great when its done.

Oh Phil, I agree with others, you don't need to tell us all your details. I just enjoy watching what you choose to show us. - thank you.

People have lived by themselves since dawn of time. And been very Happy and Successful with maintaining their homes. Cheers to you! Doing what so many “ needy” people cannot! 🥂🍾

I almost panicked there for a minute, Phil! I couldn't imagine why you would want to leave your beautiful chataeu. I'm so glad you were just joking around. Things are coming along beautifully in your home. I think the deep navy blue would look glorious in your suite of rooms.

Good to see the progress on the apartments. Glad you're staying your Château.

It's fun watching you and Billy having fun together! 😂😂😂😂

It wouldn’t be hard for a man to take care of that place by himself! People are so lazy! Love the work you are doing inside! Keep going! 😁

It's always good to get out of the house, especially if you can help a friend while you are out.

The apartment that Ryan started demo would be perfect for overnight visits it's really not that big and they gotta ghost Lightning wouldn't like that lol❤😊

Great way to show your flats off, teasing us with Phil getting one.

Good one Phil!!! Although it would have been fun to watch you wrangle the ghosts at the convent! 😂 Excited to watch the chateau develop with your vision!

Hey Phil, happy to hear you are staying at the Chateau, if the day ever comes and you do decide to downsize, that will be fine with us. We will follow you wherever you go. I love the idea of making the Chateau your own. I think it would be fun for you boys to have a safe place to hang out after a long week of work. Looking forward to what you do next. Love from N.Y.

Ahhhh! To be young again and roll with life as it comes!!! I think your journey into ownership of a chateau and garage work and the bar …what ever else there is so much nicer than an office job any day!!! Enjoy in your own terms whatever your passions are ….at 76 and fading…the container house on a lake is still very appealing!!!❤😊

Would be nice to see a full tour of the chateau, even if it's messy and not renovated, I'm sure many of us would just enjoy getting a better feel for the chateau's layout and possibilities

Chateau like this are so beautiful. So much amazing character and charm. Restoring these homes is a passion that ends in an amazing property. I personally love older homes and always will .

I'm disappointed you're not moving into the convent, Phil. As it was my goal to be the first subscriber to the new Convent Life UKposts channel! In all seriousness, I have zero doubt that you're fully capable of keeping on top of everything in the chateau, all by yourself. Just need to get up each morning and Crack On!

I think getting rid of all the pots and planters is a great idea. A nicely kept lawn and driveway looks much more elegant and is simpler to maintain. If you want flowers, one pot by the front door will be enough.

You both have to put up with a lot. I have found all of you through each other’s videos and it is my daily pick me up to watch all of your wonderful videos. Bottom line, all of the things you do, decide are no one else’s business. I thank you both for continuing to post.

I totally agree with your experimenting with the alternative living situations, the château is a good place when you have a partner that is willing to work with you or partners. Finding a smaller place where you have connections with other people seems like a great idea. I am an 81 year old retired clinical psychologist. I am a single person after losing my son and my wife, we all need some form of connectivity and living in a big house alone is not a good idea. In my opinion. Much luck on your new.

Phil, Usually silently, I watch your videos and I have decided I need to say something. You don't owe anybody anything. You don't need to apologise for anything, You don't need to take a blind bit of notice of anyone's comments. You should never feel the need to open up your home to anyone else, just because you did so before. You can have a party for your nearest and dearest friends without feeling guilty you aren't inviting anyone else. You are such a lovely man, You are actually too nice and that's why you seem to keep explaining and apologising. I really did enjoy the video about the tunnels underground. That must've been such an exciting discovery and it's a shame the history wasn't properly documented before the old boy died. Thanks for a really good channel. I love chateaux, it's those mansard roofs which i like the best. / Gena 🇬🇧

We love who you are and what you decide to do Phil.... ignore 'those' who seem to have to grumble about absolutely everything....what sad lives they must live.

