Remote Cottage Life in the Lake District I Spring & Summer

[@joshandsarahride]

Interested how we manage without a car and just on bikes? kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5C6iH55ipJ7rJI

[@Pam-tx5zd]

Have you got a generator for electricity?

[@joshandsarahride]

@@Pam-tx5zd no we don't have any back up power, just connected to the national grid.

[@lindalarsson1436]

Cottage is defined as a small simple house . That cottage looks huge !😊

[@joshandsarahride]

@@lindalarsson1436 only 1 bed room and a box room we use as an office 🏡

[@Brian-om2hh]

A guy I used to work with around 35 years ago used to live in a cottage like this, on a narrow country lane in Cumbria. It was owned by an elderly lady who'd had it left to her around 50 years previously, and she only charged him about £30 a week rent. He fitted two wood burning stoves (long before they became trendy) and ran a central heating boiler from one of them. He and his wife raised 3 kids there. I remember calling round one stormy Winter's night to borrow some tools from him for a job I was doing. There was a one inch gap under the front door, and every gust of wind used to lift the edge the of doormat slightly. He had a length of railway sleeper pushed into one of the stoves, with the other end resting on a milking stool. As it burned down, he pushed it further in. There was no double glazing, and he often used to say he could tell what sort of a day it was before leaving his bed. In Winter, there was ice on the inside of the windows, and a thin film of condensation on the eiderdown........He lived there for around 40 years before the property was put up for sale. He now lives in a 2 bedroomed terraced house in a small village around 3 miles from the previous place. This one has central heating and double glazing....plus he has actually bought this one.

[@joshandsarahride]

Ahh man, that's an amazing story! I wonder how he finds it compared to the cottage? Must be interesting still being able to see it and having so many memories attached. £30 a week also sounds pretty ace (ice inside not so much though 😅)

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@joshandsarahride When his previous rented place was put up for sale around 4 years ago, it was originally advertised for £250k plus, mainly because of the location. But there was no interest for Months. Eventually, the price was reduced several times, until it seemingly sold for £160k, as it needed considerable updating. The guy I know, who lived in it for decades, originally offered £180k, but they turned it down flat.....More fool them.... He likes his new place now, although it took him a few Months to adjust to living in the middle of a village. I think he's accepted that as he's now in his early 70's, it's preferable to have people around you......

[@joshandsarahride]

@@Brian-om2hh yeh, I guess those kind of places are incredible for some and others couldn't make it work. I'm glad you're friend is happy in his new home!

[@Veeodee]

So loving the visualisation of the sleeper getting pushed along as the wood burned - made me smile. Such an interesting story 😊

[@freespiritwithnature4384]

What a cool story. Reminds me of folks I grew up with passing through. Would love to visit England ,here there's a lot of trees and rocks,waterfalls. This planet is beautiful.

[@sarahkennedy1481]

Love to see more of the cats. Poor mummy cay so beautiful.😢

[@FlipperTea]

It is nice to see autumn and winter represented positively as well. I feel like they get a bad rep. But Autumn - you feel the buzz of nature as it hurries to prepare for winter. Squirrels and birds, working overtime. You feel the energy of the earth go inward, as the trees draw their energy away from their leaves and into their roots - creating a beautiful floor of colours. Then Winter comes - the cold aches. Your breath becomes clouds. As you walk through the snow - you feel it, mostly everyone - is asleep. You feel the magic that is you being in a world where everyone else is close by but absent - the only feeling I can relate it to is when you're a child and wake up earlier than your parents and you take in the time to yourself. It's a homely feeling. You tread the snow carefully, wondering who you might come across and disturb. A drowsy mouse for example looks at you baffled, confused at why you're not nesting for warmth. The warmth of winter is unlike any other you see - hot soup, tea, baths, showers and the embrace of a loved one - it warms your soul inside. The cold makes you aware that there is a sun inside you, and you only need to be aware of it to never feel its absence again. Spring and Summer bring obvious abundance, but if you are able to tune into Autumn and Winter's special gifts - you will never feel out of place. You will be exactly where you're meant to be - content.

[@revonda5204]

Content or contentment! Sadly, it is not a word or a feeling with which many seem to be familiar. Thank you for sharing your lovely descriptions of autumn and winter. 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

So poetically put. When we were younger, we used to really have a preference with the seasons. But I think we've gradually found beauty in all of them, and the small changes between them. Right now, we're absolutely loving the fall colours!

