A GLIMPSE INSIDE TWO SPECTACULAR MEDIEVAL PROPERTIES - Brockhampton Manor and Stokesay Castle

Join me this week as I continue my trip from Mill Cottage, exploring the surrounding area. First, I head to Brockhampton Manor, a fabulous moated manor house before paying a visit to Stokesay Castle, one of the finest examples of a fortified medieval manor house in existence.
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[@c.s.7266]

Living in the country is so much better than the urban areas. The English countryside is breathtaking

[@ligametis]

I find it lacks natural forests. I would choose countryside in Germany or Norway more.

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

@@ligametis You are correct - and the British Government says we need an extra 300 000 homes built every year without specifying when those years should end.

[@David-bw5yr]

I agree❤ beautiful 🙏

[@jamesb6080]

Wait until it gets invaded like the big cities... Many parts of London now are unlivable nightmares.

[@XxBloggs]

The problem is that there is always road noise everywhere. You’re never far from a road.

[@CrystalG-cu2rk]

my maternal grandfather was a gardener on the Brockhampton estate. I have his letter of reference that he received prior to emigrating to Canada. My mother and I were fortunate to visit the estate before she passed. Thank you for the memories

[@6ixConfessions]

I've always had a strong connection with the medieval period more than any other. These homes, in particular the last one, were amazing. Even watching it on KZbin, you could feel the history wash over you.

[@JGalegria]

All that wonky beauty indeed and so heartening to see such careful restoration. We need people this dedicated now before all this history is lost. Even in an age where historic buildings are being bought by people who are in love with the idea unfortunately they just don't get it and are too quick to gut the inside, plaster over everything with gyprock and modern materials and paint 😢

[@lynnedean713]

Stokesay Castle was fantastic and I loved your casual remark, when showing us the basement, that the age was about 1080. That is incredible and I had to pause the video and just absorb that fact and look at every piece of wood and imagine what people were doing nearly 1,000 years ago. I doubt if houses built today would last that long. The Manor house was really special too. Thank you for your upload.

[@hamishlothian2634]

I did a work scheme under the tories here in the late 80,s . The moat had thousand of goldfish in it . One year a heron came and raised a family and they ate the lot . We did the forestry by the ponds and stream in frost so hard your hands cried . In those days it was all hand tools . Full week of graft for £45.

[@trilbywilby7826]

It's 115 degrees here with 12-hour days of white-hot, searing sunshine. We've had 50+ days of temps over 110 with none of the expected summer rains. Dead trees all over our city, trees 20-30 feet tall, turned from soft, bright green to brittle and brown by the furnace blast of daily scorching winds. I'm crying while watching your video.

[@inyobill]

Incredibly sensitive treatment for the time, I believe. We moved toi Germany from California eight years ago,. There are many, many wonky old Fachwerk houses in our area, we just love them.

[@sdmsdm7926]

That was so cool how the mother waits at the bottom of the small hill by the road for her babies to follow her & then they walk at their own pace in the middle of the road....I just love that you happen to catch that!

[@debbylou5729]

It literally happens ALL OF THE TIME. You live in a city, don’t you? Well, come on over. They usually stay right there from 1 30 minutes. You can sit adoringly in your car and watch them

[@katyldr]

@@debbylou5729 It was a very lovely scene indeed but you seem very aggressive in your reply for some reason 🙄😬

[@zvezdoblyat]

​@katyldr the reply wasn't aggressive at all, you're too sensitive

[@katyldr]

@@zvezdoblyat Who are you? I was replying to the original poster, not you... According to you, being sensitive is a bad thing. Well I think it's better than being a cold robot devoid of emotions like you... and if you were sensitive/intelligent enough you would detect some negative feeling in her reply. The tone is patronising and treating her like a stupid City person who don't have a clue about the country-side. Got it? 🙄😮‍💨

[@ellenmarch3095]

@Japanese-Chars-I-can't-copy, are you a psychpath? Must be nice to be that oblivious.

[@amysill3815]

Stunning! Such beauty. Modern architecture hasn’t improved a thing.

[@loetzcollector466]

Let's compare heating bills.

[@amysill3815]

@@loetzcollector466 haha! Yes, the heating is better.

[@ericeric3117]

Structural integrity and fire safety are much better now, but no beauty in my opinion.

