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The Hidden House Ireland
United Kingdom
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 2 ก.ค. 2023
From Cornwall to Kerry - were quitting the rat-race, leaving the UK and moving to Ireland, where we found a sweet little abandoned cottage nestled in a forest clearing. The house hasn’t been lived in for over twenty years, has no gas, electricity or running water so we're really starting from scratch, building our fairytale forever home using the land to resource us where possible. Our vision is to retain the original house but re-shape the interior, extending to create a low-energy functional modern house that is both sympathetic to the landscape and sensitive to the ancestral lineage of the dwelling. For now we're living between the UK and Ireland, on site at key stages of the renovation, so there may be fallow periods of upload activity and sometimes footage is collated retrospectively. Laugh with us and at us as we navigate our mid-life ̶c̶r̶i̶s̶i̶s̶ adventure, and work towards creating our own enchanting fairy tale.
Maybe we will inspire you to do something similar…?
Maybe we will inspire you to do something similar…?
How did we make it this far! Our 3 YEAR ROLLERCOASTER Renovation Round-up 🏡🌲
Three years ago we bought an abandoned Irish cottage in County Kerry which has become our mid-life renovation project. Nestled within a spruce forest and with 6 acres of land, it’s our dream homestead. With the help of the Vacant Property Grant and by pooling our own resources we are currently balancing life between the UK and Ireland. It’s not going to happen overnight, but making this 3 year recap video has helped us see how far we’ve come, and we’re feeling pleased and positive about the future. Join us on our journey by subscribing and don’t forget to turn notifications on. See you again soon!
MUSIC
Ceremonial Library - Asher Fulero
Forest Lullaby - Asher Fulero
Your Love - Young Logos
Wager with Angels - Nathan Moore
Smoke - Lish Grooves
MUSIC
Ceremonial Library - Asher Fulero
Forest Lullaby - Asher Fulero
Your Love - Young Logos
Wager with Angels - Nathan Moore
Smoke - Lish Grooves
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Merry Christmas Everyone! 🌲🌲🌲✨
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And a happy, peaceful and prosperous new Year. Since Noel returned to the UK in early November it’s been full on catching up with work and family stuff at home. We were saddened an unexpected bereavement that knocked us back and we scarcely feel prepared for Christmas. But it’s good to be together sharing family time. We wish you all a peaceful, soft and joyous Christmas hopefully spent with th...
Demolishing the ENORMOUS chimney breasts by hand
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EP052 Those chimney breasts really had to go, but it's been hard labour this week for Noel and Peter sorting through the rubble to separate good stone and waste, and barrowing it to the rubble site at the bottom of the field. All had to be done by hand since the scheduled tradesmen let us down. Yes we saved some money, but is it all proving too much for Noel? MUSIC 'Bored Shortz' by Everett Alm...
Welding the well and fitting a pump but WILL IT WORK? EP051
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It's not the pussy it's Noel who's in the well, trying to stop it filling up with water after all the rain. The workmen will return to dig a drain which will improve the situation, but in the meantime Noel decides to raise the height of the pipe (which involves a spot of welding) to prevent dirty rainwater seeping in. MUSIC Smoke by Lish Grooves Your Love by Yung Logos
Finally CONNECTED to the grid & the first layer of BLOCKS are LAID
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After waiting 2000 years, with the caveman hairgrowth to prove it, ESB FINALLY connected us to the grid. Now Noel has light, heat, comfort food and plenty of company as the blocklayer and the pump man arrived on the same day. Rather than too much excitement all at once we decided to save the pump saga to the next episode. I know, I'm such a tease. You love it really! 🤣 MUSIC Fractal of Light - ...
