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[@lisamartin3734]

This is a lovely event to watch. Seeing a castle and buying plants seems like a WONDERFUL DAY to me.

[@JodysJourney]

From one Midwestern gal to another - I love the work you and your husband are doing to keep his family’s heritage alive for the next generations. Your videos are simply addictive for this Anglophile. ❤️

[@wendyhart8968]

Yes, you think of a grand place like Mapperton having a private bath for privacy and comfort.

[@garyi.1360]

Luke, would you give us a show telling us about growing up with Mapperton? You can show your childhood room and your chores and duties on grounds and inside.

[@LunaZane]

Different prices for en-suite or not might make it more enticing for people who want to go but would appreciate a slightly lower price.

[@lauranichols945]

I have read that some estates used sheep to keep grass short. They’d just move them off the lawn to a pasture afterward. I’d guess the youngest gardeners then had to pick up what the sheep left behind.

[@Sun_flower4321]

Chef Ramsey gives his sheep 🐑 to friends he does that i saw that on his show

[@jonathanleonard1152]

If the poo is not picked up and a mobile chicken coop follows the flies that come to the poo lends to great food for the chickens. See Seven Sons, YT channel. Remaking poo once dry can be raked into the lawn as fertilizer.

[@markallen3293]

If I came to your home, I would be thankful for what I receive. If I need to "paddle down the hall" I would count myself lucky in such a historical home. m

[@danamariethornton-colwell]

Luke is so funny! I love his humor. I’m from Michigan and as an American an en-suite is nice, But……your manor is old and historical and no en-suite should be expected. Love your KZbin shows!

[@sharonellis9751]

In an older home I wouldn't really expect an ensuite bathroom. A shared one down the hall would be fine (similar to older hotels I've stayed at in London).

[@meeganaschen8388]

Beaufort and Blake should do a product photo shoot at Mapperton, either for print or digital media. It would be a great co-branding opportunity for both parties! Great video, so glad the SCPF was a smashing success! Much love from CT, USA!

[@yubbadubbadubba]

I’ve stayed in B&B’s in New England where you typically had both options (shared bathroom or en suite). The prices would be noticeably different depending on this. Most people would want it to be in the same corridor/ relatively nearby. I have to add, while sharing was fine in my early 20s, now in my 30s I wouldn’t book without my own bathroom.

[@smc8366]

If you find the Coachhouse can’t keep up with all the people at your event, you can always invite a local food truck. Or you could even host a food truck festival at Mapperton. They are becoming quite popular in Canada.

[@lorigray9291]

Goodness, several things: 1) I was absolutely gobsmacked by how perfectly squared those hedges were around your croquet lawn!! Kudos to the guy with the measuring stick...whoever he may be! 2) Thank you for highlighting Beaufort & Blake. I've checked out their website and must say I love their offerings. My four adult children will all find something from B&B under their Christmas trees this year! PS: I probably will, too. 3) I was totally blown away by the little sunroom off your chapel bedroom. The minute you opened that door, I was in love! Quite small for a bathroom, but the view makes it totally amazing! Luke, while you might think frosted windows are important, please remember we're not all shy. Having said that, no, I totally would not share a bathroom. I'm jiggy with sharing with family members, but total strangers are a no-no. Diseases and all that stuff. 4) Luke, I worry about you. I've noticed your pants pockets are always full. Do you know that over the years all that weight can take a toll on your hips/back? I think I've been watching you too long, as I'm beginning to feel like the Great Aunt Martha you always feel duty-bound to invite.

[@lordwalker71]

The things in his pockets are his phone and maybe something related to the microphones they wear.

[@gardenforfun]

Spring looks great there. Michigan is still chilly & rainy. Bathroom? You're smart to add them.

[@marydesalvo3470]

Hello from Kentucky, USA

[@etch-a-sketch]

Hello from an American in Switzerland! If I came for the yoga retreat, a private bathroom would be lovely, but I would also share or use an outhouse. No problem. The English countryside is beautiful in any form. I Love all your creative projects and videos, which are such an important part of British history. I too, have links to Britain in my family's past and hope to visit Dorset and your amazing estate one day in the not too distant future. 💕❤ to all at Mapperton.🌺

[@dianetaylor1085]

I have stayed in England and Wales at several manor houses where there were two or three rooms close to a bath in the hall. Only the most expensive Suites had its own bathroom

[@melissaphillips3088]

