Untouched in decades! I bought a cottage in an abandoned Medieval village with no neighbours!

I recently bought this 2 bedroom stone cottage in an abandoned medieval village, it took 2 years to go through but we got there in the end. Unfortunately the renovation budget was severely depleted by rising material costs and rental costs but it should be nice when it's done. Like and subscribe for more videos of me ripping out the dated nastiness and probably a lot of my hair!

[@daydreambeliever6603]

I remember this decorating as being very posh style in the 70’s and 80’s. I see a few “top quality” items from the past that deserve some nice sentiment. I hope the previous owner doesn’t hear the way you describe it.

[@julienewagner3935]

I love all the mature trees and the privacy they give!

[@si_vis_amari_ama]

Lovely property and great project. Maybe dont complain so much throughout the video, its a bit much. Thank you for documenting the reno.

[@johnburnett5624]

agreed too much complaining. The previous owner probably done the best he could and, please move your video a little slower

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

@@johnburnett5624he would’ve been frightened of the way my parents had to “fix up” the old house we lived in on a working farm. 😂 I remember those days with great fondness of how my parents did the absolute best with what they had. I’m super proud I’m able to do the same thing after learning from them. I’m in a little better of a place in life yet I still know how to do the best I can with what I have. No complaints. 🥰

[@harmlessgrey]

I think it's a beautiful place. I hope you proceed carefully and preserve what history you can. For example, perhaps the granny sink could be repurposed rather than tossed. Looking forward to future videos.

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Indeed!! So much potential in this property and lots of character can be salvaged. In the US he may be surprised at the amount of people who would buy or take off his hands what he deems gaudy or aged… I myself LOVE the teal bathroom items!! 😍 I would be working those in my plans somewhere…

[@lagringa7518]

So this was a one video wonder? A shame, I would have liked to have seen the progress of this house, had good bones and a great location.

[@RoderickSpoke]

My thoughts entirely . This property and its secluded location are beautiful . Its a classic 1975-80 renovation not bad at all and would have been very nice in the day. I would love to take this project on . Perhaps the ghosts of the previous owners got him.

[@kyliesmiley8033]

I was going to watch this channel to see the transformation. However the constant disparagement of previous works was quite unnecessary. You would not have purchased it at the price you did if it was top quality and up to date. So much nasty was totally unnecessary.

[@jg6579]

I should of been playing a drinking game for every time you say "Top Quality". I'd be piss drunk.

[@user-cv2iz8ie5l]

The camera work will improve with practice and better equipment as you can afford in the future. What is off-putting is the constant denigrating of previous owners. Did you not do your homework before buying? It is what it is, now on with the work. Hoping to follow your journey. Looks like a wonderful project.

[@Olly-il7hl]

Shame you disparaged & sneered at almost every inch of that house. The judgemental commentary was so unnecessary - at sometime in the past those handmade kitchen cupboards may have been the only solution for a family on a budget or the bathroom suit was an affordable option. Clearly it’s a big renovation project & you have plans for it; it would have made much better content if you spoke about the massive potential each room & building offers.

[@gunlindblad6816]

Yes! That is what I was thinking. If things are old it doesn’t mean it is bad and whatever you do in that house will be dated faster than you realize. I suggest that you sit down and go thru whatever is there to see if you can somewhere else. For example in the ”washroom”, the sink can be cleaned and put ontop of a new cabinet. I wood take out all the wardrobes and put new one in, the kichen is awful, think about ventilation when you rebuild the thing that you need is check out how it worked before, heating and airmovement. Do not use sprayfoam for insulation what ever you do..

[@annmolloy8600]

Where is this place? You omitted to say which country.

[@honestguy7764]

let the man speak freely Karen! Or are you too nosey too leave beacause of his comments?

[@jadang1]

Go away, you.

[@cathyc809]

i have just come across this video and felt that he was very disparaging about just about everything . it completely put me off watching him again, but i see only 1 video so that isnt a problem. haha

[@mariannekuijpers9298]

Lovely cottage and garden! Your disdain for the handywork of the previous owner; not so lovely. You sound arrogant. Please stop with the running around (too fast) and heavy breathing (too loud). I love the windows and the views. I actually like the green bathroom, you should consider keeping it and just retiling it. You never mentioned which country you are in UK? I will come back and check to see how your vlogging style and attitude evolves. good luck

[@CottageRenovation]

Thanks for your comments and I hope you do come back in the future. I'm sorry that I came across as arrogant, I'm more frustrated at how the wrong approach was used in the previous renovation and it's going to cost a lot more time and money to put right. I will purchase a tripod and microphone for future videos so hopefully the quality will improve as I go. We are based in the UK. Thanks again.