Foundations are laid but do the workmen have the right plans? EP049
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EP049 When the foundations are being marked out Noel spots that the civil engineer is taking measurements from an early plan that has since been amended. Will the discrepancy be resolved in time for the cement being poured? MUSIC Top of the Morning by Track Tribe Your Love by Yung Logos
With an unexpected helper Noel makes rapid progress | EP048
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Just when you need help... it arrives. Four hands are better than two and the interior walls with exposed stonework are starting to gain some compliments. MUSIC Ceremonial Library - Asher Fulero Wager with Angels - Nathan Moore
You'll never guess what he used to measure out cement! EP047
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It's official.. I'm not moving in until he buys me a new set of pans! When Noel removes the crossbeams connecting the chimney breast to the exterior walls he has to remove more stone than expected. Thankfully he is able to repurpose stones removed earlier when the chimney was dismantled. MUSIC 'Bored Shortz '- Everett Almond 'Fine Dining' - Track Tribe 'Wager with Angels' - Nathan Moore
The internal walls and chimney breasts are crumbling
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Vlog 46: With a little bit of help from a hammer and chisel the interior space is begin to transform. EP046 MUSIC: Squirm Worm by Track Tribe Your Love by Yung Logos
Fast and easy second chimney removal! EP045
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Vlog 45: Without a helper to unload the pulley rubble bucket , Noel invents an ingenius solution. Also, footage from a couple of weeks' earlier when we took a trip to Ballybunion for some sea air. MUSIC: Smoke - Lish Grooves Bored Shortz - Everet Almond Wager with Angels - Nathan Moore
We have to return to the UK leaving Noel (& Roy) behind | EP044
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Sid and I return to the UK and leave Noel and Roy behind at the Hidden House Ireland. It's heart-wrenching, but necessary and we know it's only temporary. Knuckle down, toughen up and keep your eye fixed on the goal!
Struggling to KNOCK DOWN the first CHIMNEY - It won't budge! EP043
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Episode 43: There's a hole in my roof, but it's been quite a job getting it there. The concrete chimney proved quite a challenge and took longer than expected to demolish. Noel finally wins the battle and YAY we have a glorious gaping hole which he covers over with a sheet of corrugated iron to keep the house watertight for the time being. MUSIC: A New Beginning - Esther Abrami Snowfall Butterf...
We have our VERY OWN WATER supply! 💦 EP042
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#offgrid #homestead #ireland VLOG 42 The well-drilling company return and find water. The electrician arrives at the same time to install a circuit board for mains connection. Music: Hat the Jaz - Twin Musicom
We’re drilling a well but will we find water? It’s MAKE OR BREAK! 💦 EP042
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VLOG 42: The well-drilling company have arrived to drill for water. Was dowser Jim right? Will they find water where he divined it to be? Everything depends on it. No water, no homestead. Could we have to rethink our future plans?
‘You’ll never make a country girl’ 🐮EP041
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‘You’ll never make a country girl’ 🐮EP041
The Mystery of the Mammoth Hearth | EP040
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The Mystery of the Mammoth Hearth | EP040
Open-plan Living with NO Bathroom Privacy
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Open-plan Living with NO Bathroom Privacy
Demolishing Doorframes and Bringing in the Turf | IRISH COTTAGE renovation
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Demolishing Doorframes and Bringing in the Turf | IRISH COTTAGE renovation
Fitting a Recessed Metre Box for Mains Connection…hopefully soon!
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Fitting a Recessed Metre Box for Mains Connection…hopefully soon!
Work Begins & Primitive Clay Firing | IRISH COTTAGE Renovation
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Work Begins & Primitive Clay Firing | IRISH COTTAGE Renovation
Inspection Done & Fellow Renovators Lift Morale | Vlog 35
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Inspection Done & Fellow Renovators Lift Morale | Vlog 35
Dowsing to find the best place to drill the well | Vlog 034
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Dowsing to find the best place to drill the well | Vlog 034
Ancient Pottery Using Wild Clay from Our Own Field| EP 033
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Ancient Pottery Using Wild Clay from Our Own Field| EP 033
Will We Ever Find a Reliable Electrician? | EP032
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Will We Ever Find a Reliable Electrician? | EP032
A Seasonal Visitor & Has Noel Found Footings? EP031
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A Seasonal Visitor & Has Noel Found Footings? EP031
We Apply for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant | EP030
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We Apply for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant | EP030
A Priest, a Dream and a Change of Plan! | Ep 029
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A Priest, a Dream and a Change of Plan! | Ep 029
Must we DEMOLISH our Irish Stone Cottage? EP028
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Must we DEMOLISH our Irish Stone Cottage? EP028
Laying the ESB Cable Unearths a Possible Footing Problem | EP 027
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Laying the ESB Cable Unearths a Possible Footing Problem | EP 027
Installing the TRICEL POLISHING FILTER for the Septic Tank | EP027
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Installing the TRICEL POLISHING FILTER for the Septic Tank | EP027
Always better if there is no narration and time lapsed.