[@natashayoung4807]

What a beautiful couple, you compliment each other in the most important ways. Thank you so much for sharing your lives and ventures. It gives me joy and peace to observe your incredible environment! Much respect

[@joshandsarahride]

We feel very lucky to get on like a house on fire. Unless we're hungry 😅 thanks for watching!

[@petelumley1578]

This was pure entertainment, beautifully filmed and eloquently narrated. Thank you for sharing.

[@joshandsarahride]

That really means a lot, thank you Pete 😊

[@emmiebl6605]

What a beautiful film - The Lakes is one of the most wondrous places in the UK, I visit every year and never tire of it. Your cottage is truly lovely, and watching you bring the garden to life was fantastic. Thankyou for sharing!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much for watching. The Lakes really are stunning. They're constantly blowing us away!

[@lyndakling901]

Curtains at doors and windows help to keep out drafts!

[@cecilianagy3562]

Those kittens are so gorgeous

[@joshandsarahride]

They are beautiful. Mischievous, but beautiful!

[@dorothywatson4440]

Hello Josh & Sarah from Edmonton, Alberta. Canada. Have visited your beautiful area many times as my husband is British. We are not able to travel 'home' any more because of our ages { husband..96, me..80 } so watching your video brought back many lovely memories. So glad I discovered your channel and look forward to following you from now on. God Bless. Fondly, Dorothy.

[@joshandsarahride]

A huge hello over to Edmonton. Thanks so much for watching and we're really glad to share our slice of the Lakes with you :)

[@BenHolbrookWeddingFilms]

Gorgeous work guys! The storytelling is next level; I love those narrated segments - beautifully written. And wow, what an experience! I'm sure you will watch this back in years to come and be grateful to yourselves for putting the effort in to document it.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks! We're really loving documenting and telling our story through videos. Can be a bit testing getting night shots in the cold but always worth it in the end.

[@vanessasimmons1175]

Beautiful. I lived in the forestry in Scotland. It was heaven. No TV just the radio. Water from a spring. An old sceptic tank. It was so quiet. When I went into town I found it so loud! We had cats turn up that we couldn’t handle but they stayed close and we fed them, put wormers in their food! We had a cat charity come out and trap them so they could be neutered. Although it frightened them they soon came round and forgave us! they would come inside but only if we left the door open all the while.

[@joshandsarahride]

That sounds really cool, how long did you live there for? The winters can be harsh but worth it to be surrounded by nature. Sounds a little similar to our cats but they're definitely a bit more domesticated now.

[@vanessasimmons1175]

@@joshandsarahride I was there about 5 years. A great experience.

[@susanshardlow1881]

April to June are usually the best months here on the Solway plain. The best part of not having street lights are the wonderful starry, starry nights. Enjoy

[@joshandsarahride]

The night skies are absolutely amazing. A good trade-off for no streetlights!

[@Leed216]

Beautiful video. You capture nature so wonderfully.

[@sheilaangeloni4037]

I sat down this morning feeling a bit low and tired and came across your video, thankyou having come from UK I felt filled with peace watching the change of seasons and how and what you did, I think we (public in general) have forgotten how much pleasure there is from nature itself, again Thankyou, made my day😊

[@joshandsarahride]

That really makes us so happy and very chuffed we can create videos that helps inspire some nature appreciation. Thank you for watching and saying hello :)

[@rellimarual]

I moved from NYC to rural Maine 4 years ago, so I identify with a lot of this. I’m impressed you’ve gotten this far without a car, but wish you would get one. If one of you gets ill or breaks a leg, you’ll be glad of it. The main thing about rural living that many don’t understand is that you really need other people. You need neighbors who can help in a pinch and a community that will share all the local knowledge, and you need to do your share too. It’s very rewarding, and it’s the way humans are meant to live.

[@joshandsarahride]

You're right, if is very rewarding being part of a community. And we've been surprised that the more rural the location, the tighter the community seems to feel. We're very lucky to have really lovely neighbors not far away 😊

[@50upss]

The way humans are meant to live is chasing mammoths and living in caves

[@rellimarual]

@@50upss Paleontologists have repeatedly disproven this fantasy

[@joshandsarahride]

@SoupMagoosh not too many mammoths around here, lots of cows but I don't fancy taking them on.

