My wife and I were stationed at RAF Lakenheath from 2013-2016. We watched your video because we wanted to reminisce. We enjoyed it so much. For those PCSing, if you can't get into Liberty Village (housing in this video) try and get on RAF Feltwell down the road. We lived on Feltwell and we loved it!
Heck yeah!! Super exciting! If you have any topics you want answers to, let us know, maybe we can make a video on it! Get pumped for England! It’s really great!
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck I'm beyond excited!!! I'm not sure if you've made a video about it but I was wondering if you have any advice on vehicles. I'm not sure if I should bring my American car or get a British car. I imagine it's difficult driving on the left with an American car but I'm getting mixed reviews lol
Glad to hear it’s getting better! Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch! It really helps the channel grow!! And thank you for your service Chief!
Glad you liked the video! Was hoping to help inbound Americans see base housing but also give locals a peak at what’s inside the fence! Let us know if there’s anything you’re curious for us to talk about! And thanks for sharing your home with us
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck yeah I went on base years ago when I was younger,when we had some American friends it’s great to see what’s it like on there now hoping to meet some more American 🇺🇸 friends again one day off there
Thank you for this video! We are PCS’ing in July with our 3 kids and seeing this tour was definitely helpful as we start to decide what is coming with us! We are moving from AZ from a 3400sq foot house so it will be a huge downsize, but we are looking forward to experiencing England! You gained a subscriber, thanks again for the tour!
Glad this video helped! That’s what the hope was 😊 PCSing here will defiantly be a big life change but it’s been an amazing assignment! Maybe we’ll see you around base, we’ll be here through November! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and subscribe, it really helps out the channel a lot!
We lived in base housing at Feltwell back in the 80's and it was definitely substandard back then. I see that the housing has improved a lot, but you still have hot water as your heating. We always had problems with that. I hope they improved it. Take care and be happy!
We would love to explore Feltwell housing sometime, see if it compares to RAFL! From what we’ve heard though, there’s definitely been a lot of improvements since back in the day! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It really helps the channel a lot!
I've been searching and searching for FGO housing with absolutely no luck. But I love your channel! We will be there in about 4 months, so your videos are sooo helpful 🥰
Thanks you so much, that’s so kind! I did the same thing when moving here, it felt so stressful. I’m glad this video was able to help. I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky enough to film an FGO facility!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
Are you there now? Where is the FGO housing. The app does show the floor plans and there are types in each set of rooms (2br, 3br, 4br) but I don't see how you know which grade is which. Also where is the FGO housing on base? How are you liking it??
Quick question guys are you just arrived here !!! My buddy worked for a company that fitted your heating hot water system ❤My Grandfather was a US WW2 bomber crew🇺🇸Myself a limey 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧But love your channel 👍
Hi, unfortunately we will be leaving soon. We've been here for nearly 3 years and have loved it so much. Thanks for checking out the channel, glad you like it :)
Please don’t run an extension into the bathroom the reason we don’t have power outlets the UK power voltage can run up to 250 volts that plus water will kill you. If you must do it please use one of the US sockets to run from. Nice house 😊
The colour for the walls would be magnolia, it’s very popular with contractors as it’s one of the cheapest colours mainly being so neutral/bland. One thing that gets me as a Brit is the American cookers having the controls at the back of it meaning you have to reach over hot pans to adjust the heat of the rings.
Isn’t that always the way? Just some random cheap color? Smh 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏻♂️ Nikita is very right about the stoves, it depends on the house. I think the knobs being in the back is from older homes/stoves.
I don’t at this time, but I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
These are really US-UK hybrid houses compared to standard UK properties the garages are much bigger and have interior access to the home , the appliances are not usual European sized cooker and fridge 😁😁 what was most hilarious was the viable fire hydrant in the middle on the lawn, . You would never really see that in the UK residential areas .
Are members who are PCSing to Mildenhall considered for Lakenheath base housing? So glad to come across your page we are PCSing in oct. and have no clue where to start!
Mildenhall personnel are definitely considered for RAFL housing! In the description of this video we link where you can see all the house layouts at all the bases. We have a few PCSing videos on one of our playlists! If you have anything specific you’re curious about, let us know! We might be able to do a video or simply DM you!
Good question. So the house I showed was for a SSgt with 4 dependents. They definitely take rank and family size into account. Check out the description of this video, we link an app that has the different floor plans and information on how to contact the housing office.
