The Lake District turns NASTY - VANLIFE UK
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 เม.ย. 2024
- Join us, Carol & Ken, on our first trip in our new Consort Nova Motorhome called Snoopy, as we continue to get used to driving and living in a larger van.
In this video, we hunker down on a campsite to avoid some bad weather, do some campervan chores, try that vegan soup and rustle up some delicious chocolate chip cookies.
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Welcome to our channel! We're Carol and Ken, retired professionals turned van life enthusiasts. We share our adventures across the UK and Europe in our camper van, which we have just upgraded to a slightly larger model.
Our goal is to provide a relaxing, honest account of van life, with no scripted drama - just the real, day-to-day experiences of our travels. Many of our viewers find our content calming, and we hope you will too.
We're passionate about wild camping and love to share our knowledge and tips, from staying cool in the van to choosing the right toilet. We're always learning and look forward to sharing our campervanning experiences with you.
While we love the freedom of wild camping, we also enjoy supporting local businesses by indulging in delicious local food. Expect to see plenty of one-pan meals and restaurant visits in our videos.
We like historical sites, country homes, towns, villages, and the occasional city. We aim to share interesting facts and stories about the places we visit.
We post new videos every Friday at 6pm UK time, sometimes more often.
Our channel is perfect for armchair travellers, those considering a caravan or motorhome, or anyone looking to unwind after a stressful day. If this sounds like you, hit that subscribe button and join us on our journey. Your support, whether through watching our videos, subscribing, or contributing to our 'Buy Me a Coffee' fund, helps to keep our adventures going. We appreciate every bit of it. ❤️
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This episode was filmed 4th & 5th February 2024.
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I love it when the older ones do vanlife. No over the top booty shots just pure experience
You wouldn’t want to see my booty 😁👍
Except when the towel slips when coming out if the shower block!😱😵💫😂😂😂🙋🙏
The drive from Windermere to Keswick never gets old ❤ xx
I watched this last night feeling rundown and starting to get sick, and the video was so lovely, quiet and kind of meditative and actually made me feel better. Something about being snug on a rainy day is so soothing and makes one appreciate the tiny things in life. I'd love more on rainy days of just the quiet of sitting inside your van that seems so cozy, looking out the windows, with not much going on and yet still it reinforces that the small things in life are so nice to have. Thanks for this.
We are glad it helped. Hope you feel better soon 👍
Nothing more British than a wet day in the Lake District !
“12 hours later they finally stopped talking “ 😂 that’s what sisters do!
You really look comfortable. That van has changed your life.
Hi, I live in USA, and I watch a lot of British vlogs. You and your husband are great. He’s so funny. I love it, and I’m gonna subscribe. My dog died last week and I’ve had a hard day of crying, but you made me laugh. Especially when you said those cookies are going in and out like a fiddlers elbow I lost it that cracked me up. Thank you so much for making my day better.
Hi Trish. So sorry for the loss of your dog. That always hits hard. Glad we made you smile and thanks for the sub ❤️
Thanks for the fun video 😊 no profanity, finally a yt channel for the family to watch🎉
Hi Carol and Ken - it genuinely heartens me to see you both comfortable in the new van - life is too short to be without a decent bed and a loo on hand 😂❤
Too true 🙂❤️
Best part of the day when you have a motorhome is watching new arrivals with a caravan putting up their awning! We used to have bets how long the couples would be civil to each other!!😂😂😂
Like watching a motorhome trying to park in the local town, finding all the parking has height restrictions.
Best part of a caravan is you don't have to put up an awning, and have more living space than a campervan too. I have a lwb Sprinter campervan and love it, but prefer the caravan we had before, the awning (porch style) was a bonus. Plus once on site we had a convenient car to see the sights. Like both camping alternatives, but prefer the caravan.
Best part of having a caravan is passing all the motorhomers at the bus stop😂
@@Harris_The_Cocker Touché!!! :)
At least we're being good to the environment though!