[@samdking]

Lovely storytelling and beautiful cinematography. Your lifestyle seems idyllic.

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey Sam, really appreciated. Really nice looking back through a year of footage!

[@fritzsmith3296]

Just an observation. Watching you two share the narration of this video and switch back and forth "seamlessly" in concert with each other tells me you have a very special relationship. Thanks for the video. I wish you folks well on your mission. Be well dream well.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much! We really love making the videos so hope to be able to eventually both work on them full time.

[@poetryinus1110]

I love your voiceover .. :) packed full of character

[@phildxyz]

Moved to the country 12 years ago and so identify with the things you say in your excellent film!

[@fishingbrigade]

same we did . moved away from the city in our own weight cottage ...love from Scotland

[@OkieJammer2736]

Your editing ... oh, my. MAGICAL. Music is exquisite. Glorious. New sub. Well done!

[@joshandsarahride]

To a fairly new editor, that means a lot - thank you!

[@JaJa-qt5sf]

I know it is tough sometimes, but I would stay there forever. Beautiful.

[@DottyDelightful]

I really loved watching this, you came up in my for you page and I’m so glad, you are living the next phase of what I want my life to be

[@Jenoo01]

Me & my partner watched this last night, makes us smile, inspires us & we wish it was us. You are making it work & should be so proud of yourselves. We live in South Yorkshire & you inspire me sarah how strong you are on the bike. I ❤ my bike but need to get out on it more. 😒 Soz for the sloppiness lol. 🤘 adventure fans.

[@joshandsarahride]

So glad you both liked the video 😄 ah thanks, I love riding which makes getting out easier. Also love to get muddy which helps. What sort of bike do you have? Happy you both found us 🚲😁

[@Jenoo01]

Me jen, just rides an orbea hybrid tourer nothing special but it's mine lol. Lee rides a single speed, off road tourer & always wants new bike/bits lol. Just been on a lil nature ride with our 3yr old boy who loves the outdoors & enjoys being on the bike. We would enjoy going to see them potatoes haha. Enjoy x

[@bernicebabe4154]

Greetings from Aotearoa New Zealand. We're heading into what promises to be a long, hot, dry summer. Our ti kouka (cabbage trees - you call them palms in the UK) are already in flower and that's an indication of whats to come.

[@joshandsarahride]

A big hello to Aotearoa! NZ is one of our dream cycle destinations. We hope to make our way there someday!

[@nickynisbet6247]

That was a lovely film to watch with my morning cuppa. Best wishes from Scotland ☀️🍁🍄x

[@joshandsarahride]

Really glad you liked it Nicky 🙂 thanks!

[@allandavies1642]

Video clip beautifully put together,and really enjoyed wathcing and listening to what you had to say. Thank you both for sharing your experiences!

[@rob20452]

Love and the thought of the scenery is as old as the house,the tree behind being just a seed when house was built,. So lucky very relaxing watching also, thanks 👍

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes! Two infact, maybe not quite as old as the house but a couple.of centuries old. One of them had to have a trim as it caught a disease so doesn't look as impressive but is still just as old🌳

[@kathleenstraube5356]

Fabulous video, music, and inspiration. May your kittens stay safe and keep you free from mice. All the best as winter approaches again.

[@joshandsarahride]

So far the mice are at bay so the kittens are clearly doing something🐈‍⬛️

[@rahulsingha5602]

Best video in my last 5 years

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

Great video nothing like living in an old stone built cottage away from it all. Loved my cottage even when I got snowed in for several days. Living a quiet simple life at your own pace is the best though it’s alway busy. Now in a big modern bungalow and even though it’s semi rural it’s not the same. Loving your wee feral pals are they going to go bikepacking lol. One of my cats Merlin a Siamese used to come with me he went climbing, did walk ins to routes(you should have seen the reactions of dogs we met). He was a dab hand on bikes even motor bikes 🐈

[@joshandsarahride]

Ha, wow, Merlin sounds like he was made for outdoor trips! Would he just walk along side you? We'll be sad to say bye, but we're just domesticating them so they can be adopted, as we will leave next year. We have a friend that works with rescue cats who is going to be their new mumma 😊

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

@@joshandsarahride yes Merlin was something special he’d walk into a route and find a wee hidey hole to sit in or use the inside of a rucksack for shelter. I always recall climbing at Malham and him and our rescue Lurcher leading sortes to steal food out folks rucksacks 😀. It’s good you have someone to take the kittens when you start on your travels. I still have 12 cats along with 5 dogs, and 3 parrots.