I don’t at this time, but I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
Is there any attic storage space? We’re on base in Germany right now and have 2 large attic spaces for storage, and have turned our garage into a playroom because it’s so clean and new. I’m afraid we’ll not have enough space or storage in the homes at Lakenheath 😣
Unfortunately there is not… You might want to check out housing off base! You can find loads of bigger homes, especially if you’re willing to drive a little ways! We live off base and have a 4 bedroom home, Harry Potter cupboard, a attic space, and a full garage 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏻♂️ Just depends on your situation
Hello, thank you for the video! I am moving to lakenheath next year so I’m trying to figure out if I should live on or off base as an SNCO with 2 dependents (wife + child). If you don’t mind asking, do people prefer living on base or off base?
This is NCO with 3 kids. If you click on the description of the video it will show you how to find all of the base floorplans which could help a lot! It really depends on your preference. WAY more convenient to live on base, but you’re more immersed in the British culture if you live off base. Just depends on what works best for you and your family. I will give you a heads up, the wait list for base can be quite long!
It should be noted that this property (from a British perspective) is geared for Americans which you won't find in British houses: Dual electric sockets (British 240v as well as US 110v), very wide fridge and cooker (British standard for both is 600mm wide, 23.6 inches) and ceiling fans (Americans seem to think these a necessity, even though you'll be lucky to hit 70 degrees for a few weeks mid-summer). We don't have mailboxes. The mail comes through the covered slit ('letterbox') in the front door. No mesh screens on windows or doors as flying insects are not generally a problem. Air conditioning is never found as a feature (I bought a mobile unit after a short heatwave and didn't use it again for 5 years).
All UK houses are 240 volt, the shaver outlet in the bathroom is the only one at 110v ( sometimes the shaver outlet has an external switch 11o or 240v) I think UK houses are wired differently all the sockets will be on one circuit, with a fuse in tge main fuse box, likewise the lights, sometimes split between upstairs and downstairs. The majority if not all outlets will also be individually switched, don't make tge mistake of plugging something in, and expecting it to be 'live' charging or working, if the outlet isn't switched on its not working
@@chrisjones2224 What you've not noticed is this house is provided with both standard British 240v outlets as well as US pattern 110v outlets. Somehow the voltage must be stepped down to provide 110 volts. Hence the question.
@@neilfrasersmith We have strict building laws regarding electrical outlets near water... put simply, it's a hazard to life. Use a hair dryer somewhere where you won't be putting yourself in danger... ie, not near water!
@@neilfrasersmith Fill the sink with water, and acidentally drop the plugged in hair dryer into the water. You'll understand why we have regulations. DON'T take an extension lead into a bathroom. Sit in your bedroom wiih a dressing table and mirror and dry your hair there.... And you need to get your facts right about Australia: "Australian regulations around electrical sockets in bathrooms are strict. While it depends on your fittings, you can't have regular electrical sockets or switches less than ~4 metres of a water source. Some special power points and switches can be placed closer, but you'll need to speak to an electrician to be safe.". These are almost the same regulations as in the UK.
There are different zones where electrical features are allowed and these are very strictly enforced, in Ireland and the UK. Even light switches are not allowed inside a bathroom, they are usually on the outside wall befoire you enter the bathroom. Any appliance inside must be controlled by pullcord switches mounted on the ceiling. Any electric heater must be mounted at least 1.5 meters away from any sink or bath. The rules make putting in sockets almost impossible. Sockets (2 pin) for shavers only are allowed in specialised units with isolating transformers which reduce greatly the risk of shock from people dropping an appliance in a wash hand basin fulll of water.
Can't get over the term half bath! I imagined a bath the size you might bath a dog in! Then I realised you meant a toilet. What you call the back yard is what we call a garden. We don't have air con as it's hardly ever needed and very expensive. We don't have disposal units in our sinks, what's the point?
Yeah… we can see how that would sound super strange if you weren’t used to hearing it. Half bath is just a bathroom without a shower/tub… so a water closet. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps out the channel!
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck Nobody says water closet these days, it's a toilet. You might see signs in public places saying WCs but nobody calls them that. I know toilet is a rude word in the US but it isn't over here.
@@jillhobson6128 The first time I went to Washington DC, I came across a "Public Comfort Station". It seems that even in the US Capital, the word toilet is frightening!
