moving to the english countryside: house hunting in the cotswolds | episode one

My parents were custom home builders, and developers, in the 60s and 70s in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York State. My mother always said exactly what your dad said. View a house on a rainy day. If you really like it on a dark, rainy, day you will love it when the sun is shining. I was surprised when you said that.

As a Realtor (for over 20 years). I would say…. If something is really tearing at your heartstrings sometimes it is worth the jump. If you wait you may never find another home that matches that same feeling. So excited for you guys and best of luck in your search.

If it doesn’t invade their privacy too much, I would love a video with your parents talking about how they raised you and how you all have built a relationship that keeps you so close as an adult. I love the way you just hang out with them. ❤

The first home with the lovely garden etc seemed to hold a special place in your heart…even with the fact that you might not be able to renovate any of the buildings. My husband and I always go with our gut feeling when making big decisions. Having your family close by will really be lovely especially when you do start a family. As a retired military family whose husband would be gone for 7 months at a time (and didn’t have the opportunity to have family close by when we had our children), the best advice that I can offer is to be as close as you can to family and friends. And you can never go wrong with the beautiful sleepy area of the Cotswolds. Will you keep your current home?

How lovely for Roo to be near her little friend when you move. Usually if people re visit a house they are not sure about, the second viewing will sway them. You will notice things you missed the first time and you will either love it more or find it isn't for you. This is from someone in real estate. Wishing you all the best Hannah.

I've been a Realtor for 30 years. You will definitely know which one is for you... you'll feel it, no hesitation. I always enjoy watching you & Roo. My next trip to England will be to the Costwolds, hopefully this Fall. I liked house#2. Take care & have fun house hunting! Carol, South Texas.

It takes so much time and energy buying, renovating, as well as so much money in stamp duty and solicitors fees, moving fees etc. I’d say five straight in with a larger house that you will grow into. My husband and I bought our family home whilst we were still engaged, it’s surprising how easily a larger house soon feels like home and you can fill it happily! Then once we’d got married and did some work on the house it was time to grow our family and our son came along without any major upheaval or thought of having to move again. Got for the big house I’d say 🙌🏼💗

This has always been a dream to live in the Cotswolds hasnt it ? So how wonderful !!! Praying you find a really special home with personality, views, location ....just all the feels.

I think house number 1 the garden and views outweigh the grading restrictions - but either way you won’t get it wrong as the Cotswolds will be your stunning and cosy home wherever you move to.

It's a hard task you have set yourself Hannah! You said you would love a tiny cottage in a beautiful setting. You also said you wanted somewhere to possibly live long term, and that means Kenny, and potential additions to your family in the future😊 Also, that feeling of rattling around d in a bigger place changes once you have your furniture, and things around ypu. However, if a place has your heart, you should never ignore that feeling, houses talk to us. All the best to you in your search 💕

Been watching from NYC for a year and I just love your channel. Number 2 describes what you wanted before house viewing but I think number 1 got you. 💕

Your videos are a breath of fresh air, so glad to have discovered your channel recently 🥰

Thank you for sharing so excited for you two. ❤🎉

Good morning. The best choice is the place you feel most comfortable now. Live in the moment! That is all we really have, isn’t it? Happy for you!💜😊

Cotswold here we come!! So excited for this next chapter of you and Kenny plus rue next journey, can not believe the content we shall see once you move🤗

House number 1. Im from the New Forest but live in New Zealand and your videos are such a cosy portal back to my old life in the forest, ive also convinced my kiwi husband that we are taking a trip to cotswolds this christmas when we are back. Yay!! Laura x

My fave Youtuber. I am here for the Cotswolds content Hannah. 🙌 Christmas in the Cotswolds is gonna be EPIC.😍🎄

I am so excited for you! Closer to family and friends is important! I love how you can so easily navigate through change and renewal! Can’t wait to see what you guys choose 😊

Like you say…just wait til you have kids, it’s like a flitting every time 😅😅 you sound so happy talking about moving to the Cotswolds. There is something about living in the countryside, good for the soul, and you can always nip to the city for a weekend break or for a shopping trip 🥰 Cotswolds is gorgeous ❤

Excited to go on this journey with you!!!