A Chocolate Box Journey down Sandy Lane: ENGLAND'S Enchanting Thatched Cottages

Journey with me down Sandy Lane, a small picturesque chocolate box village in England. Located in Wiltshire, UK.
The name 'Sandy Lane' is first recorded in 1675; in the next century there were around 20 houses and cottages.
At the 2011 census, the English village had a population of 32 people in 17 households.
St Mary and St Nicholas is a tiny and beautiful church. Made entirely of timber, it has a peaceful and intimate atmosphere, set in a quiet location, surrounded by trees. The church was built in 1896 as a mission church for Sandy Lane. The church is claimed to be unique, as the only thatched, wooden building built as a place of worship in all of England. The original cost was £175 and it was planned to seat 50.
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[@KevinTheCountryman]

It's been difficult trying to capture this footage during less busier times. The village is right along a busy main road. I have even thought about pulling a midnight stroll to dodge the traffic! 😅 The video might kick off a bit noisy with all the cars going by but will swiftly lead off to quieter roads during our walk. *Don't forget to like, comment, and share this video with someone* 👍

[@KenHartman152]

You do a fantastic job Kevin... Keep the video's coming!!! 👍👏❤

[@Valerie-sp6tk]

THANKS SO MUCH KEVIN,EXCELLENT AS ALWAYS!! THE FILMING IS GREAT,EDITING, ETC.,Thank you for sharing this with us,Best Wishes for a Happy,Healthy and Prosperous Year. TAKE CARE, Valerie😊😊

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thank you Ken, will do 👍

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thanks Valerie, wishing you all the best for the new year.

[@user-mo9pc9mo8s]

I hope we may get an 'inside the house' tour next..

[@zanzibardelight]

Kevin, will you do me a MASSIVE favour and do this walk again in the Spring or Summer when the leaves are on the trees and the flowers are blooming? Even without them this village is beautiful so with them ... I just can't imagine! Thank you for this lovely walk,Kevin.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Absolutely, I will try! Thanks

[@KenHartman152]

@@KevinTheCountryman I agree... would definitely love to see this village again in the summer.

[@Secretorder13]

Get a E- BIKE/SCOOTER and you can do a quick recording and then slow it down for the viewers 😂

[@dawnhallier9172]

The love which shaped and still shapes the landscape seeps into one's heart and mind. This in spite of the traffic at the start. Shakespeare knew what he was talking about when he spoke of "this blessed plot...this England.

[@bettinahall3475]

The most beautiful English village with the most beautiful and cosy little church I ever seen.

[@MinhNguyen-nl1gm]

Người Anh lợp mái nhà xinh đẹp và độc đáo. Ở đây tiếng chim hót líu lo rất tuyệt 🇬🇧👍.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thank you

[@mendyourmindspace5537]

23:15 idyllic, picturesque and simply perfection

[@jean2927]

What a great shame these beautiful villages are drowned in traffic now! The lovely thatched houses look so romantic & it only takes imagination to remember how things use to be. Beautiful video & walk. Thankyou.☺️

[@Secretorder13]

Well that's the 21st century you can't get away from it so you'll have to put up with traffic you've got to drive your car .

[@paulinemuir6529]

Beautiful

[@keertithakur701]

Woahh I really want to see the interior of the Houses in this video....nice work Mr Kevin 👍

[@gpg9516]

Absolutely beautiful, the respect you folks have for historic building styles and maintaining your history is noteworthy. Thank you thank you thank you. Rain or shine, nothing compares to some of the incredible villages, gardens and landscapes you have shown us. Personally, I’ll take the rain and snow anytime.

[@Eva.Karinae]

I absolutely adore thatched cottages, so this video fills my heart with joy. One is even prettier than the next and I find myself wanting to buy nearly all of them, haha. I wanted to suggest the same thing another person in the comments asked: can you do this walk again in summer time? It looks amazing any time time of year, but It would be wonderful to see the beauty of the cottages along the lane with flowers in bloom and lush greenery. Wonderful video, I love it!

[@KevinTheCountryman]

You are so welcome! Sure, I can revisit. This is one of the most requested villages to see in summer, so it will be top of my list. Thanks for watching and taking the time out to comment.

[@kayc1357]

I’ve subscribed to your channel because I’m hoping by the end of next year I am living in the countryside and I absolutely adore the walks you do and the fact you show us hidden gems!! I get a really calming feeling when watching these videos! Thank you so much for your time and sharing these wonderful places!

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching

[@marie-ctunnicliff513]

Beautiful little village - very near to where I live. The road can be rather hectic early morning and late afternoon, but worth visiting.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

It really is beautiful

[@ekaterinarina9229]

Сказка: поют птицы, так хочется этим насладиться. Спасибо.

