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Ermintrude and friends
United Kingdom
Приєднався 20 лип 2022
50 something empty nesters growing old disgracefully. Chrissie and Steve are on their third van named Ermintrude after flogging their yacht and becoming land lubbers. Ermintrude III is a fancy Burstner off the shelf " A Premier inn on wheels". Both currently have day jobs, hence the mostly holiday based tours.
Nikki and Paul are on their fourth conversion a VW Crafter Ollyvan is their core business covering all aspects of van life and the inevitable habitation repairs. They can be found at the south coast shows as well as online. Winter 22/23 project is the Crafter conversion. They test their builds by taking them on and off grid all over Europe.
Steve and Chris are more than happy to plan and lead these routes as long as Keesha the Keeshond can come and the routes are basically Europe wide pub crawls. Chrissie has a penchant for arty photos and jumping off of things as well as Tropic skincare and Steve uses the trips to inspire song writing and tune production for the vlogs.
Nikki and Paul are on their fourth conversion a VW Crafter Ollyvan is their core business covering all aspects of van life and the inevitable habitation repairs. They can be found at the south coast shows as well as online. Winter 22/23 project is the Crafter conversion. They test their builds by taking them on and off grid all over Europe.
Steve and Chris are more than happy to plan and lead these routes as long as Keesha the Keeshond can come and the routes are basically Europe wide pub crawls. Chrissie has a penchant for arty photos and jumping off of things as well as Tropic skincare and Steve uses the trips to inspire song writing and tune production for the vlogs.
Ecoflow Delta 2 On Test and Rookesbury Park Club Campsite 2024
This weeks episode we are back from our French trip and head straight over to Rookesbury Park Club Site near Wickham for an overnight stop to visit Chris's sister and brother in law. We toss up whether it is worth our while re-joining the Caravan and Motorhome Club and test our new Ecoflow Delta 2 Lightweight Power Station.
#vanlife #motorhomeadventures #ecoflow #keeshond @brittanyferriesuk
Ecoflow Website: uk.ecoflow.com
#vanlife #motorhomeadventures #ecoflow #keeshond @brittanyferriesuk
Ecoflow Website: uk.ecoflow.com
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Episode 7 finale- The Best French Campsite Ever!!
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You join us for our final stop in France and our favourite campsite ever!! Chateau Chanteloup. A traditional French chateau not too far from Le Mans,. This campsite is beautiful and approximately only 2 hours from Caen! Chateau Chanteloup boasts all the usual benefits of a top class campsite but with plenty of French charm. The bar is inside the Chateau, they host a bbq for their campers every ...
Episode 6 Brissac Loire 2024 - A Huge Mistake!!
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We continued our French Camping Adventure heading to Camping de L'Etang, a beautiful campsite close to Angers and the gorgeous village of Brissac Quince. Camping de L'Etang had everything we wanted from a campsite and more. We cycled to the impressive city of Angers and had an explore before heading back along the cycle path Balzac. Just when we thought we were nearly back to Ermintrude our sat...
Episode 5 Camping Le Nobis near Saumur, Loire Valley
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This episode we sadly say goodbye to Nikki, Paul and Nobby and Chrissie & Steve make for Camping Le Nobis a lovely campsite in a beautiful village called Montreuil-Bellay. Football was the entertainment of the evening for the final of the Euros at the campsite bar (obviously didn't end well). We cycle to Saumur on Bastille Day and find an amazing event to celebrate the day called Cadre Noir de ...
Episode 4 Chateau Amboise 2024, Leonardo da Vinci and 2 campsite reviews !
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The amazing Chateau Amboise and the surrounding town. We stay in the camping municipal L'ile d'Or which is walking distance from the town. Leonardo da Vinci lived here for the last 3 years of his life and is buried here. Paul gives us a review of a mezze and his take on roasted vegetables. Keesha gets carried around the Chateau for a bit and Nikki and Paul head back to the UK ready for the foot...
Chateau Chenonceau Episode 3 Loire valley
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We continue our adventure in the Loire with a trip to Chenonceau and it's beautiful Chateau. We try out the an Aires site and have the most amazing meal in the village. Chateau Chenonceau is stunning, sitting majestically across the River Cher. The Loire valley has nearly 50 chateaus in the Loire that are open to the public and Chateau Chenonceau is one of the most beautiful. #chateau #motorhom...
France 2024 Episode 2 in Loire - It's Coming Home!