I live in a van full time, over 3 years now. I love watching your vids. you somehow center me, I find your vids very relaxing to watch...Dont change. Thankyou
Good because we want them to be relaxing with a laugh every now and then. There is far too much drama in the world without us adding to it. 😁👍. We hope you are enjoying being full time and saving some cash along the way 👍
I envy you living in your van .it must be agrest life 😅😅😅
Hope the weather improves soon. Think we are all fed up now with all the wind and rain
They are forecasting 18° in the south tomorrow 😎🤞
We love watching you both in your new van so much room. Enjoy😊🤚
Cheers John 👍
Just happened upon your channel. I live in Cumbria, having moved to the UK 3 years ago from South Africa. It's lovely to see our beautiful county through someone else's eyes 😊. Sorry the weather was a bit pants. Winter hasn't quite let go, but as you say, it's beautiful in the Lake District regardless.
Welcome to the channel. We love The Lakes at any time of year ❤️
@@LifeistooshortCKJust as well lol 👍🏻
When we get older we become window monitors, why is that? I get a chuckle from everyone of your videos, thank you. The drone footage is always the best and I love Carol's narration.
Thank you 🙂
Love this!! Can’t beat a bit of people watching on a campsite 😂
Love the humour ... adding sausages to the vegan soup. My kind of people!
Ken your sense of humour will get you into trouble in that little van of yours😂😂.
Great to see you both getting so much use out of your new van.
Thanks 👍
I like watching you guys just chill in the "Airbnb on wheels" munching out. It's so relaxing for me. Keep them coming :D
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
I really enjoyed the videos of you in the little red camper but snoopy looks so much more comfortable and roomy. So happy for you guys. As always I love the scenery and the history you give with the video. Thanks
Cheers Gerald 👍
GREETINGS from the USA...Just came upon you two!!...what a delightful couple you are!!!...love your home!...
WELL DONE!!!...
SAFE TRAVELS TO YOU BOTH!
Hi Matthew. Big hello to the USA 👍
I just love the drives through little towns. It’s so beautiful.
I love cozy weather days. You settle in and enjoy the views and good food. Mary
So true!
You can’t beat waffles, we’ve found they are very versatile. Thank you for completing our Friday evening again. It always surprises us when we get better internet speeds out and about than at home on fibre. You’re still our favourite channel. All the best both of you ❤
Waffley versatile 😂 Thanks guys 😀❤️
Gosh...you two have lovely food. I'd not long had dinner, plus a cookie or two and you made me jolly well HUNGRY again! haha
😁👍
Beautiful photography
I enjoyed your video, nice and calming to watch, I have subscribed to your channel ❤
Thanks Susan, much appreciated ❤️
Great video Ken & Carol cookies 🍪 looked great, nice to see you both settling into your new van 😊
Cheers Lee 🙂
That van is the best! You seem so comfortable and can have your own space for doing different things. Plus, cookies! Congrats!
Thank you 🙂
Stayed at that site right at the top of the hill. Oh boy can it blow there.
Lovely seeing the Lake District (even in the rain)!
Yes it’s always a treat being there.
I do love how you two split the joys and chores of vanning with such ease and humor! Thank you from the East coast of the USA.
Thank you. Greetings to the East Coast USA 👍
Love your adventures x
Thanks for this video. Snoopy is so comfortable in any weather.
You two are a hoot and the countryside is so beautiful!
Good video, thanks for sharing.
Great vid Carol & Ken 😁
Hi Ken and Carol we stayed there a while back in our van. Weather was very similar. There is a nice walk down to the town from there and a steep walk back. Enjoy your new van. Love the videos and music too.
Cheers 👍
Safe journeys.
Its brilliant how you both seem so relaxed in your Consort, as we are in ours, even in bad weather they are a brilliant place to be. Debz does not use the oven much she prefers the air fryer or microwave that we carry around with us. Looked like typical lake district weather mind 🙂 Take care, Trev Febz and Tyler xx
Yes we might get an air fryer soon as you can’t beat one for chips 😁👍
Fabulous Video Thank You
What a lovely video Ken & Carol
Another great video guys! Thank you 😊
New to your videos - big fan of camper van videos, great insight to your camper van life! Keep up the great content. 😀
Lovely! In rain, or shine.
