HOW WE REALLY FEEL ABOUT LIVING IN THE COTSWOLDS 🌳 Q&A and announcing my Cotswolds event!

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Charlie and I sit down to answer all of your questions around our house and the move in celebration of the 4 year anniversary since we moved. I also take a trip into London and explore the beautiful gardens of Daylesford House.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Daylesford Trip
00:46 - My New Event!
06:33 - Old House Our Home Q&A
50:05 - Driving Through The Villages
51:28 - London Trip
52:15 - Visiting Daylesford House

[@June865]

I love how you and Charlie have renovated your Property without making it too modern or striping away it's natural History and you both have respected this 🥰

[@eshaibraheem4218]

They wouldn't be allowed to, anyway. The property is listed, isn't it?

[@sallyannc3176]

@@eshaibraheem4218 yes- internally as well as externally.

[@sallyannc3176]

To be fair, they haven't really done any renovating - the person who had it before them did that - they've mostly just redecorated.

[@missybelmont9830]

I just Love this couple. There's nothing Josie and Charlie can't do as a team.....you compliment each other so well ...just always so lovely to watch!❤ Love from Tampa

[@tinabailey4083]

I was just thinking the same. Something so beautiful and magical about Josie and Charlie. I think of them a the Prince and Princess of the Cotswold’s and my favorite couple💕

[@theresekennedy6320]

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your very good friend Jack and I think Charlie mentioned her passing in a very respectful and thoughtful way. Sending my condolences to Jack’s family and her many friends and neighbours, thinking of you all. Florals per your request Josie 🌷🌺🌻🌼🌸

[@katrinaandtheways3036]

It's been 4 years in this house, congratulations Josie&Charlie! I think you radiate with happiness in this house. 🏡

[@proudmganda1159]

I am very sorry to that Jack passed away, my deepest condolences.

[@matkhal1963]

I love the fact that such a young couple decided to put on their shoulders a huge responsibility, which many would avoid. Good luck and happiness to your family.

[@chloeward04]

Get that man a podcast!! Charlie is so good at expressing his thoughts and I for one would absolutely tune in to a podcast with you two/guests.

[@amira910136]

I totally agree. Charlie needs a podcast, please!

[@missybelmont9830]

I third that!

[@rsartore12]

LMAO are you serious? He is so fucking obnoxious

[@bezzina68]

Me too, could listen to his thoughts daily . Love both Josie and Charlie ❤

[@bonnieblackmon7783]

@@rsartore12then why do you listen???

[@marieoliphant8305]

You, Josie, are quite patient when it comes to letting Charlie speak. 😂 He sure loves to talk. 🕺

[@TheLifeSheLoves]

Charlie is such a sweet man, Josie. Those moments he finds special are just that - really special and show what a lovely way he views life. Lovely to listen to. Thanks for sharing - it is a privilege to get these glimpses of you both. x PS - yes to the Pub -

[@helenstella2666]

Yes I’d certainly eat in a pub that you owned Charlie 👍😊

[@user-os7om7ef9k]

There are times when I feel a house is "wasted " on someone, meaning they don't treasure it like they should, appreciate it as much as they could or put as much thought into it as they ought to....yet Josie and Charlie truly value all that they have, especially their HOME, for they have made a house just that. You are always stewards of a property, and view it as a privilege as well as a task - they have approached both wonderfully. For such a young couple they are wise beyond their years. I truly hope it will be their FOREVER home & that they enjoy all those years in good health and in abundance=of all positive things.

[@carrieannevernel102]

Definitely young but they teach me so much at age 47.

[@meganfookes2026]

Thank you Josie and Charlie for your generosity and passion, opening up your beautiful home to us. I can never get enough of your ‘florals’ and I adore the Cotswolds. If I lived in the UK I’d definitely live there too. Your beautiful friend Jack will be always in your heart and garden in spirit amongst the beautiful flowers. Sending much love your way 💕

[@krimiwinkler4327]

Beautiful lovely couple 🫶 Wishing you all the best 💖 Stay healthy and happy 💚

[@user-vg1fr3ew9j]

Wow that was a very rude comment, as a very Happy viewer of their videos what I would like to say to you is “Then turn it off”! I am from the USA and I live vicariously through their videos showing all of us foreigners what we are missing and all the beautiful countryside and little villages that England has to offer. They are very proud of the Cotswolds since moving there and discovering all that it has to offer, they just want to share it with the world! I for one, since watching their videos, I really want to travel abroad and visit England and specifically the Cotswolds! Thank you Josie and Charlie for sharing your Wonderful life with us.