[@judimac9943]

Maybe remove sound and add beautiful Music?

[@walkingstickwoman]

A skilled carpenter built that church! Beautiful work.

[@Secretorder13]

Not many people go to church in England anymore they are closing down and getting converted into apartments.And especially GEN Z they haven't got time for religion anymore there religion is social media and its funny we call ourselves a Christian country when we are not anymore..

[@ReginaBarton]

Thanks. This is one of the best videos I have ever watched, minus the cars but cannot be helped.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks Regina ❤️

[@lovesoullive]

Великие строители архитектуры на века. Поклон им.

[@user-vn3jp8bb9p]

Наследие римлян и викингов.

[@mendyourmindspace5537]

A very unique looking church

[@Secretorder13]

I'm ENGLISH and I've never seen a church like it this is the 1st time seeing it..

[@gocagoca556]

Hvala Kevin za snimak divnog sela😊,❤

[@KevinTheCountryman]

My pleasure!

[@harddriven1344]

Nice work Kevin. Beautiful now, even more beautiful in the summer.

[@KenHartman152]

What an absolutely gorgeous village. I love these thatched roofed cottages! I don't know how long a thatched roof lasts compared to a shingled roof but they sure look fantastic. My Love goes out to the people of Sandy Lane, you have such a beautiful Village & Church! Thanks for another Great Sunday walk in the English countryside Kevin!!!

[@101steel4]

I was speaking to a chap in my village a couple of years ago, who was thatching a roof. He reckons anywhere between 20 and 40 years. The one he was replacing was about 40 years old and didn't look too bad to me. But I passed by a few weeks later and the new roof looked amazing. It's weathered now but still look pristine.

[@helencarter9511]

Beautiful and quaint! Love the birds chirping in the background. So calming and peaceful. Thanks for the Wonderful video.

[@ReginaBarton]

20 seconds in, and my heart is already full!

[@lovesoullive]

Я наслаждаюсь. Удовольствие. Огромное спасибо 🙏💕

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thank you for watching

[@katana164]

Hi Kevin, never mind the noise of the traffic, it is a beautiful village with the thatched cottages and the bird song. Absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for showing it to us. 🥰 You did a wonderful job filming it.

[@gladysfabrizio7783]

Hermoso lo acabo de ver , en Buenos Aires 7 am domingo en familia ❤️🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Happy Sunday!

[@user-pw9lx3wv5y]

Very beautiful Sandy Lane! Thanks for Sunday walk,Kevin!💙💛

[@mariaclark7358]

This is the UK i love but for how long the UK is changing rapidly and not for the better. Your videos are keeping our history alive please don’t let greedy builders destroy your beautiful village . I live in a loverly village in the north east but I don’t know for how long our green belt is being slowly erased. Keep up the good work ❤❤❤

[@roseybeesley4110]

People need to come together and seek the truth because we are ignorant. Do you know the difference between legal and lawful? One is applicable to everyone the other only applies to corporations unless you consent.

[@user-xj9dr6du7x]

Очень крассивые места!

[@user-fz6xz1wp3d]

Обожаю ваши прогулки!

[@serenity8876]

Sigh... heavenly, even the British winter cannot dampen the beauty of this walk. :)

[@marcoslima360]

Assistindo aqui do Brasil, lugar maravilhoso. ❤

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thanks

[@user-yx7ev2dc9r]

Спасибо , что делитесь с нами такой красотой .

[@theduchess3382]

Wow Kevin,the thatched cottages in your video are honestly the most beautiful properties I have ever seen, thanks for taking us along, such a shame that the busy road runs along side them!😊

[@user-iz6pw9im9z]

да,вы правы,для такой атмосферы больше бы подошли обычные просёлочные дороги,а вот асфальт наверно больше подходит для больших городов👍👍👍

[@gladysfabrizio7783]

A verlo desde 🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@mendyourmindspace5537]

Unique church

[@euniceloy7120]

I was taken by surprise, and my jaw hit the floor, when I saw the church was built completely out of wood! And your right, it's beautiful! Your so use to seeing the unique stone and brick homes and churches, to see a complete wooden church is quite the surprise. I think the church is more beautiful than any other large brick and detailed architect buildings and stained glass windows of other churches. Thank you for taking us there. I do enjoy these videos. 💞

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Yes, I was impressed too when I went inside. Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment

[@KasiaKwiatek18]

Kevin, thanks for this beautiful morning walk🤎 The cottages look so homely and cosy 🛖🏡🤎🧡

[@NatureRelaxing-vc4gu]

Suasana yang sangat indah

[@user-iz6pw9im9z]

Как я понимаю именно в этой деревне больше всего соломенных крыш по всей Англии!Такого огромного количества пряничных домиков с соломеннвми крышами собранных в одном месте я пожалуй еще невидел😊👍👍👍..Это потрясающе!Чудесная уютная атмосфера👍👍