[@therobertsuk8498]

@@CottageRenovationthe previous poster knows you are in the U.K., and was asking wether it was England, Scotland, wales or Ireland I think.

[@isoldedoyle3483]

@@therobertsuk8498Ireland is not in the UK😱😀! Northern Ireland is but Ireland also known in UK as Eire is not. I too quite like the bathroom suite. The narrator is a little speedy in both speech and camerawork but it is his first time so he should not be criticised for that! What I don’t like is the dismissive tone about the previous owners. We should be nice about others!

[@jeanrichardson2044]

​@@CottageRenovationyou knew what the house was like when you bought it, you were not obliged to buy it. Stop whingeing about the previous owner. Tastes change and who knows whether yours is any better.

[@moxielouise]

Exactly my thought. The kitchen that was 'homemace' very much matches the style of the house, i cringe at the thought of those white cabinets in there

[@freyastott4369]

I’ve noticed it’s been 6 months since this video. Also, I truly hope you didn’t cut down all of those lovely conifers. It appears you have many subscribers already waiting for more, hope you weren’t discouraged by some of the comments. Anyways, I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do with this amazing property. ♥️♥️

[@sharonmc5192]

Whilst the decor, fixtures and fittings may look dated and old, it was obviously someone’s pride and joy at some point. Perhaps age caught up with the previous owner and they couldn’t maintain it or update it. There’s probably a ton of wood materials there that could be reused or upcycled. Quite unusual these days to have barely any neighbouring properties at all! Definitely has massive potential though!

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

Agree!! The items I would repurpose are the things he doesn’t like. 😂 I see so much saved money in this home. The property is beautiful!!!

[@lindasischo224]

I quit watching this video after hearing the rude comments about the construction of this sweet cottage. Why did you buy it then?? You dont deserve a home where people did their best with what they had. Shame on you!

[@PurdyBear1]

I’d love an update. The trees I think were used as wind breaks. The wall looks like artex which probably means a replaster. The fireplace would have been historical. The stone column is the original fire place. The beam looks original. The clues of the house (trees, rad size and curtains on doors) = cold and traditionally draughty = character cottage. A nice find. I hope you’ve done an awesome job with it. My guessing is your not from the countryside but a town or city.

[@kingcountrykiwi7429]

Love the tour. Thank you. Can’t wait to see the transformation. But as it is it has such nice charm.

[@luminyam6145]

Wow, this is going to be a great project. I wish you the best of luck!

[@kayewilliams918]

I actually like the colour of the bathroom fixtures!!

[@maryjones5710]

prob has nackered surfaces though, icky.

[@stephaniegagnon2583]

New subscriber here...waiting on another video. I love the yard! ❤️

[@sharabella]

I'd love to see an update on the renovations.

[@lesleyturner1025]

Looking forward to seeing what you do with it as it will be a lovely property 👍😁

[@jaynebowden2136]

Wow gorgeous, carnt wait to see it all done xx big job xx 😊

[@SuperfloDee]

This whole place is amazing the way it is the cottage has really good bones …just needs a refresh👍🏻

[@greenshp]

I can't wait to see what you do with this!

[@barerfootgardener11464]

He says he new, give him constructive criticism nicely. You did a great job and you will get better with practice and time. I can't wait to see your journey.

[@richarddruce8046]

Good luck - what 'fun' you'll have. I wish you all the best.

[@shanny5659]

I loved the bathroom fixtures! Could be an amazing one -of -a -kind bathroom with the right tile/ wall treatment. Didn’t think the kitchen was too bad either so I’m wondering if your plans are restorative or more of a modernized remodel? We don’t have cottages like that in America and I look forward to watching. Thanks for sharing!

[@maryjones5710]

The green stuff will be all tarnished and stained, with the surfaces all rough. Unhiegenic.

[@colinblick8946]

I purchased a chain saw for my conifers ….best investment I made😂….looks a great project…. Lovely spot too😎👌🏽

[@bigernbladesmith]

Subbed. It'll be neat to see what you do with this old place. Has a lot of potential. The sitting room deserves a lot of tlc to bring back some of the old charm. Thanks for sharing.

[@mariecampos-ts2bm]

Hello subscribed 😊looking forward to your next video looks a nice place and will make a lovely home one day.