Julie just a lovely vlog . So happy your plans for Mapperton is going well. The crowds are huge and I hope it will keep growing in years to come. All of the people at Mapperton do a fantastic job. Well done guys. 👏🏻

[@mngagnieux]

Since seeing you on TheNewbys Ive been binge watching on both your channels...I'm addicted; Luke will be happy to know I've subscribed and not just watching! I love your complicity as a couple, your playful yet beautiful integration of the two cultures, your intelligence, eloquence and the beauty of spirit you both have. Your hard work and dedication is beyond impressive. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

Julie, everything about you, Luke, Mapperton and crew, warms my heart and soul; brings such joy. I would absolutely come live and work there, doing anything for you/Mapperton, for FREE...room and board provided, of course☺️ What a privilege! My love of all things British is no secret. Though I loved living in Norway, England holds my heart. We here are so honored to be included in all things Mapperton. Your cancelled TV show was actually a blessing for us all💕👍🤗

[@ladybarbarapinsonartist431]

Momentum! Congratulations! Brilliant event promoting your gardens and ecological support with a PR plug for your channel.

[@28105wsking]

WHat a wonderful idea! What a wonderful fair! Its fantastic how hard you work to keep the estate alive, repaired, and very active in modern life. Well done! Well done! You and Luke are the consumate hosts! So fun to watch! I'm in love! Are you going to start a Mapperton or Devon Fiddlers Contest soon?

[@juliedowdle3529]

Glad to see you’re John Deere users ! My son-in-law is a Store and Sales Manager at a large John Deere dealership, as well as operating a 1500 acre cash crop farming business. John Deere rules ! 😁

[@shellbelle5529]

If I were traveling for a Yoga retreat, I would have an expectation of a private bathroom. Enjoy your channel! Cheers from Texas!

[@kathrynwitte3398]

How very American of you!

[@judyengle7728]

Private bathroom is so not an issue

[@lindapeterson2684]

I like the laundry hamper too💗I have been to yoga retreats where you can bunk in rooms and there is a large shared bathroom💗 when l was younger that wasn’t a problem at all. Now that l’m older A private room with an ensuite is more appealing, and I wouldn’t mind if it occupied one other person, like a friend and we came together and shared the room. You could have several options of room types and costs.

[@skiddledede8885]

Maybe a jack & Jill bath? Room on each side, then privacy for both? Also drapes for the bath for privacy & warmth. A heater too?

[@AIRPLAYBROADCASTON]

An en-suite is an acceptable standard. I renovated an old fort and the en-suites were what sold the rooms. We found stand-alone showers that could go directly on the wood floors.

[@amelias.2509]

Hello from Texas!

[@LongevityBound]

Yep, would definitely want/expect my own bathroom, but personally, would be happier with a nice-sized shower as opposed to a bathtub.

[@katiemcdonald3562]

So so excited for you all!!! As we say in Texas « We appreciate you »❤️❤️👏👏

[@therealhellkitty5388]

You might want a “classic” tub but one of the issues with them is that if you step wrong, they can tip… don’t ask me how I know :-) It’s clear I’m going to have to learn yoga to justify a trip to Mapperton, perhaps in a year or two. I’m 61 and while a private bath would be nice, sharing with another person is ok too. Glad your plant fair was such a success and yes, invest in another coffee maker for the cafe! Best to you all from Austin, TX.

[@MappertonLive]

The retreat is suitable for everyone! No yoga experience required!

[@rhondamartin3575]

A bedroom with its own bathroom is convenient but I'd be willing to share a bathroom with someone else. I love the bed! Beautiful ❤️ Julie, I'm with you! I love the clothes hamper also! I also love the white chair!

[@annfinnegan2791]

Im so glad you're event was so successful 💓

[@Susan.I]

I’m sure that with Covid-19 being at a lull, that people are loving to see places they haven’t been able to in years!!!

[@fredsodyssey6319]

I'd want an en suite bathroom. I'm with Julie on this one.

[@SuperTweezy5]

I'm so glad the the event was such a great success!! Your home, gardens and land are simply gorgeous, I was surprised to hear Luke say it's 15 acres, it seems much bigger than that!!

[@marciadynes7628]

Wouldn't expect a private bath but 67 need one close by hot flashes need a short distance to get to a Toilet! But honestly it's seems crazy that you would try to have on suite for each bedroom that's the excitement staying in a historic estate ! The challenges that families experienced back in the day lol .Congratulations on your event too cold still in southern ontario canada to do outside events colder then normal and lots of rain !

