Exploring the Cotswolds Episode 8 | Castle Combe & Chipping Sodbury to Chedworth & Hampnett

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

We hope you've enjoyed our exploration of the Cotswolds - where else would you like us to visit in Hidden Gems? Tell us where you're watching from!

[@TonyCarrollPassion4Motorsport]

Hi Robin first belated happy new year .. Will be watching ,monday morning with breakfast as always Cheers Tc Liverpool Uk

[@nexussever]

I am watching from the U.S. I would love to see a tour of the area in which the village/shire of Rosewood once existed.

[@ZiglioUK]

Can't remember whether you've visited Tetbury and Nailsworth. I must have missed them

[@catherinezurak5437]

watching from san francisco bay area. lovely to watch your show during lockdown and now. all i can say is surprise me!

[@helengaley1256]

Hi im watching from the Wirral.

[@cjb329]

I do apologise about the lady in the church xx I live in the village and the village tour guide and I'm slightly ashamed you were greeted this way xx most of us are a friendly bunch xx

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Please don't apologise. I am completely familiar with the strength of feeling this kind of thing generates and, as I mentioned, I do have some sympathy. In a way I have exploited the poor lady who, I am absolutely sure, just said what she beleives, because there is so much zany intolerance around I thought I would make a comment on it. I may live to regret it but I sort of feel it's probably a good idea if we all chill a little.

[@J.DeLaPoer]

Having seen what can happen to this sort of out-of-the-way place when tourism dries up and the people show hostility to "outsiders", one wonders if she would have the same attitude if given a taste of that possible outcome. Of course it's only one person, but human nature focuses on the negative and it only takes a few bad reviews online or from some megastar's Twitter comment for word to spread. On the other hand I've also seen what happens to everyday life when tourism and commercialization - and all the so called modern progress that brings - takes over. It can be a fine line sometimes, and I sympathize with that too. However folks like TCE are clearly the antithesis of the awful tourist type (and interest) and one would think that explanation would be enough for her.

[@jonathangilmore3193]

I love to hear the affect in the narrator’s voice. He clearly has deep respect for English history in his bones! As an American, I can only listen with envy.

[@cindchan]

Thank you for this wonderful series! It was so delightful to watch!! ❤

[@patcarroll9234]

I love that you bring your little dogs along with you on your exploration. ❤

[@soniaclarke1171]

I have thoroughly enjoyed your journeys around the Cotswolds, but most impotantly your wonderful voice guiding through these amazing villages.

[@ZiglioUK]

Oh no!! Last episode? It's almost unthinkable. Looking forward to more AONB explorations!

[@StanOwden]

Thanks for new episode

[@lindachambers9752]

This is such a wonderful series, it's pure escapism, especially when you 've been working all day in a northwest London office! Thank you!

[@spirithawk2418]

Good morning from North Carolina!! I started watching you while I was in the hospital during the C19 -2020 . I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for your series . I will go through playlists and watch all Ive missed . God bless always

[@sacellum2377]

Excellent series, most enjoyable escape from a terribly uncertain world.

[@DerekFox86]

Robin - thanks so much for this great final episode - I have enjoyed this series so much.

[@lewissmith3896]

The reason I thumbed down this comment, is because of this being the final video.

[@marysnelling456]

Dear Robin and Ross , I just wanted to thank you both so much for all the work you do in bringing The Cotswolds to so many viewers. I love the videos and Robins voice is a delight and brings so much more to the beautiful places of interest. I look forward to future videos...thank you so much. Mary Welham

[@TheHallmarkQuartet]

I always looked forward to every episode, in which I watched them over several times! Thank you! I'm Gary Morgan of Ironton, Ohio USA

[@willowmist9564]

Wish I could go there to live since I'm retired. Beautiful area.😊

[@janice8523]

You are a master storyteller…I can fall asleep to your soothing voice…maybe 2026, I’m going to England and Scotland🙏🙏🙏

[@nexussever]

I am watching from the U.S. I would love to see a tour of the area in which the village/shire of Rosewood once existed.

[@Valentascream]

Hi Robin & Ross, thank you for all you have done so far it’s been a great pleasure to follow you through the Cotswolds showing all the little gem villages that have great history. Looking forward to more and wishing you safe and well and happy adventures.

[@cannyexplorer5357]

I remember with fondness our visit to this beautiful village many years ago. We were lucky to pick a day that was not over full of visitors. We bought a hand drawn picture of the village that still adorns our wall, bringing back memories of that day.

[@nellieponferrada]

Thank you so much...Cotswold is a jewel. I enjoyed so much all the episodes and looking forward to your “promised” next episodes...it was for me, a remarkable journey!