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Episode 2 - With 3 epic nights to spend at L' Orangerie de Beauregard, a wonderful site with it's own chateau. We take a breather and fill our lungs and our souls with fresh air, bird song and..... wine! We take a trip to an awesome little wine cave - Caves Cathelineau by bike (about 18 kms) and Paul gets to watch the England v The Netherlands match with a WIN which makes for a fabulous night o...
France 2024 Episode 1 Loire Brittany Ferries or Channel Tunnel?
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In this episode, we break ranks. Nikki and Paul head via the Channel Tunnel to Epernay for a spot of champagne quaffing before heading down to visit long lost school friends who relocated to Dordogne many years ago. Whilst Steve and Chrissie, leave a few days later and opt for the Portsmouth to Caen Brittany Ferries Normandie and head down to rendezvous at La Orangerie de Bouregard Campsite in ...
The most amazing weekend - Tropicfest 2024!
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Chrissie goes on a solo mission with some Tropic friends to Tropic Fest '24 - A weekend dedicated to Tropic Skincare Ambassadors just having fun! Out of 25,000 Ambassadors, just 2,500 got to attend and what a weekend it was! Beverley Knight headlined on her home turf, a Dolly Tribute, Vernon Kay and lots more. We visit a quiet area dedicated to one of the founding Tropic Ambassadors Gill Eagle ...
Solo mission for Nikki - Redshoot campsite, oh so quiet...NOT !!!
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Nikki and her buddies decide to take Nobby and another camper van away for the weekend to celebrate a birthday in the usual fashion. However, it turns out that Redshoot campsite in the New Forest is silent from 10:30 pm, which is quite the challenge for this merry threesome, who get merrier as the weekend goes on. A quick tour of Redshoot campsite and the pub with much laughter, a noisy lawnmow...
Last trip before we head off to France!
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Back to Marwell Activity Centre, this time with the lads.... Well two little baby boys (our new grandsons). Lots of fun was had as usual but a little less drinking and a little more responsible behaviour, well almost. Marwell Activity Centre near Winchester is the perfect spot for a weekend with family, with lots to amuse the children and only a 5 minute drive to Marwell Zoo! #motorhomeadventur...
Vanlife 2024 Part 2 - Stolen Champagne and live music
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The second part of our epic trip to Vanlife 24! We carry on the partying, Chrissie, gets to play with her drone, Steve gets to live his best life on the main stage and Paul has a stressful time sourcing a new key for their motorhome! Join us 4 humans, 2 dogs and lots of adventures #campervanadventures #motorhome #vanlife #bürstner The Vanlife Festival website thevanlifefestival.co.uk
Vanlife 2024 Part 1 - A massive announcement!
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and what a weekend it was. It was our second trip to VanLife Festival and it didn't disappoint with so much to see and do you, there is something for everyone. Vanlife Festival 23 was epic but we all agreed that VanLife Festival '24 was even better. We literally didn't get round everything and there was something for everyone. We bumped in to some lovely Ermintrude and Friends fans (yes there a...
Ollyvan gang on tour Newbury campervan show !!!
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This is the second show of the season where Ollyvan have a stand. Newbury is where most of the Ollyvan customers hang out as it is not too far from our patch. This year both Ollyvan were on site with Sam’s new van. Much more chilled than the last show and the dogs are with us. Nikki finally joins the dry robe club and Chrissie has her second long drive as van captain. Some of it without the han...
Stuck and needing a tow!
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@ermintrudeandfriends have had a busy few weeks.... We had a stopover the Red Lion Pub on the outskirts of Oxford and Steve finally got to see Pink Martini in Oxford New Theatre (at their pre Albert Hall gig). From there we headed to Ardingly in Sussex to meet up with Nikki and Paul at Campout Festival where they were exhibiting with Ollyvan. Campout is a show/festival, with music throughout, e...
Anevay Horizon Rocket Stove - Literally the Best Gadget EVER!!!
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Anevay Horizon Rocket Stove - Literally the Best Gadget EVER!!!
2023 Review - Another fabulous year pottering around in our Campervans
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2023 Review - Another fabulous year pottering around in our Campervans
Campervanning at Christmas in Worcester 2 of 3
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Campervanning at Christmas in Worcester 2 of 3
Floods, pubs and automobiles - Worcester 2023 1 of 3
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Floods, pubs and automobiles - Worcester 2023 1 of 3
Episode 6 Stranded in San Sebastian!! Season Finale
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Episode 6 Stranded in San Sebastian!! Season Finale
Episode 5: STOLEN PANTS, Lago Barasona in Spain. lakes, truffles and bike rides !