Phil: Your pithy observation [@11:58] "I LOOSELY know what I'm doing" is an absolutely brilliant maxim to live by! LOL👍😉 Find out where Billy had his"Crack On" mugs & baseball caps done as it could be a great added revenue stream for your site!💲 And regarding added revenue, put that terrific glass front beverage cooler into your pub instead of the workshop & fill it with brightly labelled coolers, spritzers & soft drinks so patrons can see alternative options if they may not feel like a beer. 🥤

The place has changed through history ,your efforts bringing up to date ,improving your assite , comfort for one and friends.

Yay cool, you are onto it Phil. And the weeds look like they are dying. Progress all round. Great fridge, from Billy.

Seeing the apartments I don’t think I could downsize that much from the freedom of space from the chateau .

I need to mix up some of that natural weed killer for the cracks in my concrete driveway. Hitting the weeds with the string trimmer every 7-10 days is getting old fast! And I live in a 3,000-square-foot house in Florida by myself, and do all my own lawn work. Lots of people tell me the same, that it's too much for just me. Sometimes it can feel a little overwhelming, but I also feel like it's exactly the right size for me. Totally get not ever wanting to live in an apartment again. I love having my little space cushion around me!

Phil you’re such a good friend!! Being with Billy was probably a wee break and a good laugh.

You not on your own…you have Lightening. Ignore rude comments, we don’t need to know everything about your personal life. We will be here regardless.

Phil, there is nothing nicer than going to bed in a luxurious bedroom with beautiful linens and furniture in a colour scheme that is just for you. I spent the most money in my very basic home on my bedroom and it is very special and elegant and every night when I go to bed I feel lucky to have a beautiful place to lay my head. Good on you and make it your own. P.s. make sure you spoil yourself with some really good linens.

I was curious when Billy said he didn't like the drinks fridges when they arrived... Having seen them, I thought to myself "Surely a drinks fridge is a drinks fridge? They're all pretty much the same" 😂

Phil’s got the biggest bachelor pad in France!! Back of bitches this man’s living the dream 👊🏻 Loving this new you, new era, can’t wait to see how you switch it up, less is more and dark colours are great ✌️

Hi Phil and Billy, you are a pair of jokers…. Love your humour. 🤪🤣😉🙋‍♀️🙃

Such a fun video! Actually liked seeing the apartments at the convent. You do a fantastic job. Just keep going

Hey Phil, make another round of vinegar, epsom salt, dish detergent over the same area.

I could live in your chateau all by myself. Doesn’t bother me to be alone, I like solitude and I have been alone for 15 years since my husband died. We were married 32,5 years and after he left me alone I got used to be by myself. I have a full time job and I am quite happy to come back home and spend my time as l like. Your suit will look beautiful when finished and you will be very comfortable there. Good luck with your renovations 😊 By the way, it’s your Chateau and you can live and do whatever you want with it.

You do what you want to do Phil. It was great seeing you have a laugh with Billy ❤

The green from the apartment is id also a good colour

Have you considered “dragging” the gravel like Amaury does at castle Ten Bourgh? You still have to spray weeds occasionally but a little drag or land plane behind your mover would be easy.

Sometimes when you are the subject of the old rumor mill you have to stir the pot every once in a while. The Chateau grounds are beautiful.

I was expecting Snow White's glass coffin to be a bit more ornate. 😀

So happy you are simplifying things for YOUR life. Love the idea of a personal suite. Let alone a personal floor . Excellent idea. We are simplifying things because of age so you are very wise to be doing this now. Wishing you all the best and lots of energy❤❤👏👏

Once you've gone Chateau, you can't go back.

Good on you Phil, you will make the chateau beautiful and just as you want it. Enjoy xx

Cheers to you and your current status! Too many people trying to fit into your shoes with their own emotions and it just doesn’t work. You’re doing fine, I’m impressed with how well you’re doing, and personally I would never leave that beautiful château either. Cheers mate!!!

We aren’t owed any explanation of why you make personal decisions. We are simply pulling for you.

Do what makes you happy Phil, that master bedroom will be fantastic whatever you decide.

