Moving to a Remote Cottage in the Lake District National Park I Winter

[@Angiebeau]

In a world where materialism and possessions have become the object of desire it's so refreshing to see you both in nature living in a way that requires endurance, commitment and perseverance- this is what is called living. I am in awe of you both. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much! We do prefer a simpler, slower pace of life. The rat race isn't for us. Thank you!

[@pegsbarton6353]

You're a beautiful couple and I truly admire your life choices and lifestyle. Your cottage seems idyllic but I've now watched two videos and know that it can be freezing and too attractive to mice, but STILL your enthusiasm and energy is wonderful to watch.😄 I've subscribed and will be following your journey with real interest. At 73 yrs old I'm never going to be living like this but to see you two living, loving and sharing is a real treat for me. It is something I would have loved to have done, with the right person. Thank you for sharing your story.❤

[@joshandsarahride]

Ha, yes, the warmth makes it more appealing to everybody! Thanks so much for following our journey and we're really happy to be sharing it with you :)

[@jennygough8580]

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[@jennygough8580]

Your journey and your love for each, the countryside and Cumbria is truly beautiful. I love watching you both as you talk so honesty about how you deal with the reality of living in the countryside in a beautiful old cottage. I have ties with Cumbria and a wonderful cottage too so I really empathise with you both! What I love most of all is your positive outlook in spite of the weather, power cuts, Internet issues and all the challenges of living remotely car less. You are a joy to watch amongst this magnificent scenery. Thank you both for cheering me up whilst I recover from CV-19. Cant wai for more! Hope you both settle there! Wonderful ❤❤ Thank

[@Songbirdstress]

@@joshandsarahride Do you have cell service? 4g works great with a dedicated modem if you do. I have better cell service than when I was in the metropolis lol. I had better service than many people with phone ADSL, which can be real bad. (Have fibre now)

[@joshandsarahride]

@jennygough8580 thank you so much! Really glad you liked the video. They're are some hardships to the winter but also a lot of beauty and we really love to explore on the bikes. What is your connection to Cumbria? Hope you recover soon, sending well wishes

[@judithsmith9319]

A few tips for someone whose been there done that... we would go to the library to download when we would go once a week. The fire...I cooked on a wood cookstove for 15 years. Learn to 'bank' that fire... it's a blessing and saves having such a cold house. We also had 3 years of no hot water and had to boil, keep water on stove always available for whatever... showers happened using a 2 gallon pressure sprayer, replaced the hose with a camp shower sprayer. It meant taking sailor showers.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like a challenging but rewarding life. I hope it created a lot of long lasting memories 🙂

[@Dylanesque]

We live fairly remote, a forested area in Finland. It's approximately a 30 minute drive to the nearest shop and a 2 kilometre drive along the forest track to the main road. Summer is our shortest season, which isn't so bad when you consider almost all the tiny airborne insects want to bite, burn or sting you. Winter, however, is our longest season and the deep snow affords a feeling of absolute isolation from the rest of the tumultuous world. It's a unique experience I wouldn't trade for all the tea in China. The scenery is spectacular. It's a gift for the dogs too. So much freedom for them to run around and just be dogs. I do not miss the hustle and bustle of the conctete jungle at all. Right then. As you've inspired me to do some work, I'm off to stack some chopped wood before the heavy snows start to fall. Peace ✌

[@joshandsarahride]

That sounds incredible! I have always wanted to experience the long winters to see what it's like. This is a baby version 😅 summer is great but I (sarah) get devoured by bugs which is a real bummer when I want to garden. Good luck with the wood chop.

[@jillchew-tetlaw3388]

Wow that sounds wonderful. How much daylight do you get in winter?

[@Dylanesque]

@@jillchew-tetlaw3388 The winter darkness is known as 'Kaamos' or polar night, a duration of approximately 3 months. You don't really see the sun during this period and any available ligh that does exist, exists around 10:00 am to 2:00pm and is the equivalent of twilight. The loss of daylight hours is compensated for during the short summer months when the sun is still shining at midnight. Either side of the two extremes, you tend to lose track of time.