[@hannahreynolds7611]

Oh, that's so sad about the church and its treasures. When we visited, the lady volunteer and her daughter were delightful. They were prepared for anything, talked with my family members for a long time about the church, the village and recent trips we'd all taken (she had run her daughter's things up to Uni so that she could go up by train a few days later). They offered tea and biscuits to all visitors, this was during the period of mourning for HMQ so there had been lots of people in to sign the Book of Condolence.

[@golfcobra]

Robin, sincere thanks for your amazing narrative on the Cotswolds. Watching from across the pond in the states has given me an amazing appreciation for the region and it has become my #1 travel bucket list destination. Your knowledge of, and passion for the Cotswolds is evident in every episode; there could be no greater champion for this amazing place. Here's hoping you continue to tell stories about new locations--possibly a bit further south perhaps, say Cheddar Gorge? Would love to hear your take on that area. Thanks again.

[@andreweyden9832]

Wonderful episode once again. We look forward with eager anticipation your new venture Robin. It has been a fascinating journey filled with old memories, our grateful lucky thanks. Andrew, Grant, Brae the Westie, Xena the Dalmatian and Maggie the cat from Albany, Western 😊

[@deansmallwood4652]

Thank you Ross and Robin. Even though I also live in the Cotswolds. you have shown me places where, as yet I've not been to visit.

[@HelenKempster-t6y]

I love your comment about Harry and the dog bowl😅 I've watched nearly all of this series, beautifully filmed and narrated Thank you.

[@katrinag2623]

I have loved these vicarious travels so much - so grateful I can watch them. Thank You 💙

[@malcolmrichardson3881]

This has been a very enjoyable and informative series, beautifully filmed and narrated. Very much looking forward to your next series. Thank you!

[@chrisbassett8996]

I have watched several of your videos now and love them, I can't say I have noticed you repeating yourself enough for it to stick in my mind, so I would recommend not worrying about them.

[@cloudlillie7227]

Oh my goodness! Awesome episode. Just joined the mailing list. I'm looking forward to your new endeavors as I have thoroughly enjoyed this series.

[@carycary5824]

The journey throughout the Cotswolds have been an absolute delight Robin!! Thanks ever so much!!

[@simeonbrennan8824]

Relaxing informative and chill, cant express enough how much I love this!

[@jennysmith7170]

I am broken hearted! How could it be the end of series ?? Wales should be next tho or Ireland! TYSM for the lovely years so far Robin et all! Love from me , Felix , Foggy, and Monkey ( cats) and Minnie the dog , Aberdeen Ohio ♥

[@helenbailey8419]

Good idea

[@chrisbassett8996]

By the way, living in New Zealand I appreciate the fact that I can watch them at all. So thank you so much for sharing.

[@nadenebedell7522]

Thank you so very much, Robin, for bringing the lovely Cotswold villages to Canada for me to enjoy. Seeing that part of England really feeds the soul - such antiquity and peace! Your loyal dogs add a lot of joy to your walks, I’m sure. 🇨🇦

[@Parianparlay]

Superb filming as always…excited to watch more in 2023. Take care both of you and thank you so so much for these wonderful adventures I can hardly wait for the next episodes! Xx😘😘

[@hannahreynolds7611]

I was there over the Summer - now I can find out everything I missed 😄. The faceless clock was my personal favourite (and the baked alaska I had in the pub).

[@raymondmcdonald355]

Absolutely beautiful love these videos, first class, deserve an even better platform

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Thanks for your kind words and for watching. Robin

[@ruthgoebel723]

Robin, your observations are so true. Any places revered for its quaint nature often is doomed to be a magnet for tourism. We experience that here in the States, where quiet places become so commercialized that those who originally inhabited these places have decamped for other less buy areas, leaving nothing behind but a facade, or land for developers to raze everything and build the inevitable townhouses. Exploring these lovely places is delightful if done with taste and reserve; tourist can be rather pushy and loud which I find distasteful. It is a regrettable combination. Don’t get me started on developers……they have come to our village, ripped up the prime farmland for tacky housing. Too bad that little church was so rudely treated. Thanks for sharing!

[@philipmcdonagh1094]

Watching from Ireland, as usual with envious eyes, brilliant thanks.

[@lentilgoddess]

Ahhhahah the broken dog bowl! You really made me laugh at that. Your vlog is a real treasure.

[@sylviabartsch6205]

That video shows us a wonderful village, your explanation is clear, and it's lovely to hear British English, but what I like more is your explorer heat, it"ll be in a gallery or museum in a next future. See you from Brazil.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

There's no such thing as British English???

