Use your dead leaves as compose for your garden! Burn the branches and use the ash in the garden too! Spring has sprung and using what you got can save you a lot of money. You can use buckets and raised beds which would make it easier for first time gardeners. Good luck! Marie from Eden, NC
Loved seeing the Gardner’s cottage, wine cave, and the morning room. I can see why morning room is next priority- great light and tons of potential and in the main house. Once you get walls patched and ready, might want to consider rolling on a water proofing paint before covering with plasterboard. Also may want to consider the water resistant board (in US used in bathrooms) versus drywall to avoid any future water infiltration/damp issues in the wall. Whenever you get some time, I would also consider moving all the stuff out of the Gardner’s cottage into the wine cave to get all the “stuff” in one place as long as it is dry. Keep up the great work!
It will take a lot of money to fix that gardens cottage up for someone to live in but using an outbuilding as a rental would help bring in income to supplement the costs of owning the chateau
The gardener’s cottage would be a lovely place to live!! Yes alot of work to do....but small enough to be doable! Maybe by some volunteers? You’ve done a great job with the tree cutting and stuff! Sweet!
I think a couple work away kids can make the clean up really chug a long and clearing out the gardeners cottage can save that structure. It's a valuable piece of real estate. Again, college high/school kids working to get this done will get the worst of it. Billy's Dad did a miracle with MP's Gardener's cottage, and if that can be brought back yours can too! Hopefully, things will be loosening up and you can get people in to work/stay and tick off some of this. The tree clear out was amazing. The gym looks very inviting.. that's a huge accomplishment. Great video
If the cherry picker control that is not working is a lever operation the lever is connected inside the main block to a bobbin with a couple of oil seals(most likely o rings )if one fails it will divert the oil back to the main tank hope this some help to you
The gardeners cottage is great but for another time. I agree You have so much to do in the garden area. You have to be able to enjoy what you have done or it’s too overwhelming. You will have years and years of tube content for us to stay tuned.❤️
Oh, save those leaves you sucked up and the tree debris. Shred the leaves by running them over with your lawn mower and use to top dress your vegetable beds or in your compost. That's free gold! And the morning room is going to be lovely! What wonderful light.
I made a suggestion on one of the other chateau vlogs...get 5 chateaux together with at least 4 Workers...over 5 Weekends, 20 people sharing skills ... work parties, 5 Chateaux would really take a leap forward in renovations.
You guys are really getting a lot done outside. It’s looking really beautiful. That room that you’re going to start working on is going to be so amazing.
The gardeners cottage when renovated would make a wonderful holiday home for extra income and the cellar below for wine tasting functions as well as storage. I am sure that all extre income would be useful.
Your chateau is just loaded with potential for renovations and I pray that Covid doesn’t stop your financial ventures during summer this year. Don’t worry though, you guys are going to bring it back to life and enjoy your beautiful home for years to come!
It seems overwhelming, but remember that first day.....look at how far you have come. How many people own a lovely chateau? Keep up the good work. Keep going 🇨🇦❤️👋👏👍🙏👌😘
Just watching Michael and all the cost and hard work, makes you realize what all would be involved! Whew! How about though, having some camp out weeks through this summer with outdoor barbecues and tent kitchen for work parties. I feel from comments over time that there is alot of interest in people wanting to come and work. There is so much out of doors even that could be done.
I think the room you are working on now is one of the most beautiful rooms that I have seen in your chateau so far. There is so much great light and the views are amazing!!!
Great job with the gym and the tree cutting. So much lighter now. I enjoyed to see the gardeners cottage. Nice n'square the room. Could well imagine a cosy living-in-kitchen-room. One can see where the stairs went up... Would indeed be great to have it 'livable ' for a gardener ; )) at least in the summer time. Fascinating to me this chance to see The underneath of the cottage, Amazing 'tunnel' and wine cellar !! Thank you for showing us.
Flail mower = Tidy garden. Move the old green house and draw up an area plan. The gardeners cottage does not look any worse than Michel` gardeners cottage, but priorities first. Good Luck. David Down Under.
I am exhausted by the amount of work ahead of you. (Grin) But, you are young and have lots of energy. Looking forward to seeing the results. Beautiful home.
I love how the past 2 vlogs you given us a more detail on the gardeners cottage layout and where it was in the property. I love seeing the layouts of the place, and the gardeners cottage is adorable and would be a great place for anyone to live in, work aways, gardener or rental, all great but also great cost to make it come to life again. But it's coming to, got the gym done and such a nice view that you love to go out. But the cleaning of the area behind chateau, up the steps, so, so, so cute, so pretty it will be and looking so good already. Definitely a sitting area at top of steps as you can see the gardeners cottage view. How neat is that cave or etc., Would that be a place for wood storing? Just loving the garden, outdoor work so much. I'm not even a gardener, but mainly as we've had such a hard winter, just looks exciting. Keep it up guys. Doing so good.