[@dianahutsel7101]

I guess they deleted the rude comment. Good

[@dmforsuh9314]

No. But some of us are addressing it.....😅​@@dianahutsel7101

[@nievesgarcia5455]

Very nice listening about the good and beautiful of your living in the Costwolds! I would have love to listen to you more Josie, most questions were answered by Charlie an did not let you space for answering. Blessings to you!

[@EvgeniyaM_]

Dear Josie and Charlie , I would appreciate a home tour video❤you did it earlier, but fresh video will be a supeeeer cool idea! How time flies ! I found your channel in 2019, went through covid together, what a memories…..you are my inspiration ❤❤❤

[@brigittebazel2754]

I’m 58 & my husband and I did a partial renovation to our kitchen - granite countertops and new appliances when we moved in our house with young children and just did a full kitchen renovation last year. So glad we waited because tastes change and I love having my new kitchen now.

[@lollypops1]

I moved last year to another AONB after living in the Cotswolds for 8 years. The Cotswolds is indeed beautiful and I’d recommend for people to look at the smaller villages. I have to say all of the Cotswolds towns Burford, Stow, Bourton, Chippy, Moreton etc are becoming so overrun with tourists that it doesn’t make for the same special experience. The reality is trying to pop into town to do your errands as a resident becomes a battle of nowhere to park and tourists everywhere. They’re also building new build properties in every available space - I returned recently to visit friends and couldn’t believe the amount of new builds that have gone up in Stow, around bourton etc. The Cotswolds have really been put on the map in the past few years especially with Instagrammers etc which is great, but unfortunately it can spoil it too. Now I’m in another AONB that isn’t so touristy I absolutely love visiting the Cotswolds without living there, and adore being surrounded by so much countryside with minimal houses and tourists around. It’s so quiet and peaceful.

[@danishpastry6137]

I grew up in North Wales, just outside of an AONB, in a village that basically went from a handful of houses (and two Welsh chapels) to 2000 inhabitants in the 70s and 80s, luckily not much has been built since, despite it being a popular village. There are, amongst the "new" builds, listed buildings, so the village has retained character, especially around the old centre. We were lucky that we weren't in a tourist area, so traffic and visitors weren't too bad, but there were definitely places we stayed away from in the summer. Later, I lived close to the North Wales coast and a Friday evening the A55 (main dual carriageway for the coast) was busy with tourists travelling west, and Sunday evening the exodus was towards the east. Now I live in Denmark, on the edge of a tourist area (and an AONB), there are roads we stay away from on a Saturday in summer, as the traffic is horrendous (it actually starts at Easter), but as Saturday is summer house change over day, there are things we keep for Saturdays as the tourists are busy travelling to and fro! I'd definitely view where the tourist areas are and stay away from the busiest places in terms of looking for somewhere to live.

[@Charlee245]

The way you and Charlie talk about what’s best for your future children makes me tear up. You’re such good people, and I love your home and garden style. Thank you for taking the time to have this chat with us! Lots of love from Washington, DC

[@homeatnumberninetyfive]

I’ve had three people in my life pass away in the past I months, so I can understand the grief here. So sorry for your loss in your friend. Sending so much love and comfort to you ❤❤

[@monikareid7492]

Floral - Thank you and Charlie for sharing!

[@jilliciousc5779]

FLORAL! one of the BEST videos so far. Loved hearing from you both. You're both so naturally chatty and well-spoken. A cotswold podcast would be amazing.

[@dmforsuh9314]

Every vlog is Cotswolds vlog bar trips away/abroad..