[@adrianpeters2413]

Hello cotswolds ...all sitting comfortably with the knowledge that you ran out all original people that lived there .... well done ....

[@westaussiejeff1547]

You had me worried for a while there Robin, coming as you have to the end Evan's book tour - I so glad there is more to come - Love you Vlogs keep going!

[@janebaker966]

I can get a bus to Chipping Sodbury but I don't very often. I must do this summer as it's a pretty little town. My Dad always used to say that nearby Old Sodbury was called that because Old Sod was buried there! The Bible translator William Tyndale was the chaplain at the old manor house there and did a lot of his work when he was there as I have read.

[@raymondmcdonald355]

Tyndale is a Hero of mine

[@paulroberts8946]

I went to Chedworth last summer with my sister & brother in law as it was summer it was rather busy it’d be interesting to go in late autumn or winter (as long as it’s not too cold) apparently it was one of the last Roman estates to fall to the Saxon invaders.

[@Crossingtherubicon-d3z]

Love the descriptions and presentation, very comforting. I am visiting next weekend!

[@tiffanyb6420]

I just happened upon your videos, and what an absolute pleasure! As my wanderlust is the English countryside, this was food for the soul. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@carolbulmer8253]

Robert, thank you so much for this lovely tour❤️👏👏👏

[@aariley2]

Tourism certainly beats people coming and never leaving like in NW Arkansas. They came in like locusts, have torn most of our historic houses down. They are extremely unfriendly and backstabbing. And...we locals are seen as trash and used as sharecroppers. We work hard and can't afford to live here anymore and have no money to leave either. Count your blessings that you only have tourists!!!

[@liamkatt6434]

Great presentation and nice little reality check for Harry.

[@madysadventures1]

Watching from Hentiesbay Namibia. We visited the Cotswolds in 2019 just love the villages. Would like to visit again.

[@SMichaelDeHart]

Mr Robin, you gave a good chuckle with the comparison analogy between Harry and QEI...I really feel bad that one of our American "celebrities" has infected the British Monarchy and in a negative way.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Who cares about The Royals there a bunch of parasitic leeches anyway..

[@ozarksnipehunter3403]

Enjoyed!!!!!! So happy I found you!

[@francinegarcia3676]

Oh Robin, NO. Why no more episodes? How will I be able to explore the Cotswolds? I live in The U.S. and will never get to England in person. You, Ross, Widget and Gizmo will be missed 😢

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

You are kind - but fear not, hidden gems will be continuing as well as a new series we'll be announcing soon 😊

[@aalexander928]

We so enjoyed the video of your visits in the Cotswolds. Thank you so much from New York, New York.

[@phillipdunlop4488]

Thank you so much for this fantastic series, I hope you find other regions to explore and record

[@loganbutler1016]

I pray that I only ever reflect the love of God through any interactions I have with anyone while at church or elsewhere. If we can't even be kind to people in church, we might need to do some self reflecting. As a Christian, I hope to be a witness to God's love and compassion instead of being rude to people - especially people as well-meaning and genuinely interested in the history of the church as this gentleman.

[@DianeHox]

Oh, how I enjoyed your example of a true Royal (MARY) and a cry baby who is not worthy to rule. SPOT ON.

[@sylviabartsch6205]

Happy New Year until 2023.

[@neilhaas2947]

As much as I love the historical tours of the beautiful Cotswold churches, I dearly wish you would take your camera into the local pubs....perhaps when no customers are there....and take us on a walk thru with interesting historical facts.

[@RedcoatsReturn]

These charming towns and villages are on my list to visit the Cotswolds 😊 I love the comment aimed at Harry 😄😆😁 Quite right you are! Crowned heads must be made of sterner stuff 👍👍

[@MajokiMusic]

Wonderful series, thank you for taking us with you

[@taybak8446]

Lovely!

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Many thanks. Robin

[@jamesfoley6555]

Thank you🙏✝️🙏🇨🇦

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Lovely video. 🌎👍❤

[@Benzo692]

I didn’t know this, but the location where you are at I have actually got a painting in the Hallway of flat that my grandfather painted of this location in the Cotswolds

[@peterhudd5397]

Thank you from salperton..you must visit one day

[@forestgreen916]

beautiful "mother and child" @ time stamp 22:11

[@lindachambers9752]

I'd love you to visit Nottingham, if possible 🌳

[@reneehernandez8214]

Los Angeles, CA. USA

[@joyb5525]

Robin and Ross, thanks so much for keeping me grounded and sane. Please tell as many English people as you can to come and help populate Ireland. As our government seems to want everyone from everywhere to do so. And frankly we'd prefer good CofE stock here. God Bless.