[@chrisshotton9839]

Fantastic video guys. My wife and I have both recently turned 60 and enjoy the comforts of our caravan in Pooley Bridge, but we're both a bit envious seeing you with your whole lives ahead of you, having such a great adventure with the most basic stuff. Looking forward to seeing your story unfold. Best of luck to you both.

[@lindacleveland1289]

5 minutes into this video and you got me ! this is the life I would have loved and never got 🥴I’m 79 years old now so it’s too late for me , so I will live my dream through you , I will go through your previous posts to see your story and what brought you here. You have youth on your side and I wish you every happiness in your chosen lifestyle, you are fortunate indeed 😘🇬🇧

[@patriciasummers8881]

I thoroughly enjoyed your video. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful adventures. I’m so happy for you!

[@emilymarguerita2781]

I’m from Canada and I spent one winter living in the Lake District. Although it was stunningly beautiful I would take our cold Canadian winters over the endless grey days.

[@joshandsarahride]

Ah there are some bright and beautiful days too but it also can be very overcast. It must be chilly in Canada over winter🥶

[@richardaddicott5228]

It is really encouraging to see you guys living out your dreams. Having strived for bigger better, more you get to a point in your life when time is more important than money. In reality these things are all superfluous as what really counts is the memories you make along the way. At 60, I’d wish I’d realised this sooner!

[@christineparsons1740]

Myself (67) and my dsughter (49) had a house built in the forest of Newfoundland last year. This will be our second winter and we just had the first snow. We have hydro but its greatly expensive so we heat with a wood stove and only use it for back up. Getting the grounds ready for veggies in the spring. A green house to build and an orchard to start. It's very hard work but its so very very rewarding. Cheers to all and may The Great Spirit guide our journeys in joy and peace. 💞🙏

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like you have created a beautiful home for you both. I hope you enjoy the snow and that you have a good harvest come summer. All the best🌱

[@christineparsons1740]

@@joshandsarahride yes, it's a dream, 🥰 thank you. 💞

[@bevfitzsimmonds3382]

I really enjoyed this...thankyou! I am inspired. ❤🙂 🐏🐑🐑🐑🐑

[@missdead1]

What a lovely place and video! We live on the top of a mountain in a off grid cabin in norway. 500 meters above civilization up a 25 minute winding sketchy road. -20 degrees in the winter and 2 meters of snow. I have never been so happy!

[@joshandsarahride]

Wow, Offgrid in Norway sounds amazing!

[@andrewwestburnham3777]

Well done,we did this in the early 1970s and are now in our 70s. Enjoy every day even the cold ones. Best piece of advice I was given was you never have enough firewood,time and again it was to prove to be good advice. We did not even have power for some years,made for happy memories. Good luck to the pair of you.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like a hard but rewarding life! Thank you, will be sure to remember this 🪵

[@ktrp20]

You two have won the lottery of life! Thank you for sharing your beautiful story/home/adventures xx

[@ianarnett]

I trust that you have accepted that country life and country people will not have the same values, outlook and ideologies that those you left in the town did. The Lake District is a huge tourist area, but it is still an agricultural and rural environment, so moving there must include understanding and acceptance of such. I wish you all the best in your new life. Um, by the way, we always used to wear slippers or shoes (some of us still do!), it’s a modern centrally heated idiosyncrasy that decided no footwear was the thing! A thick jumper, warm socks and a vest is the best central heating. I’m enjoying your journey 👍.

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes I think that's one of the great things above moving here is learning and embracing a new culture. Yes we're both very accustomed to slippers and warm layers. Also a hit water bottle is great company too Thank you!

[@Cosyrach]

I grew up on an island in the middle of the North Sea in Scotland - Shetland. I couldn’t live anywhere but rural. Cities wear me down (endured it for uni, but hated every moment). Give me gales and snow outside while the fire is on inside 👌🏽I stay in Kintyre in Argyll now, which is just as wild at times.