[@rephaelrechitzky9763]

Thank you Kevin. This was really a wonderful trip, so perfect for a morning, before the busy day starts. ❤

[@user-iz6pw9im9z]

Это очень круто!Великолепно!Дома с соломенными крышами!👍👍👍👏👏👏

[@VivoGamerz-ov4vs]

beautifull

[@VivoGamerz-ov4vs]

thank you

[@indianclassic-rz2es]

such

[@VivoGamerz-ov4vs]

ok

[@patriciaemiliagozzi7040]

Qué lugar más hermoso. En esta tierra, las fantasías de los cuentos se hacen realidad,: realmente parece salido de la imaginación de Tolkien. Maravilloso país!!! Gracias infinitas por tan grato momento!!! Un placer acompañarte. Abrazo desde Argentina.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thank you Patricia

[@bruce9601]

Awesome! 👍 Love Thatched cottages!👍and Chocolate boxes too!😊

[@Flordocampo-yz6xt]

Que lindo esse lugar, ganhou mais uma inscrita!❤❤❤

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Great!! Thank you 😊

[@saram80]

Eu estou amando seus vídeos, obrigada, receba meu abraço de Maria do Brasil 🇧🇷

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Thank you

[@lubovgrishaeva8553]

Похоже на сказку, так красиво и уютно ❤

[@joanl3115]

Wow‼️. Amazing homes and that church was charming ‼️. Thx for sharing ‼️🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥‼️

[@elena_v_gor_m_104]

Kevin, какая прогулка... Природа очаровательна, птички поют... 😊👍👍👍👍👍 Спасибо ❗

[@nataliyaborodiukova9685]

Боже, какая милая церквушка ! Какая красота и умиротворение для души и сердца ! Спасибо, Кевин .Ваши чудесные видео могут быть равносильны походу к психотерапевту. А эти узенькие дорожки мне почему-то напоминают иллюстрации к сказкам Шарля Перро. Только когда едут машины, становится страшно, будто они едут прямо на Вас. Осторожнее, берегите себя. ❤️

[@KevinTheCountryman]

🤣. The roads are very narrow, but luckily, most seem to drive very sensible, and I am vigilant. Thanks for watching Nataliya. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@nataliyaborodiukova9685]

@KevinTheCountryman Спасибо Кевин ,за ответ. Желаю удачных видео на радость всем нам ! ❤️

[@user-iz6pw9im9z]

Да,и фильмы про Шерлок Холмса тоже напоминают!Эти пряничные домики с соломеными и камышовыми крышами великолепны,вот этот толстый слой камыша который накапливается за столетия и делает эти домики похожими на пряничные😊!Потому что я смотрел видео о соломенных крышах Англии и там говорилось что крышу перекрывают один раз в 25 лет,и оказывается неубирают старый слой,а просто сверху укладывают новый,а вот коньки крыш меняют полностью!И как я знаю нет одинаковых коньков,а каждый индивидуален как печать мастера!😊👍👍👍

[@user-fp5pt8yv2d]

Lovely village it,s like steping back in time it must be wonderful to live in that village thankyou for showing us this lovely place

[@aparecidamossini6382]

Stunning Village! I felt myself walking with you along The Sandy Lane. Thanks a lot! 💞🤝👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@wan4891]

Beautiful: however residants wiil certainly like an "around road" of their village; and further make this a cobblestone road, I think......?🙂

[@jeantolman7660]

Thank-you, Kevin, for taking me where I cannot go. In some places, this looks like a fairy garden come to real life. I’ve only recently taken an interest in building some fairy gardens, and I took a screen capture of one of these houses as I would like to have a go at making a model of it. The English certainly have a talent for growing thick and lovely hedges. Thank-you for taking us into the church. It must be very old as they are propping it up with flying buttresses. As someone else posted, I wouldn’t mind a return walk in another season.

[@user-lz1xy9qf8w]

Кевин, огромное спасибо за чудесную прогулку! Англия, страна моей мечты! Жаль , что я живу не там, но душой и мыслями я в твоей чудесной стране! Я всю жизнь рядом с вами хоть я и далеко от вас!

[@liudmylashcherbyna2355]

Доброго дня. Дякую за прогулянку. Кожного разу захоплююсь вашою країною і людьми -ви чудові.

[@user-fz6xz1wp3d]

Домики сказочные.

[@christinawatkinsyoutube]

How beautiful! That church is something else ❤

[@kathysausen6493]

So Enchanting!! Thank you so much!!👏🥰

[@lorrainebrown3536]

Absolutely Gorgeous! Thank You for sharing! So want to visit!❤️🤗

[@amitabhbhattacharyya675]

Very beautiful 😍❤️ , as always! Thank you very much!