Great video! I bet Snoopy smelled wonderful when those cookies were baking! 😊🍪🍪
Lovely thank you for that. Those cookies did look delicious.
Lovely video to watch. You both seem so much happier in Snoopy. Funny how things work out, like it was meant to be.
He looked after you indeed. Love your videos 😊
Thank you for this video. I love the lake district and it was nice to see the places I recognize. Beautiful in all weathers 😍.
Love you two 😊 such entertaining watching! Thank you 😊
Thank you ❤️
Nice video.
We used to frequent Castlerigg Farm & Castlerigg Hall. Both closed their cafe's during 'covid' & neither opened back up (to this day).
The Hayloft was a great place to eat & saved cooking in the van. Both are sloping sites, so we stopped going altogether.
Shame.
Shame to lose the cafes.
Your countryside and weather is so much like Tasmania, Australia. Beautiful
We would love to visit Tasmania one day 🙂
Snoopy is doing great,that was a good place to sit out the storm no trees or anything flying around good blog
I have literally just returned from a week in Ambleside with the family, so many roads and names instantly recognisable. Great video 😊
You two never seem to get bored even in the awful weather.I like how you make your own meals...and cookies.You are an inspiration.
Love watching you two, so calm and ‘normal’ I’ve subscribed to your channel 👍
Thanks for subscribing 🙂👍❤️
I always enjoy your videos. You create an atmosphere that is a pleasure to share.
Thank you 👍
Thank you for you lovely relaxing videos , You cheer me up so thank you .
You’re very welcome. Thanks for watching 🙂
Another great video and just to say I really enjoy receiving your newsletter. Thanks as always for sharing your adventure.
You are so welcome! Thanks for your support ❤️
Your weather is very similar to NZ. Nice & easy listening vids good chilling out. Nice van, hope you enjoy such a nice camp. Cheers.
Love your new van❤️ so much room so happy for you both. Enjoy the view and your video and your cooking 💕💕💕
Thanks so much! 😊
I do enjoy a spot of tea and the cookies look delicious 😊
We were there at the time you were there
Would love to see the Lake District some day. Really growing into "snoopy" now
Carol's cookies looked so lovely. Keep dry, and happy to hear the Christmas music is back. It always makes me chuckle xxx
😁👍
🖐🏻First time watching your channel. Thanks for the lovely video.
Welcome 🤗 Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
When the views are like this the weather doesn't matter 😊 thanks for the new trip.
So true!
The Lake District is on my bucket list and watching your travels gives me a glimpse of what to expect! Thank you.
Well worth a visit 👍
That’s a great van.I would buy the same.
Hello from Daytona Beach, Florida! I so enjoy your journeys. You guys do such good wonderful editing jobs! Great music selections! Bless your travels! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much!!
Always nice to share the time with your videos. That van really looks comfy. Nice to know that it's creature warm during cold wet weather. The perfect combination of temperatures.
Thanks for watching 🙂
Enjoy and stay safe.its good to see you on your travels.Thank you for sharing.Maureen and Arthur
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching 🙂
These posts are far more my style and speed, thank you! From New Zealand
Glad you enjoy 🙂
I love they way you trade off chores and so thoughtful of each other. Loving your travels in your new van. Enjoy seeing the countryside. Claudie/Texas
Thanks so much! 🙂
Loved that video! ❤
Thank you!! 🙂
Excellent watch.
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
Tha Lake District is so beautiful, the stone circle at Castlerigg is magical. New van looks great.
Cheers 👍
So cozy and lovely! Those cookies looks so good! You guys are so adorable. Cheers from Patagonia, Argentina!
