Living on a HOUSEBOAT in the British Countryside | EP 04

We bought a #houseboat to live in the English #countryside.
Yes, there are many reasons why we sold our house in #England, but being surrounded by #nature and living more #selfsufficient truly was the deepest and strongest reason.
Join us in this week's episode as we settle into a wonderful #canalboat #community at Honeystreet, make our #tinyhome feel more like us, AND explore the delights of the #Wiltshire countryside.
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Ula and Josh x

[@beckymorris814]

This channel is just what I needed at the moment. You two seem to have a lovely connection. I love the way you are so engaged in each other and speak so kindly to each other. Even with the stress of leaky showers and sinks and settling into a new environment you are just so zen. Thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤

[@robertasantoro8159]

B.O.A.T. = Bust Out Another Thousand. Just when you think all the projects are done, more pop up.

[@UlaandJosh]

Ohh we've been warned about this recently 😅 we've got to be smart with our money and prepare for any surprises!

[@peterrutter7332]

Great vid guys will be heading that way when the network opens up here on the Thames. Just caught a glimpse of Frederick The fuel boat that is run by a friends of mine Ed and Karen 👍👍😁.

[@paulhayes7257]

You lucky lucky people I'm old man now but if I had my time over again that's wot I do like u are living the dream

[@charokahn6027]

Beautiful landscapes! About the potatoes (or sweet potatoes too) I poke them with a fork, smear them with oil and double wrap them in aluminum foil then put them on the coals for about 45 minutes. If your potatoes are small them maybe 30 minutes. Keep trying cause they come out delicious.

[@michaelhibbert4393]

Usually do my potatoes in the stove…I scrape the briquettes over to one side and rest the potato’s on the rocker bars….leave them in for just over 1 Hour….cooked to perfection

[@UlaandJosh]

Nice one Michael!! Do you wrap them in foil?

[@michaelhibbert4393]

@@UlaandJosh yes I actually double wrap them….if your careful you can use the foil twice before throwing it away….I’m talking about a potato just a bit smaller than your fist…1 hour anything bigger takes 10 to 15 minutes longer….I’ve also put chicken Breast in the ash pan double wrapped in foil…(empty ash pan first though) but you have to be careful with the grease seeping …and bits of ash falling through onto the top of the foil…bit messy but it did cook it….

[@JackASMooRe]

This is the kind of wholesome, comforting content I'm here for. 😁 Looking forward to episode 007, which presumably will have a Bond theme. 😆

[@UlaandJosh]

Hahaha Nice one Jack !! Welcome aboard buddy x

[@anneclarke2808]

My husband and I are enjoying your videos and look forward to them every Sunday xxx Don’t want to be negative but we do run a farm and would be horrified to find a walker climbing over our fences, very dangerous and if you broke them livestock could escape and it’s not fair on the farmer who would have to fix it ultimately please stick to the footpaths ❤❤❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Hiya Anne, so pleased to read you are both enjoying the videos. Unfortunately the walk around the Alton barnes white horse was not very well sign posted so we ended up getting rather lost and not sure where was and was not a pathway. It is such a shame that land owners do not make it more easy for walkers to access British lands. Even a turnstile here and there would be very helpful. Did you know that 92% of lands in the U.K. are privatised making it near impossible for the majority of Britons to access their own landscape.

[@anneclarke2808]

@@UlaandJosh Landowners do have to provide safe access to walkers on public footpaths but are not going to encourage walkers' open access to their land for many reasons.

[@ericmyers3480]

Thanks for this one. A very ìntersting vlog however I won't be following your recipe for jacket potatoes. That looked like a pretty big adventure to the white horse. Thanks again

[@UlaandJosh]

I don’t think anyone should follow our jacket potatoes recipe haha 😂

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely video 😊thank you

[@gingerleamcwow435]

My husband and I are living vicariously through you guys! We've been married for 16 years, our oldest child just started college & our youngest is in 1st grade....we still have a while to wait but its our dream to try out bus-living one day!

[@UlaandJosh]

Wow living on a bus would be a wonderful experience! Really happy to read you are liking the videos x

[@dianeyoung2914]

Hope you get to live your dream, sounds fun.

[@neeekneek]

Such a relaxing watch - fantastic viewing! :)

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you :) yesss very relaxing loving along the canal ✨

[@chadtuggle9814]

I ripped many a pair of jeans crossing barbed wire fences when I was a kid lol. Another great video!!