[@joshandsarahride]

@@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 wow, climbing at Malham! You must be a pretty big climber? We used to sit and watch the climbers there all the time. I didn't fancy the prospects of trying to warm up on a 7a 😅. That's a LOT of animals. Must be a real tribe and an exciting household! Do they all get on?

[@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636]

@@joshandsarahridemy partner at the time was a very good climber and as I used to second him and he was climbing crazy. That really pushed me and we trained a lot we had a rope lager hanging in the hall to go upstairs etc. I was very fit in those days. Never liked the gritstone in the peak and almost got stuck soloing as it feels so greasy. It was great fun ad we were climbing the same time as Fawcett, Moffat and Moon a real era. Yes it’s a bit of a household but it was busier as at one point o had 25 cats and 50 rabbits and 34 cavies on top but that’s all another story lol.

[@joshandsarahride]

@@SwampyDuckRidesAgain3636 A very cool time to be climbing. I used to climb with a Spaniard in his late 60s who climbed a lot with Ben Moon, he had a lot of amazing stories! Wow, I can't even imagine it. Right now 2 kittens is seeming like a lot 😅

[@Selfsufficientsailor]

What a special vlog-delighted to have found you.

[@terryevans5476]

Great vlog capturing the seasons. Thanks for sharing. Love from Cornwall ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Terry. Big hello to Cornwall 👋

[@mississippi7224]

Glad you found your home in the Lake District. The area behind Skiddaw always felt special to me

[@joshandsarahride]

It's got such a desolate beauty to it. A very special place.

[@emiliarottschy2136]

thank you for your beautiful little movie and leading us through the cycle of seasons. (:

[@wildflowerwind6941]

What makes your situation work so well is the love you share with each other.

[@joshandsarahride]

💚

[@annfoster465]

I loved this; you are a beautiful couple, bringing me joy. Wishing you many happy years together. 😁

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you Ann 😊

[@lynnbryant9606]

Hi guys, just found your channel...Cumbria is where my heart is. Well done..and thankyou for bringing back happy memories of wild open spaces.

[@joshandsarahride]

It's such an incredible place! Very happy we could share our slice with you.

[@robertmitchelmore2430]

Superb video and narration of your journey acclimatising to your new environment. Loved the dancing in the garden to some Talisk, no better place for it! Keep up the good work and enjoy the journey.

[@joshandsarahride]

Ahhh yeh, good ear! Really love Talisk 😁 thanks 🙏

[@sandralnwebster3204]

From wide open space to another-you certainly have time to breathe and just revel in your countryside paradise😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes that's one of the reasons we love it here

[@mandymullett1615]

What a wonderful video. You are able to make us feel as though we are there with you. Very thought provoking. A huge thankyou x

[@andrewroland]

Nice filming, very professional. Enjoyed the video, I get up to the Lake District every year, lovely place.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Andrew, that's really appreciated 😊

[@lindao1327]

I love all seasons. Beautiful video. My first job when leaving school aged 15 many years ago, was a typist for a potato merchants. I used to type up labels for lots of different potatoes! The names have always stuck with me!

[@joshandsarahride]

What a niche job! Some have some really interesting names don't they 😅🥔

[@NickRayLifeAfloat]

Just beautiful - thank you and best wishes.

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

Thanks so much for sharing. This was what my dream was when we moved to Ireland (but with a car 😅). There’s just something so romantic about the countryside in the UK and Ireland

[@joshandsarahride]

Ahh cool guys, I didn't know you lived in Ireland. How long were you there for? Where abouts were you?

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

@@joshandsarahride just a few months because car insurance was way too expensive for us to live there ($10,000 CAD for one car). We were in Wicklow mostly but toured around a bit. Brought the full suspension mountain bikes with us but nothing for touring and it was pretty hard with a big dog!

