Hi everyone. Normally a series would grow the channel but this one shrank it by over 200 subscribers. 🤔 This is the LAST episode from Devon so if you are not a subscriber and you like us it would be great if you would hit that subscribe button to help get us back to where we were. 👍 It’s been interesting doing these daily videos. A heck of a lot of work but enjoyable. Thanks for all of your likes and comments. Producing a 20 minute video is much harder than doing a 10 minute one. At 10 minutes I might be able to keep production going in the van rather than facing a daunting pile of clips at the end of the trip. This might keep us more current. Not tried it yet so I don’t know. From the comments a few people seemed to be under the impression that we have given up vanlife forever. As you can see in our chat at the end we have not and it will resume in late January with the new van.
If people really like your channel, they would not unsubscribe. Maybe somehow they got unsubscribed? Heard from other content creators that they have the problem and you did as well a while ago. I enjoyed this series, it was something different and I don't stay, because of the van. I watch you, because of you 😊
I am shocked that people unsubscribed over one of numerous trips. You aren’t out doing something illegal or unethical, you are not making political comments, you have explained at the beginning of each video that this is an experiment. A short attention span has evolved into an art vs a challenge to overcome? I mean no insult to anyone but I am more surprised by this than finding out that you are Connor MacLeod (before anyone runs to the papers with that information, it is a funny joke that I would like to keep running and not a scoop so the Daily Mail and the National Enquirer and any other gossip rag neé fiction writer needs to find another target unless Ken should say otherwise)!
I have been busy with friends and relatives, just now starting to catch up. I like the people in the videos channels I follow, so it doesn’t matter much to me what they do. I may have started following because of the van, but only stay because of you two. I click on lots of potentials, but if the people are irritating or keep drawing politics religion or sex into it, I drop them.
I personally have enjoyed these videos as well. I follow y’all because I just enjoy the places you go and things that you do. Whether you are in a van or not.
I, too, have heard from other creators that their subscribers are reporting that they were “unsubscribed” mysteriously. I wonder if that happens if a channel is not watched on a regular basis. People are so busy this time of year. I have not found myself unsubscribed, however, I stop getting notifications. I regularly check my favorite channels to make sure I’m subscribed and as one creator advised, I turn off notifications and turn them back on. I enjoy your channel for the little red camper, but also for the sightseeing so it didn’t matter that you were at bnbs. The countrysides you visit are so beautiful and I love that you give us the history of those places. Never say never, but I don’t expect to be able to visit the places you take us to at this season of my life so I treasure your narratives. Wishing you both a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2024. I’m looking forward to new adventures in the new camper van, as well.
I really love that old train. I'm old enough to remember when all our trains were steam driven, and going anywhere in a train was a real adventure. Thanks for a lovely little series in Devon!
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Devon, it’s been great to have a shorter video each day over the Xmas period. How fabulous the English countryside looks in the sunshine, roll on ! X
Camper. Half the fun is seeing the spots where you choose to stop and watching you carry out everyday tasks in such a tiny space. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed this air bnb series because your editing skills are so good and I never get bored of watching you two. I’m looking forward to the adventures in your new van.
What's with people unsubscribing from the channel 🤔 🤔🤔🤔well people are a bloody funny lot eh🤔🤔the old saying 'you can please some of the people'......ya know the rest !!! Nilowt as quare as folk as we say in Bolton 😂😂 keep.up the excellent channel & bring on the new van ! 🎉
It just goes to show you can't please all of the people all of the time. I've enjoyed these mini clips, with a difference. You've told us you are getting a new van and this is what we have to look forward to. The airbnb was obviously a short term thing so I can't see the problem. Keep doing what you're doing you two. 🥰
The whole appeal for me is that you are out in the little red campervan and going here and there around the country. I am vicariously driving along with you and enjoying the trip I can't actually take. I'm a newly self-taught artist and 65 years of age is just a stone's throw away. I don't need any of the drama, so the calm narrative is just perfect. When I get used to the way a channel works, I tend to be spoiled for it and don't take well to changes. Not fair on my part, I suppose. I used to watch a true crime channel and it just got to be too much. Thanks for all you do. You are an inspiration to follow one's heart and also an example of a devoted lasting relationship.
Thank you. Fantastic to hear you have found a new interest. We need things to stimulate the brain and that is why we are learning youtube. We don’t like watching fake drama or those who are forever super excited 😁👍. We make allowances for the youngsters though on that one. We watch loads of youtube and these days know what we like 👍
Loved the series guys , were all caught up now . Relaxing after work. Nice to see the air b& b as we never stayed in one. Maybe some of the people were unsubscribed,ive seen it happen where you tube has done it dor some reason. We certainly enjoy what ever videos you post . Also appreciate the ammount of work that goes into them. So thank you Carol and Ken and Happy new yr . Id imagine the excitement is building for the new van.