[@carolmcreynolds7761]

I would love my own bathroom. 😊

[@maggie6]

Definitely would want my own bathroom.

[@corinnemist3399]

Lloyd Loom was relatively early in the 20th century, beautiful pieces; the laundry basket looked in very good condition.

[@jeanniesaltwaterla8718]

Luke is so delightful!

[@buttercupslongnails]

If that bathroom dosnt get direct sun imagine the orchids that could sit on the window sill so stunning

[@sandyhill5766]

Oooooh over a hundred thousand subscribers!👏👏👏

[@thesolitarycyclist9005]

Hey Luke the answer to the mowing problem is let it go and turn it into meadows!

[@vebetka8333]

Private bathroom would be nice but I also have stayed in lovely places where I shared one. And if the only option at this house was to use the outhouse, no problem with that either. I'm sure that there are some vintage chamber pots that you can find in your attic. Haha.

[@rhondamartin3575]

So amazing! Beautiful ❤️! Thank you for sharing! I'm glad you had a fabulous turnout!

[@akneemoose3383]

So happy for you and the success of you event!

[@timothywalker4563]

Hope you had a “blooming good time”!

[@Eean184]

Each room to have its own bathroom.

[@chatterjeelinda4]

Don't frost the windows of that lovely turret room, Luke. People won't be able to look out. Get a lovely floaty set of white "sheers" or embroidered net curtains.

[@heathermartinez8640]

Congrats on the success of the Spring Charity Plant Fair!

[@merriestroscher5795]

😮Yes indeed. A bath/shower, sink and toilet (all together in one room), for every bedroom preferably en suite. Especially for the lucrative American trade.

[@shelleyjohnson1546]

If I were to come to your lovely home, I would expect to use a shared bath in the hallway. I wouldn’t expect every room to have its own bath.

[@susanbelida6981]

Love the jumper Julie, great shows...I'm hooked!!

[@anna-zs3oy]

Luke causing carnage on the mower 👏👏👏👏

[@johnthompson932]

I have been watching your vlog fora while and now found the answers to few questions, being from Scotland I have met and know the Douglas Montagu Scott family - Dukes of Buccleuch and Marquises of Queensberry. So the connection goes back to a daughter of the first Earl of Sandwich. Maybe one day you can do a Scottish road trip unfortunately I live in Turkey but happy memories of my homeland!

[@lisaharrington6488]

If I were lucky enough to be able to stay at a beautiful home like Mapperton, because of its age, I would expect that there would be a shared bathroom down the hall. And, I would just be hoping that it would be open if I needed to use it. 😊

[@MiaHessMusic]

I wouldn't mind sharing with one other person, but frankly at age 65+, morethan that --- no. LOL! I'm happy your event was a big success! How about an armorie???? Chest of drawers?? That room with all the windows would make a lovely bathroom.

[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

There are apts in NYC that share bathrooms with other apts on their floor. We are not as spoiled here as you may think.

[@akneemoose3383]

Thanks!

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@angelhand5521]

Wow ,I would love to live in England your place is beutiful!!!!!

[@Susan.I]

Mow the lawn in perfect lines!!

[@janis6363]

The bedrooms are so nice and the new bath will be like a Queen’s bath. So glad the garden show was successful. Mapperton is so beautiful with lawns and only a few gardeners. Very good at their jobs. Luke has big plans, can’t wait. Nice vlog Julie. Fingers crossed for your yoga retreats.😊👋🏼

[@sharonlarochelle1192]

A bathroom is a must, although I'm quite familiar with outhouses (not my favorite).

[@larrywatts3778]

I own a 10 bedroom bed-and-breakfast in New Orleans and all of the bedrooms have private baths. I think that is the expectation today.

[@goldenineke]

A bit of trivia while reading the eulogy of Peter Bowles of ‘To The Manor Born’ fame with the wonderful Penelope Keith - his father was a valet to Drogo Montague, son of the Earl of Sandwich. Julie was that the 9th Earl and Alberta Sturges? Life imitates art in a weird reverted sort of way.

[@Grahzzyvtvlog]

glad to see this and at full steam ahead again

[@laurahiggins7380]

The background music makes this hilarious!

[@deborahgodley6980]

Wow,so many people at the plant fair! What a wonderful tradition and a nice moneymaker for Mapperton! Lovely sunny day too!

[@ritawilkinson401]

I am so happy that this event was so successful for you and Luke.

[@Aurora-qn2dx]

Thankyou for sharing 💗 everything was very interesting ..i liked the lawn mowing part and coulnt help to notice how neat everything was.Will there be a Spring or Summer tour of the gardens? Mapperton gardens has the most lovely roses.