[@joshandsarahride]

@@WaywardLifeSailing jeez, that is expensive, but sounds like an adventure though. How did you bring the dog over? Have you done any big international trips in the boat?

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

@@joshandsarahride dog came over on the plane and def didn’t love it. And haven’t had any international trips on the boat yet, but hopefully in the near-ish future!

[@joshandsarahride]

@@WaywardLifeSailing will definitely follow along for the trip!

[@reinmansmith]

Beautifully filmed, thanks for sharing your little idyll in the Lakes 😊

[@sandrahamphoff2939]

You are blessed with this wonderful Way of living at this absolute amazing Place❤❤❤❤

[@angelakilroe3271]

Looking forward to more videos from you two lovely people.

[@barbarathomas2561]

Loved this, thanks so much. Please update when you can. Greetings & best wishes from New Zealand ♥

[@coyotesayswhat]

Thank you that was thoroughly enjoyable from Georgia USA

[@joyweidental1227]

So true and beautifully poetic! I loved it❣️Only the change of the seasons gives us the chance to appreciate them fully👍🙏🏼

[@joshandsarahride]

This is so true 💚

[@rankine67]

What joy am loving this vlog very refreshing .Sending lots of happy thoughts your way from the coast of Brittany France.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 😊 big hello to Brittany!

[@kimerikjensen9317]

Thank you som much for sharing your time in this cozy cottage - I am a fan of your lifestyle so I do look so much forward to hear and see more - Stay well and enjoy from 🇩🇰

[@joshandsarahride]

Really love to think that an insight to our non conventional life has been viewed in Denmark. We are really enjoying sharing a bit of our lives through video so stick around 🙂

[@fcmcfcmc2868]

Just found your vlogs. I used to live in a very remote farmhouse. Now in a less remote house. Make sure you have plenty of food stored in glass jars. Store everything in glass. Keeps the mice out and the bugs. Keep boxes of candles, purchase solar lights, make firelighters using pine cones dipped twice in candle wax. I store mine in paper bags so I just put the paper bag into my woodburner with logs and set fire to the bag. Get your stores of logs ready in summer. Enjoy! There is nothing like living along with the seasons. I always made sure I had bales of hay for the animals in the depths of winter. 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Ha, yes, we found out quickly about storing things in glass. In our first winter we fed the mice very well, unintentionally! Really useful tip about the pine cones, we'll try that. Thanks!

[@gallovidian2151]

Beautiful video, thankyou

[@dawnramejkis609]

Just watched your video you both are a lovely couple and wow what a beautiful home you both have I would love to live there iam glad that the kittens have a home with you both looking forward to seeing your next videos take care ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

We are so happy to be helping the kitten, particularly after their mum sadly is gone. Thank you so much for watching!

[@thomasgregory_esq]

Lake District spring and Summers are just magical. My cousins, siblings and I, always looked forward to travelling up and seeing our grandparents in Kentmere. Can’t find anywhere more peaceful. Your video means a lot!

[@joshandsarahride]

Kentmere is a lovely place! Thanks for watching :)

[@allisongrundy1599]

how lovely

[@Maisondebase]

Super beautiful! Thanks for the video and inspiration 😊

[@callumlarcombe175]

A beautiful pure life, an absolute joy to watch. Thank you for sharing!

[@Adventures_with_Sog]

Ay up me ducks. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this and what a wonderful place set in such a stunning surroundings. 👍🙂

[@joshandsarahride]

Ey friend, thanks for watching!

[@michelleandthomas8722]

You are a beautiful couple. I love seeing the love for the other in your eyes. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@aleatoirefrancais]

I'm having a really anxious day and this calmed me down to no end. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your corner of the world and how you work together as a couple!

[@joshandsarahride]

Really glad you enjoyed it 😁 thank you!

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Love this, beautiful real storytelking...you popped upon YT and I've immediately subscribed

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you, I'm really passionate about storytelling so that means a lot 🙂

[@roydoncrerar2852]

Thank you for sharing your spring and summer. You live a charming life in a lovely little cottage. Being so close to nature and being able to live off the land is truly rewarding in many ways. ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Really a pleasure sharing 😊

[@sandralnwebster3204]

How wonderful to just enjoy life at it's fullest! Time to breathe Le joie de vivre! Cheers from Canada❤

[@caroleforsey6345]

Just loved watching your video. What a wonderful life! It made me so happy I'm going to watch it again and again 🦔🍂🍁🍄

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Carole, really glad you liked it 😁 a bit different from life in Cambridge but we really love being in nature 🌲

[@OldManRunning-dj7qi]

Really enjoyed watching. What a lovely adventure 👍🏼 Thanks for sharing it.