Great video, yes i love the steam trains i am lucky as live near swanage & corfe Castle, i thought the Torquay AirBnB was the best of the two, but your trips in the Red camper are much more fun 😁 thanks for sharing 😊
Lovely places. The steam engine gave me a twinge of nostalgia. I love them. My family used the sleeper trains in South Africa to Rhodesia in my youth . The trip took 4 days, electric from Durban to Johannesburg, steam from Johannesburg to Plumtree, and at Bulawayo we hopped to diesel locomotives. If we went to Umtali it was a rail car. Wonderful way to see the countryside. ❤️happy new year.
I've really enjoyed this series, the scenery and your activities have been great. Although i too missed the Little Red Camper, I do think it's important to mix up experience. If we were to book an Airbnb we would probably still use our campervan as a day vehicle. The advantage of a campervan as a day vehicle is flexibility, as you know. Looking forward to seeing you on your collection day for your new Consort campervan, it will be such fun stocking it up with all of your stuff, finding out the idiosyncrasies and how to stop any rattling in bigger cupboards!! Happy New Year, I'm still unwell with a post COVID cough, but you both keep me upbeat. Cheers ❤️🚐😀
If we had taken the van it would have been the perfect combination. We should have done but I fancied using the car. Time to get shot of the car I think. We will show you the pick up for sure 👍
Have enjoyed this little series, as well as seeing history and scenery overseas we are seeing history and scenery in UK. Where you sleep is not relevant. And you do have both overseas and English vlogs posted in nearly same week. So not as though everyone is missing out on your normal van life, this is just a bonus for the week. I’m glad to have seen it. Thank you for your hard work. ❤
Hello from Germany 😀 I love driving the narrow lanes in England with our van when we are on holiday! The narrower the better 😀😀 Looking forward to your next video!
I think that dog looked like a "Newfoundland" dog, from Canada 🇨🇦. I am still amazed that the sheep wander the golf courses like that. 😂 The Devon series is (was) a treat! Thanks! ❤️
I WAS THRILLED!!!!! With the recent videos, just delighted. I determined the thing you missed most about the van vs airBnbs is FREEDOM!!!!!I'm pretty sure I'm even more excited for the new van than you are, I'm just sure of it! I hope we don't have to wait for Jan 31....hopefully mid Jan. It's so silly, I'm so excited!
Lovely video in the train so sad we have lost These lovely branch lines. I think I didn't look to the future and should have kept some going. I think this is why there's so much traffic on the roads. Today. It could have gone by rail if they had kept some of these abandoned railways open.😊 Have a lovely week and Happy New year to you both.
Before I bought my campervan I had a share in a cottage near Bideford. I spent many happy holidays down there. Your short videos have brought back lots of lovely memories. Thank you Ps I loved having my meal at the Pier on the outside balcony overlooking the sea. Perfect
I must admit that I prefer fewer and longer episodes, but I enjoyed the Devon series. It didn’t really matter to me that you were in BnBs instead of Little Red, although it was interesting to hear you compare the two. Having driven some of those roads in southern England in a rental car, I’m very interested to see how you get along in what we Americans would consider a small rv. Hope it doesn’t keep you out of too many of the quaint little villages.
I've enjoyed the series. Can't comment on Van holidays as don't have a van, but I agree with you that the great thing about Airbnb compared to a hotel is the privacy from others. There's also flexibility over catering, many hotels finish serving breakfast too early for me. If you don't feel like cooking, there's always the option to find a cafe or order a takeaway.
Great drone footage over the train The van as you say is a little movable kitchen and is quite cost efficient ….. but Airbnb now and then I’d a good option
This is a good summary. You are right in that once you return to an Airbnb or back home, you don’t want to go back out again. I have always wanted an apartment over a boutique or similar in a fun part of town and until you articulated this, I never knew why except for the convenience. Hearing this out loud helps me realize that this is all that is. A reason to get back out again. But, the truth is that I am not a shopper and you can only have so much “stuff” which is currently holding me prisoner. Also, at 65, the stairs would get old very quickly and even going out twice a day to eat a meal would get old and I would not wander after to stairs became a problem. I have learned a lot from this video and I think you have saved me a whole lot of money. Thank you!!!
Lots of Tubers are. It’s clear there is a natural progression. I can see why they do it. If YT is your only source of income then they have to keep going bigger and bigger. We are not stepping onto that Hamster wheel. We did think about buying a woodland once. A local place to get a van fix and meet with friends.