[@bloggs730]

Looking forward to seeing more videos

[@imo1751]

Dont't be frightened to take a good 6 feet off the top of the conifers otherwise they will just continue to grow. Good luck with your new, but beautiful new home

[@ct9808]

Amazing place! Can’t wait to follow your journey.

[@CottageRenovation]

Thank you for your kind comments, please subscribe and I will try to upload more videos very soon. I hope you enjoy my future videos.

[@ct9808]

I’m sure I will! The place looks like a little gem, worth waiting all that time for!

[@bmhollie]

Before you start knocking the crap out of the building, I'd find out it's history from Land Registry, Land Maps + Town Council etc.. Local knowledge won't accurately go back far. Very thick + wonky wall were made by the eye, before spirit levels. . Looks to me like it had a few owners in the past, trying their hands at altering the original building. There are light coloured chamfered lime / sand stone blocks to the left of the ' blocked up fireplace ' which look to have come out of a church. The brick work,+ pointing , which is blocking a possible fireplace, is made by a different hand,. from the stonework to the right + rest of the room.. Fireplaces were open on the stone, with little recesses in the walls for whatever , not windows. . The wall behind has very interesting trace marks if that's what they are. Unfortunately someone along the way, stained the oak beams which may, or may not be original, or load bearing , the French let the beams age naturally. ( Power sander ). Usually oak, occasionally chestnut. Plenty of clues! The stairway looks quirky and old to me. I totally agree with you on the gloomy cypress trees, they should never have been allowed out of California.🪓. Anyway, you have a little gem there + in a beautiful location. The very best of luck and just enjoy the whole journey!

[@KayNine-eq3os]

Keep the barn! Please. Metal roof it will be fine, patch it up, maybe make some new doors, very straight forwards and a good lick of creosote will add so much value when it's done.

[@miriammuskal5402]

Beautiful property needs work can't wait to see what your going to do

[@onlineidentity6826]

Looking forward to seeing your journey !

[@CottageRenovation]

Thank you, if you haven't subscribed please do as I will be uploading more very soon.

[@heatherread6058]

Looking forward to following your journey. Just a bit of advice when filming is to move a bit slower, but I am sure you will get there. All the best from South Australia 🇦🇺

[@CottageRenovation]

Thank you for your comment and sorry for the fast moving. I will keep your comments in mind for my future videos. Thanks again

[@Sweatpea12]

It's lovely ! Or will be. Conifers are a nightmare, looking forward to the next one 😊

[@sandrascott7026]

Not everyone has the money or same taste as others. Take it easy ole boy. The criticisms will come right back to ya. I was going to subscribe but the sarcasam is ridiculous . I do wish you well.

[@jimmorris4720]

Well its been 7 months waiting for an update now,but i love the place and am subscribing in the hope you show us more!

[@tracyplath863]

Hello, thoroughly enjoyed your first video and look forward to seeing some more. I actually thought the commentary was funny and rueful more than arrogant. Don't take the negative comments too much to heart. I understand the frustration that comes along with renovating someone else's badly done past renos. The place has a lot of potential and I'd love to see what you do with it.

[@trishferry3533]

I love it.

[@rrain3375]

Hope you got it cheap. Because it going to cost a lot to make livable.

[@philpoole5670]

All the best for the future renovation

[@patkilmurray4702]

Lot of negative comments here! Personally I think this is a cracking house, I'd have felt the same revulsion for the entire interior and I'm old enough to remember it. It needs completely ripping out and stripped right back to its original bones, it could be amazing and the location is glorious, away from the crazies. I offer encouragement to you and although we haven't heard from you in a while, I expect you've been busy demolishing the fixtures and fittings. Looking forward to a follow up. Good luck😊

[@louisefox]

Excited to find this video but disappointed there's no update. I was hoping to find that 7 months experience later the camera swinging would've stopped and I could watch without feeling seasick. 😂

[@wendydyson2807]

It does look like the big chunk of stone masonry belonged to older fireplace .. maybe the old owner did the new work to make it more of a feature of it

[@mandyedgar4663]

Stunning property...I cant wait to see what you do with your Talent and Budget ...Maybe his budget was low at the time aswell ...All the best after 2 year's of waiting

[@livefollower3339]

Keep the videos coming

[@carlaferrovecchio950]

Here in Texas we call a “boot room” a mud room. They usually have a drain in the floor and have some type of stone or tiled floor. It’s easy to wash down those muddy boots and shoes. Good luck with your restoration project. 😊

[@maryjones5710]

Watch what the wind does and find out the prevailing wind before you take all the trees out. You could just have some of them topped but yeah, there are a few that need to go. Love the setting and am excited to see what you can do to the internal monstrosity. The covered courtyard area has huge potential. Can we get a walk round the old villiage?