Interesting. People have told us they enjoy the storytelling style Norman.
Congratulations for your efforts! 😁It is very challenging in many directions...but important is not giving up. Happy new year!🥂🎉
Thank you! You too!🙌👍
@@TheHiddenHouseIreland Thank you!🙂
My elderly friend used those buckets with no base left to protect plants...
ooh perfect privacy lovely
Amazing! Well, 3 years will go by rather quickly❤❤❤
I imagine it will Carolyn. Happy New Year to you. 😃❤️
Happy New Year! You’re lovely, interesting people and your project is fascinating too! All the best. 🇨🇦
Thank you so much Valerie. All the best for the coming year. 😃❤️
Happy 2025 ✨✨✨ you made big big progress! Hope to see you someday at Future Forests or on my occasional trip to Castleisland and/or Tralee.
Yes, really hope to meet you someday. Happy New Year and all the best for 2025. 😊❤️🙏
Don't you feel thrilled when you look back at how far you have come? As soon as the weather improves, there will be more developments. I can't wait.
Noel was disappointed the slab wasn’t laid before Christmas but yes, it is satisfying to recognise the progress. Thanks for your kind words of support. 🙏❤️
Wishing You Both a very Happy New Year 🎊
Same to you Mary, thank you so much. Every blessing 🙏❤️
The round up has reinforced the problems you encountered along the way but also how much you have achieved. Looking forward to seeing where you go from here. Is Noel going back over or waiting till the better weather? Whichever stay safe and roll on the next chapters. Hope 2025 will be a great year and you will see your dream turn into reality. Eleanor
The weather is quite mild at the moment and Noel’s chomping at the bit to get the slab laid. Thanks for your support and kind words Eleanor. 😃🙏❤️
Please tell me you found your dog after it got lost in the forest?
Not giving any spoilers… you’ll need to watch. 👍😊
You had sooo beautiful curtains; I hope you kept them! Happy new year!🥳
I think they went in the skip 🤣
@@TheHiddenHouseIreland Oh nooooo!!!😂
Amazing progress 👏 Happy New Year to you both 🎉❤
So lovely to see all the progress you've made, Dearest Jill. Its been quite a year. Sorry to hear you've faced sad news too. May Grace surround you & yours... as Blessings flow in the coming new year. Looking forward to witnessing your journey... & hopefully catching up soon. All my love to you & yours. Enjoy the view! 😉 jules
Haha - the view from the roof… I like that analogy. Happy New Year Jules. I hope we can catch up soon. Much love and big hugs 😃🙏❤️❤️❤️
A very slow renovation- more like a Broken-down ghost train than a Rollercoaster 😂
@@carlyonbay45 a rollercoaster of emotion believe me.
I thought you had stopped doing TH-cam! Good to see you guys back! Looking forward to seeing more videos! ✌🏻💞😊
Hi Lynn, no we haven’t stopped, just balancing life between Ireland and the UK for now. 😃👍
The thing you found in the shed that you thought was for carrying water is part of a horses tackling we used call it a Quinn not sure it’s the right spelling, its for connecting a harrow or plough to the horses tackling.
It could have been for a pony although we know they kept cows and bulls. It’s definitely not for carrying water though as I thought! 🤣
Wow what a big difference from day one,your doing a fantastic job ,it’s lovely to see the progress up here so much has been done in that time Happy New year to you all and hope to see you in the new year so sorry to read you’ve had sad news Heather and Pete and the furbabies
@@hevsmithson6574 It was fun making this video recap, and certainly it shows how much changed once Pete came on board. Yes looking forward to seeing you next year… or rather this year, depending she. You read this. 🤣 Big hugs to you both. ❤️
Lovely to catch-up with your progress. Happy New Year 🎉 x
Happy New Year to you too Bev x
All of us love following all of the community of renovators! Wishing you the healthiest and happiest New Year!