Pls do not worry about the van width. Do not dwell on what you cannot do. Keep with the space, easier movement within and a far nicer and more comfortable holiday. Happy new year.
Hi Dean. Granted most of our content is in our camper but the main emphasis is to share how important it is to do things while you can. I agree though that there will be many watching for the van content who were just not interested in the Airbnb trip. 👍
It was nice seeing Westward Ho again we spent all our family holidays there from 1964 my parents made it such a great place to be thanks Happy new year to you I bet you are getting very excited about your new van
Thanks for uploading yet another delightful video - with some of the tracking shots of the steam train being particularly impressive👍 A very happy new year to you both, and am looking forward to watching your 2024 adventures in the new van…
Hari OM Happy New Year! I really enjoyed the railway trip (one of my own fave things to do)... I had The Grey down what amounted to sheep tracks on some parts of my big round trip, so fear not about that. Even the tractors I met backed away to let me past...bless 'em. Counting down the days to your new one now? YAM xx
I enjoyed your daily vlogs and this series. I know how much work it is. I think that once in a while it's nice to have a change, but soon you will have a new van and more comfort 😊. Did you have a lovely birthday Ken?
I really loved watching your series on Devon. Something different on the channel it’s always good to see. Some of the music that you have used in this video series particularly this episode is great sounding, would you drop the titles/link in the description? Happy New Year to you both.
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed this series, just as much as those in Little Red. Wondering if you would you ever consider using a combo of the camper van as a day van and Air B&B on occasions? 😊
I quite enjoyed this Devon series. I'm really looking forward to your getting the new van . Totally agree with your summing up. Are you keeping Little Red? If so, I've just bought some OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 200 headlamp bulbs for my NV200 camper and the improvement when driving at night is amazing. All the best for 2024 and thank you for all the entertainment and information.
Happy New Year ! A change is as good as a rest at the air b and b, we are leaving our caravan and campervan behind in the middle of January as well and going coffin dodging in Benidorm for 10 days. I suspect you are a little young for that yet lol ?
Happy New Year 🎉 I enjoyed this series, but I've got to admit I did miss "the little red camper " not long now before the new one arrives 🤞 will you name her/him? 👍🐸
That little railway and the Flying Scotsman was the reason for our last trip to Somerset and north North Devon in 2019. My wife had always wanted to ride on the Flying Scotsman so I bought tickets for the return trip from Minehead to where the branch line meets up with the mainline and while we were staying we took a day out to Lynmouth but I didn't tell her she was going to be stopping short until I drove into the carpark. I got tickets and paid an extra £25 for hers to ride on the footplate and be able to drive the engine. She had always loved Steam Trains and everywhere we had been over the years I had arranged for Heritage Railway trips except for our own local one just North of Cheltenham. We went in September and by the end of October she'd gone so I hope they have Steam Trains where she's gone. They did say that they hoped to extend that little line back as far as Blackmore gate but I guess Covid and funds has so far stopped that from happening. Just to help put your minds at rest the bigger van your going for is not so much a problem on West country roads as far as fit is concerned as that journeys always take about 50% longer because you can't zip about so much. And of course you already know that in the popular spots it probably won't fit under the perishing height barriers. The worst area I found was Yorkshire. We tried unsuccessfully to visit Goathland and also the resorts on the east coast of the county. You can't get in the public carparks and they won't let you in the Lorry and Coach ones. We gave up after three days and came home. 🙄 Glad you enjoyed your Air BnB stays. I was always inclined to use Premier Inns and Travelodges when it taking the van. I'm definitely grateful for the information though as they weren't really a thing until comparatively recently so I've no experience of them. Doesn't seem to be much change in this new year of 2024, it's still piddling down in Glawstersher. 🤣🐻
How are you coping without her now ? Reading this made me wonder what would I do without my Carol. The older I get the more I think about that. Airbnb’s offer a lot of variety. Very easy to use as well. We are about to go out for a blowy walk. New Years resolutions and all that. 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Basically a few family and friends are still here. I was alone after my first wife died but had my son and the rest of my fsmily down in Sussex. I have always been the Cook and was never at a loss with household chores. So as an old chap I used to meet in a local cafe used to say " life goes on matey". 😬 Hope you enjoy your walk, I'm off for a bit of shopping and a Coffee. Not blowing a hoolie at the moment but we're getting plenty of rain. 🤣
Many times we wish we had a little red camper. Just be able to stop and have a cup of tea. Could you take the little camper on an air b and b holiday? Do both?