[@1kkalex]

Perfect weekend pick me up! Love me some Josie! ❤🎉

[@fiammettabaldi3366]

this was probably the best video you've EVER filmed. Josie you were wonderful, I loved the answers Charlie gave and it was wonderful finding out more about the house and the Cotswolds. You have created an extraordinary life for yourself, this was emotional

[@emilyfishman4880]

Josie, I absolutely loved this chat with you and Charlie, tbh, my favorite part of any vlog is when you and he are chatting or doing something. Sometimes I rewatch old vlogs and skip to those parts, they just make me feel good :) I also wanted to say, my heart went out to you during the part where he mentioned your gardener, looking at you, it was clear how emotional you became and how much you cared about her and how sad you were about her passing. Her memory stays alive in so many areas, your beautiful garden being one of them 💚

[@BB-zg3mr]

Absolutely love Josie and Charlie's enthusiasm for where they live and how they live their lives together. Hoping this is your forever family home. Thank you for yet another uplifting vlog.

[@gayatrijadhav8660]

Imagine D&D pub (for Dexter and Dickens) or Dickens’s spot or Cotswolds corner. Charlie is onto something.

[@wendynicholls6231]

That was a lovely talk Josie and Charlie you seem very natural not stuck up at all thank you ❤❤❤❤Floral 🥰🌷🌹

[@ConstanceMurphy-hp6lo]

Josie, your grace and poise are exceptional. How lucky are all of those who have you in their life.

[@helenstella2666]

Loved this vlog with you & Charlie Josie. Thank you. Floral 🥰

[@kylathomas68]

Another comment from me. I agree that although covid was an awful time with the impact on the wider world and how many people sadly lost their lives and livelihoods, for me I had my only son in June 2020 and remember working from home but also being able to sit in the garden and enjoy the glorious weather. We also really came together as a community. My husband also worked from home that entire year as universities moved all courses online and so he developed a really strong bond with our son as he didn’t go back out to work after two weeks of paternity leave. We had moved into our house in 2019 so we were properly settled in and our home and garden really became our sanctuary. So I get what Charlie is saying.

[@Sue-np9fp]

Charlie, your love of history, and your sensitivity to the house, shine through! You are realistic enough to preface your good fortune, with the caveat "if things change". Your desire to empower others to follow their dreams, is inspiring! love sue x

[@alexandrabeicht4512]

Such a lovely and interesting Q&A - thank you! Makes me want to pack our suitcases and explore the Cotswolds with my family!

[@donnaserrant3183]

This was so lovely. Thanks for sharing Josie and Charlie! 😊

[@triciamonahan]

Absolutely LOVELY guys. Watched you pre Cotswolds and through the process during Covid (Nurse here! Scary days!) Watched your wedding sobbing and knowing you lost an irreplaceable friend lately. What an impact she had on your lives. Thank you ALWAYS for being your true genuine selves and sharing your lives with us. My husband works in the film/TV industry and I always tell him how much I enjoy watching your real lives. Always learning and living for those little moments, because those are the ones that count! You both know that!!!!

[@imogenbede5600]

Thank you Josie and Charlie, great Q&A ❤

[@karmakomodia]

Looking forward to the "Hopeful" tour of the Daylesford garden.. Lovely Florals..

[@joywinxo]

Floral 🌼 You inspire me to garden and I love that!

[@Laura-vv6cf]

The inspiration you receive from Carol's garden is what I get from yours! Except I do love the veg that I grow😉 Looking forward to a tour of the new pond plantings and seedlings this summer! Also, I'm so sorry for your loss of Jak. I know she was one of your first friends in your village that you spoke of on your channel. I know she will be missed. What wonderful memories you have, and im sure those memories will bring you peace and a smile as you work in the garden🕊️

[@lizbastin9297]

Thank you Josie and Charlie for a wonderful video. Floral.💐

[@wallace3471]

From your videos, I must admit I fully agree, your house is magic at Christmas!! Thank you for sharing & answering so many questions.

[@helenalexander2567]

Oh I’m so sorry to hear about Jack. My heartfelt condolences xxx Charlie, I know you are busy , but you need to do a podcast. I love your way of explaining and discussing things x Love to you both, lala and the boys xxxx

[@lornabeacom8420]

Floral lovely keep spreading the joy . Gratitude for what you have leaves room for more. ☕️

[@pammills7912]

I wish charlie would let you answer more of the questions

[@missybelmont9830]

I think Josie enjoys the break, though. ❤ He's such a talent.

[@charislarson9980]

We know when they are on together Charlie is going to be doing the talking. 😂 We love him and give him the space. His POV is always interesting.