[@UlaandJosh]

Hahaha, they're usually great stories too I bet! 😄 thanks Chad, glad you've enjoyed watching a few! 🙏

[@chadtuggle9814]

@Ula and Josh yes! Playing in the woods amd fields with friends ❤️

[@veeemit9719]

It’s alright to show the box moving and settling in-we know life isn’t all fun and shopping etc-we watch because of you😊

[@brendasoler4759]

I predict a little boat doggo of your own in the not too distant future! Really enjoying your channel; you two are so appealing! It's lovely to watch your joy with all aspects of your new life. Enjoy!

[@starkey469]

I spend mon to fri living in my truck then weekends on my boat I live very cheaply love the boat best move ever

[@SATORI--uf1ch]

I came across your channel last week and subbed after watching your first boating vlog. I follow a couple of other narrow boat channels and you have become one of my favourites. I love your energy and vibe and know already you will be uploading some great content in the future. All the best you lovely people ❤❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Wow thank you so much for the lovely words! Welcome aboard buddy! Lots of fun adventures ahead :) x

[@TheCoates1980]

I love the music choices

[@Sk-ie4qn]

Gosh! You make me want to go and adventure . ❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Adventure is out there 🚀🛶🗺️🥾

[@jaybug564]

Everyone needs a Ken with a cute puppy in their life! Love watching your videos. I had no idea there were so many white horses. Hopefully the wood burner glass was not too hard of a fix. ~ Jen

[@UlaandJosh]

There are quite a few white horses… and it is wonderful to see that they are all so different from one another

[@billg8677]

First your such a adorable couple. Oops for the potatoes. The country side was amazing and breathtaking as was this video. I’m glad you both found your emotional peace living on your boat. I been looking up UK words and I hope I use it properly I am totally chuffed with this video. As always May Peace Health and Happiness follow you and yours

[@UlaandJosh]

Haha the potatoes 😆 thank you for the lovely words. We are really enjoying being on the boat… such a beautiful way to explore Britain ! X

[@TeeMac68]

I'm so enjoying being a part of your journey!! Thank you for inviting us 🥰 Your early morning piece showing the mist as the sun climbed into the sky smacked me upside my dopamine reward centre!...this is going to be my life at some point in the not too distant. Its taken me a minute but I've gone from living a life based on what I thought of myself, to soon to be living one based on what I truly want and deserve to have. Its been a journey of contrasts but boy, the lows sure do give the highs even more value! Thank you for a truly beautiful vlog. 😍 Hugs, Tracy. Ps....what is that set of hose connectors called....I must have them! 🙏

[@UlaandJosh]

Hiya Tracy, you hit the nail on the head there! We decided to start living life on our terms instead of what we thought we should be doing based on years on conditioning and backward thinking. Stepping outside each day and seeing the mist climb over the hills around here really reinforces that we have made the right decision xx good luck on your adventure

[@TeeMac68]

@@UlaandJosh 🤗

[@janisfreegirl8010]

Great video🤩

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you lovely 🤗

[@manfredbismark6688]

Beautiful nature! Rudi.

[@maxinebreeze847]

U need a little doggie to go on them lovely walks / runs xx

[@oneshoan]

OMG! The really good comments y’all have gotten! I too enjoy your videos. But when you asked what viewers thought about the name of your boat I thought of two options. Jethro Tull or Jethro from the very old tv show, “The Beverly Hillbillies “. LOL. I prefer the music group. Thank you for the fun!!!

[@UlaandJosh]

Jethro Tull as in the band :) my fav band of all time!! ✌️

[@racebanning6390]

THE COUNTRYSIDE IN ENGLAND IS AMAZING... I WISH I COULD HAVE MADE A TRIP WHEN I WAS YOUNGER... WHEN THINGS WERE SO MUCH EASIER... BE BLESSED ON THIS JOURNEY... LIFES TOO SHORT.

[@kevindarke2744]

Josh rocking the George Harrison look there.