@@LifeistooshortCK Ahhh, definitely one for any future return (though spring/summer) visit to North Devon. All the best with 2024 and continued adventures!
I love your videos, but I gotta say, the more I watch British and Irish videos the more I get the idea that french fries (or "Chips" as you say) are the mandatory for every other meal. Correct? Not judging, just saying.
Seems strange you should loose 200 subscriber's?? However I have heard other content creators observe strange occurrences with viewing figures and subscription numbers. There is something strange happening from time to time and what can you do about it?? I personally thought the series was brilliant and interesting. EVT as usual. Cheers for now. ❤😊
Hi Carol and Ken, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. We have had our transporter van for 15 months now. we have all facilities cooker oven fridge etc. However, in the last couple of weeks I have woken up very claustrophobic and had to stick my head out the side window for air the van is standard 2m high. Unfortunately the pop up roof side scissors broke and I’ve were not able to use it. I was wondering if either of you have had a feeling of claustrophobia in your little red camper-van at all and if that was one of the reasons you decided to change to a higher rooftop. We like you find the 2m height very handy for parking, we would appreciate any comments. keep up the good work we love the content Carmel
Hi Carmel. We have never suffered from claustrophobia in the little red camper. Do you keep your front cab side windows cracked open at night for air when you have the roof down?
We did Anglesey in 2022 , we had some nights in a Premier travelodge in Holyhead instead of our van, we used our little car when touring round the Anglesey coasts we missed it for chilling out and having tea coffee and food on hand it just made it different experience , boring i would say to be honest but very different when your used to the convenience of the van , & your home being with you 🚌...☕️🫖🍔
Hi everyone. Normally a series would grow the channel but this one shrank it by over 200 subscribers. 🤔 This is the LAST episode from Devon so if you are not a subscriber and you like us it would be great if you would hit that subscribe button to help get us back to where we were. 👍
It’s been interesting doing these daily videos. A heck of a lot of work but enjoyable. Thanks for all of your likes and comments.
Producing a 20 minute video is much harder than doing a 10 minute one. At 10 minutes I might be able to keep production going in the van rather than facing a daunting pile of clips at the end of the trip. This might keep us more current. Not tried it yet so I don’t know.
From the comments a few people seemed to be under the impression that we have given up vanlife forever. As you can see in our chat at the end we have not and it will resume in late January with the new van.
If people really like your channel, they would not unsubscribe. Maybe somehow they got unsubscribed? Heard from other content creators that they have the problem and you did as well a while ago. I enjoyed this series, it was something different and I don't stay, because of the van. I watch you, because of you 😊
I am shocked that people unsubscribed over one of numerous trips. You aren’t out doing something illegal or unethical, you are not making political comments, you have explained at the beginning of each video that this is an experiment. A short attention span has evolved into an art vs a challenge to overcome?
I mean no insult to anyone but I am more surprised by this than finding out that you are Connor MacLeod (before anyone runs to the papers with that information, it is a funny joke that I would like to keep running and not a scoop so the Daily Mail and the National Enquirer and any other gossip rag neé fiction writer needs to find another target unless Ken should say otherwise)!
I have been busy with friends and relatives, just now starting to catch up. I like the people in the videos channels I follow, so it doesn’t matter much to me what they do. I may have started following because of the van, but only stay because of you two. I click on lots of potentials, but if the people are irritating or keep drawing politics religion or sex into it, I drop them.
I personally have enjoyed these videos as well. I follow y’all because I just enjoy the places you go and things that you do. Whether you are in a van or not.
I, too, have heard from other creators that their subscribers are reporting that they were “unsubscribed” mysteriously. I wonder if that happens if a channel is not watched on a regular basis. People are so busy this time of year. I have not found myself unsubscribed, however, I stop getting notifications. I regularly check my favorite channels to make sure I’m subscribed and as one creator advised, I turn off notifications and turn them back on. I enjoy your channel for the little red camper, but also for the sightseeing so it didn’t matter that you were at bnbs. The countrysides you visit are so beautiful and I love that you give us the history of those places. Never say never, but I don’t expect to be able to visit the places you take us to at this season of my life so I treasure your narratives. Wishing you both a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2024. I’m looking forward to new adventures in the new camper van, as well.
I really love that old train. I'm old enough to remember when all our trains were steam driven, and going anywhere in a train was a real adventure. Thanks for a lovely little series in Devon!
@@mistygroves3503 glad to bring back some memories for you. We love a steam train ride ❤️
You do what you want, your vlogs are always interesting. ❤
Rest assured Sally we will. We know we can’t please all of the people all of the time and will waste no time trying 😁👍
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed Devon, it’s been great to have a shorter video each day over the Xmas period. How fabulous the English countryside looks in the sunshine, roll on ! X
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Good to see you both again. The train ride looked fun, great day for a wonderful time. Thanks for sharing with us. Take care.