[@davideborgna4918]

Bravissimi, vivete in un posto fantastico... 👍💪💪👋

[@berkeleysquarebarbarian2521]

Wow... daily adventure and beautiful cottage and surroundings! I don't think I'd have the guts to do what you do, but it certainly sounds appealing.

[@joshandsarahride]

You would LOVE all the trail running opportunities from the door! The North Fells are some of the most inspiring and peaceful I've run in. Barely see a soul outside of the summer months!

[@catherinefong8143]

In magic land,life is beautiful.We worship and thankful the creator for the beauty of the earth.Merry Christmas !

[@TheIndigoEscape]

What a lovely video. Love the editing and the colours. Beautiful!

[@bitonatorbitty2180]

You captured all the seasons so beautifully, really well done. Enjoy a cozy autumn and winter in your cottage 🤗🍁

[@joshandsarahride]

Ahh, glad it came out well. Has been a beautiful place to watch the seasons change 😊

[@bitonatorbitty2180]

@@joshandsarahride My absolute favourite clip was of the cow eating grass in the golden light with the flies and insects flying around. Its one of my favourite things to see and yeah, was lovely so thank you 🙏

[@joshandsarahride]

@@bitonatorbitty2180 those girls were amazing. We had about a month where almost every day they'd be right out the front munching. Spent a lot of time just admiring from the gate 😊

[@lifelessordinary7982]

Such a joy to watch!

[@tracieholland8298]

JUST BEAUTIFUL

[@christinechin1909]

Nice, thanks for sharing 😊

[@sheilaackers2853]

All of your hard work will be more than worth it when you have finished it will look amazing 👍💪❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿x

[@GOBBYBOY333]

Hi Guys, what a wonderful video, its so good to see the cottage, garden and the locality. I know you plan to go on long journeys, but I hope you can hang onto the cottage and the two wee cats whilst you are away. That is just the type of place we are looking for, but North of the Border. I hope this winter is not as hard as the last (although all idications over here near Berwick are that it will be a hard one 😱🤣) And that you both just carry on enjoying life like you do and Josh continues the enchanting narrations which I can see have the makings of a book. I'm sure I will reading in the future. ATB Big Dave Scotland

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks for watching Dave. We will be really sad to leave the cottage, but also excited too. We're just renting so it will have some new lucky Lodgers once we hit the road. With the kittens, we were advised to domesticate them so they can be re-homed locally. We're happy to be temporary parents (even if they are causing carnage around the house at the moment 😅). We DO have big dreams of writing a book, called The Longest Way to India. We've actually tried to get there even before the bike trips. It's a loooong story 😅

[@beverlybradley5485]

Lovely La’al cottage, I was born and raised in Cumbria, but moved away in the 80’s lived in London for 12 years and now Surrey, miss the old place and people, how you cope without a car is beyond me, the public transport is & has always been poor in that part of the country, I still have friends and family there and they couldn’t get about without one, good luck & I hope you make a go of it the landscape is beautiful and the people are great.

[@joshandsarahride]

It is a beautiful part of the world. Luckily we have two trusty bikes and a love for cycling that keeps us going 🚲 glad you liked the video!

[@brahmibahaeddin3281]

Liniving on the farm, best feeling

[@TheCoopsvids]

That’s flown by ain’t it doesn’t seem like 2 mins I watched the move in vid and we were talking logs and costs lol. Here’s to a short kind winter guys. ATB Coops 👍🏻👍🏻🚴🚴

[@joshandsarahride]

CRAZY how quickly it's gone by 🫣😅 looking forward to Autumn, heading up past you for our next trip to hopefully find lots of autumn leaves. Cheers Coops!

[@josiesmith850]

Aww! Kitties 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛😢🥰 😊

[@paulreynolds9003]

From someone who has outside cats , make sure you treat your kittens for fleas.