[@gch8810]

@@ericeric3117Buildings made of concrete, glass, and concrete are less sustainable, require more upkeep, and don’t last very long compared to older structures.

[@dewithistle910]

These ancient houses are truly wondrous! The fact that they’re still standing after hundreds and hundreds of years is just incredible. And, as you wander in and out of the rooms, there’s such a tangible feeling of all the people from the past who have trodden those floors and stairs throughout the centuries. Thank you for sharing ☺️🌻

[@angieflynn5354]

The medieval house was truly stunning who wouldn’t want to live there it was so homely

[@nature12487]

I just discovered your channel. As an ex pat, I so miss the architectural history in England and the landscape and gardens. I am in Ontario and just moved to a 150 year old farmhouse- which is old here and we are renovating. In the process of adding perennial gardens also. Glorious area with rolling hills that reminds me of my first home in England. Thanks for your incredible channel. I have subscribed ❤🇬🇧🇨🇦

[@kayaker9912]

I would love to see your farmhouse, it must be amazing to renovate. In the US where I am from anything over like 50 yrs old, people think is ancient, we always tear things down, which I hate. I am on the coast of Maine and love old time charm, with flowers everywhere and my stonewalls that I have built. Nothing like the UK, but enough to give me that feeling. Enjoy your farmhouse, what stories it could tell...!

[@barbarawillis5187]

Beautiful houses and informative tour. Love the sheep encounters.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

They’re wonderful survivals. Oh yes, I love this time of year with all the new spring lambs 🥰

[@tiffanyb6420]

Wow! As a Caribbean dweller whose wanderlust is the English countryside, I’m absolutely enthralled by what you’ve shared. I just happened upon your channel and am thoroughly grateful. Will live vicariously through your visits to these lovely time capsules of history until I can get there myself. Well done and many thanks for sharing. 🤗

[@johnparr5879]

Such a feminine feel, to a delicate and beautiful house...... Narrated in a sensative way..... Thank you*

[@michcansher7878]

The music, the cinematography, the sounds of the birds, the flowers...everything about this video was beautiful. You have a gift. I cried. I feel like I've been here before.

[@JohnyG29]

The word "brock" is an old English term for a badger, and hampton comes from the Anglo-Saxon for a settlement on a river bend. So I suppose there was a large badger sett there when it was originally settled.

[@farthing751]

Hello, first day of finding your channel and just wanted to say you're doing an awesome job. I love the slow shots and the attention to detail you give.Youve deffinently made a new fan!

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Hi! Thank you for being here 🥰 Happy to hear you’re enjoying the videos and thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment to let us know 🙏

[@exileinderby51]

That's two more places to go on my bucket list. Brockhampton was lucky to find a sympathetic Victorian architect for the renovation. Another lovely video.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Ooh you definitely need to pay a visit to both of these gems! They’re brilliant and have so many stories to share ❤️ Brockhampton was definitely lucky in that day and age to find someone who appreciated it for what it was!

[@suechef9026]

You are so kind to share - my husband and I watched together and relived our many visits to England - you brought tears to my eyes. Many thanks.

[@lozinozz7567]

I sincerely admire that you Brit’s preserve your heritage so much. Including your cemeteries. We have a vast amount of space in Australia but some of our cemeteries feel the need for ‘renewal’ which basically means they are selling the space between graves. You may think it’s not so bad but the desecration and removal of graves stones is deplorable. Some are placed in another section , a lot are destroyed as there is no family to save them.

[@pamelaevans6485]

Just gorgeous. Thank you from Illinois. ❤

[@heinpereboom5521]

The way this movie was made deserves 1 word: Excellent!

[@sm3296]

That was a lovely tour, thank you for sharing. I’m so missing England right now, spring is so beautiful there. The daffodils, lambs, snowdrops, green fields, I love it all.

[@JudyStJohn-fz2dp]

It's fantastic these buildings are still standing! Thank you for showing us these amazing historical structures. If only the walls could talk! (PS I enjoyed the shots of the flowers and your choice of background music, too).

[@IRSA1]

Thank you for taking us so skilfully around two such contrasted properties. The first one so welcoming and still seemingly full of life with its abundance of furniture and everyday necessities and the utter beauty of its imperfections ; and the second one much more austere and almost void of any human pr presence within its ancient walls. And hats off to you for daring to climb those terrifying stairs !!!