[@joshandsarahride]

Would love to visit the Shetland islands, they look amazing! Sounds like you've lived/live in some beautiful places

[@101alexs]

So many videos like this end up leaving a bad taste in your mouth because it's that saccharin sweet Disneyfied perspective but you have given a wonderful insight into the hard work required and the amazing payoff from it. Well done for making it work for you both.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much! So glad you like the videos, we're really passionate about them and the storytelling aspect. Thanks 🙂

[@georgebutts4734]

Your a credit to your generation, it’s easy to live in this now world that’s been created. Well done!

[@Faradhym]

Hey, it's Lewis from Cambridge, from the days of Stem & Gory. I've been following you two a little on and off, and honestly this is one of the most beautiful and joyful videos I've watched. I'm so jealous and absolutely inspired by you both. Thank you for putting this stuff out there for us x

[@joshandsarahride]

Hey Lewis! Nice to hear from you! How's everything going? Are you still around Cambs? Really glad you enjoyed the video. Such an incredible little place we've found so I hope we do it justice. Spring is even better!

[@judithburke3637]

So enjoyed watching you two lovely people you are young you will cope those hills crikey how fit you must be x

[@alainlem4506]

You are a wonderful couple! Said me, retired guy livin "alone" with a pack of eight dogs in the west country side of France, and who loves to cycle, though a have a car for the pets!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 🙂 ah wow your tribe sounds amazing 🐾 happy cycling 🚲

[@tonypaddler]

You two are a lovely couple and I’ve enjoyed each and every one of your videos. I sincerely hope this works out as I’m sure it will 🙏👍

[@joshandsarahride]

Haha, we get along alright... 😅 thanks for all the support Tony!

[@steffc8611]

Amazing! I love the Lake District, I live about a 2 hour drive from there and love visiting, so brave going remote but it’s beautiful!

[@grs4691]

“A beautiful process that warms you twice” loved that!

[@jannybranciforte9295]

Fabulous filmmaking! Loved it!

[@sharronlewis3429]

🇬🇧❤️ Beautiful , i live in Cumbria, it's the Best place to live in the Country. 💕

[@MrSufi69]

Lovely and honest. Both of you shine. Wishing you the best in your journey…

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Beautiful but harsh lifestyle - love how you adapt to what Mother Nature throws your way - thank you for sharing your journey!

[@jenzz6841]

One of the very best things about the internet is being able to have a little window into a different lifestyle. I only found your channel last night, but I love the sense of calm and harmony and I'm working my way through your videos.

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you!

[@aspreckley1]

What a beautiful place to live .

[@patricialouise7311]

What a lovely couple you are

[@BigDaddyBear81]

As a fellow cumbrian welcome you are living in a beautiful part of cumbria i hope yous are still enjoying your time here

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

You're living a dream I've had since I was a little kid :) Thanks for sharing. Looks like you're in an amazing and beautiful place!

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks for watching 🙂 the location blows us away every day. Makes up for the soggy cycles to the shops!

[@Chief_Brody]

you've dreamed of living in a freezing, mice-infested house? Strange.

[@WaywardLifeSailing]

@@Chief_Brody strange for someone to spend their time commenting negative things to strangers on the internet. Guess we all have our thing

[@madisondeans5566]

So good to find your channel,this is right up my street!! Such a beautiful cottage! Happy daze to u both😉👌✌️

[@les9920]

Quick tip to clean the stove door. Damp cloth dipped in ash will remove that carbon build up. Cottage looks great and I’m embracing your green living. 😊👍🏽

[@joshandsarahride]

I hadn't heard of this trick before, thanks! Thank you 🌲

[@white_rose_alex]

Bit late to the party with this video but it came up as a suggestion on my KZbin just today. You are basically living in an area and cottage that my husband and I would love to live in. Now I'm really looking forward to watching your subsequent videos to see how things turn out for you. 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks for watching Alex. We recently shared a video of our spring and summer too, which you might like :)