Great polytunnel structure definitely worth keeping just needs a new canopy. Looks like there’s compost bin/bins there too . Gardeners cottage just needs a sweep and it’s ready 😝. Actually the “ gardeners cottage “ with just a tidy up fix the floor and some benches will make a great potting shed. Talking of wood burners could you put one in the “ cottage shed/ potting shed” which would help keep it dry and also help with seed production!
Really opened up this space!!! Yes, clean all brush out then you will have a better view and working space. Wow, this looks like a very solid cottage, renovate and it will be lovely. Love this building!!! Berries are waking up!!! Goodness what a cool space ... this could be a very cool space also So fun to explore these spaces. The rock work is amazing in the wine cellar. Can't wait to see this beautiful room restored!!! All the best ...
PG Tips What a project I love u clearing the grounds trimming the trees . It’s exciting what a task the morning room can’t wait to see u tackle this . Take care 👍😘🙏🏻
Cannot wait to see what you do with the room it will be great for sure. What a shame you cannot renovate the cottage but like you say it would be a lot of money to do.. still maybe one day as you have alot of projects on the go as it is xx
The morning room is so bright and elegant. It's stunning! The cave and gardeners cottage will be such a gem when restored and given a good iron locking gate.
21:30. Wow! That room is a massive project! Bless your hearts for taking on all of these renovations. I like "projects," but some of the things that you renovate I would consider too daunting.
Thx for a lovely vlog guys! Very excited to see progress on the new project. I love the gardeners cottage and the cellar below it, so much history!!!! Love and light to you all!
Great job on the exercise room and looking forward to seeing what you will do to the sitting room. Maybe you could call it the “Morning Salon” , “Summer Salon”, or whatever direction it faces for example, the “ West Salon”, “East Salon”, etc. Or Angelina had used the word “lounge”, so depending on what color you choose to paint the walls you could say the “Yellow Lounge”.....since it’s so sunny on that side. Just some thoughts....good luck and best wishes!!!
Have Billy come give u ideas I believe his gardeners cottage was in worse shape & now looks amazing... (Added) I'm sorry I commented before I saw the basement! Maybe u could put in a few (or a Bunch) dehumidifiers? Also pull the ivy off before it does more damage to the roof & walls. It continues to eat into the integrity & soon it will be even more work to fix. Just Thoughts. 🌹
I think it's worth it to restore The gardener's cottage. You could always get some income from it. My take 2 years or more to do it but I think it would be worth it
With some work, the gardeners cottage could be used for the estate office or a garden equipment - work area. Use a dehumidifier in the damp rooms to help dry them out faster.
I am so impressed, you guys work so hard!! I’m sure all the care and skills you are putting into it will last a long long time. The chateau will be wonderful when you’ve finished.
You guys have some amazing old buildings!! You will forever have a project to work on!! But I know that you will enjoy every bit of it. I hope to see you do raise garden beds. That would be good for several reasons. I just love your Chateau and all the grounds, old buildings. You are blessed to have each other for making lots of special memories. Thank you for letting me enjoy some of the adventures.
1st time I've seen the Gardner's Cottage, must of missed the vlog featuring it before, would make an idealic holiday let. Keep the video's coming, I enjoy seeing the progress you're both making.
I LOVE the gardeners cottage. A project for another season, yes. Really enjoyed this episode with all the outdoor tour and views. Sending support to keep up the motivation to do projects ❤
All sounds good for this room I’m sure it’ll look beautiful when it’s done. I was surprised that you went to all the trouble of cleaning the fabric in the gym when you pointed out that in places the plaster was crumbling underneath.
They blocked up the vents in the wine cellar causing the damp . That is what you get when people who don't know what they're doing work on things.
Use your dead leaves as compose for your garden! Burn the branches and use the ash in the garden too! Spring has sprung and using what you got can save you a lot of money. You can use buckets and raised beds which would make it easier for first time gardeners. Good luck! Marie from Eden, NC
Loved seeing the Gardner’s cottage, wine cave, and the morning room. I can see why morning room is next priority- great light and tons of potential and in the main house. Once you get walls patched and ready, might want to consider rolling on a water proofing paint before covering with plasterboard. Also may want to consider the water resistant board (in US used in bathrooms) versus drywall to avoid any future water infiltration/damp issues in the wall. Whenever you get some time, I would also consider moving all the stuff out of the Gardner’s cottage into the wine cave to get all the “stuff” in one place as long as it is dry. Keep up the great work!