[@honestguy7764]

love it😊

[@staceywestbrook8466]

Other than a few updates for safety reason I would love it just the way it is.

[@nicolad8822]

This place could be gorgeous, not sure you were the man for the job.

[@magneticnicky2073]

Hey, just stumbled across your video (7 months old) really looking forward to vlog #2 - could you just put up a quickie for us subscribers so we can buy you some screws lol, all the best

[@cherylargenziano7475]

Subscribed👍👍

[@mikestokes235]

Interesting cottage, what part of the UK is this medieval village, Scotland, England, Wales or N Ireland? I have subscribed to your channel and look forward to following your renovation!

[@marlajohnson810]

Can’t wait to see what you do with this place. Here’s a little advice Slow your camera movements way down. It’s hard to watch with the fast movement. Not only does it make it difficult to see what’s going on but it makes the viewer woozy with the movement. This is a really common mistake with new KZbinrs so please don’t take this as criticism. Just some helpful advice 😊

[@MsMegil]

Very interesting to see what you do to the place. Just a request to slow down with the camera. I’m a bit dizzy! lol. Subscribing.

[@glennmartin346]

Will you be doing any more vlogs or just the one?

[@belindaclark826]

Good luck with your project. It’s a beautiful old cottage. As you continue to Vlog one thing you may want to consider in terms of production value is to slow down the movement of the camera work. It makes one a bit seasick.

[@BlueVanMan]

So hows it going?

[@nole8923]

Say what you want about a metal roof, but it will last far longer than an asphalt roof.

[@antonyhawkins3645]

Lovely place. A lot of hard work and money needs to be put into it. But you have youth on your side and something like that takes years to get it how you want it. In years to come your get comments from others " Oh your so lucky to live here what a wonderful place to live" not even understanding time money with effort needed to take on such a project. I wish you the best of luck and look forward to your next video soon maybe more then one every 6 months. Like one every week then you'll have to get on with the work. Take and be safe with the work you do there. 👍

[@christinejeffrey5994]

Don’t be put off, come back and show us your progress.

[@bernardholdsworth2171]

how much did it cost to purchase? thanks

[@davidsims3346]

Mate what happened,no follow up video thus far? I am itching to see what progress you have made.

[@kimberlyplayer]

What an adorable little cottage! I really like the kitchen and the table. The bathroom is cute as well. why would you buy a cute cottage an not like anything about it? It has loads of character that you seem to want to rip out. Makes no sense.

[@sweetnawesome23]

How did you find this place?

[@ruthmusser4449]

Not bad bones. Something beautiful and quality could be made of it. 😊

[@terryheatwole6153]

I actually liked the loo😮. I’m sure it is gone by now. 😂

[@rangefreewords]

You could really open up that bedroom by removing some closet space and buying a wardrobe instead. A lot of renovation. Should be nicely done in a few months. Sounds like a nice little cottage.

[@StyleRecordGroupcom]

We need a update asap, as am stunned you only have one clip, if you post a clip every week and moneytize it, you could make thousands on the hits like most do. you have 59k hits on this alone . you need contact info on your page too. all the best

[@gaelenhixson2886]

what did you pay for the place> Can you please tell us

[@jackiesaylor2487]

Do me and us a favor before you rip out anything, think about taking them out and selling on ebay, or donating to a charity shop. I for one loved those kitchen cabinets and would have painted them white or a light color. Just because you might think something is horrendous doesn't mean others do (i think is what another commenter was trying to say (rather rudely). Someone also might want the green bathroom. White is usually preferable, but some people may be on a budget and FREE is a great price, there's some that know how to restore stuff like that. Please just take your time taking out things and give them to charity if you don't want to fool with them. ALSO FOR WARNINGS SAKE STAY IN THE HOUSE ON A WINDY RAINY DAY. I say this, because those big conifers that you want removed, may be protecting that house from having it's roof ripped off. I lived in a house surrounded by trees like that, but when April rolled around and the wind picked up, i realized that they protected my house (and yard) from blowing stuff around. Camp out in the house before you start renovations. See how the sunlight moves through the windows and around the property. It'll help you in the end of where to or not to put things.