[@chrisastley7923]

When you light your fire split the kindling and logs down into smaller pieces it will get going a lot quicker . Great video

[@rubenspersone]

Amazing. thats the life i want

[@halide8394]

Beautifully filmed and edited guys

[@patricialouise7311]

Lovely place to be i miss the place

[@elizaann1888]

What a wonderful video, thank you so much for sharing your awesome experience. It made me happy just watching the two of you together, most of us go through life and never find our true soulmate. Obviously there will be hardships but you will both learn so much and see such beautiful things living there and whatever happens in the future you will always have the memories and know you have experienced life in a way most of us will never have the courage to undertake. I am saving this video so that when I'm feeling old and grumpy I can watch it again and again. Have subscribed and looking forward to the next one. Keep warm and safe. x

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much! I completely agree there are/will be hardships but the good definitely outweighs the bad. And as you say there are so many memories. We have not long released our spring and summer video if you want to see the next one. So glad you liked the video 🙂

[@lindalarsson1436]

What's the reht

[@joshandsarahride]

@@lindalarsson1436 we speak about this in our upcoming q&a

[@pennybunny]

KZbin just recommended this, watching now 👍

[@paulpayton8238]

I admire you both thanks for sharing this video I've had lot's of great holidays climbing there and I lived on a hill farm in the mountains of mourn northern Ireland with my x wife 20years

[@lafarmhouse]

lové from sheboygan, wisconsin

[@Rain-nw2vk]

Only love will set u free anyone remember that in their 20s ❤btw u two are true love so that’s all u need to make a home cosy n cuddly 🥰😇

[@waynemoseley691]

That's life 👏😄

[@johnduffy4297]

3 seasons in 1 day all year round keep on keeping on love the lakes

[@thezuli123]

Interesting to watch your journey! Good luck Guys!

[@Minkagurl]

Hi from America☺️ Came across your videos and love the location you're at. Very beautiful especially with the animal's your surrounded by❤️

[@joshandsarahride]

Big hellooo to the US. Thanks for watching!

[@kimberlyholt2241]

I would absolutely love this! Bc I am an avid reader! And nature lover! As long as food is delivered! 🤣

[@joshandsarahride]

No take aways this far out but we can get supermarket deliveries

[@Brian-om2hh]

I live in a small village on the fringe of the Lake District, and we generally get a couple of power cuts a year. Sometimes the power is off for minutes, other times it can be hours. The water goes off about once a year on average....

[@joshandsarahride]

Does make it nice and atmospheric! Also have rubbish internet?

[@wee.biscuit]

I’m moving back to Ireland from the USA and your videos are inspiring me! You guys are living such cozy authentic lives and I love to see it ♥️

[@ErnestTheObserver]

We used to live in a remote cabin when I was a kid, had a cow, some chickens and pigs, grew wegetables and were mostly self sustaining. I can't stress enough how much I miss it, living in a city myself now that I am in my 30s. I do hope that one day I will be able to afford to get myself away from the stress which comes with living in a big city and purchase a remote cabin for myself somewhere in Highlands.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like a beautiful upbringing. I hope you ate able to live our your dreams and find a place in the Highlands, a beautiful part of the world 🌎

[@lisanester3338]

Just found you guys and I’m loving your videos. Thank you for giving us a real look at country life.

[@sueneedham9886]

Ooh, we have a lot in common. We moved from a terraced house in seaside Lytham to a National Trust house at Blea Tarn, Langdale. We're halfway up a mountain and our nearest neighbours are a mile away. We're off-grid and have a generator, pants Internet etc...I'm on Instagram and FB as Tales From The Tarn. Love your videos, very glad I've found you!

[@joshandsarahride]

It is really beautiful at blea tarn. Sounds like you live in an amazing place and very remote. Will have to try and find you online!

[@suewilkinson910]

What a beautiful place to live. Living in the countryside really does ground you and bring you closer to your partner/family. I love it. But I drive and don’t have to disappear from view just to put the bins out. I hope you still love it. Summer must have been great.