[@jennysmith7170]

That's NOT a good idea and YOU know it. Heavens , I am only Irish by heritage but am not indifferent to the issues Ireland is facing. They already have an immigration problem at this moment. Besides , this is not a good place for this discussion .

[@jennysmith7170]

@@osakarose5612 Because Robin's channel is non political. Have some sense of decorum, and stop acting like trash.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

I know exactly what you mean we are getting invaded by immigrants everyday..SMH

[@carycary5824]

The spring water was created by our Creator God Almighty! Give Him thanks and the glory for the water of life.

[@grendel_nz]

Can always use a drone for views you can't get from church roof. Great voice over. Thank you.

[@lourdescandelaria171]

Saludo desde las Islas Canarias.

[@forestgreen916]

( : WHAT A NICE ENDING : )

[@carycary5824]

Do any of these beautiful old churches still have services on Sunday mornings?

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Oh indeed they do. A few are just kept up to preserve them but the majority are used regularly for services and also for weddings, funerals and concerts. Thanks for watching. Robin

[@raymondmcdonald355]

This is England of the Grand Olde Days of Yore

[@TheCotswoldExplorer]

Plus a little penicillin and central heating thrown in, but yes. Lots of the old style beauty and pace of life. Thanks for watching. Robin

[@heartofoak45]

As you say 'modern life' has not encroached on Castle Combe, I can't help but condemn the double yellow lines, albeit muted. Surely we can come up with a better system than this very intrusive prohibition.

[@YellowFlowerSociety]

Excellent and really informative series which has inspired me to visit the Cotswolds this summer - I know more dreaded tourists. Just a little disappointed in the unnecessary and inaccurate dig at Prince Harry. You might like to read the book to be better informed. Otherwise, I look forward to more series.

[@joaquimmonteiromonteiro9754]

👌⛪🏛️

[@nadiakanchan284]

It is a very aged village 😏

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

Yeah some buildings are from medieval times..

[@emmilypalmer9269]

11:34 like America:-/

[@occidentadvocate.9759]

That place would benifit from an asylum hostel. I just know the locals would not mind.

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

What about turning the church into a mosque as well ??

[@damajio]

umm... yeah, Queen Mary was SPANISH. There would have been no mustard to cut, dude.

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

won't look the same when the migrants arrive

[@ORDEROFTHEKNIGHTSTEMPLAR13]

There probably building a MOSQUE as we speak

[@LovinLnCottage]

Your cheap shot at Harry Windsor was not only unnecessary and unkind but also sullied an otherwise wonderful video. It left a bad taste in my mouth.

[@barnaby5548]

On the contrary, it was a most appropriate and most amusing observation.

[@soukthavoneinsisienmay1188]

I agree with you that it was unnecessary...we need kindness in the world, not more hate!

[@davidpnewton]

@@soukthavoneinsisienmay1188 "we need kindness in the world, not more hate!" Ah the irony and hypocrisy of people of his (and indeed I suspect your) ilk comes through. He is not "kind". He is cruel. He is a hypocrite. He is utterly self-absorbed. He is extremely selfish. He is also extraordinarily stupid. I never want to see him in the UK again and a decent proportion of the population supports that viewpoint. He and his wife should keep their mouths shut and stay away from the UK permanently. That way they will simply be forgotten and fade into irrelevance. Good riddance.

[@soukthavoneinsisienmay1188]

@@davidpnewton AGAIN...WE NEED MORE KINDNESS THAN HATE! "My" ppl of my "ilk" are Buddhist! We tend towards a live and let live attitude. Whatever vicious he has done in his life, will be paid for... that's KARMA!

[@davidpnewton]

@Soukthavone Insisienmay well then he would do well to keep his mouth shut, keep his wife's mouth shut as well and stay away from the UK. He's got a massive store of negative karma built up for his actions of the past few years. He certainly won't get anywhere near nirvana with his current course. However he is too stupid to realise the consequences of his actions and attitudes. A significant fraction of the UK population despises him now. A direct result of his actions and attitudes of the last few years. If he keeps his mouth shut, keeps his wife's mouth shut and stays away that despising will decrease in intensity as he is simply forgotten about. Given his character and his wife's character he won't pursue that course however. Hence the intensity of disdain for him will continue to increase. I really hope he stays away from the coronation later this year. He really won't like the reception he'll get from a substantial number of people if he does turn up.

[@GrumpyScotsman]

Happy new Year, watching from a chilly Scotland.

[@arncj18]

that is what fine excellent taste looks like in arhitecture

[@derteufel1878]

from Germany ❤❤❤🦮🐕‍🦺