Hello Argentina ❤️
Looks so cosy in the motor home the weather in England argh 😊
It's so funny herring you comments
'I'll have this big one' 😂
New to your channel.this popped up in my feed, from Massachusetts USA.. loving what I see…
Welcome Donna. Hi to Massachusetts 👋🇺🇸
It’s good to see you enjoying the comforts of your new van. Couldn’t recognise the site then realised we stopped at Castle Rig Hall . Our favourite place was the caravan and camping club site on the shaws of Derwentwater. Keswick is our special place. Enjoy Brysons, Booths, the theatre by the lake, the Dog and Gun and the Skiddaw. Thank you for bringing back some special memories.
Glad to bring back some happy memories for you 🙂
Great video again gammon steaks looks fab
I'm craving cookies now! I'm going to get some of those for our first motorhome trip this spring, funnily enough also to Keswick. Enjoy your travels and thank you for sharing the video, it seems as though Snoopy is proving to be a lovely, comfortable space and perfect for hunkering down on those cold, windy days.
Enjoy your first trip 👍
So enjoying seeing you both settle into Snoopy. What a lovely van she is. You both seem more relaxed each time we see you now. Wonderful ❤xx
Thank you! 😊
I just discovered this channel, I love it!❤
Thanks 👍
It is lovely seeing you spending time in the van and looking so contented. How cool to be able to bake cookies in the van. And thank you for sharing the link to the murmuration video. Really very kind of you…again❤
That was a great video 👍
As entertaining as it comes living in a box....almost! Brilliant stuff.👍
Glad you enjoyed it 🙂👍
Ah the good old British weather. Glad that you are making the best of it and these cookies looked great fresh from the oven.
The cookies were good. Didn’t last long 😂
Late watching as just back from Inverness. I love potato waffles with an Egg on top! Love how you have all the space now and a tv to watch. Take care Carol and Ken.
We done exactly what you guys did. Kendal Cricket club, then onto Castlerigg Farm. We also parked down by the toilet block but couldn't get level (sure its a 15% incline those pitches 😅) so we also had to move 😅 great to see you guys really settled into Snoopy now 😊
I think a fair few move from those pitches. They need big ramps or customers who don’t mind being on the wonk. 😁👍
That van has really made you guys so happy. Didn't even really natter about the weather u can still relax.
What a way to end the video with some yummy cookies. Thanks for sharing guys.
Glad you enjoyed it. We can recommend the cookies 🙂👍
Hi from new york city I just found ur channel and love it am learning so much about ur beautiful country and hope to travel next year it so beautiful and you both are very sweet people thank u for sharing and letting us being part of you both
Welcome!
This is my all time favourite campsite. I visit normally twice a year. Up until a couple of years ago I was in a tent but now in a microcamper. However I was due to visit in March and arrived in Keswick just as it was getting dark with horizontal snow so chickened out and stayed in a local Premier Inn!!
Wise move on the Premier Inn. I bet a few tents go flying up there at times. Have you experienced the low flying jets 🫣😁👍
We do love your van form factor and wish I wasn’t so tall. Can’t whack the Lakes - we like Keswick and stayed on the same site last year - good outlook across isn’t there. Have a great weekend - David & Rachel 👍
Thanks guys, you too 🙂
Loved the video. Ken I loved your gammon and egg and waffles. Very tasty Great baking Carol. Your van is so snug. Loved the Lake District. Thankyou.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching 🙂
Spring time or autum you could visit canary islands or balears in spain
Would love to do that 👍❤️
I’ve stumbled across your channel and its brilliant we have a caravan and love new arrivals we spend 2 hours watching someone reverse their motorhome onto a pitch in the mud.. it was delightful we had snacks and everything and far better than anything on the tv
😅 We miss all that excitement when we’re wild camping 😁
Hi Carol and Ken Cookies looked nice. Another great video. The new van is a new start. Kind Regards from a sunny but windy and dry so far West Sussex Coast. Crawford
Thanks for watching. Enjoy your Sunday 🙂