[@roygardiner4002]

Well done you two ! Beautiful video even if it took a week to upload! Good luck in the Lakes,

[@joshandsarahride]

It teaches us patience at least.

[@jeffyoung321]

Amazing video guys and you're living your best life. Keep enjoying.

[@nicoleatkinson9536]

This is beautiful

[@tonyroberts1959]

Well done you two for having the bottle to give it a go so many people wish but never try what youve got together you cant buy for all the money and luxuries of life cherish each other thats what counts

[@marinman3551]

A realistic approach to isolated country living has already given you a head start....you both knew it wasn't easy, but, it will I'm sure be hugely rewarding and life enhancing and of course spring is round the corner....Best of luck both from rainy Manchester

[@joshandsarahride]

Always open minded and adaptable which I think helps. Fingers crossed for clearer skies tomorrow; we're off on the bikes!

[@lyndaturner6686]

I really admire what your doing , years ago I lived in the Peak District when my children were 4and 11 , we would hunt for fallen branches and drag them home to cut up for the fire and the cooker, we always said a wood fire warms you twice. I hope you can continue your way of life for many years to come .

[@joshandsarahride]

Love that saying 🪵 the peaks are really beautiful. That's the place where we both started exploring together and decided to move more towards this lifestyle. Really glad you liked the video!

[@ElsieJoy39]

This was my plan when I was in my twenties, but in my home county of Derbyshire. Sadly, life had other plans and for the last sixty years have lived in urban environments. Just found this video so need to go and start at the beginning of your adventure. Wishing you both all the best

[@joshandsarahride]

Unfortunately life can often throw curveball at us that dent our plans. Derbyshire is beautiful, do you get to visit there often? Thank you and I hope you like the earlier videos!

[@ElsieJoy39]

@@joshandsarahride Not as often as I like sadly. But with a daughter living near Lickey Hills, I can "walk the Shires" and look for Hobbits.

[@kathleenstraube5356]

So nice to meet you two crazy people. A beautiful life, for sure. Looking forward to your next video.

[@gearoid131]

You are a beautiful couple I love your videos I live in the countryside in the west of Ireland 🇮🇪

[@wayne3078]

This channel is awesome. Watched this video and loved it. You’ve embraced the lifestyle superbly. Looking forward to more vids 👌

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks so much! 😁

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

I was brought up im the 40s and 50s and learnt all this then. You will benifit for your new knowledge. We recycled so much more then and repared everything.

[@joshandsarahride]

Sounds like you've led a very interesting life. Yes we also appreciate there's a lot to learn

[@carolynellis387]

You certainly learn to become adept at fixing things and utilising what you have I grew up abroad and power cuts were almost a daily occurrences I'd definitely need a Land-rover up there.

[@joshandsarahride]

I agree that you learn to adapt. We manage to make do with bikes, we have thick tyres though for the icy and off road terrain.

[@carolynellis387]

@@joshandsarahride I'm very impressed but I'm the other side of 65 so I think you're going the right way to enjoy your new lifestyle It's a wonderful place to live. Happy Christmas to you both ❤️

[@BeingHuman100]

Just saw this video. I really admire you both. I love the countryside but that is remote even for me! Will be catching up with your other videos. Talk about back to basics but I guess that is when you find out what is important and what you can live without? Keep chopping that firewood! Good luck ❤️ 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you! Yes we love the simplicity of this lifestyle and that it teaches you to prioritise what's really important. Thanks 🪓

[@hannahgraceoutdoors]

Your channel is awesome guys, so glad I found it tonight :)

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

Just finished watching this , You explain your living conditions really well . Reminded me when I lived in a cabin ., But it wasn't isolated in this way . But your narrative describes the remote ness well . Lovely thankyou . In USA , Utah .