@@susenjarvis8281 Thanks Susen. You too ❤️
Camper. Half the fun is seeing the spots where you choose to stop and watching you carry out everyday tasks in such a tiny space. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed this air bnb series because your editing skills are so good and I never get bored of watching you two. I’m looking forward to the adventures in your new van.
Thanks for letting us know and thanks for watching 🙂👍
What's with people unsubscribing from the channel 🤔 🤔🤔🤔well people are a bloody funny lot eh🤔🤔the old saying 'you can please some of the people'......ya know the rest !!! Nilowt as quare as folk as we say in Bolton 😂😂 keep.up the excellent channel & bring on the new van ! 🎉
Thanks David 👍
It just goes to show you can't please all of the people all of the time. I've enjoyed these mini clips, with a difference. You've told us you are getting a new van and this is what we have to look forward to. The airbnb was obviously a short term thing so I can't see the problem. Keep doing what you're doing you two. 🥰
The whole appeal for me is that you are out in the little red campervan and going here and there around the country. I am vicariously driving along with you and enjoying the trip I can't actually take. I'm a newly self-taught artist and 65 years of age is just a stone's throw away. I don't need any of the drama, so the calm narrative is just perfect. When I get used to the way a channel works, I tend to be spoiled for it and don't take well to changes. Not fair on my part, I suppose. I used to watch a true crime channel and it just got to be too much. Thanks for all you do. You are an inspiration to follow one's heart and also an example of a devoted lasting relationship.
Thank you. Fantastic to hear you have found a new interest. We need things to stimulate the brain and that is why we are learning youtube. We don’t like watching fake drama or those who are forever super excited 😁👍. We make allowances for the youngsters though on that one. We watch loads of youtube and these days know what we like 👍
I loved the Devon series! Thank you for all the hard work involved 😁
Thanks for watching 🙂
This has been a great series, perfect blend of info, sights and great music choices.
Cheers 👍
Loved the series guys , were all caught up now . Relaxing after work. Nice to see the air b& b as we never stayed in one.
Maybe some of the people were unsubscribed,ive seen it happen where you tube has done it dor some reason.
We certainly enjoy what ever videos you post . Also appreciate the ammount of work that goes into them.
So thank you Carol and Ken and Happy new yr .
Id imagine the excitement is building for the new van.
Happy New Year. Yes preparations are well under way for collecting it. 👍
Great video, yes i love the steam trains i am lucky as live near swanage & corfe Castle, i thought the Torquay AirBnB was the best of the two, but your trips in the Red camper are much more fun 😁 thanks for sharing 😊
Really enjoyed the series and seeing you both so regularly. Looking forward to seeing how you settle in with the new van.
Thanks Sarah 🙂
thoroughly enjoyed this mini series ... and spoilt us with more trains, thank you for taking us along for the ride, cheers, Garry from DownUnder
Glad you enjoyed it Garry 🙂
This has been a nice change,yet it’s camper van for me! Mary
I have a feeling that a lot more campervan footage is coming in 2024 😁👍
Have really enjoyed seeing your friendly faces more often! Thank you for the extras. xx
You’re welcome ☺️ Glad you enjoyed the extra vids x
Lovely places. The steam engine gave me a twinge of nostalgia. I love them. My family used the sleeper trains in South Africa to Rhodesia in my youth . The trip took 4 days, electric from Durban to Johannesburg, steam from Johannesburg to Plumtree, and at Bulawayo we hopped to diesel locomotives. If we went to Umtali it was a rail car. Wonderful way to see the countryside. ❤️happy new year.
The Grand Old Age of travelling by steam. Must have been wonderful 😀
I’ve enjoyed them. Hard work to produce but relaxing to watch
Loved the series
This series was excellent, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I've really enjoyed this series, the scenery and your activities have been great. Although i too missed the Little Red Camper, I do think it's important to mix up experience. If we were to book an Airbnb we would probably still use our campervan as a day vehicle. The advantage of a campervan as a day vehicle is flexibility, as you know. Looking forward to seeing you on your collection day for your new Consort campervan, it will be such fun stocking it up with all of your stuff, finding out the idiosyncrasies and how to stop any rattling in bigger cupboards!! Happy New Year, I'm still unwell with a post COVID cough, but you both keep me upbeat. Cheers ❤️🚐😀
If we had taken the van it would have been the perfect combination. We should have done but I fancied using the car. Time to get shot of the car I think. We will show you the pick up for sure 👍
Have enjoyed this little series, as well as seeing history and scenery overseas we are seeing history and scenery in UK. Where you sleep is not relevant. And you do have both overseas and English vlogs posted in nearly same week. So not as though everyone is missing out on your normal van life, this is just a bonus for the week. I’m glad to have seen it. Thank you for your hard work. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it
Hello from Germany 😀 I love driving the narrow lanes in England with our van when we are on holiday! The narrower the better 😀😀
Looking forward to your next video!