Its' HAVE!!! I have this. You have that. We have this. They have that. Stop freaking saying GOT, smdh Got is past-tense. I got it yesterday, I HAVE IT NOW.
Thank you for liking and subscribing! What questions do you still have about the base? 🇬🇧🇺🇸
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My wife and I were stationed at RAF Lakenheath from 2013-2016. We watched your video because we wanted to reminisce. We enjoyed it so much. For those PCSing, if you can't get into Liberty Village (housing in this video) try and get on RAF Feltwell down the road. We lived on Feltwell and we loved it!
Great video!!! I love all the details that were included, I can’t wait to maybe see the house all decorated when we come for a visit!🥰
Heck yeah!!
PCSing to Lakenheath Jan 2023. So excited!
Heck yeah!! Super exciting! If you have any topics you want answers to, let us know, maybe we can make a video on it!
Get pumped for England! It’s really great!
Goodluck I hope you enjoy our country!
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck I'm beyond excited!!! I'm not sure if you've made a video about it but I was wondering if you have any advice on vehicles. I'm not sure if I should bring my American car or get a British car. I imagine it's difficult driving on the left with an American car but I'm getting mixed reviews lol
Thank you for the tour; you did a great job on showing the property.
Base housing has greatly improved since my tour of duty. Thank you for the tour. CMsgt retired.
Glad to hear it’s getting better!
Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch! It really helps the channel grow!! And thank you for your service Chief!
Great video 👍🏻 from a Brit who lives just up the road from RAF Lakenheath hope all the new people emit here across in England 🏴
Glad you liked the video! Was hoping to help inbound Americans see base housing but also give locals a peak at what’s inside the fence! Let us know if there’s anything you’re curious for us to talk about! And thanks for sharing your home with us
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck yeah I went on base years ago when I was younger,when we had some American friends it’s great to see what’s it like on there now hoping to meet some more American 🇺🇸 friends again one day off there
Thank you for this video! We are PCS’ing in July with our 3 kids and seeing this tour was definitely helpful as we start to decide what is coming with us! We are moving from AZ from a 3400sq foot house so it will be a huge downsize, but we are looking forward to experiencing England! You gained a subscriber, thanks again for the tour!
Glad this video helped! That’s what the hope was 😊 PCSing here will defiantly be a big life change but it’s been an amazing assignment! Maybe we’ll see you around base, we’ll be here through November!
Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and subscribe, it really helps out the channel a lot!
Hi there! We’re also PCS’ing there in July and we’re coming from Las Vegas with our two kids! 😊
From AZ to England! You'll get used to our weather eventually! I'm british and i spent time in Phoenix AZ, it was so hot! Good luck with your move.
We lived in base housing at Feltwell back in the 80's and it was definitely substandard back then. I see that the housing has improved a lot, but you still have hot water as your heating. We always had problems with that. I hope they improved it. Take care and be happy!
We would love to explore Feltwell housing sometime, see if it compares to RAFL! From what we’ve heard though, there’s definitely been a lot of improvements since back in the day!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! It really helps the channel a lot!
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck YW. Have a blessed day!
I've been searching and searching for FGO housing with absolutely no luck. But I love your channel! We will be there in about 4 months, so your videos are sooo helpful 🥰
Thanks you so much, that’s so kind! I did the same thing when moving here, it felt so stressful. I’m glad this video was able to help. I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky enough to film an FGO facility!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
Are you there now? Where is the FGO housing. The app does show the floor plans and there are types in each set of rooms (2br, 3br, 4br) but I don't see how you know which grade is which. Also where is the FGO housing on base? How are you liking it??
I was stationed at Bentwaters for 4 years and Lakenheath for 4 years. I bought houses off base during both assignments. Made a good profit on both !
Quick question guys are you just arrived here !!! My buddy worked for a company that fitted your heating hot water system ❤My Grandfather was a US WW2 bomber crew🇺🇸Myself a limey 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧But love your channel 👍
Hi, unfortunately we will be leaving soon. We've been here for nearly 3 years and have loved it so much. Thanks for checking out the channel, glad you like it :)
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck oh! No ! A pleasure to find you but sad I missed your channel for so long 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Do you have a video with information regarding BAH and how renting or buying a house in UK after PCS?
Please don’t run an extension into the bathroom the reason we don’t have power outlets the UK power voltage can run up to 250 volts that plus water will kill you. If you must do it please use one of the US sockets to run from. Nice house 😊
Wow ! