Biking to Bourton on the Water - The Model Village?

[@Mororoadster]

I Loved the village

[@keithbateman5360]

Greetings from down under. Looking forward to being greatly entertained in 2024 with your wonderful adventures. Thankyou.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks Keith! One day I'll make it to Down Under!

[@johnimmins7302]

Delightful place to go to for a ride, the pasties are very good too.😊👍🏍

[@MeAndMyRoyalEnfield]

Enjoyed the music. Listened to it twice. Thanks for taking us somewhere we could never have seen if it wasn't for you.

[@restdayrider]

You're very welcome! 😊

[@CotswoldBiker-bn5tw]

Hey Charlie. Not bike related just a heartfelt thanks to you and your colleagues for what you do as a day job. My mother is nearing the end of her time and the emergency services have been called out so many times I am thinking of putting them on speed dial. My parents live up in Shropshire and I’m in Fairford so it is mainly my father who deals with the paramedics and ambulance people and I just get to hear how amazing they are. I’ve had another dash up to Shropshire and have experienced at first hand the sheer professionalism, expertise and amazing people skills at first hand. The way they dealt with both my parents was nothing short of awe inspiring. I know you are made if the same stuff and I am sure there are many hundreds of people who you have dealt with in the same superb way. To you guys it is just what you do, day after day, week after week. This is a simple thanks to you on behalf of all the people you have e helped and if any if your colleagues ever think they are not appreciated tell them about this message. If only the people making the decisions in the NHS and the government officials had you guys level of care, commitment and dedication we would all be in a better place. No need to reply back. I’m an oldie now and I subscribe to the view that it’s good to say and do things with no need or expectation of anything back. Keep the shiny side up !!

[@restdayrider]

I'm so glad your family are getting fabulous Ambulance care. It really is nice to hear and receive such a note of appreciation, it's all too easy to forget sometimes that there are people out there who are thankful, we don't come across it as often as you'd think sadly. Please stay safe, best wishes to you and all yours. X

[@briangalbraith4565]

Nice wee run out👍

[@brycehermon5939]

An excellent vodeo to start 2024. Gosh, you have certainly had a lot of flooding in your part of the world. The village was incredible. Such craftsmanship.

[@restdayrider]

It really was spectacular!

[@Jules750..]

A another excellent vlog and I hope you got your kitchen sorted ❤❤

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@martinbridgwater8702]

Great video again also for reminding me about the Classic Motor Hub as a place for a cuppa

[@GlynOC]

Wow, I haven't been to Bourton for years (big or small), thanks for sharing. Will have to add it to my 2024 summer list for a visit

[@restdayrider]

You should! 😊

[@stubbornoldman]

You make me look forward to spring, because here in the middle of Sweden, there are three things that make motorcycle riding impossible - icy roads with snowdrifts and minus 17 degrees Celsius! 🥶

[@restdayrider]

Oh no, that would drive me indoors too! ❄️

[@bucko6641]

Love it there in the summer ..grt vibe sitting by the river till the sun goes down ..nice vid too ..

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Jaynemee]

I went to that model village as a child. It must be getting on for 50 years ago. I loved it and have always wanted to go back, so thanks for visiting and sharing 😊

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@chema1546]

Uauu 😰🙏🔥

[@tomtom786]

Nice vid Charlie, nice to see a wee bit of a blue sky. Thanks for all your hard work on putting these together. Happy New Year !

[@restdayrider]

Thank you. 😊

[@robertmarshall2521]

Hi Charlie Another great vlog. Hope 2024 is good for you so looking forward to your new adventures as always keep safe and the rubber side down

[@restdayrider]

Same to you! 😊

[@ChrisyC567]

Love this one 👍🏻

[@restdayrider]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@raymondemigii4086]

Nice ride Charlie, the miniature village was amazing,

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@pete147]

Another relaxing video , thanks Charlie. Hats off to the model village creators! Loved to have seen a model drone flying over 😂 As always stay safe 😊

[@restdayrider]

I meant to take a model ambulance but forgot! 😊

[@ozzyprogdomino8815]

Looks great 👍

[@janvandijk2961]

Thanks for the video again Charlie. Hope your flooded kitchen is okay!! How nice this Bourton model village. Saved it as POI in my navigation. If I'm right, it's close to the Cotswold Motoring Museum? Hope this summer I can catch a ferry and explore your country a little. Take care, always drive safe!! Kind regards, Jan.

[@restdayrider]

It's very close the the Cotswold Motor museum ( Bibury Motor Hub) that's where we stopped for a brew before heading up. 😊

[@alex2012fxlfb]

Thank you so much Charlie, what a great place to visit and beautiful displays, miniture display was amazing, stay sweet please, Alex

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@volt8684]

I am 65 and bourton on the water was our day trip. More interesting at my age now than when Iwas a kid. Several YT seem to have blue skies in their vlogs. Cant remember last time I saw it! Grey and wet and now looming ice and snow. Looking fwd to your 2024 events. Thanks you for your channel😊

[@restdayrider]

Glad you're enjoying it Volt 😊

[@grahamebell7505]

Another cracking vid' Charlie, thank you. Having said that, I've now got 'Smoke On The Water" going round and round in my head..! 🤣 Ride safe Lovely x

[@restdayrider]

Haha sorry about that! 🤣

[@johnluckwelldroneenthusiast.]

Lovely blue skies where you are Charlie! We hope your 'wet kitchen' issues are resolved. Lovely model village 😍

[@restdayrider]

It's mostly resolved.... Mostly! 🤣

[@ragbag46]

That’s pretty amazing. When we lived in Maidenhead we used to visit a model village, not far away, so must be another one, this would be too far.

[@GerryPowell-r6s]

Nice wee day out,all the best for 2024 and yes more adventures😍

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! You too! 😊

[@stevecoppin4278]

Good Evening Charlie , good to see you out & about , another brilliant video also looking forward to your 2024 adventures , take care & ride safe

[@restdayrider]

Thanks, you too! 😊

[@cameronlewington3005]

Hey Charlie, the wife n I were in bourbon last year at 5his time! Good to see you out again! Alb…Cam xx💐

[@StanPinnock]

That drone footage of the village was amazing!

[@restdayrider]

Aahhhh well, it was actually a 360 camera on a pole! 😊

[@StanPinnock]

@@restdayrider but it seemed so high lol

[@restdayrider]

@StanPinnock I think that was because it was so small! 🤣

[@Tired_wirey_brandy_look.]

Great way to start 2024 and always nice to hear a little Rodello's Machine 👍🏻 Ride safe.

[@restdayrider]

Thanks, you too! 😊

[@mattJsy1]

I subscribed yesterday, and have since binged a lot of your videos whilst trying not to die of serious manflu! 🤒😂. Thank you for sharing your trips and keeping me entertained. 😊 You deserve many many more subscribers.

[@restdayrider]

Awe thank you! Sorry to hear youve caught the deadly man flu! Do share the channel with anyone else who you think may enjoy it 😊

[@andrewhayes4246]

I've been to B-o-t-W before and opted not to do the model village - I missed out! Definitely worth a visit. Brilliant craftsmanship. 👍

[@restdayrider]

Maybe an excuse for another visit!

[@heylormammy]

This is somewhere I have always wanted to visit. One day I hope. Thank you for sharing your time there.

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@lyndapayne6716]

Another great video Charlie, I didn't realise there's so much to the model village, looks well worth a ride out.

[@restdayrider]

It's a fab little place in a nice village setting. 😊

[@RichardWilliams-kf5vw]

Another great video Charlie. I took Rupert, my Himmi, out for a ride on Saturday too, down to Glastonbury. It was good to get out again. Now I’m planning my April trip, up to John o Groats, then down to Lands End. It should be a blast. I may even get round to videoing it. 😊

[@restdayrider]

That will be a fun trip! 😊

[@mitchellsteele3878]

Hi Charlie , yeah great to see the sunshine out on Saturday, looked like a good ride out to the hub and to Bourton on the water , look forward to watching your trips out for 2024, happy new year to you , 👍

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it, and happy new year to you too. 😊

[@pauldoyle9709]

Lovely vlog Charlie - Thank You. We’ve also copped for a lot of flooding here in Gloucestershire, hope you haven’t had any permanent damage to your kitchen ? I’ve been to Bourton a couple of times but never the model village so thanks for taking me in there for free 😎😁. The devilment in your face thinking of going through the ford was brilliant 😈.

[@restdayrider]

I was certainly tempted. 😂

[@davidmatthews3093]

Krankenwagen is simple. Krank means ill or sick and wagen means vehicle. Kranken wagen is a vehicle for sick people. Even better, an ambulance driver is a Krankenwagenfahrer or in you case a Krankenwagenfarerin. The model village is beautiful.

[@andrewjohnson6633]

And , of course, she takes her patients to the Krankenhaus,

[@edwardkaminsky8142]

Loved the little villages, Charlie. One could imagine the hours spent as a child wandering around that little fantasy land. The pic of you and Jay on the bridge smiling ear to ear is a reminder of the joy and excitement that can be had enjoying what we all love. Kudos to you for always toughing the elements and always living large. The little ditties you sing here and there are priceless.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@ed7540]

Great video thank you. You should definitely check out the model village on the Isle of Wight. There is a lot of lovely tea rooms and great roads for bikes in went over in 2019 for a long weekend and loved it. 🤗🤗

[@27jollytall]

I second that Charlie, great roads and friendly stops.

[@restdayrider]

The Isle of Wight is on my to do list. 😊

[@ed7540]

@@restdayrider great stuff I’ll look out for that video then and if I bump into you at the Dragon Rally we can have a chat. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@steveinskip4897]

Nice vid Charlie. Bourton is a gorgeous place just get there early in the Summer. There used to be a lovely little motor museum near the river and they had duck races on weekend afternoons! Nice to see the bike out at this time of year.

[@restdayrider]

I did read about the motor museum, but the light was going, one for the summer maybe!

[@davidbgraham461]

Happy New Year, Charlie! Been to B on Water, on one of our trips from Oz and, loved it. My wife left Uttoxeter, in 1952 and, my life long best mate came from Purton. We did lots of bike trips, until he passed away. Stay safe and keep riding !

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

[@charlesbarnett2724]

I've been following you on here for a while Charlie. So from one Charlie riding a Himalayan to another Charlie also now riding a Himalayan, Happy New Year. 👍❤️

[@restdayrider]

And to you too Charlie! 😊

[@ClarkieBoy]

Loved that Charlie; you really did the model village proud with your camera angles 👍but I think I'll give Bourton a miss from now on.....I hate crowds.....

[@restdayrider]

Maybe give it a miss on a warm weekend, but mid week off season would be better. 😊

[@drost582]

What a great place to visit. Excellent video. We have flooding every spring, caused by snow melt and spring rain, so we tend to build on higher ground or not on flood areas.

[@d.Cog420]

Digging the coin purse, very mediaeval. Have to get me one! Recently got algorithmed to your channel and really enjoying it :)

[@restdayrider]

Hi! Welcome to the channel. 😊

[@speedfinder1]

Thanks for posting! You are so lucky to be able to get out on Roger for a ride, (Weather permitting.) at the drop of a hat! Bourton on the Water is on the list for 2024, if the Ferry service from down here, up to the UK, ever gets going again! 🙄 I've been there (Bourton on the water) once on a four wheeled trip and it is lovely. I am more motivated than ever to get over and have a look from the perspective of a biker. 👍👍. Ride safe!

[@restdayrider]

Hope you get to do it all in '24. 😊

[@anoble9776]

Great video, especially enjoyed the bit where the model village looked like Land of the Giants. Sons of Anarchy, must be the Devils music. Just checked it out and I was mistaken, its country rock 🤔

[@restdayrider]

Hahahaha it's from the TV series, all about a bad boy outlaw MC . 😊

[@AndrewRobinson-b8y]

Nice little ride out. I’ve just bought a Himalayan looking forward to putting some miles on it this year

[@restdayrider]

You'll love it! 😊

[@KennethSwaby-j9d]

Another enjoyable day out Charlie👍 . Loved the village pictures. 👏👏

[@restdayrider]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@iainrodger8079]

Another great job with the video. My plans for this year include a tour over the Alps in July 😃

[@restdayrider]

That will be fabulous! 😊

[@billcotton1551]

That model village blew my mind! I can't imagine the amount of time it would take to build it. The detail!

[@restdayrider]

I know! Great isn't it!

[@MrVinnyh]

I had my first ride of the year today Charlie! also prob the first day without rain!! last ride of 23 was on Christmas day. You prompted me to question my last visit to Bourton on the Water prob as a 9-10 year old back in the 70's 🤔Have a great New Years Riding.

[@restdayrider]

Hope your first ride of 24 was awesome. 😊

[@27jollytall]

Saturday was my first day out too this year. As you say, no need for heated grips.

[@colinstares6207]

Bit of a Gullivers travels moment in the model village, nice to see you out n about on Roger, hope you had a good Xmas and a happy new year to you and yours 👍😎

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@debbiemorris8422]

Great video again , iv not been for about 10 years , think the river running through isn't to deep in summer as kids play in there ,

[@max.fleming1045]

Happy new years Charlie 🎉. I forgot what a pretty little town Burton is . Think it's been 15 years since I last went. There used to be a really nice little gem shop that had a fantastic selection of amber, so of course I spent far more than was sensible 😅.

[@restdayrider]

The Gem shop is still there. 😊

[@gerardcullen5131]

Loved the video Charlie its on the list if and when i get to the UK again happy new year looking forward to seeing what you do in 2024

[@restdayrider]

Thank you 😊

[@peterhobbs7609]

Good to see Roger Rolling after the frosty camping trip

[@restdayrider]

Oh he's a trooper.

[@mjotd8670]

Nice vid Charlie, just goes to show that your a "Model" Vlogger !! Look forward to more in 24..and it rhymes!..Take care

[@restdayrider]

Hahaha very good! 😊

[@George1966ism]

In fact the word is "Krankenwagen", literally meaning "car for the sick". Much more common is to say "Rettung - rescue". So we would say "ruf die Rettung" for "call the ambulance". Happy to help 😊

[@anthonyrushton3495]

Great to see you out and about went out on my harley yeastday was blooming freezing but good to get out

[@restdayrider]

😊

[@nicholasjarrold8649]

Loved the video that model village is really done well it’s amazing doesn’t Henry Cole live near bourton on the water oh sorry how rude of me I hope you had a lovely Christmas and happy new year to you take care ride safe 👋👍

[@restdayrider]

I believe he does live nearby. 😊 Happy New year to you too. 😊

[@AdrianRogers-q2l]

Great ride as always. Dickiemintcycles went there with his pals recently. It looks awesome. Ade.

[@AdrianRogers-q2l]

Cafe...not village. Ade

[@sandman20011]

Happy New year to you and your family. Can't wait for another year of your videos. Plus, your new camera is great, cracking picture. Shame you can't mount it on your motorcycle. Lovely clear image.

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! Am looking forward to this year too! 😊

[@mikedowning4603]

I couldn't help but smile when you referred to spending time with "loved ones AND friends"🤣

[@johnluckwelldroneenthusiast.]

Mike, we were amused too by that comment. 😅

[@mikedowning4603]

@@johnluckwelldroneenthusiast. I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@BryanLomas-yn3uj]

hi charlie , while in borurton on the water you should have visited the cotswold motor musem in the town if they were open that time of year, and with your NHS card you may get a discount on the entry fee. suprised to see you on a ride with no rain. hurray

[@restdayrider]

Next time! 😊

[@robertmorris5214]

Lovely video, happy new year Charlie

[@restdayrider]

Same to you! 😊

[@lesclark2407]

Fantastic villages, both full scale and model.

[@gasman6163]

enjoyable as usual - top job

[@restdayrider]

Thank you! 😊

[@yoursacredquest]

Happy New Year, Charlie! Great music as usual. I love your plucky spirit. There is flooding, including your kitchen, and you go for a ride.

[@restdayrider]

Best to run away from it all ! 🫣😂

[@allan8388]

Good afternoon I was recommended to your channel by one of your fellow colleagues while we were waiting in ambulance at A&E. Love watching your vlogs. I think I was parked next to you the other day. I have a honda nc750s.

[@restdayrider]

Hi! I have some great colleagues who are great at chatting about my channel! 😊 ( Hope all is well now!)

[@allan8388]

@restdayrider my wife has been in ccu since that night so things could be better. Have a good evening 🙂

[@restdayrider]

I'm sorry to hear that. Wishing you both all the best.

[@allan8388]

@@restdayrider Many thanks Allan.

[@adventuretoshare]

Thanks for the video's that you create and post, You certainly live in a pretty region of England, I have a sister who lives in Cirencester, when my wife and I visit the mother country we both wish we could move back. We're in Dallas Texas, and while there are some pretty places and even twisty roads we have to ride for a couple of days before arriving at a location to spend the week exploring on the bikes. BTW, when you mentioned your new camera I think you meant to say Insta360 but instead you said DJI 🙂 Keep the videos coming - I'm quite envious at the number of subscriptions you've got - great work.

[@restdayrider]

I do love the roads round here. The new camera is indeed a DJI, I also have the insta360 , old go pros and a snazzy drone. I do like a gadget!! 😂

[@rabh6746]

Did that make you feel like a giant for once Charlie?😆The model village is exquisite, such incredible detail👌Cool video Charlie, it really was busy there for January! I think everybody was just desperate to get out after all the rain, sorry about your floods down there! I'm lucky to live at 550ft above sea level, its the winds that bring danger here😉

[@restdayrider]

It did make me feel tall for once! 🤣

[@rabh6746]

🤣@@restdayrider

[@ladyjrider666]

What an amazing model village. They're incredible buildings. I'm not sure I didn't go there as a kid. 😊 The water level is so high at the moment it's been such a terrible time for so many. That ford!! Needs a hold my beer phrase. 😅

[@restdayrider]

I'll go back in the summer. 🤣

[@davidn1562]

it was 50f = 10c sunny a bit windy day here in Texas took my Re Hunter for a 60 miles ride mostly all country roads, it felt Awesome

[@restdayrider]

Yay for better weather! 😊

[@alanlake5220]

Do like a bit of Bourton on the Water, & yes it does get stupidly busy in the summer, speaking of which they play " water football "in the River windrush which flows through the village . There is also a nice little motor museum there .Worth popping back in the spring & combining it to visit Broadway and a ride up fish hill . Think you got lost trying to find The classic motor hub 1st time around , it does look a bit out of the way .

[@restdayrider]

I usually get lost going there to be fair! 😂

[@advredbikes]

Glad you are able to get out and ride in January. holy, that is tons of rain. What a great place, very detailed model village. Thank you Charlie, Happy New Year!

[@restdayrider]

Happy New Year to you too. 😊

[@leifiseland1218]

Nice video.👍 & Happy New Year! On a sidenote, with the amount of nice content you put out, I think it would be a good idea for RE to help you with getting on a 450 Himalayan for your content creation..🤔 The amount of positive exposure they'd get should be enough to present you with a very good deal for such an upgrade.. Not that Rodger is bad, but I think it would be a win-win for both you & RE..🧐

[@restdayrider]

Thanks for the idea, but I'm pretty sure they wouldn't be bothered by a little-un like me!

[@regorschneid5245]

Love your videos, but I wish UT would do a better job of notifying! Your miniature tour tripped a "Rinso" memory. :)

[@restdayrider]

Oh that's not ideal, did you hit the notify bell thingy on the channel? Should shout at you each time I post ! 🤣

[@davidholden2658]

Nice video but you should have popped into the museum to see Brum!

[@restdayrider]

I ran out of daylight to be honest, I'll have to go back. 😊

[@carlton683]

Happy New year Charlie. ❤

[@restdayrider]

Same to you! 😊

[@nigelquick4017]

That village gets raked in the summer, especially with the coach park round the back, but as of this year (2024) the council has decided to do away with coach bays don't know if that will make a difference to the foot fall

[@angiec2162]

I've just "not passed" my CBT twice in the past month. But my husband an ex instructor suggested your channel to give me inspiration. It's worked , I'm definitely going to try again! Unfortunately I am in my 50's and with fibromyalgia aswell I am having short term memory issues. Thank you for the inspiration 🏍️😊❤

[@restdayrider]

KEEP AT IT ANGIE! it will all just click one day and you'll go from strength to strength. I'm so glad my videos have helped encourage you to give it another go. Let me know when you get that CBT and then it's onto a full licence for you! 😊

[@wendytisdall1087]

Hi Charlie I’ve been watching your clips for months with my biker partner and I love them so thought I would boost your subscribers by adding myself Well done these are amazing x

[@restdayrider]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! 😊

[@johnredman2065]

Really picturesque village, dont think I would like to live there ,so many tourists walking around everywhere, in the summer its manic.

[@restdayrider]

Nice to visit, not to live I suspect!

[@gpdayrubberduckdriver]

The shot with you walking over the model village looked like a drone piece 😆.

[@restdayrider]

The wonders of a 360 on a pole!

[@Petitchat2021]

Happy New Year to all of you(you and your family, Jay, Jeff, and of course Roger), and thank you for all your videos and the time and energy you put into making them. ❤❤❤

[@restdayrider]

Thank you, and Happy New Year to you and all yours. 😊

[@pauldixon3089]

Happy New Year Charlie ☺️ So sorry to see there's water in your home☹️ disaster.!! Lovely place to visit, can imagine it's bedlam in the summer😱

[@restdayrider]

I think I'll dodge it in the summer!

[@marlarkin1090]

Plans for 2024. Buy a Classic to keep at my son's in Clearwater for when I'm over visiting and trade Honda in for Himmie for UK riding.

[@bidouchonsan]

wonderful model village, are the trees real ? do they trim those like japanese bonsaï ?

[@restdayrider]

They are real, so I guess there is indeed a lot of careful pruning!

[@TheAncientBiker]

Went there some years back with the Honda Owners Club on the weekend rally. Bloody sight warmer then though. 🙂

[@restdayrider]

🤣

[@OldWhistler7743]

The attention to detail in that model village was amazing wasn’t it x

[@restdayrider]

Absolutely!

[@josht.m9697]

i sub ages ago 😎good video what i wanted to what was the song u was playing going tho the little village please ? that bloody water looked cold i tho you was going for a dip 🤣🤣🤣

[@restdayrider]

I will be back to do the Ford. 😊

[@youme1414]

Thank you, ma'am.

[@restdayrider]

Someone I met in a pub called me ma'am! Makes one feel rather posh! 😊

[@ramsien]

I'd wondered how open you were about being in EMS as a biker, the big ol' sticker on the panniers answers that questions pretty clearly.

[@restdayrider]

Oh I'm very open about it, I love my job. 😊

[@ramsien]

Wasn't sure if it was one of those situations where once someone finds out what you do (EMS, Vet., Plumber, Mechanic, etc.) people instantly want advice or free work out of you... when all ya wanted was a nice quite rest day on the bike.

[@gazzertrn]

My Grandmother lived in Bourton around the turn of the century , by where the old mill is.

[@andrewhaley4623]

Charlie thanks for the video. I have not been out today, and now don't fell that I need to. Where are we of to next?

[@derbyshireruralrider9398]

My nephew works on ambulances in Notts and there’s been some major flooding problems there