Not a gardeners cottage. A garden cottage with a mini fridge and kettle for tea. 😁👋🇨🇦
The morning room is going to be gorgeous, the light is fantastic in there . I would be very happy in that room.
It will take a lot of money to fix that gardens cottage up for someone to live in but using an outbuilding as a rental would help bring in income to supplement the costs of owning the chateau
And the guests can ride on the bicycles to explore the countryside.
It would be nice if Stephanie Jarvis's Ian team could work their magic on it.
The gardener’s cottage would be a lovely place to live!! Yes alot of work to do....but small enough to be doable! Maybe by some volunteers? You’ve done a great job with the tree cutting and stuff! Sweet!
RePollard those pollarded trees now before the spring nesting season
I think a couple work away kids can make the clean up really chug a long and clearing out the gardeners cottage can save that structure. It's a valuable piece of real estate. Again, college high/school kids working to get this done will get the worst of it. Billy's Dad did a miracle with MP's Gardener's cottage, and if that can be brought back yours can too! Hopefully, things will be loosening up and you can get people in to work/stay and tick off some of this. The tree clear out was amazing. The gym looks very inviting.. that's a huge accomplishment. Great video
Looks so much brighter and open after the tree pruning. The next project room is lovely and light xxx
The price of wood is too high right now for you to deal with the wine cellar and the cottage. We'll all just have to wait.
If the cherry picker control that is not working is a lever operation the lever is connected inside the main block to a bobbin with a couple of oil seals(most likely o rings )if one fails it will divert the oil back to the main tank hope this some help to you
Michael, you sound like the man to help out.
you could build a pottery and do a wood fire kiln , imagine the summer tourist attraction I am totally impressed with the beautiful stone floors
That is a great idee. Get a potter that is making unique flowerpots and let the potter rule the area.
The gardeners cottage is great but for another time. I agree You have so much to do in the garden area. You have to be able to enjoy what you have done or it’s too overwhelming. You will have years and years of tube content for us to stay tuned.❤️
Absolutely!!
Phillip is smiling again! Good that Spring has arrived 😊
Oh, save those leaves you sucked up and the tree debris. Shred the leaves by running them over with your lawn mower and use to top dress your vegetable beds or in your compost. That's free gold! And the morning room is going to be lovely! What wonderful light.
Love the Gardener's Cottage--could be nice tool & potting shed & for other kitchen garden necessities!
I made a suggestion on one of the other chateau vlogs...get 5 chateaux together with at least 4 Workers...over 5 Weekends, 20 people sharing skills ... work parties, 5 Chateaux would really take a leap forward in renovations.
it has answered the question , the cottage needs a lot of work but it could in fact make a nice little cottage
You guys are really getting a lot done outside. It’s looking really beautiful. That room that you’re going to start working on is going to be so amazing.
The gardeners cottage when renovated would make a wonderful holiday home for extra income and the cellar below for wine tasting functions as well as storage. I am sure that all extre income would be useful.
Wish you could have work teams-volunteers- come for 2-3 weeks at a time to help you clean up the cottage, gardens, and basement/wine cellars.
Your chateau is just loaded with potential for renovations and I pray that Covid doesn’t stop your financial ventures during summer this year. Don’t worry though, you guys are going to bring it back to life and enjoy your beautiful home for years to come!
Loved the Gardner’s Cottage but does look like a daunting amount of work. Excited about the new project room.
Oh I loved seeing the Gardener's Cottage and cellar. Thanks for sharing...
You are so welcome!
It seems overwhelming, but remember that first day.....look at how far you have come. How many people own a lovely chateau? Keep up the good work. Keep going 🇨🇦❤️👋👏👍🙏👌😘
I can't wait to see the progress of the sun room.
The leaf vacuum is amazing!!! I have never seen one that big....
You did great on pruning the tree, it does open up the view. The gardeners cottage would make a nice gite one day and could bring in a good income.
Just watching Michael and all the cost and hard work, makes you realize what all would be involved! Whew! How about though, having some camp out weeks through this summer with outdoor barbecues and tent kitchen for work parties. I feel from comments over time that there is alot of interest in people wanting to come and work. There is so much out of doors even that could be done.
I think the room you are working on now is one of the most beautiful rooms that I have seen in your chateau so far. There is so much great light and the views are amazing!!!