[@joshandsarahride]

Thanks! There were so many elements and characteristics, it was tough whittling it down. We're trying to focus on other elements in coming videos :)

[@nancysmith-baker1813]

@@joshandsarahride well done , it really took me back when I lived in Montana . But your experience is really remote . Look forward to your sharing more . Thank you .

[@fionaludbrook8193]

You two are mad, but in a good way. Enjoy the challenges and good on you!

[@joshandsarahride]

Haa, thanks!

[@colinmaxwell4738]

What a fab place to live having no tv is a bonus i would say living the good life.. 🤔👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@donnaryan9365]

New subscriber here. Stumbled upon your channel and immediately fell in love with your story. Reminds me of my wonderful nomad life in the late seventies when I took the fog across this United States and Europe the day after I graduated High School. What a 25 year ride of Freedom and life experience.

[@joshandsarahride]

Wow sounds like an incredible 25 years. Really glad you liked the video 😁 thank you!

[@rosieHolliday5887]

I don't drive either & so I cycle or walk everywhere & I too have bonkers ideas of living like this lol. I think people like me (us) are just really drawn to this lifestyle. This video is basically my dream come true. I'll do it one day when my boy has left school maybe. Thank you for sharing this x

[@joshandsarahride]

It teaches you to be patient and plan I think. Also means you spend more time outside. I hope you get to live out that dream 🏡

[@Jan.harvey]

My partner lives in the country in the middle of fields, and everything has to be stored in glass jars… And a cat that is a good hunter, will also make all the difference. I adore the two of you, and keep us all posted with all of your adventures . And is it possible for you to go into town once a week to upload videos? ?

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you 😊 ahh, that's something we were possibly going to include. A village along has a weekly 'warm room' which has heating and internet. It's not come to actually going yet but might be nice to meet people. Fingers crossed we will be getting an antenna installed, with just need EE to respond to us! Thanks for watching!

[@MyLittleItalianHomestead]

Hi both! I moved to the mountains of central Italy this year and love watching content from other people that have made a leap! There’s nothing like living in nature, so far removed from the BS in life! Good luck with everything 😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy life in the mountains of Italy, a place we hope to visit soon🚲

[@trinabenyi8791]

I would love to live in a place like that.

[@joshandsarahride]

We're really eniying the story telling through videos and sharing are not so conventional life🏡 really happy to hear you liked the video

[@royfontaine5526]

Enjoyable video, however I know the area and live nearby - the nearest village is only two miles away and they're not as remote as you'd imagine, being on the fringes of the national park. I thought to begin with, they were deep inside the Lake District as some areas really are almost inaccessible. The area where they are is very rural however and can get severe snow on the rare occasions we have it here. More peaceful than the more central area of the Lakes as it's away from the tourist hotspots, thankfully. But they're making life much more difficult than it needs to be, by not driving! Are they anti-car I wonder?

[@joshandsarahride]

Yes we're tucked away just under the northern Fells, so a lot more peaceful than the central and southern lakes. Which we do enjoy most of the time but do miss the bustle and vibrancy of towns sometimes. We don't drive, which does make life harder, yes, but we do have two pairs of strong thighs. It's harder to motivate ourselves in the winter compared to summer but means we get to explore more and have some great stories too!

[@kttunsntell6626]

This was amazing. Lots of love from Australia. Looking forward to following along

[@SimonGardiner-bj3pq]

You need to be DEEPLY IN LOVE to be ableto like like that! Nice to view, but may well be beyond many of us - especially NO CAR!

[@alexandertsigaridas5411]

Good luck with your new channel! I'm sure it'll take off soon, it looks amazing already (by one of your first 1,300 subscribers).

[@joshandsarahride]

Cheers man, really appreciated ✌ enjoyed getting to know people in the comments too!

[@nigelwestwood4859]

Living The Dream..😊

[@jillcox6685]

Your video popped up on you tube. Decided to watch, so pleased that I did! Like you, do not also drive. Will be intrigued to learn how you manage life's challenges without driving. I have access to good public transport, but have also raised my 2 daughters and 50+ foster children on my own and no car!!