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Episode 5: STOLEN PANTS, Lago Barasona in Spain. lakes, truffles and bike rides !
Episode 3 [republished] Empuriabrava - Sun, Sea and Sangria!
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Episode 3 [republished] Empuriabrava - Sun, Sea and Sangria!
Episode 4 - On top of the world in the Spanish Pyrenees!
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Episode 4 - On top of the world in the Spanish Pyrenees!
Episode 2 of our France/Spain Pyrenees Adventure takes us to Carcassonne
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Episode 2 of our France/Spain Pyrenees Adventure takes us to Carcassonne
Pyrenees and churning up Laruns campsite what a great start to our epic trip starting in France
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Pyrenees and churning up Laruns campsite what a great start to our epic trip starting in France
EXTRA NEW KIT VIDEO THIS WEEK. Never missing a vineyard again even if it is up hill. e-bike upgrade
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EXTRA NEW KIT VIDEO THIS WEEK. Never missing a vineyard again even if it is up hill. e-bike upgrade
Travel to EU with your pet in a Motorhome - Portsmouth to Bilbao on Brittany Ferries
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Travel to EU with your pet in a Motorhome - Portsmouth to Bilbao on Brittany Ferries
We split up this week and stay at Rookesbury Park and Tuckers Grave Inn - A real pre-summer mash up!
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We split up this week and stay at Rookesbury Park and Tuckers Grave Inn - A real pre-summer mash up!
We loved this one, love keesha ❤ love you too, look forward to joining you x
Yay winter trip coming up 👍😀
Woohoo, can’t wait! x
Happy Anniversary to you both 🥂
@@JackieHodder thank you ❤️❤️
Thank you Jackie! xx
@loftyboy8698 Thank you for the lovely comment! Sounds like you have a great time too 😀
Another great video guys, we’ve been watching your vlogs for a few months now, love the light hearted approach. We’ve love France especially the west coast, been to Anjou many times, with the dogs in the same bike carrier… great region especially for the wine!! We’re retiring early in a few years and plan to do the whole west coast for three months! Keep enjoying yourselves 👍
Hey, thanks for the kind words. Nice to get some feedback. Enjoy those France adventures 👍❤️
Beautiful…are the wine glasses getting smaller? Glad I avoided the washing machines 😂
Yes they are!
😂😂 Don’t mention the washing machines! Did someone mention wine 👀
yes its beautifull their and ther is a great war musieum their
@jfc213 We loved Saumur!
I loved seeing what you two were up to when we left. The chateaux information was outstanding
@@ollyvanbutler8746 likewise, your tour was great !
Was jealous of your moules! 😋 and your last site looked really good!
🌻🌻😂😂
I stayed at that campsite in Amboise in 1984, hasn't changed a bit. I particularly remember the toilets. My first experience using a squat toilet, never forgotten!
Toilets much improved 😀😀
Thank goodness, as a young man then, I was traumatised by the event!@@ermintrudeandfriends
@JackieHodder your pictures have been stunning!
Lovely vlog 😊 Your castle looks very grand compared to the castles we've been visiting in Northumberland 😅
It certainly was, even if our grasp of the history was as good as our ability to top up an aires card 😂😂😂
@@ermintrudeandfriends 🤣 yes that was funny 😁
Such a wonderful site, very friendly people
Need to go back! Loved it !
It was, you need to go, it’s gorgeous! 😃
@@chriscapel54 one day hopefully 🙏
Looks lovely 🍾
It is great and really close to home too :-)
I would give anything to live in a little tiny house like just that but I will have like my own little greenhouse in the back with a couple little farm animals that will make it so much better I notice a lot of people are selling their big houses to live in places like tiny houses I don't understand how a single person needs a what's 10 bedrooms and five bedrooms it's just the ways of money I'd rather live like this is beautiful I enjoy your house
Paul is the gift that keeps giving! The 🌟 of the show!! 😂x
You always make me laugh. Paul’s face was a picture on the 7 hour drive. 😂
His face said it all and Nikki winds him up too 😂😂 another 5 episodes on their way 😀
Such wonderful memories
@@ollyvanbutler8746 yep, and about 5 more episodes in the series 😂😂
Looks amazing, goes just wanna have fun
It was such a brilliant weekend!