[@dmforsuh9314]

I thought Josie was more about managing time and questions. Actually enjoyed the balance.

[@BC1.2.3]

Charlie,you guys are great!!!😊 Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@lightdancervaughn1447]

Your Floral dress is stunning, Josie! The upcoming event sounds like a lot of fun. Partnering with Chloe is an awesome idea.❤️🎶

[@hcathytagmount5124]

That was a lovely q&a. Sorry to hear about Jac your gardener how sad. R.i.p x floral

[@lorrainewells3844]

Fabulous content and such a wonderful Q&A. Charlie has a wonderful knowledge of advice and is a great inspiration to everyone. Thank you for sharing ❤ Floral ❤️

[@JuliaCartwright-]

I couldn't agree more with living in the Cotswolds. We have only been here for a year and love it..... Thanks, Josie and Charlie... Floral

[@carolinetaiano7151]

Floral ❤ thanks for the lovely interesting interlude

[@gettawriggleon6614]

Thank you so much for your Q&A together Josie and Charlie. It makes me want to go back and watch Josie’s vlog when she shared the first night in the house after the move from London x

[@fionaseager3940]

Oooww how exciting Josie what interesting times ahead! 🤩 so much going on. Xxxx

[@rhondamiller9209]

I really enjoyed the video with you and Charlie answering questions. And I will leave the word floral because I enjoy all your videos. Have a good week.

[@anis6466]

Thank you for sharing such a heart warming and "floral" Vlog. loved every minute of it. xxx

[@nursuluplatt4229]

You are two doing fantastic job for yourself, but also to keep the material side of the culture. It is amasing and wishing you to reach all your goals.

[@Roamingthecotswolds]

I love your videos and very much appreciate you showcasing the Cotswolds. Thankyou.

[@vitalityseeker6193]

FLORAL. Loved every minute of this and all your vlogs! ❤❤

[@chrissythrower1643]

Josie and Charlie your vlogs are always so stunning!.. and, of course, so are you both! Enchanting to watch it all. Thank you for sharing with us all.❤🪴🪻🥀💐🌷🌺🌹❤

[@kristahand]

Floral Goodness! 💐🌷🌼 Thank you, Josie & Charlie, for being such genuinely good people with true generosity of spirit. 💛✨️

[@EveKhodra]

Floral!!! Lovely time spent with you❤

[@user-us9pr7vz1r]

Yes! To Charlies's pub idea! And I know the FLORAL arrangements on the tables will be lovely 🥰

[@missybelmont9830]

And he could do podcasts cooking tutorials from his pub kitchen!

[@charislarson9980]

Yes, please 🙏 Can’t you just imagine Charlie at the pub talking to all the patrons?

[@SimplySamina]

Love, love this couple, thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@imahappycat]

I love the floral arrangements. ❤️🌺🌹🌷

[@melissamuller5658]

Floral and thank you for sharing your home journey with his lordship, Charlie 🥰🏡 🕊

[@dianahardin1847]

I so enjoy your blogs,more gardening blogs.

[@cherylbalint3083]

Great video Charlie and Josie! I really enjoyed the Q @ A session. I hope you do another one!

[@allisonwright2664]

Floral. Loved this from start to finish!❤

[@klowens2938]

Lovely vlog. Thank you for taking the time to answer so many questions. 🌷

[@Lookyourbest]

You are such a wonderful couple, sincere,thoughtful and grateful,I wish you all the happiness and blessings life can give you as you both work so hard and are a team, it will hold you accountable in the future and you will be proud of yourselves ❤❤❤

[@Maggiephf]

Hello Josie, and, of course, Chatty Charlie! Thank you for another beautiful vlog around the Cotswolds. You guys are so inspiring, we have a delivery of about a dozen new varieties of TULIPS coming to be planted this fall for next spring! Enjoyed your talk about how old homes, and how you’re never “done”. (We live in an old schoolhouse) we would love to see the FLORAL gardens that Lady Bamford has created. Hope you have a great night.

[@charovazquez2452]

Hello again! Lots of LOVE for you two and all the other people in this channel!

[@lynnjennings3414]

It was so lovely to meet you all at the garden tour 😊 This was a great Q&A, and after having finally visited the Cotswolds I can see why you two fell in love with the area!