[@UlaandJosh]

🥰🥰🥰

[@deadmosquitocreations7044]

Simply awesome. I love what you are doing. Ken is god send. God bless you guys. Your vlogs are so positive ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@UlaandJosh]

Ken is amazing!!! Thanks for the kind words x

[@jasonsherlock4165]

Loving your channel it’s just so wholesome and I get that little hit of dopamine every time you post! I sit down with a cuppa put the feet up and enjoy! Really looking forward to seeing the renovations on the outside with a power hose clean and maybe a lick of paint. That’s if you do have plans in the long run to do so. You make me realise life is short and to enjoy its adventures ❤

[@UlaandJosh]

We decided life really is too short and so just took that leap of faith and have not looked back since. Glad you are settling in to watch with a good old cuppa! Yorkshire I hope 😉 x

[@needa5000]

When I saw you put the potato directly on the 🔥🔥. I knew it wasn't going to end well. 😂

[@UlaandJosh]

😆😆😆

[@maxinebreeze847]

I felt for u both for ur tea I glad u had a back up u need a pot and a shelf to place in ur burner if it’s big enough xxx

[@jaxx6366]

Thankyou, you two are gorgeous, love your energy. Keep up the good work. 😊👍💜

[@UlaandJosh]

Great to have you on board Jackie xx

[@jimmy9684]

You've got some lovely pubs coming up soon that are right on the canal great videos

[@UlaandJosh]

Can’t wait Jimmy

[@pamd4068]

My personal favorite channel right now. All the warm feels with excitement of seeing the countryside and a whole different way of living. Love love love!

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you soooo much Pam! That means a lot to us x

[@carolebuckle7977]

Your music choice is very ASMR… do you play your guitar & still sing Ula ? & have you on the boat yet? You have a lovely voice, Gorgeous filming guys 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🇬🇧xxx

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you Carole, I am getting back to playing slowly. Life seemed to have gotten in the way and so this new life is opening up opportunities to be more creative and get back to the things we love! Xx

[@maxinebreeze847]

Love ur excitment see u next Sunday xxx❤

[@jackirichards8789]

I love watching you two.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks so much Jack x

[@annwatrous1289]

Love this channel

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Ann xx

[@justmeEnglandUK]

Percy doughty can supply stove glass any size made to measure and rope seal kits and black grate polish to keep stove looking good . They also do stove parts and replacement grates and fire bricks cowels and stove pipes . With Jacket potato pile up coals or wood at the back of the stove and cook on the grate or get U shape metal platform made up to sit above coals as a platform to sit the potatoes on its just practice . Kettle on top of the stove saves gas . Also cast iron casserole pots do well left on all day . Looks like you've found your true calling great video .

[@UlaandJosh]

Oh "just me" thanks for the advice buddy. That's really helpful. Cheers for that. We'll keep our eye out for the grates and griddles you mentioned, great idea! All the best

[@kristietarbox5666]

Absolutely beautiful... Sending love and light from Texas...💕🌞💕

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks so much for joining us all the way from Texas Kristie!!! Much love from Britain x

[@davidwills3107]

Such a peaceful life, ups and downs yes but the tranquility is worth it. Enjoy.

[@edwardtc8129]

You two are amazing, I wouldn’t have thought to use tinfoil as a temporary glass solution. Keep posting your videos, I love following your wonderful adventure

[@joannemorrall5175]

Hey guys, I'm Joanne and this literally just popped in my suggestions so i thought i'd give you guys a watch. I'm SOOOOO glad i stopped by as this is exactly what i need right now. You two are such a joy to watch. Your connection, chemistry, joyful and playful personality is so lovely to watch. You guys are my kind of people. I'm so looking forward to spending time with you lovely people this year on your travels. Please do keep us posted on how things are with this amazing new adventure. Take care guys, be well. x

[@UlaandJosh]

We are so pleased you found us Joanne, and yes we plan on documenting our journey every week for as long as we can :) our latest video is now out! Looking forward to hearing what you think x

[@michaelpilling9659]

Hello You Two - greetings from Poland The trials and tribulations of boat life! At least the positives outweigh the negatives. Beautiful countryside, bird song, clean fresh air and regular exercise. The Kennet and Avon Canal is gorgeous as is the Vale of Pewsey. The walk to the White Horse was wonderful. Made me smile with the burnt potatoes. So sorry about the broken fire glass. I hope you managed to fix it. You bring so much sunshine into my life. Thanks so much for this wonderful video. See you again soon. Stay safe please

[@UlaandJosh]

Oh Michael you are such a sweetheart!!! We are having a lot of fun over here on the boat and so happy to share it with you guys. And yes we managed to fix the stove :) x

[@dulcilass]

Just wanted to say that I'm really looking forward to your next video.