@@spudsnsalsa Me too. They’re a lovely bunch! Happy New Year to you! 😃🙌🙏🏼❤️
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Hope you had a lovely Christmas holiday 🎄 and wish you A Happy New Year 🎉🔔♥️🇸🇪
We did thank you. Lovely to be reunited with Noel and my daughter too. Happy New Year Susanne. 😃🙏❤️
Merry Christmas to you both I thought I’d sent you a message the other day but I can not see it anywhere here so thought it best to send another so you don’t think we’ve forgotten you all,it’s definitely not cold here at the moment so fingers crossed it will be a very mild winter here all our love Heather Pete and the furbabies Thank yo7 for showing the Book pillow I made for you and I’m very pleased you like it hopefully I will be making more things this year Macks_animal_art_dolls
Ah happy Twixtmas to you Heather and were very grateful for you both. Pete was a huge help to Noel when he really needed it. Yes, hopefully it will stay mild as Noel is twitching to return. The book pillow is gorgeous and a nice way to protect the cover of The Hidden House book (which is now discontinued). I hope you get some enquiries re your textile creations as you’re very talented. Big hugs 😃✨❤️❤️❤️
Heather, your cushions look amazing please let us have your contact details i would love 2 of your book pillows for my granddaughters also they will make amazing gifts for friends Thank you very much
Holiday blessings to you both as well as your son and pup.
Thanks Jack, Happy Holidays to you too . X
Merry Christmas and blessings to you and family good Noel bk whith you for a while tc all the oldies 🤶🏻🎅🏼
You've been in my thoughts so much lately. So lovely to see you enjoying time off together. Happy Christmas, Dearest Jill. May you & yours be Blessed beyond measure... and may every day in the coming year be Blessed more than the day before. 🙏
Happy Christmas and every blessing to you too dear Julie 🙏❤️❤️❤️
Hopefully see you both in May in Kerry x take care x Dee
@@deirdremcveigh Yes, Noel will look forward to that Dee 🙏❤️
So great to see you!
Thanks Muire, Happy holidays! 🎄✨❤️
Hello, you two ❤❤❤. I am so happy you filmed. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄
Ah, thanks Carolyn. Have a lovely Christmas. 🎄 ❤️✨
Merry Christmas and I’m looking forward to next years renovation. Exciting times ahead!
@@vanessawade452 Definitely. Here’s to that! 🙌👍❤️
D'excellentes fêtes de fin d'année à vous 3 (4 avec Roy!), hâte de vous retrouver en 2025 pour de nouvelles aventures!
Thanks so much Vanessa. Every happiness to you too. 🙏❤️
And a Happy Christmas to you.🥂
A very happy Christmas 🎄 really enjoy all your content🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Thank you Veronica, Happy Christmas to you too. ❤️🙏🎄
Merry Christmas to you also. Can’t wait for updates in new year
Noel is chomping at the bit! Happy holidays ✨❤️🌲
Happy Christmas to all of you, nice to see you’re doing well.
Thanks Cynthia. We are happy to be together again. Happy Christmas to you! ❤️🎄✨
Merry christmas 🎅
Same to you!🎉❤🎄✨
Merry Christmas Noel and Jill and a very happy and healthy New Year. From My wife and I from a very hot 🥵 Australia 🎄❤️🎶😊
@@raymondgilmour1533 Oh my, we can’t imagine such heat right now. Enjoy a sunny Christmas - stay cool! 🤣🙌✨🎄❤️
I have wondered for so long what had happened especially to Noel when he was working so hard in Ireland and looking in need of a rest. Pleased you have taken some time off to gain more energy for a good old push come 2025. Looking forward to seeing the progress. Best wishes to you All including Roy. 🎄😊
Thank you Gillian. Happy Christmas and New Year to you. 😃🙏❤️
🎄Merry Christmas Jill and Noel! It's great to see you together again! Declan and I wish you all the best for 2025! Cheers!
Ah, Happy Christmas to you both. We are preparing a Timelapse compilation for the New Year and you both feature on it. 👍 Enjoy your holiday. Xxx
I’m sorry I haven’t been around for videos for awhile, my head space has been elsewhere, I’m sure I’ll catch up. I hope you’re well. xx
Thank you for popping up to wish us all well. We say to you, have a Very Happy Christmas and all the best for the New Year, and the renovations. Can't wait 🤩❤🫂🎁and a very thoughtful gift given to you.
Happy holidays! Thanks for your kind words. ❤️
Happy Christmas to you all.
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Happy Christmas!!
Same to you Kaye 🎉❤🎄