How big is your van? I hope we do as well when our new one comes 😁👍
My van is the same size as your new van (Fiat Ducato 2m x 5.40m). I am sure you will cope very well with the narrow roads 😀
@@s.-8236 that’s encouraging. Thanks for let us know 👍
I think that dog looked like a "Newfoundland" dog, from Canada 🇨🇦. I am still amazed that the sheep wander the golf courses like that. 😂 The Devon series is (was) a treat! Thanks! ❤️
Cheaper than gas mowers. Lol.
I enjoyed these shorter videos just as much. Thank you
Glad you like them!
Happy New Year guys. I hope you have a wonderful 2024. Your friend Francis (Frank) from Ontario Canada. Cheers ❤😊❤
Cheers Frank. Wishing you all the best for 2024 ❤️
Hi kids from Spain. Happy New Year. I have many happy memories of riding on the footplate of steam engines.
I WAS THRILLED!!!!! With the recent videos, just delighted. I determined the thing you missed most about the van vs airBnbs is FREEDOM!!!!!I'm pretty sure I'm even more excited for the new van than you are, I'm just sure of it! I hope we don't have to wait for Jan 31....hopefully mid Jan. It's so silly, I'm so excited!
Lovely video in the train so sad we have lost These lovely branch lines. I think I didn't look to the future and should have kept some going. I think this is why there's so much traffic on the roads. Today. It could have gone by rail if they had kept some of these abandoned railways open.😊 Have a lovely week and Happy New year to you both.
Agreed 👍
Great drone footage. The countryside from the train was beautiful.
Thanks Larry 🙂
I don't now that you have raised the bar I think Ken needs to get busy and keep up the work and give us two types of adventures lol
Sky diving next 👍
Definitely a Newfoundland dog - I have 2 of them. This was a lovely series! Happy Trails for 2024!
Lovely dogs 🙂
Before I bought my campervan I had a share in a cottage near Bideford. I spent many happy holidays down there. Your short videos have brought back lots of lovely memories. Thank you
Ps I loved having my meal at the Pier on the outside balcony overlooking the sea. Perfect
Nothing wrong with the Pier it’s just that it reminded me of my time behind the bar. Glad to hear we triggered some happy memories 👍
Loved these. We used to holiday in Torquay when I was a child. We had friends who owned a B&B there. X
Thank for taking us to Devon with you ken and carol absolutely enjoyed it.x
You’re welcome ☺️
Here here on your motortrike observation. Right up there with quad bikes.
Brill as always. So much to look forward to this year. I wish you the best one yet.
Happy new year guys, take care and stay safe.
looking forward to your new adventures
I must admit that I prefer fewer and longer episodes, but I enjoyed the Devon series. It didn’t really matter to me that you were in BnBs instead of Little Red, although it was interesting to hear you compare the two. Having driven some of those roads in southern England in a rental car, I’m very interested to see how you get along in what we Americans would consider a small rv. Hope it doesn’t keep you out of too many of the quaint little villages.
29th December, you had amazing weather. I hope you enjoyed Devon 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Me to, i gave up with our static as like you say returning to the same base gets a bit of a muchness and i began to feel i might as well be at home 😮
Great little series , thankyou x
You’re welcome 😊
I've enjoyed the series. Can't comment on Van holidays as don't have a van, but I agree with you that the great thing about Airbnb compared to a hotel is the privacy from others. There's also flexibility over catering, many hotels finish serving breakfast too early for me. If you don't feel like cooking, there's always the option to find a cafe or order a takeaway.
We agree. A takeaway, full home cooked meal or late night snack. You can please yourself.
Lovely train ride I've thoroughly enjoyed your devon videos .😊
Glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks Tina 🙂👍
Great drone footage over the train
The van as you say is a little movable kitchen and is quite cost efficient ….. but Airbnb now and then I’d a good option
Thanks. Yes good to have the option of bugging out to an Airbnb if needed ☺️
Great vid Carol & Ken 😁
Happy New Year everyone.