Brilliant! Well done all of you. 😂
Thanks for watching 😘
Looks like so much fun! 😂😂
Love the write up and met some lovely people
Love the video and Toby just adorable ❤
Thank you!! 😊
Nice Poncho!😂
Loved it 😂😂😂
Champagne and fishballs that great combo 😂 every day is party day with you guys 🤠 xxx
@@JackieHodder it is a tune I wrote and recorded after we had that combo in Epernay a couple of years ago. Episode 1 of that series. 🥂❤️
So funny and a fabulous festival 😂❤
Hilarious 😂🎉❤
Thanks and great to see you again
What a great festival it was and so lush to meet you all 😊
Yes it was a great festival and good taste in shoes ❤️😀😀 see you next year 👍👍
I like it but would never take the dogs on it again , the whole thing smells of dog wee the whole time 😂😂😂 couldn’t get the smell out of my nose, horrible poop deck
@sjacobs8242 Yes I know exactly what you mean! Even Keesha, our dog didn’t want to do her business there and just thinking about it has bought the smell back (Chrissie - Ermintrude and Friends) 😂
Yep smells. It will we tunnel Or short crossings from now on. 😁😁 thanks for the comment
Olly van can song is stuck in my head again 🤣
I did that for you 😆
Love watching your adventures, they’re very entertaining. Keep em coming x
Thanks 😁 Got a few more in this series and then the big late summer series.
Love watching your adventures, they’re very entertaining. Keep em coming x
@SharonGee-by1sx Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 😃x
@@chriscapel54❤
Fun times 🚐🤩
Looks like you are having fun too 😀
So sorry to hear about your dad. I’m sure he will be watching from above. ❤ We love your travels and the giggles you give. Don’t say the pub name quickly when you had a drink😂x
Awww thanks Nikki, lots more planned for this year. Thanks for watching , hope you are having fun too ❤️
Thank you @nikkihateley3905, you have followed our travels for a long time and we appreciate it! Have fun this year 😎🌞🤞x
All honesty, you all tried your best to entertain us but it was it bit awkward wasn’t it 10 for effort
More awks coming soon 😂
Beautiful campsite even in January 😊that. Stove is cool😎
See you at vanlife festival 2024. 😂
Sure will 👍😁
Looks like a nice little site. Nice to see Paul again. Only said goodbye to him yesterday. 😂
A small World indeed, I am sure we spotted you a couple of times around our area in the last couple of weeks.
its either over or out. not both together
Yes amazing since Chrissie has a short range radio cert for her skippering. I think she might be having us on, what with the Smokey bear reference too…these are not commercial or marine radio’s. Just Argos ones 😁
i spat my tea out and nearly fell off my chair, in the army we used to get a clout for that fcuk up @@ermintrudeandfriends
Creepy robot gadgets! 😂
You had me cracked up getting your drone flying. Loved it. 😂
what are the winter plans for the channel, another visit to Scotland or perhaps some winter sunshine in Europe..keep em coming...
Thanks for your support, we have a short winter trip this year and a few bits in the pipeline have a great one yourself 😀
Omg! How have I missed this series. This final one just came up on my feed. Looks like you all had fun again. 😂
There was a big gap until the last one due to Various life stuff. So you may have seen the others already late summer, if not enjoy 😀
You had me in hysterics with the surveillance operation. Great entertainment. 😂😂
Hey thanks 😁 I think we were all in such shock at the brazen prankster stealing the pants that we all went a bit nuts for the afternoon 😂😂😂
bed
dont think you should have let the dog on the bethinking about the next persons
This is a ‘dog friendly’ cabin, designed just for pets and their owners, the cabins cost a fortune to travel with your pets. The trip is very long, 2 days and 2 nights and the dogs can be very stressed. We all do what we can to keep our dogs calm and happy. 🤷♀️
Awesome video, very interesting. New friend here.
Thanks, this was just an overnight so back to the sunshine for a couple of days next time 😀
Have a great weekend @@ermintrudeandfriends
Wonder why they’ve put the price up….fairly obvious….
Made me giggle all the way through this. Lovely to see you having such a good time. 😂😂
Thanks and yes although this trip was primarily cultural and educational 🤥🤔 we did have a whale of a time 😀
👍 *promo sm*
Lovely place to be 😊🚐