[@katherinebopp2021]

You two are so cute together. Your personalities seem quite different. I would love to know more about your courtship , marriage and early years as husband and wife. Did you always know Mapperton would be the center of your lives.

[@marytanne4964]

Thank you for sharing "the latest" on what is going on at Mapperton. Feels like I just had a "personal visit"! Would love to visit one day. Nice to see Nestor again and hope he will soon "host" another episode!

[@mariansmith7694]

Congratulations

[@conniehom6798]

I'm a bicoastal American and do agree with Julie that guests would prefer ensuite bedroom bath.

[@chatterjeelinda4]

I once stayed at a chateau in France. There was a tall screen in the room and the bathroom stuff was behind the screen.

[@dottieparker7274]

WELL DONE!!! So happy for all of you! 😍

[@coniwatson9512]

You have made a community. Sharing is caring that's why your are a success.

[@costakeith9048]

If I'm staying in a hotel, then, yes, I expect my own bathroom; but not if I'm staying at someone's house. In fact, one might even go so far as to say that this is what distinguishes a large house from a hotel: is it designed around the communal life of the household or around the more separate and individual lives of strangers who just happen to be temporarily boarding there. I do, however, completely understand why one would make these changes to cater to modern exportations, it's just sad to see the decline of the traditional household. With that said, even I prefer inside toilets to outside, though outside is perfectly acceptable, assuming a chamber pot is provided at night.

[@scottheaney5675]

Wow, what a great turn out of guests! Don't turn that beautiful sunroom into a bathroom. Just needs some cleaning up plus chairs and a table. If your doing a Bed and Breakfast. May I suggest taking a bedroom and convert it into 2 bathrooms. My parents have a 14 room house that has 2 bathroom for 6 bedrooms on the 2nd floor to share and an additional 2 bathrooms on the 1st floor. However, that is basically all just family and close friends.

[@beep7]

You guys should get John Deere as a sponsor! Julie bring, in the Americans! 🇺🇲

[@MrDavfit]

Wow good for you!

[@lisapersinger6973]

Croquet tournament would be so fun!

[@risalangdon9883]

So glad that Mapperton's tourism is going strong again. I'm sure it's a Blessing.

[@longwaytotipperary]

How wonderful!! ❤

[@audreybagshaw5231]

Lloyd loom is always a treasure..I’ve two chairs that belonged to my mum...in use all the time !!

[@veramentegina]

you should play croquet and film it. I would love to see how everyone behaves.

[@camille7207]

Congrats to all of mapperton🥰

[@parkemessier6128]

Yes, each bedroom needs a bath! But then again I'm American . . .! The bathroom will be stunning - yes paint the exterior of the tub and no don't frost the glass. That will ruin the beautiful light coming in as well as the view. My two cents!

[@LC-bb6jd]

What a wonderful vlog!

[@janetdoten4489]

Loving the videos thanks for sharing.

[@betsylampman4514]

I love your videos. I think you're inventive, thoughtful and care so much about your estate. Very interesting and enjoyable! Thank you for this content!

[@maximhollandnederlandthene7640]

Great action 🤗🎊 events 👋🙂☕🍰☕

[@helendavison7499]

Excited about the rewilding project. I am crossing my fingers for possible photography retreats in the future. Would love to visit when next in the UK.

[@ukpauline3212]

Thanks

[@MappertonLive]

Thank you so much!

[@tdevinetampa]

Put a pot on the ground and put a sign on the balcony that says aim for the pot.

[@evelynmatheson2117]

Congratulations on such a successful event! Always enjoy the banter between you and Luke -- so very cute and funny!😁. I think it is a guy/girl thing about bathrooms versus nature or an outhouse. I definitely say bathroom, my husband says using the outdoors is not a big deal as he says he has to because I am always in the one bathroom we do have!😯😁😅

[@patriciawrona7136]

I would come and stay at Mapperton with or without my own bathroom. Actually, I would use an outhouse at Mapperton if that is what was required!

[@deekrebs7144]

In the early 1980's my sister and her husband moved from the Chicagoland area up into rural central Wisconsin. Her home had a bathroom and an out house. Their church had a 3 hole outhouse until the late 1990's!!

[@eddie97504]

So nice to see this successful event. Regarding the bathroom question, answering the call of nature outdoors seems most undesirable when considering the cold, rain and dark. More bathrooms, 👍