I enjoyed the Devon videos and I m looking forward to your next adventure in your new van.Happy new year to both Best wishes Diane 😊😊
Thanks for watching 😀
This is a good summary. You are right in that once you return to an Airbnb or back home, you don’t want to go back out again. I have always wanted an apartment over a boutique or similar in a fun part of town and until you articulated this, I never knew why except for the convenience. Hearing this out loud helps me realize that this is all that is. A reason to get back out again. But, the truth is that I am not a shopper and you can only have so much “stuff” which is currently holding me prisoner. Also, at 65, the stairs would get old very quickly and even going out twice a day to eat a meal would get old and I would not wander after to stairs became a problem. I have learned a lot from this video and I think you have saved me a whole lot of money. Thank you!!!
Glad to be of service 🤗
Great vlog and fully agree with your decisions and thinking!
Hi you 2 loved them wonderful hope to bump into in Seaford happy new year 😃👍👍
I’m sure we’ll meet again one day Gary. Happy New Year 🥳
lol 😂 loved the air b and b but love love van ones and please don’t go buy land as I would have to unsubscribe then lol ❤
Lots of Tubers are. It’s clear there is a natural progression. I can see why they do it. If YT is your only source of income then they have to keep going bigger and bigger. We are not stepping onto that Hamster wheel. We did think about buying a woodland once. A local place to get a van fix and meet with friends.
Always enjoy your videos, Happy New year to you both. Safe trips in the new van. Lisa
Pls do not worry about the van width. Do not dwell on what you cannot do. Keep with the space, easier movement within and a far nicer and more comfortable holiday. Happy new year.
Cheers, will do 🙂👍
It's not the lack of video length ,it's the air bnb,you stated as a van life channel and that why we all followed you guys,👍👍
Nonsense…it’s called Life’s Too Short…so any travels are a delight to see.
It’s only temporary… the new van is coming at the end of January.
Hi Dean. Granted most of our content is in our camper but the main emphasis is to share how important it is to do things while you can. I agree though that there will be many watching for the van content who were just not interested in the Airbnb trip. 👍
Very lovely.
It was nice seeing Westward Ho again we spent all our family holidays there from 1964 my parents made it such a great place to be thanks
Happy new year to you
I bet you are getting very excited about your new van
Yes, not long to wait now 😊
I love westward ho! My mum lives near there appledore is beautiful it’s my special place it’s round the corner from westward ho!
Will have to visit Appledore next time we are down that way.
Happy New Year 🎉
Thanks for uploading yet another delightful video - with some of the tracking shots of the steam train being particularly impressive👍
A very happy new year to you both, and am looking forward to watching your 2024 adventures in the new van…
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
Thank you to show me round Britain cosine Airway can't travel I see the places I used to go when I was a kid
You’re welcome 🙂
Van's campers hotels air B&B , we do them all , sometimes we pull our camper with our van , just depends on where and what we are doing .
Great to experience all options 🙂👍
Hari OM
Happy New Year! I really enjoyed the railway trip (one of my own fave things to do)... I had The Grey down what amounted to sheep tracks on some parts of my big round trip, so fear not about that. Even the tractors I met backed away to let me past...bless 'em. Counting down the days to your new one now? YAM xx
That’s reassuring to know, thanks. Yes, counting down the days ☺️
I enjoyed your daily vlogs and this series. I know how much work it is. I think that once in a while it's nice to have a change, but soon you will have a new van and more comfort 😊. Did you have a lovely birthday Ken?
Hi Anita. Yes I did thanks ❤️
I really loved watching your series on Devon. Something different on the channel it’s always good to see. Some of the music that you have used in this video series particularly this episode is great sounding, would you drop the titles/link in the description?
Happy New Year to you both.
Glad you like them! We are not great at listing the music as it takes a lot of work especially if the project file has been deleted. Sorry.
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed this series, just as much as those in Little Red. Wondering if you would you ever consider using a combo of the camper van as a day van and Air B&B on occasions? 😊
Probably not now we are getting a bigger van ☺️
I quite enjoyed this Devon series. I'm really looking forward to your getting the new van .
Totally agree with your summing up.
Are you keeping Little Red? If so, I've just bought some OSRAM NIGHT BREAKER 200 headlamp bulbs for my NV200 camper and the improvement when driving at night is amazing.
All the best for 2024 and thank you for all the entertainment and information.
Thanks for watching. We will be selling the little red camper at some point.
Happy New Year ! A change is as good as a rest at the air b and b, we are leaving our caravan and campervan behind in the middle of January as well and going coffin dodging in Benidorm for 10 days. I suspect you are a little young for that yet lol ?