You are a remarkable gentleman. You had me worried for a bit, especially after your work on the master suite yesterday. However, you are a true friend to the Petherick clan. They are very lucky to have you as a friend.

Hats off to you Phil. Would love to do what you’re doing…👋

A Chateau on an island connected to a beautiful park of clear lawn with beautiful specimen trees in the right places. It sounds luxury. A lovely vision. An automated grass mower! And annual tree professional visit? And you can get on with the things you want to do. And the owner's suite is a great idea. 😊

You are so funny, impulsive and so infectious! That is why we love you! I thought, are you CRAZY about moving into Billy's convent??!! I love the idea someone in here mentioned, "the Lord of the Manor"! Indeed, it is! And it's your very own! Helping Billy is great! Helping hands makes the work load lighter!

So happy to see you and Billy together!

It's great that you have a plan and good friends. Take care and stay happy. Xx

You know the world love you Phillip, just do you, God bless!!!

Love the green in the top apart.

Billy in a box. Perfect photo for Xmas card😂

Nice to have an office away from your sleeping and dressing area. Looking forward to your color choices That green was nice

I love that greeish color

Thank you for sharing 😊

Good for you on your plans for keeping the upkeep simple! Great plan

Puts a new spin on "chilling with a friend"

You have a beautiful home!! will watch whatever you post...love all you do!

That was Fun love Billy & your sense of humour 😂😂😂😂😂 Nice one can you give us the weed killer recipe please 🤔 Love Sue ❤❤❤🇬🇧❤❤❤

Billy’s a nutter 😂 Loving your ideas for you ❤ Fantastic the weed spray is doing it’s thing 🙌😁 Great to see the convent apartments they are cool 😊

You are so practical--- but with vision. All the best!

Are you going to sell and live in the convent? That will be great, to help Billy.. You're a great person.... Blessings,

Always great to have a plan and see what others are doing!!

Looks like a plan.

Phil you are amazing and just enjoy your Chateau xxx

you are amazing and love seeing you and Billy together, you always get up to mischief lol - I'm sorry you have to deal with opinionated people. you are a big boy who can make his own decisions - thank you for sharing your life with us.

Room at Billy’s chateau for overnight guests ..::🥰

YEA, the Suite, so happy for you!!!!!

What a wonderful group of friends you all are and it's so nice to see the support you all have for each other. I enjoy leaping around all your channels and love catching up with progress. you all achieve heaps. I love your home and being single makes life a lot easier so enjoy that too.

Bless you Phil, you are so tolerant 🤗 I appreciate you're videos, and enjoy the projects. Have a splendid day 🙏

It was good to see some of Billy's apartments again. I am quite surprised at the weedkiller being so effective. I know you like shoes Phil. Have you thought about having a posh shoe cupboard fitted into the dressing room? One that is wooden, bespoke and got lights? 😀

I just like coming along for the ride in your journey. I enjoy your videos.

I love your straightforward-ness. Just keep doing what you do and allowing us the great privilege of following you. Your channel is great. Bon chance going forward.

You have a beautiful home, glad you are staying in it. The drinks cooler will come in very handy in your garage.🙏❤️

Keep them guessing!!!! Yes, opening up the doorway is amazing. Well Done!!! Keep up the good work!!!

I think you are doing great!! You should be proud of all your numerous achievements. Love your wit and sense of humor, always brings a smile to my face. Cheers from San Diego. Have a great day.🌴☀️

Thanks for the heart attack Phil ! thought I had missed the announcement you was moving out 😂 phew glad your not. Billy has lost some weight .

Ha ha ha. I would want to see the apartments as well! That courtyard at the convent in the summer time and the lights on and maybe some of the string lights would be so cool!

Yes,you are so right! The place will be perfect for you.

You guys are a hoot! Great team.

Thank heaven you aren't moving in, because I was going to have your sanity checked! Nice fridge though. Spray the weed killer again. Like anyone, once the place is cleaned up, it is so much easier to keep clean. You're doing a dandy job!