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

So glad you enjoyed them. They’re both such fascinating properties! Funny you should say that as you until about ten-fifteen years ago, there were still people living in Brockhampton 😊 My goodness, that stairwell!! 🥴

[@IRSA1]

@@theslowtravelsfamily Really ?! Well they definitely made sure they left as little trace of their being there as possible, which is rather sad.

[@M0odyBlue]

Wow! Not just the amazing buildings, but the settings of each were truly spectacular! Love your videos.

[@JT-qd2sk]

I really enjoy your tours to the various beautiful places in the Uk and you definitely inspire me to visit all of these gorgeous properties and gardens etc. I find your videos very relaxing to watch and your music choices are always perfect so I’d like to say thank you so much for taking the time to show them all to us

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Thank you so so much for that wonderfully kind comment 🙏 It takes me hours to film these videos and even longer to edit them together so it means a lot to hear that they are enjoyed and appreciated ☺️❤️ Plenty more incoming, just working on the next one now

[@giseleaponte4516]

These places are lovely old structures of the past an the Countryside is like a slice of heaven. Thank You, I thoroughly Enjoyed this. ❤

[@kayaker9912]

Beautiful! Both properties would be amazing for a simple wedding, no glitz or glam, just flowers, beautiful landscape and birds chirping in the background. I could see a bride coming through the "moat house" or walking out of the small yellow gate house. Thank you for a wonderful video!

[@richardpurvis8999]

Greetings from Raleigh, North Carolina. One more video that Showcases your expertise. It Helps to have spectacular subject matter professionally Presented. Thank you.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Greetings this morning from South Carolina ☺️ I’m in the US for a week so quite a change of scene! Glad you enjoyed this video, I absolutely love both of these properties and their rich histories

[@paulcooper3884]

Thank you for these two most interesting tours.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

You’re most welcome, glad you enjoyed these short visits :)

[@Ets638]

Thank you for taking me along with you to my most favorite architectural period. Lovely,I’m so pleased to have found you-will be back. I adore that you take your time.

[@yolandagarza7897]

Such a beautiful place to visit, via KZbin 😍, thank you for sharing 😊

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

I love all these old properties, they’ve got so many stories to tell! 😍 So glad you enjoyed this little peek inside

[@surreygirl2075]

Beauiful gatehouse and church lovely gardens

[@turinhorse4232]

glorious country... and youre giving it all away. vanishing before your eyes.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

😭😭😭

[@divaden47]

Interesting explanation of the Manor's name. I would have thought it would have had some association with badgers, originally, as Brock is an old term for a badger. Really enjoyed the vlog. Thank you.

[@airbornesoldier8104]

Beautiful buildings and a beautiful and intelligent narrator, thank you young lady

[@jeanneromaine3146]

I cried throughout the second half of the video. All the beauty took my breath away. Being an American who's family came to American just 2 generations ago this is my blood heritage as well. I have 2 estates less than 1 mile from my house that are from the Revolutionary War. That's as far back as we go. I'm in NY. In the mid states and west coast we can see native American Indian ancient dwellings, but they are not my blood heritage and I've never seen them nor do I desire to. How fortunate you are to go to such places. I love your slow quiet style and how you show us such details. Thank you so much! I just subscribed ❤😊

[@dogwithwigwamz.7320]

You must come along over here some day and see these places for yourself. Come over, hire a car, pre - book a few Bed and Breakfast accommodation ( `normally significantly cheaper than hotels ) and sojourn away. The country is full of places like this. You`d struggle to go ten miles without passing through a 500 + year old town or village.

[@jeanneromaine3146]

@@dogwithwigwamz.7320 Thank you so much for your encouraging invitation to your lovely country🥰❤

[@barbarat5729]

Needed some TLC, huh? Stunning though. Thanks for sharing. I subscribed. Lovely voice, editing, music. Everything was perfect to take us there!

[@jeannemillsom9300]

I went to Stokesay castle a few years ago in late May, and there were two swallows nests, it was amazing to see the birds so closely.

[@plainnpretty]

Beautiful house watching it made me think of all the people lives that was touched by this one house. The fine craftsman’s that built it the manufacturer of materials the people it took to run it clean it etc. it’s a beautiful time capsule. Thanks for sharing it

[@dorkgirlalamode]

I enjoyed this video so much--thanks for posting. I liked the pace, the footage of the area, and you did such a good job capturing the details of the buildings and their history that I'd be most curious about if I were there. You could seriously go professional.