[@UlaandJosh]

Yeah!! See you next Sunday x

[@shisaeco-briquettes3389]

You know it's a tough day when you are defeated by a potato Josh 😃

[@UlaandJosh]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kevinlloyd3000]

love watching you guys in your new adventure , just the look on your faces shows you've made the right choice. Every day from now is a new adventure.Enjoy every second guys :)

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Kevin✨✨✨ we definitely feel we have made the right decision :)

[@JansViews]

It’s suddenly occurred to me that watching your vlogs is like those Sunday afternoon walks we used to go on when my kids were little. The stresses of the previous week were blown away as we strolled along a toll path in Hertfordshire. The kids would run ahead and marvel at the colourful boats bobbing about on the river. Each field we came across yielded little nuggets of nature as we trekked to our favourite field where friendly ponies would greet us. Thank you so much for sharing your enchanting adventure with us. Keep well, keep safe, keep smiling. 🌺

[@annjarvis9300]

Awww grand vlog once again thanks for the thumbs up on false message last week both tc now the oldies 👍🤗👍🤗👋

[@UlaandJosh]

No worries Ann! We really didn’t want anyone to get scammed!! Thanks for the lovely words xx

[@jameshambrick7918]

Beautiful Countryside ☮️ & ❤

[@robertphillips5954]

Another great video keep up the good work 👍

[@paulinehiggins8239]

Though we could do without the muddy tow path that’s why we want to do it again too, so beautiful, so peaceful. Such an amazing lifestyle. Yumm, food looks great and those corn circles, so very interesting. I like burnt potatoes, maybe not gat burnt but mash with butter, yesssss. Love your choice of music. You guys are so lovely, I’m very much enjoying my time with you. Looking forward to your next vlog, stay warm and take care. 💕

[@daz147]

Thank's for this, going to watch this later when in bed.

[@UlaandJosh]

Nice ! 😴sweet dreams

[@pauldawson2711]

Loving the show guys ♥️💙♥️

[@UlaandJosh]

Ohh thankyou Paul! ☺️

[@carleensaull-hunt81]

Oh shame about the potatoes!!! You can get a cast iron potato baker that sits on top of the stove, fab for sweet potatoes too!! Enjoying your journey so far!!! 😁

[@UlaandJosh]

Great tips thanks lovely xx

[@neglectedloves]

Your channel has become my absolute favourite! 😍

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much Nicolas!! We are having such fun creating these videos and sharing them with you guys ✨😁

[@Bangau_Caster]

Owhhhh yeahhhh finally your new video is coming ula and josh. Stay safe and stay healty both of you my friend.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you for being here 🛶✨

[@Bangau_Caster]

@@UlaandJosh most welcome

[@orlaleonard2038]

So envious even with the little hiccups the good points out way them looking forward to following you on your adventures

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you Orla x happy to have you on board x

[@raysmitherman2818]

Well done both x

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Ray

[@mariamalvestio8255]

Another lovely episode, i didnt know about all the white horses and great and fitting music during that bit made it even better. Thanks for sorting the ads

[@UlaandJosh]

Yessss there are so many white horses :) what a joy to discover !!!

[@mcauleyrj]

I love Ula’s attitude. Leaky sinks are no big deal and muddy tow paths are glorious

[@UlaandJosh]

It’s all about how you frame it hey Dr. Bob :)

[@snips86x44]

You're in my home county! Hope you enjoyed area!

[@kyliestark7356]

Omg it’s so pretty and still . So lovely all the doggies xxx

[@UlaandJosh]

So many sweet doggies on the network :)

[@andreaamer1183]

Absolutely fab vlog. Stunning scenery and great camera work rah rah! Love the ups and downs have a great week x

[@14Dienu]

Do what you do gays Its beautiful to watch When I watched you first time I started smiling You re an amazing couple Film more Everything you do is fun to watch 👍You spread love Love of nature 👍

[@Improveng1]

Absolutely fantastic guys😀

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you 😊

[@curlynoodle2929]

Oh I nearly cried when your jacket spuds caught fire 🔥 😢 Double foil wrap and bake in glowing embers not fresh flames. X x Really enjoying your adventures. Thank you for sharing. Sharon & Si (Milton Keynes) ❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Haha thanks for that! We only had one layer of foil after we fixed the stove 😆 so I think we were doomed to fail 🤣🤣 ! The soup and beans did the job !! X

[@curlynoodle2929]

@@UlaandJosh we live five minutes walk from the Grand Union so if ever you’re this way . . . X

[@keefbrown]

Spent many a long day at the White Horse. the cement works near it holds live steam festivals every year which are worth a visit. Also pay a visit to Frome - once the home of Jensen Button.

[@UlaandJosh]

Ohhhhh I shall have to check that out!!