[@user-es3cs7sl1m]

Beautiful little village. Thank you.

[@susy3794]

Que belleza de lugar ,espectaculares sus videos , saludos desde Argentina 😊👋

[@Roamingthecotswolds]

Simply stunning

[@joanfreestone1707]

A lovely, enjoyable video, Kevin. Thank you for showing the sweet little church. So nice to see the flowers appearing.

[@Tysto]

Well, the traffic is certainly lovely.

[@pattichambley2779]

My mom loved these houses

[@Lalazaman2004]

Чудесный домик шоколадный уютный как же он тянет к себе

[@KevinTheCountryman]

True....

[@Serenity_Trails]

The english countryside is so beautiful and these Houses are amazing! Thanks for sharing this walk with us❤

[@Non-bo2tk]

Спасибо большое! Очень интересно.🙂

[@lovesoullive]

U pastor 😮 wow

[@lorio5003]

so beautiful. thanks for sharing 🏚

[@nickywilks7928]

Just beautiful

[@MrTien]

Beautiful little village - very near to where I live.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Wonderful

[@miguelalfonso5589]

Gracias Kevin ,hermoso pueblo,te saludo desde Argentina

[@thebeatentrack156]

Wonderful village 😊

[@amyboleszny543]

Two of my great aunts lived in Sandy Lane, but my favourite cottage was known as Mrs Duck's Thatch. I still have a Country Life article on Sandy Lane to remind me of my childhood. I cannot now remember which house was theirs or their last names. It is 65 years since I last visited.

[@helenbarnett2875]

Beautiful walk

[@user-mi5st8hk3x]

こんな国🏠に生まれたかったなあ 〜素敵💓過ぎる

[@Secretorder13]

Why when you live in your own beautiful country??

[@robnewman6101]

Nice Church.

[@andgo1400]

Lovely

[@jenniferryersejones9876]

Flurries, windy and cold, where I am. Lovely to see not only these marvelous thatched cottages, but the daffodils and snowdrops abloom! Thanks, Kevin.

[@KevinTheCountryman]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay warm...

[@Tootsie806]

Even though I live in a very rural area, at 6:45 AM, there would be people walking their dogs, riding bikes, jogging, working in their gardens, or simply having a cup of coffee or tea. Consequently, it seems odd to me that villages are so deserted.

[@nitaa7873]

請維護好這美麗的環境

[@prarieborn6458]

Love the sound of a dog barking in the distance..now and then. it is such a country sound. I muted the sound until the traffic cleared. i love the frogs too. you have a very sensitive micrphone. What are those birds that seem to be everywhere you go? they certainly sound very busy..i have noticed the same bird calls in other videos of the /english countryside. the cottages are very lovely and the hedges are spectcular and seem very ancient. Thank you for this lovely walk. form🇺🇸

[@Secretorder13]

Probably Sparrows,Ravens,Magpies and Robins..

[@silvermoon-2023]

I thought that cottage was in Wokingham, Berkshire , I saw it quite often visiting the town It looked rather neglected Near Sandy lane Thanks for nice memories about the Uk Love from Ukraine ❤

[@robynemme2458]

Pretty to see brick houses with thatch. I haven’t seen that. Would love to see interiors with exposed brick!

[@ddunn3489]

Nice Village !!! Nice Walk !! Noise dont bother me at all . but....we already have a shrub trimming business. And now we have to start a thatched roof business 😂😅😂😅😂

[@KevinTheCountryman]

I was thinking more innovative like a noise reduction tool for all the traffic 🤣🤣

[@ddunn3489]

@@KevinTheCountryman 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@byhanadifares]

its very nice

[@user-vc9gm8eu9l]

Hi kevin انا من دولة العراق واحب جداً محتواك جدا جميل والقرى جميله واحب العيش

[@user-fp6kr8ib3s]

Будинки з солом'яним дахом-шедевр❤

[@jillworthington6042]

If those thatched roofs were actually made of chocolate I would want to eat them!

[@KevinTheCountryman]

🤣 me too!

[@elenalevasheva3830]

Спасибо за видео. Волшебное место. Скорее есть законодательство охраняющее историческое наследие и местные органы власти. Пусть все так и будет. Но не уверена. Почему так мало людей? Всего 32 человека на 17 домов? То есть в некоторых проживает по 1 человеку. Это тревожные сигналы.

[@anamariaojeda9393]

Bellísimo !!!!! Parece salido de un libro de cuentos de hadas .....

[@15Hz7]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@maxillin]

❤

[@DESIRES_OF_LIFE]

Heaven on the earth❤❤❤

[@Afina-Greyman]

So beautiful 🥹

[@samirgirdhar157]

Video 👌