[@crystalwaters8852]

100% agree❤

[@harbourdogNL]

12:28 Stunning. It's like a Constable painting.

[@tamaracarter1836]

Everything was just so incredibly beautiful! Gorgeous medieval architecture! Very glad I found your channel Xx

[@terrypuccio870]

I love seeing history preserved and this was superbly maintained. A joy to see and watch

[@mikemallery7573]

Remarkable the roof lasted long enough to keep them home preserved.

[@boris8787]

Reminds me of the medieval village of Chillingbourne. ❤❤❤

[@trinityrose8]

How delightful to come across your channel here on Utube, such lovely countryside and historic buildings, and the music you choose soothing. A joy for the Heart and Soul! Thank you.

[@evitasdad]

Your filming and photography is excellent, you have captured wonderful angles and views, I wanted to be there with you, with my sketch book !!!!!!!!!!!!! all very well done, thank you for a real joy, Kindest Wishes from New Zealand.

[@judis6224]

Its nice to see these old buildings looked after😊

[@Ziya00311]

Seriously this place are so so Good,, looking so calm and Peaceful 😌😍.. English Countryside is breathtaking 🥰

[@annw1395]

Spectacularly gorgeous countryside! Beautiful buildings. I loved the bird song and lambs. The music was perfect. Where I live in the southwest USA, something's way old if it's over 100 years old.

[@clarissahopkins1148]

Truly remarkable. Thank you very much for taking us along.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

So glad you enjoyed taking a glimpse inside these historic houses 🥰

[@nanellevantonder3767]

Would've been nice to see more time related furniture in the second house. I just love, love, love this!

[@annabelcarter5266]

Thank you for sharing! From a history loving viewer in North Florida, USA.

[@carolcamp4828]

Love the cottage you were staying at. Especially the very tame pheasant! England is so scenic & historic.

[@marcomama1]

I just love your videos they are a feast for the eyes! Thank you so much!

[@teresawalker5101]

If those walls could talk in that castle. Really amazing. Do you see any ghost in the castle, I wonder.

[@surreygirl2075]

Beauiful house reminds me of my great grand fathers house in Surrey which he built

[@sloandaniels9950]

Love. What an amazing adventure of a life to be a travel blogger. I appreciate you. Just wanted to add…The word ancient is so broad in it’s lack of definition. I find it an interesting word. “My grandfather was ancient”. Or “the pre Roman Empire is ancient” Such a span in terminology…. Spokesay is …Wow. Felt like I was there.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Thrilled you’re enjoying joining us on these virtual adventures 🥰 Language is an interesting topic! I always like learning the history behind words

[@greenshp]

I can't tell you how much joy I got from this video and seeing these magnificent houses. I have seen interior shots of Stokesay, but never the exterior, and never with all this atmosphere. Everything from your choice of music to the tiny visual details you chose to feature, made this such a beautiful video experience. Your narration is just lovely as well. This was my discovery of your channel, in fact, and you won a follow from me! Thank you so much for putting this video together.

[@spicencens7725]

I am enthralled by both these properties! Absolutely captivated at the workmanship, still standing for these eons! Do you need a roomate? J/k, but there is nothing close to this in the States. I've just always loved the medieval architecture and wondering how it was. Thank you for this narration and beautiful videography!

[@lasalleman6792]

Magical. The only way to describe this English countryside.

[@jamesb6080]

I just hope it stays that way...

[@gonzly]

@@jamesb6080 not with the way immigration is going

[@jamesb6080]

@@gonzly Unfortunatly you may be right. The Kalergi Plan...

[@MeherScholar]

This video is an absolute delight. Incredible photography and lovely music. Wow, I just love it!

[@wernerdanler2742]

What an absolutely fascinating tour. You're the best tour guide ever! 😊 I'd have been that little kid 60 to 70 years ago asking about toilet paper. 😂😅😂😅 Moss works. My adoptive mother's father was an English man, so I'm a bit of an Anglophile but never studied the English Civil War much. It was a lot of death and destruction for a system that only lasted a couple of decades before the monarchy was reinstated. I'll check for more of your tours. 😊

[@earthcat]

Charming...one can imagine young lovers walking in the garden...Arne and Mildreth...laughing and planning their future together 💒

[@aalexjohna]

Cliff Richard and Elton John in a tree K.I.S.S.I.N.G.