Nice to get some winter sun. We are tempted to head that way when we get the new van. Have a great time 🙂
Happy New Year 🎉 I enjoyed this series, but I've got to admit I did miss "the little red camper " not long now before the new one arrives 🤞 will you name her/him?
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Not sure of a name yet ☺️
That little railway and the Flying Scotsman was the reason for our last trip to Somerset and north North Devon in 2019. My wife had always wanted to ride on the Flying Scotsman so I bought tickets for the return trip from Minehead to where the branch line meets up with the mainline and while we were staying we took a day out to Lynmouth but I didn't tell her she was going to be stopping short until I drove into the carpark. I got tickets and paid an extra £25 for hers to ride on the footplate and be able to drive the engine. She had always loved Steam Trains and everywhere we had been over the years I had arranged for Heritage Railway trips except for our own local one just North of Cheltenham. We went in September and by the end of October she'd gone so I hope they have Steam Trains where she's gone. They did say that they hoped to extend that little line back as far as Blackmore gate but I guess Covid and funds has so far stopped that from happening. Just to help put your minds at rest the bigger van your going for is not so much a problem on West country roads as far as fit is concerned as that journeys always take about 50% longer because you can't zip about so much. And of course you already know that in the popular spots it probably won't fit under the perishing height barriers. The worst area I found was Yorkshire. We tried unsuccessfully to visit Goathland and also the resorts on the east coast of the county. You can't get in the public carparks and they won't let you in the Lorry and Coach ones. We gave up after three days and came home. 🙄 Glad you enjoyed your Air BnB stays. I was always inclined to use Premier Inns and Travelodges when it taking the van. I'm definitely grateful for the information though as they weren't really a thing until comparatively recently so I've no experience of them. Doesn't seem to be much change in this new year of 2024, it's still piddling down in Glawstersher. 🤣🐻
How are you coping without her now ? Reading this made me wonder what would I do without my Carol. The older I get the more I think about that. Airbnb’s offer a lot of variety. Very easy to use as well. We are about to go out for a blowy walk. New Years resolutions and all that. 👍
@@LifeistooshortCK Basically a few family and friends are still here. I was alone after my first wife died but had my son and the rest of my fsmily down in Sussex. I have always been the Cook and was never at a loss with household chores. So as an old chap I used to meet in a local cafe used to say " life goes on matey". 😬 Hope you enjoy your walk, I'm off for a bit of shopping and a Coffee. Not blowing a hoolie at the moment but we're getting plenty of rain. 🤣
Many times we wish we had a little red camper. Just be able to stop and have a cup of tea. Could you take the little camper on an air b and b holiday? Do both?
That would have been much better than the car 👍
I live in Westward Ho! Excellent drone shots. The question is, did you have a world famous Hockings ice cream?
We missed the ice cream unfortunately.
@@LifeistooshortCK Ahhh, definitely one for any future return (though spring/summer) visit to North Devon. All the best with 2024 and continued adventures!
was the restaurant for members only?
We didn’t notice any signs saying Members Only 🤷🏻♀️
I love your videos, but I gotta say, the more I watch British and Irish videos the more I get the idea that french fries (or "Chips" as you say) are the mandatory for every other meal. Correct? Not judging, just saying.
You are probably right. They are very common on menus in the UK.
Have you sold the camper now?
No.
Seems strange you should loose 200 subscriber's?? However I have heard other content creators observe strange occurrences with viewing figures and subscription numbers. There is something strange happening from time to time and what can you do about it?? I personally thought the series was brilliant and interesting. EVT as usual. Cheers for now. ❤😊
We can please some of the people some of the time …. 😁👍
Hi Carol and Ken, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. We have had our transporter van for 15 months now. we have all facilities cooker oven fridge etc. However, in the last couple of weeks I have woken up very claustrophobic and had to stick my head out the side window for air the van is standard 2m high. Unfortunately the pop up roof side scissors broke and I’ve were not able to use it. I was wondering if either of you have had a feeling of claustrophobia in your little red camper-van at all and if that was one of the reasons you decided to change to a higher rooftop. We like you find the 2m height very handy for parking, we would appreciate any comments. keep up the good work we love the content Carmel
Hi Carmel. We have never suffered from claustrophobia in the little red camper. Do you keep your front cab side windows cracked open at night for air when you have the roof down?
Thanks for that will do.Can’t wait to see you both in the new van all the best for 2024
We did Anglesey in 2022 , we had some nights in a Premier travelodge in Holyhead instead of
our van, we used our little car when touring round the Anglesey coasts we missed it for chilling out and having tea coffee and food on hand it just made it different experience , boring i would say to be honest but very different when your used to the convenience of the van , & your home being with you
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Exactly 👍
Happy New Year 🎉