[@GillH16]

I first discovered you on Instagram just before Covid. I then was able to watch daily when you moved and what you were doing. Then caught up on the previous vlogs - as had loads of time! Love watching what you’re doing and the Q&A is really interesting. Floral!

[@cstracey]

Looking forward to the next Q&A! Always a pleasure to hear Charlie speak about things so eloquently. Also sorry for your loss, you always spoke so fondly of Jack x

[@helenstella2666]

I love visiting the Cotswolds Josie ❤️

[@elizabeth29550]

Floral ❤ Loved the Q&A.. Thank you

[@OlesyaZvereva]

You and Charlie are so cool!! Thank you very much for such interesting and detailed answers🌿💌🐾

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Congratulations on 4yrs in the cotswold and great q and a from a beautiful couple ❤😊

[@janinel1866]

Loved this always wondered about the attached property xx floral 😆 💐💐💐

[@belindaschatz5316]

Fabulous floral vlog. I love when you and Charlie sit down and chat with us. There is always something new to learn and enjoy ❤

[@cdoo8728]

Thank you for another wonderful video. Your videos help me start the day on such a positive note and inspire me to try new things.

[@yiotamintzas801]

Hi Josie ❤absolutely love you both , Charlie is so down to earth and so sweet . Amazing video Thankyou for sharing it all with us. Xx

[@Fran-lc3nc]

Floral 🌷🌺🌸 Greatly enjoyed this one!!

[@ritaweltevreden5596]

Floral. Thanks for another wonderful and entertaining vlog.

[@newfoundland3030]

What a wonderful Vlog! I loved the chat and the history! I really discovered you just before Lockdown. When asked about your favourite time besides your wedding, I immediately thought of Lockdown. You really got me through that period. The excitement and exuberance you both had, your homeware hauls-it was like we all just moved with you to your beautiful home in the country. Thank you.

[@elisabethcacciattolo6151]

Love the Q & A with Charlie, should do some more. Sorry to hear about Jack, she will be always watching above your garden for you. Floral power.😊

[@Wiccakat]

i love hearing you and charlie talk about live in your forever home and the floral delights you manage to show us as things come into bloom

[@ilovemondays4663]

Floral - thanks for a lovely wholesome video. Thoroughly enjoyed it

[@leemccray3908]

I love the q & a section❤. It gives us further insights (both of you are so sweet, by the way!). Thank you for another lovely FLORAL⚘🌼🌷🌻🌺🌸🌹💐 vlog!🥰

[@winnysneece694]

Loved this video. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@sherrybarrington6036]

Floral. What a lovely vlog. Continued blessings.

[@christinepickard7804]

I had a warm feeling watching this full of love,happiness & sharing your life with us.The Q&A was so interesting & it's wonderful you found your dream home in the Cotswolds countryside. Everything happens for a reason. You & Charlie have found the reason. This time of year.Floral is all around. Have a lovely week to you both.❤

[@myraconnelly7965]

Floral yous are so passionate about your house love it ❤

[@nancikryzak7339]

Floral! Josie , you and Charlie are a joyous inspiration, even for this 76 year old follower! You are so right to embrace the everyday moments and the process of creating your forever home. And loving your precious doggies…how lucky they are to have you. Thanks for sharing your heart and your home. With 💕 from my own forever home and garden in the Hudson River Valley in New York, USA.

[@user-fp5ps4db8l]

Floral: lovely to hear how the past four years in your home have brought so many blessings!

[@ZZ-ip2rr]

Charlie is super intelligent. The way he speaks, articulates himself - it’s great to listen to him speak about things he is passionate about.

[@user-bv6qu1uu4q]

Floral. ❤. Lovely to hear Q&A’s xx

[@andraskewes5804]

floral... love your vlogs Josie - You are just so down to earth and Charlie is so Charlie... lol... love you both

[@SharonZortman-bu3vb]

Floral. So happy to hear how much help you have. As viewers we can feel like we are aren’t getting our years in shape quickly enough on our own. I feel better knowing it really isn’t possible without some help, especially in areas where a little more expertise is needed beyond our own. So thank you for that honesty.

[@sharonevans6261]

I really enjoyed the vlog! Thank you ❤ I loved hearing about your visit to Lady B's estate and the beautiful driving shots. It never gets old.