[@lunalight3612]

By chance I came across your video. I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much for sharing ❤️

[@PaulaJoW]

I just discovered your channel. I appreciate the gentle speed of the filming, the tasteful music, and that your narration doesn't over-power. Well done. (Subscribed)

[@irinayes]

Marvelous! Thank you for sharing ❤️🌷

[@loetzcollector466]

" This Castle looks so French. It's super French. It's Ultra French!" Said while standing in front of a traditional English Tudor facade.😂

[@JustOneKnight]

Omgosh why hadnt I found this channel earlier? wow wow wow spectacular is an understatement divinely beautiful, but then im an aussie so this visual feast is stunning to my eyes. I just cant get enough of what you guys and gals must see a lot. Wow yeah i know cant help myself. BEST video ever. Thank you so much. Family viewing with my mum and Dad. stay safe.

[@fimbulsummer]

I really want to know what was upstairs in the gatehouses. Thanks for a fantastic video!

[@MareShoop]

I was thinking the same thing ❤

[@sharonbland9061]

Beautiful. ❤

[@georgiameier4990]

WOW ,WOW, WOW! So very happy to have discovered your channel.

[@TheChauhanFamily-kn4db]

I like old houses very much, that too on your side, the joy of living in a wooden house is something different, very nice cottage❤❤

[@beccabonk1]

Thank you for creating this incredibly fabulous video. I love your work.

[@bethwondrely4371]

Thank you for this tour. Words simply don't do it justice. Beautiful. Here in the US they tear down our history for "progress". It's very sad.

[@wagonlife2778]

Absolutely stunning and beautiful,I hope I make it across the pond one day before I go

[@Schlei602]

A wonderful tour, thank you.

[@verenamaharajah6082]

So lovely to see Stokesay Castle again. When I lived in Mid Wales, it was one of my favourite places to take my children and all the many visitors we had. Just magical.

[@litoboy5]

Just amazing

[@jrjubach]

5:54 this shot of you coming to the window is probably the best shot I’ve seen in any KZbin video.

[@sharonbland9061]

I have just come across your channel. Like me, you admire all these lovely places. I try to put myself back in those days when visiting places like this, try to picture the scene. Thank you so much for showing us around, i enjoyed it immensely. I have subscribed, and i am looking forward to catching upon you past videos. ❤

[@sharonammirati2042]

Mesmerizing video, thanks for the journey.

[@snpiame]

Impresionante la mansión medieval, gracias por tu trabajo!👍

[@chrisbeckstrom6182]

Gorgeous! Thanks for the tour.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Most welcome! ❤️

[@mataform]

I just love Britains beautiful unique architecture and countryside. I feel so lucky to have been brought up in this country for its sheer beauty and a sense of belonging. I’m off to the north in October to see Lutyens lindesfarne at holy island then all the amazing places in Northumberland.

[@odetteperalta3709]

Gracias por el maravilloso video

[@jabronvidra475]

Such a lovely tour, thank you!

[@nosystem1098]

This video held me fast from first to last. Beautiful. Look forward to binging your other videos.

[@davidcooper7339]

Absolutely a splendid job that you perform in sharing such beautiful, English estates. I will keep watching and looking out for your wonderful presentations. Thank you!

[@beverlyhayshouston2770]

Absolutely fabulous! Thank you.

[@christinewalker5874]

Thanks Stacy for another great video showcasing two picturesque properties, I live in the West Midlands and have been several times, but its time for another visit,take care.

[@theslowtravelsfamily]

Thank you Christine 😊 Both of these houses are wonderful aren’t they? I’ve only been a couple of times to each of them but I really do enjoy them. Have a wonderful bank holiday!

[@richarddharrison2]

Never been to England. So this is a treat. I could live in such a beautiful place. Thanks for the great videos, editing, and gracing your amazing filming with equally impressive and complementary music.

[@jamesmoon1841]

Stokesy Castle was one of my favorite locations when we visited five years ago. Your comments about the stairway to the old tower rooms reminded me of whether to see the upstairs or stay in the great hall. I braved the stairs.

[@sokol5557]

The spirit of prescience,interesting videos, regards.

[@judyderieux8484]

Thank-you for this lovely tour✨

[@vialogan]

Amazing!