[@joshandsarahride]

Hats off to you raising kids on the bike. We cycle a lot, we love it and have never lived somewhere so rural so it's been a but simpler. It's a challenge at times but keeps us fit and our thighs strong

[@rika5457-z2e]

I couldn't love this video more❤

[@michaelhawkins7995]

I spent a few nights near Keswick last week,and was dreaming ,as you do,of how beautiful it would be to have a quiet little place up there. . .Where you are looks and sounds absolutely perfect. . .Certainly not easy mind,but still. . .A step back in time in a sense. Enjoy it thoroughly! I look forward to seeing more from you both,great video,thanks! 🙂🚴💚

[@joshandsarahride]

We had the same feelings when we hiked the Cumbria way quite a few years back. Funny how things turn out! Cheers for watching Michael 🙂

[@michaelhawkins7995]

@@joshandsarahride ❤️

[@DynamicDuoUK]

was reccomended your channel by youtube and watched this video, love it ! looks so peaceful and an amazing place despite some of the negatives you have really made it work, amazing well done :-) New subscribers over here! X

[@k.r.6697]

Beautiful video

[@joshandsarahride]

Thank you!

[@pedrotheminidashhund6055]

What a wonderful video to come up on my feed, absolutely loved itxxx

[@LMC232]

I'd love to live there 😍

[@seanmacailin]

only came across your vlog today. Wish you both God's speed and much happiness!

[@davideborgna4918]

Bravissimi 👍👋👋

[@TheOnlooker65]

I am soooo jealous. We should have done this forty years ago, too late now. Get some hens - but watch out for the foxes and badgers. Make friends with the farmers. Definitely wave when a tractor goes past!😊

[@joshandsarahride]

Would love hens but don't know if they'd get on with thr kittens 🤔😅

[@valwright9871]

Your video just came up today for me and I think you moved to Cumbria when I also did in the Autumn of 2022. Not that I am remote and I do drive. It still brought different challenges and Mice too. However from a City (Leicester ) to a nature based town and a great community. So good for you and I shall enjoy looking to your first videos and more.

[@flookoco2008]

A truly delightful video, thank you.

[@salford6]

Lovely honest wholesome video and you’re a lovely couple

[@trevortaylor1348]

Hi Josh and Sarah My wife and I just caught your video and we were totally enthralled! We live in the US west of Boston but I was born 50+ years ago in Penrith and grew up in Carlisle. I try to visit the Lakes as much as possible on my journeys back to the UK for camping/hiking. I recognized a few scenes from your videos including Caldbeck tv mast! I'm guessing you must be located near Caldbeck or Threlkeld based on your 7 miles reference to the nearest town and train station that being Penrith! The northern fells as I'm sure you'll both agree are not as well known or trodden as they are further into the interior of the Lakes which is all the more reason to locate where you are! Again, we love observing your choice of lifestyle and it looks like you both know how to cook based on what we saw in the kitchen and on the barby so no worries in that department!

[@joshandsarahride]

Really glad you like the video. It really is beautiful here and yes as you said ee prefer the peacefulness of the Northern Lakes compared to the mid and southern lakes. Love that you recognise some of the hills, you clearly know them well. All the best

[@stevenelson9821]

My father is from Longtown.

[@napoleonsolo7248]

I really enjoyed watching this, very interesting... thanks for sharing.

[@sqwidink1]

So lucky! Beautiful location.

[@karenSaxby]

I'll add to the two previous comments.. I'm watching from 'my' own national park... The New Forest. a long way south!!! and my own cottage built in 1890s. You're bringing back so many memories. Lovely.

[@joshandsarahride]

Love the New Forest. Such fun riding options!

[@bilbocrackers3246]

You Two!... One word...Beautiful!!! You will have a most exciting and truly memorable Spring and Summer. Pob hwyl! ( Martin - North Wales)

[@joshandsarahride]

Cheers Martin! We also have a massive soft spot for North Wales. Some of the most beautiful landscapes and unforgettable characters!