[@lorrainewatkins9825]

Loved what you said about appreciating the seasons by comparing and contrasting them. My husband and I lived in a stone barn conversion for 2+ years near Ulverston. I found it invigorating to face all the new experiences. We are in our 60’s and my husband had consultancy position for 2 years. I had sheep and cows outside my place. Beautiful views and walks. Back in the states I miss it all except the cloudy, overcast days which at times I found hard to take. When the weather breaks it is a glorious place. I found it exhilarating driving on the lanes!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Lorraine. I actually kind of enjoy the overcast days, I think the rugged peaks of the lakes suit moody skies but I appreciate they're not for everyone.

[@michelleadams2997]

A beautiful video, loved this, more please😊

[@shirleycarter2451]

Great to finally meet a British couple, that are going back to basics and truly embracing nature and rural living.❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Shirley. Do you think its not so common for brits? Curious where you are from? I think I'll say I don't think it's that commone for bits to pick a more rustic lifestyle

[@shirleycarter2451]

@joshandsarahride Hi there, I'm living in a rural little village 5miles outside of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire and love it, been here for 20yrs now. I used to follow people in van life travelling the USA and other people living on boats, then a few of these couples end up by buying plots of land in Canada and building their our homes and living mainly off the land as much as possible, one chap is in Australia and he also has brought his own property and rebuilding his life there. Hope your already for our British winter that's coming, and wish you both well. X

[@charlotterandall8738]

Back to basics? They get their food delivered.

[@joshandsarahride]

@shirleycarter2451 we are familiar with Melton Mowbray. Sounds like you like it there? Also sounds like you met some amazing people on your travels! We love this type of living now, can't see ourselves going back!

[@joshandsarahride]

@@charlotterandall8738 we have to get it somehow 😅 the closest shop is 15 miles. But we do try to grow a lot too🌱

[@edzeppelin933]

Amazing video J&S! What a gorgeous, simple, qaint life you seem to live. You're an inspiration! I would love something similar.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Ed! Well, they will be looking for new lodgers when we move out next year 😉

[@karlitobergkamp8082]

What a life to be living guys! Love the year you’ve documented and I have to say I’d give anything to be in Cumbria permanently!!! We have a ten year plan to get up there and so far so good, back in 2019 we stayed in grasmere for a few days and fell in love with the Lake District it was my second time there and my wife’s 1st the weather was mainly misty and rain the whole time we were there but it felt perfect. One afternoon we took a boat trip on lake Windermere in Tempe misty weather and once back to the hotel we both said this is where we need to be! Fingers crossed we can make the plan work and be up there one day loving the same life you guys are 👏🏻👏🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@joshandsarahride]

It is a beautiful corner of the world. Really hope you're able to find the ideal place for you both. Do you know what area you'd look to live in? Personally, I think the rugged landscapes here are much better suited to misty and moody skies.

[@karlitobergkamp8082]

@@joshandsarahridewe’ve not decided the exact area but it won’t be where it gets to busy but maybe not quite so far away from towns as you guys are. I genuinely think it’s the best place in England for views and it definitely suits the misty wet days which I’d happily spend all day gardening in with my waterproofs on.

[@joshandsarahride]

@@karlitobergkamp8082 the North and East Lakes are quieter, then easier access to get around too. Penrith is quite a cool town, so is Ulverston in the south. Hope you can make it work!

[@mags1958uk]

A beautiful video showing an insight on the changing seasons in the Lake District. Each season has its own special magic.

[@lisashepherd3411]

What a gorgeous couple.Thanks for sharing your story.Best wishes to you both.❤

[@ronnronn55]

Nice video. In my early 20s I was able to break free of the big city and move to the country. Except for a brief foray back into the city to pick up some educates, I've been out for decades. If you're leaning in this direction, then like so many things in life, you can NEVER be fully ready. Sometimes you just have to take that leap of faith and do it anyway. Yes there's a lot to learn but people you meet will help you figure it out. Good luck. Ronn

[@joshandsarahride]

Really nice to read your message Ron. Thanks for saying hello!