[@PurdyBear1]

Great advice there, especially about the trees. I agree with everything you say. It has some stunning features and just needs the proper love and attention. I’d take it in a heartbeat- it’s a beaut.

[@UnfoldWithin]

Where is this located?

[@susanhall5750]

Green is a very in Vogue color now . I would think twice about spending all that money to tear out those green fixtures. You could save that for down the road

[@maryjones5710]

He's already bought new fixtures, I bet we can't see how stain and surfaced destroyed the old bathroom stuff is.

[@susanmarcoux7005]

You might slow down as you're moving and panning shots as that will make them smoother as opposed to dizzying 😢

[@christinemacfarlane4675]

I actually don’t think it’s that bad. Very dated but we’ll see what happens when you start dropping walls.😬 Don’t be so hard on yourself. You’ll get there. 👌Cheers!🇨🇦

[@mauricebrown9094]

How much acreage is the property in total?? Why would you consider at this early stage to get rid of all the trees prey tell? They may help shelter your house from wind.?? You certainly have a lot to say about the last owner, he may have had a smaller budget than you have..

[@steveforrester6010]

dont move your phone from silde to side so fast, take it slow so we can see what you're excited about 😀😀 Very nice property though and will make a great youtube series

[@mickweatherall2158]

Why on earth have 2350people subscribed to this 😂

[@cooking23]

that raburn will sell for a good price, someone will want that, so don't chuck it away 😉

[@stephenjambor425]

Keep a piece off the carpet for your dog

[@missylearned9821]

The continuous barrage of condescending comments about the house and prior owners doesn’t say much about you. Not sure why you even bought the house.

[@Graeme408]

SUGGESTION: slow your camera movement by more than half. It is hard on the brain and eyes to listen to you and follow the images you are talking about. I love what you are doing and am a subscriber. I will not miss one video.

[@darlacox301]

??? Why did you buy the house???

[@paulettejabbar5661]

This cottage is in France or Uk ? Pls

[@CottageRenovation]

Hi, thanks for your message. We're in the UK.

[@MYKGARTON]

I thought you were having a heart attack

[@SuperfloDee]

Hope you didn’t chop all those amazing trees down🙈

[@robmorris1365]

No idea why you bought this house. You don't appear to like anything about it and that is important to the renovation. It also doesn't look like it has been empty for long.

[@earlofnythe]

Good luck mate. Massive amount of work to do there. I'd probably do those outbuildings up as an airBnB & granny annexe. Some stupid comments in here about you making 'negative and disparaging comments', it's your property, you can say what you want! Lefty brigade getting offended by f*** all again 😂. Massive potential. When's the next video? This video was at least last summer looking at the weather.

[@dogoflog2187]

every you tube channel that i have watched blurs out their license plate , apparently for safety reasons , you should consider that. also you are a bit too critical that might turn some people off , maybe not . i will keep watching for a bit because i think its a very interesting project . good luck

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

Yes, move slower. It’s kind of dizzying. But I,too, think you’ll get better as you do more vlogs.

[@nigelirmamaher5811]

It has lovely windows. And I think that one pillar in the living room looks like part of a chimney breast. You have your work cut out for you. But it’s not as bad as some though,I’ve seen on vlogs.

[@CottageRenovation]

Thank you for your comments and sorry for my fast movements, I will buy a tripod and microphone soon so my future videos will be better quality. Unfortunately a lot of the windows are rotten and have peeling leadwork inside the pane so will need to be replaced at some point. We viewed hundreds of houses over 4 years before winning the bid on this one, some of them were a lot worse but were more "honest". This one looked good on first glance but dig deeper and there are some shady repairs that have had a detrimental effect to the fabric of the building. We'll get there eventually!

[@MrWaldorfian]

I know you said you are new at youtubing, but if you can try to avoid swinging the camera around fast, it will make your viewers less nauseous. Looks like an awesome project.

[@redbird9658]

No more videos in 6 months?

[@fillazur]

Interesting, when you do your work try and keep your camera still it will improve your videos, apart from that good work.😊

[@flofudge8680]

Please move your camera much slower. I would keep a wood burner. All the trees you cut up would keep you warm.

[@sserddab]

A little less speed moving the camera, hard to keep up.

[@diegojines-us9pc]

someone been mowing the yard. ghosts?

[@kayechorley8373]

I would like to watch your vlog but you are moving the camera so fast it's making me feel sick and being so fast we can't actually see what your talking about, l don't usually complain, sorry.