Great job with the gym and the tree cutting. So much lighter now. I enjoyed to see the gardeners cottage. Nice n'square the room. Could well imagine a cosy living-in-kitchen-room. One can see where the stairs went up... Would indeed be great to have it 'livable ' for a gardener ; )) at least in the summer time.
Fascinating to me this chance to see The underneath of the cottage, Amazing 'tunnel' and wine cellar !! Thank you for showing us.
Thanks so much!
I just love Angelinas furniture restoration work,I have gained some great tips by watching
Flail mower = Tidy garden. Move the old green house and draw up an area plan. The gardeners cottage does not look any worse than Michel` gardeners cottage, but priorities first.
Good Luck.
David Down Under.
The next room will be Lovely! Can hardly wait! You both have done an amazing job in and around the Chateau! Thanks for sharing your progress!
I am exhausted by the amount of work ahead of you. (Grin) But, you are young and have lots of energy. Looking forward to seeing the results. Beautiful home.
When I watch your channel, I am inspired to do something in the yard or house, that I have been putting off forever...
I love how the past 2 vlogs you given us a more detail on the gardeners cottage layout and where it was in the property. I love seeing the layouts of the place, and the gardeners cottage is adorable and would be a great place for anyone to live in, work aways, gardener or rental, all great but also great cost to make it come to life again. But it's coming to, got the gym done and such a nice view that you love to go out. But the cleaning of the area behind chateau, up the steps, so, so, so cute, so pretty it will be and looking so good already. Definitely a sitting area at top of steps as you can see the gardeners cottage view. How neat is that cave or etc., Would that be a place for wood storing? Just loving the garden, outdoor work so much. I'm not even a gardener, but mainly as we've had such a hard winter, just looks exciting. Keep it up guys. Doing so good.
Great polytunnel structure definitely worth keeping just needs a new canopy. Looks like there’s compost bin/bins there too . Gardeners cottage just needs a sweep and it’s ready 😝.
Actually the “ gardeners cottage “ with just a tidy up fix the floor and some benches will make a great potting shed.
Talking of wood burners could you put one in the “ cottage shed/ potting shed” which would help keep it dry and also help with seed production!
I've been following for a while n have never seen this much of the grounds. Do a whole house tour
Really excited about the new room you are going to work on, the light flooding in will be stunning 😍
Very much looking forward to watching the morning room evolve
Really opened up this space!!! Yes, clean all brush out then you will have a better view and working space. Wow, this looks like a very solid cottage, renovate and it will be lovely. Love this
building!!! Berries are waking up!!! Goodness what a cool space ... this could be a very cool space also So fun to explore these spaces. The rock work is amazing in the wine cellar.
Can't wait to see this beautiful room restored!!! All the best ...
PG Tips What a project I love u clearing the grounds trimming the trees . It’s exciting what a task the morning room can’t wait to see u tackle this . Take care 👍😘🙏🏻
Take all of those plants in the gym to help make oxygen for you while you are working out.
That’s a great idea! Plus, it would help to create some softness with all the hard edges of machinery and other workout gear.
I love how you both keep positive. It make watching fun. 😊😊😊😊😊
Cannot wait to see what you do with the room it will be great for sure. What a shame you cannot renovate the cottage but like you say it would be a lot of money to do.. still maybe one day as you have alot of projects on the go as it is xx
I am excited to see the reveal and know it will be an interesting journey...nice vlog, thank you.
The morning room is so bright and elegant. It's stunning! The cave and gardeners cottage will be such a gem when restored and given a good iron locking gate.
21:30. Wow! That room is a massive project! Bless your hearts for taking on all of these renovations. I like "projects," but some of the things that you renovate I would consider too daunting.
What a lovely light airy room, looking forward to it being done up. Xxx
Under the gardener cottage could be a cold room for veggies....from your eventual garden....maybe!
Thx for a lovely vlog guys! Very excited to see progress on the new project. I love the gardeners cottage and the cellar below it, so much history!!!! Love and light to you all!
Thanks so much! 😊
Keep all the leaves great for the compost bins as leaf mould
Great job on the exercise room and looking forward to seeing what you will do to the sitting room. Maybe you could call it the “Morning Salon” , “Summer Salon”, or whatever direction it faces for example, the “ West Salon”, “East Salon”, etc. Or Angelina had used the word “lounge”, so depending on what color you choose to paint the walls you could say the
“Yellow Lounge”.....since it’s so sunny on that side. Just some thoughts....good luck and best wishes!!!
The next project room is beautiful and I can’t wait to see how it turns out!