[@mallymakings2853]

What a beautiful video and I thank you for sharing. Hubby and I fell in love with a little village in Scotland and just on the outskirts (7 miles) there’s the cottage we always stay in. The cottage stands alone and there’s fields full of “girls” (the beautiful cows) to each side, the front and the back. The “corner shop/pub” is 7 miles away and the closest supermarket is 18 miles away. We’ve been daydreaming of living up there but in the last 18 months I’ve lost both my parents to cancer, my best friend (she was only 39) to sepsis and then my Darling hubby was diagnosed with cancer. I’m relieved and grateful to say he’s in remission now but with everything we’ve been through, it’s really bought it home of how precious and short life is so we’ve decided to “do it” and we’re actively looking for our own cottage, near where we stay. We’re both artists (he’s a musician and I’m a Mandala artist) and luckily, we can work anywhere. We’ve come to the conclusion that we both produce our “best” work when we’re up there amongst nature, the “still” and away from the hustle and bustle of busy towns and cities. We’re under no illusion that it’s not going to be anything like it is when we’re holidaying but it’s what our hearts and souls crave and as we’ve been through so much this past year and a half it’s been a lesson for us… life’s too short to not do what’s in your heart. We’re asked a lot about “what if it doesn’t work out or isn’t right for you “ but personally, I’d rather live with the “ahh well, at least we tried” than living with the “I wish we would’ve…” Again, thank you for your video, it really was put together beautifully. xxx

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you for watching mally. So sorry for your recent bereavements and relived to heat your husband is in remission. Sending so much positivity for him to be fully out of the woods soon. I too agree it's better to try these things in life than live not knowing. Especially as it sounds like you're both creative should who enjoy nature. I hope you're able to find thr right place for you both to live and create. Mandala art sounds very cool! I find if you can survive the winter you can survive it all. And you may find yourself never wanting to be a city dweller again. Good luck

[@sallydeslandes7990]

What a lovely commentary to a gorgeous film of a beautiful place!

[@elainemcgran8828]

I'm watching this on 25th October, I cut my garden back end of August ( I know that's early but I had a hip replacement so wanted to get things done ) two weeks ago I planted spring bulbs added compost and mulched cut the grass and cleaned up the gardens. Today, I'm looking at sweet peas blooming again, busy lizzy, fuchsia, dahlias ect, my garden thinks it's spring again. I have two dwarf cherry bushy tomato plants on my kitchen window that are still producing beautiful tomatoes 😊.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like you have very green fingers Elaine. Where abouts do you live? Unfortunately we had a very wet and cold summer so my tomatoes never took off, much to my disappoints as they're the gems of the garden in my eyes. Happy to hear yours atw still producing for you!

[@janinafisher101]

Excellent videography, Josh and Sarah! And beautiful narration. This is the first I've seen your channel, and I'm really impressed. You certainly had quite the welcoming with all the weather - and cows and sheep and kittens! I really look forward to seeing more of your videos. Wishing you a beautiful fall and not quite so harsh winter!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks Janina 😁 really glad you found us. We really love sharing our stories though our videos so do stick around. Yes we too hope the winter isn't too harsh but with that harshness comes a whole lot of beauty❄️

[@janinafisher101]

@joshandsarahride Glad I found you too. Winter can absolutely be the most beautiful season! I .ight start posting some videos of my own. I have one or two of my cabin on KZbin from when I first got here...just under my name Janina Fisher. It was an easy way to share with friends. Now they're asking for an update, so it may be time!

[@joshandsarahride]

@@janinafisher101 winter is beautiful! Cool, we'll take a look 😊

[@wendyhonnor2487]

Just wonderful. Inspiring. I loved your video. I’m in Tasmania.

[@joshandsarahride]

Hello all the way in Tasmania 👋 crazy to think our little life in the north of Englad has made its way to Tasmania! Really glad you liked the video 😁

[@carolwillis6224]

Lovely

[@trixsweeting6194]

Fab video! Any chance of a tour of the cottage?

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey, in our winter cottage video there's a bit of a tour :)

[@lisa12358]

beautiful! thank you...

[@timk.4005]

Thanks to Bill Bryson's books I also became aware of the Lake District and spent several weeks there this summer. Beautiful!! Greetings from Berlin, Germany

[@joshandsarahride]

A great discovery I think. How was your trip in the summer? Where did you visit whoosy you were here? We have plans to visit Germany for ourselves next year hopefully yo cycle through.