[@johnwadlow2617]

Another great vlog with a great mix of content.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks John :)

[@rachelkerr4976]

wear gloves! its the dog end you worry about. Love the music. Found Estas Tonne yet? Thanks for calling us Houseboats. Some people have signs 'quiet zone' our walls our only 6mm thick! Well done on spares wowzers! but you had a massive lunch 😂 you were determined. You must be working up an appetite! Why are you fence hopping? oops. Never done spuds i thought there was something you had to cook them on 😂😂❤❤🐾🐾

[@ShamsulAlamKochi]

Wonderful & amazing scenario sir !! Waiting for more!!!

[@WinkThornton]

Good editing, keep 'em coming!

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much !! x

[@Barry_Kavanagh]

Love these videos! 😄

[@martiepowell6431]

Lovely hike to the horse!

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks, have you done it too?

[@martiepowell6431]

@@UlaandJosh not yet. Great Britain is on my bucket list. I like the countryside best so this would be a great to see and hike

[@rebecapuebla5824]

Stunning video! Thanks for sharing. Music on point, breathtaking scenery and Ula’s voice as she’s narrating some bits is the cherry on top. 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 lots of love from La Palma 🌴

[@jamesandrews1365]

Love these videos

[@worcesteranglingcentre4440]

wrap potatoes in foil and you cook them on the top of the fire not inside , keep turning and they will be crispy

[@UlaandJosh]

Great tip thanks buddy

[@Happydays43]

I have a narrowboat too. Isn’t it the best life ever! ❤

[@Toxicmindset]

You look so happy together! Thank you for sharing this amazing video! Keep it up! x

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much Kelsey. That's so lovely to hear. We appreciate that! 🙏 you should come and join us on the boat ☺️ thanks for watching too x

[@tonymatthews1039]

Love your videos

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Tony, the latest one is now out :)

[@t-rex4360]

Another really great vlog 👍

[@darrenholmes3200]

Thanks for this weeks episode and look forward to the next.

[@Gutntagged]

nice calming video

[@kevinpotts9583]

Another good video ❤❤❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Kevin ✨✨

[@diggs8342]

Yes sir let get it u guys great video

[@UlaandJosh]

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[@estherhappy3470]

❤

[@UlaandJosh]

❤️

[@sig4974]

We love the Vale of Pewsey too and you went past Peter Grey Hare another canal legend 😃

[@steventhompson5997]

Another lovely glimpse into your adventures, thank you so much, enjoying it loads x

[@Kiin9Perez]

Hey Boo’s Hru both?! Stay safe and warm!

[@UlaandJosh]

🔥🪵🛶

[@shirleyplatt9131]

Lots of love back xx

[@colleensill1848]

Much enjoyed 🙂 thank you for sharing. The Calder and Hebble Navigation is local to us. We love walking there!

[@mintycarpangler]

Love you guys,an amazing journey and I will follow every step your both living my dream ❤

[@mrsbrownsboys81]

I found you both a few weeks ago, and wow what a beautiful way to live, I'm so jealous. Will you paint and rename the boat? And will you travel further afield? See you next week x 💖💖💖 lou

[@UlaandJosh]

Hiya Louise, glad you found us :) it is a lovely way to live along the canal… but it does have its hard moments that’s for sure. See you next week x

[@chrisknight3847]

Thank you, love the long pound and the barge inn, slowly making our way back up there ... good luck with your travels ... x

[@pinksootydog]

One of the highl6of your videos is your friendship with Ken and his dog, I love him popping into your videos. He is such a gentleman helping you guys out and sharing his knowledge.

[@dulcilass]

Thank you so much for sharing your travels down the canal and the seeing the sites along the way. This is a part of England that I didn't see much of. Except for what I could see from the train from London to Bath. You can cook foil wrapped potatoes in a wood burning stove, but don't put them directly on the flame. Try just one the next time after shoving the wood to one side. I know someone who uses a wood burning stove somewhat like yours in their tiny home and that's how they do potatoes. I've done wrapped potatoes over a charcoal grill. I chop the potatoes into chunks and add a bit of butter and milk and wrap them in heavy foil. I move my charcoal to middle and put the packets of potatoes around the edges then add the cover.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks for the great tips :) so happy you are enjoying the videos

[@christinelearned1202]

I look forward to your videos. The two of you are adorable ❤

[@shirleygreaves9650]

Lovely vlog thank you, it looks like you’re having a great time settling into boat life. I’m looking forward to following your journey. X

[@debbierennox931]

These videos are brilliant the swans the sunset ❤️the food 🥘 n the cafe looked yum yum too