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 ❤

[@jackirichards8789]

I love watching you two.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks so much Jack x

[@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.

[@rickonnye2001]

Lovely video 😊thank you

[@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

[@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

[@davidwills3107]

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

[@maxinebreeze847]

Love ur excitment see u next Sunday xxx❤

[@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

[@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.

[@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….

[@alfsphone]

Thank you for allowing us into your life.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks for coming along with us Alf x

[@TheCoates1980]

I love the music choices

[@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.

[@jimmy9684]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

Can’t wait Jimmy

[@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

[@Sk-ie4qn]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

Adventure is out there 🚀🛶🗺️🥾

[@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 👍👍😁.

[@theubiquitusgastronaut8273]

Good on you both. Just follow your dreams. Early days, but the joy on your faces says a lot. Envious as.

[@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

[@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😊

[@Kiin9Perez]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

🔥🪵🛶

[@nickneek80]

Such a relaxing watch - fantastic viewing! :)

[@UlaandJosh]

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

[@manfredbismark6688]

Beautiful nature! Rudi.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 :)

[@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

[@jaxx6366]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

Great to have you on board Jackie xx

[@kyliestark7356]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

So many sweet doggies on the network :)

[@jameshambrick7918]

Beautiful Countryside ☮️ & ❤

[@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. 🌺

[@Improveng1]

Absolutely fantastic guys😀

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you 😊

[@pauldawson2711]

Loving the show guys ♥️💙♥️

[@UlaandJosh]

Ohh thankyou Paul! ☺️

[@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 ❤️

[@ShamsulAlamKochi]

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

[@janisfreegirl8010]

Great video🤩

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you lovely 🤗

[@annemurkin8392]

You two are extremely contagious, loving your videos ❤

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much Anne x

[@phosawelonewolf2886]

Loved the walk to the horse. Thank You 😬 ❄️💜❄️

[@UlaandJosh]

Glad you enjoyed it!! It was fun to put together :)

[@snips86x44]

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

[@robertphillips5954]

Another great video keep up the good work 👍

[@WinkThornton]

Good editing, keep 'em coming!

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much !! x

[@dulcilass]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

Yeah!! See you next Sunday x

[@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

[@tonymatthews1039]

Love your videos

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Tony, the latest one is now out :)

[@Gutntagged]

nice calming video

[@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!!

[@outbackinteriors7656]

Love the backdeck first thing in the morning part, chilling there with a coffee is my dream

[@UlaandJosh]

It was a particularly special morning! My favourite way to start the day :)

[@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

[@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

[@johnwadlow2617]

Another great vlog with a great mix of content.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks John :)

[@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

[@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

[@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. 💕

[@Nursewhilomena]

Eagerly await every video. Your photography is so magical. The misty mornings sipping a cuppa on deck.... That's the life!

[@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

[@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 !!!

[@karenmedley1312]

Thanks for taking us along watching makes me feel homesick lived in Malta for last 4 years really miss at times touring UK in my caravan.Good Luck with your travels

[@UlaandJosh]

Wow Malta! What a place to live. I felt homesick for years living in aus and Paris… it feels good to be exploring England finally :)

[@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

[@SiG-Popart]

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

[@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 :)

[@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

[@Jax240jk]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@andreaamer1183]

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

[@annwatrous1289]

Love this channel

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Ann xx

[@raysmitherman2818]

Well done both x

[@UlaandJosh]

Thanks Ray

[@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

[@Assassin-99]

Your so lucky I would love this life

[@UlaandJosh]

We are very lucky to have this life available to us here in the U.K.

[@jaredkelsey9964]

Potato defeat, but you all rose above it! Gorgeous countryside!

[@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.

[@paulreynolds5114]

Love it

[@UlaandJosh]

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[@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

[@peterclarkson7317]

For potatoes in foil, just move the coals to one side, don't put them on top like you did as the heat is too intense. Loving the vlogs and following your progress.

[@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 😂

[@colleensill1848]

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

[@diggs8342]

Yes sir let get it u guys great video

[@UlaandJosh]

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[@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

[@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

[@kevindarke2744]

Josh rocking the George Harrison look there.

[@UlaandJosh]

🥰🥰🥰

[@jamesmcmenemy7576]

Subscribed.... And waiting on bated breath for the next episode... Can't wait...

[@UlaandJosh]

Nice one James!! Welcome aboard :)

[@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 ✨😁

[@chandrasingh3610]

Beautiful videos 👍

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you Chandra xx

[@chrisknight3847]

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

[@steventhompson5997]

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

[@darrenholmes3200]

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

[@needa5000]

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

[@UlaandJosh]

😆😆😆

[@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 😂😂❤❤🐾🐾

[@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 🤗

[@olgapaweek797]

You must buy protective gloves- work with wet ropes is deadly for the hands. Lots of sunshine!

[@maxinebreeze847]

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

[@Kaya-e1s]

such a fan!

[@UlaandJosh]

So pleased you are enjoying the videos xx

[@philmccumbee6938]

Some of the most stunning countryside I have ever seen. Enjoyed your walk all the way from North Carolina, USA.

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you so much Phil! Wiltshire is very beautiful :)

[@lyndahatfield6124]

Hello from sunny Florida! I am an expat from Oxfordshire, I grew up walking along tow paths and learned how to operate the locks at an early age. Your video’s make me homesick but oh so happy! Cheers!

[@debbierennox931]

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

[@youllneverwalkalone1565]

Another lovely episode off your journey this is my favourite thing on you tube keep it going live your life living the dream your channel will just grow and grow take care till next Sunday god bless thankyou

[@UlaandJosh]

Thank you for the kind words. Very happy to read you are enjoying the episodes x

[@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