Hello from Pennsylvania 🇺🇸 You have a great sun room to work on. Each project you work on is daunting but you both do a great job. 🙋
Can't wait to see all your progress this Spring!!!! Love from Vermont
Me too!!
Have Billy come give u ideas I believe his gardeners cottage was in worse shape & now looks amazing...
(Added) I'm sorry I commented before I saw the basement! Maybe u could put in a few (or a Bunch) dehumidifiers? Also pull the ivy off before it does more damage to the roof & walls. It continues to eat into the integrity & soon it will be even more work to fix. Just Thoughts. 🌹
That room has great potential... I love how sunny it is! xx
I think it's worth it to restore The gardener's cottage. You could always get some income from it. My take 2 years or more to do it but I think it would be worth it
Poor Philly looked so sad in the opening segment! 😔❤
The gardeners cottage needs alot of work. The room your about to commence needs lots of love and TLC. Proud of you guys... ❤🇦🇺
Looking forward to watching progress over the summer. Good luck.
That will be exciting! I love seeing the restoration!
I love the light in that ‘morning room’ definitely got a lovely feel about it xx it will. Look lovely when it’s all done x
Thanks so much 😊
Ooh excited to see the transformation! I can’t wait to see what you do with the space, the sofa is a lovely colour 😀 x
Looking forward to what you have been upto. Will watch later to finish off my evening as well as Ryan and Stephanie. Great
I love your sofa wow it is really beautiful
The look on your honeys face when you say “is this quick” looks just like the look i get from mine the same question. So funny.
We all get 'the look'
Love the framed history of the room. Great idea!
Y'all are making beautiful progress!! Have a great weekend ❤️🤗
Wow it all looks good your doing alot of hard work
So many possibilities. You’ll make it alright! Good to see you both looking so happy and hopeful. Mary
With some work, the gardeners cottage could be used for the estate office or a garden equipment - work area. Use a dehumidifier in the damp rooms to help dry them out faster.
I am so impressed, you guys work so hard!! I’m sure all the care and skills you are putting into it will last a long long time. The chateau will be wonderful when you’ve finished.
Looking forward to this room renovation!
Hello Chateau Life 😊: the whole place is lovely, I know it is a lot, but it is beautiful.
Thanks for sharing!!!
Very interesting!!!
"Whatcha doing out there, hon?" "Oh, just vacuuming the yard."
you can make a nice chicken coop out of that thing that you see on 6.23 so that you can eat fresh eggs
The wine cellar would possibly make a terrific workshop?
There are lots of people who care about what you are doing. Ask for help, set up some tents. Do the outside projects. (Chateau Camping)
Great job of the old kitchen!
You guys have some amazing old buildings!! You will forever have a project to work on!! But I know that you will enjoy every bit of it. I hope to see you do raise garden beds. That would be good for several reasons. I just love your Chateau and all the grounds, old buildings. You are blessed to have each other for making lots of special memories. Thank you for letting me enjoy some of the adventures.
Wonderful light in the morning room, feels cosy......look forward to see how you transform.
It’s great to see you both getting on with stuff & with lots of vigour....!!! Love it 👍🏻❤️ X X X
Aw thanks! Getting fit is motivating especially as this places needs us to be as strong as possible to be able to complete projects!
Maybe you could set up a gofundmepage like Michael did for his cottage. Your gardener's cottage looks similar state to how Michael's was
Another interesting vlog. Looking forward to seeing updates on your next project 😊
I can't wait to see what you do to the hill and the path to the Gardeners area....How Exciting!!
1st time I've seen the Gardner's Cottage, must of missed the vlog featuring it before, would make an idealic holiday let. Keep the video's coming, I enjoy seeing the progress you're both making.
Gardner’s Cottage will make decent workshop. Not a habitat.
Looks like you've got all the equipment at your chateau 👍
The structural beams and supports in the gardeners cottage do not seem stable long term.
I LOVE the gardeners cottage. A project for another season, yes. Really enjoyed this episode with all the outdoor tour and views. Sending support to keep up the motivation to do projects ❤
That room is going to be amazing! Love the natural light. Hope you get the cherry picker fixed.
You should get on Shaun's waiting list to fix the gardeners cottage 🙂
actuallly a rake would be easier and quicker...
All sounds good for this room I’m sure it’ll look beautiful when it’s done. I was surprised that you went to all the trouble of cleaning the fabric in the gym when you pointed out that in places the plaster was crumbling underneath.
Nice wine cellar, you definitely should restore it....
The gardeners cottage would make a great potting shed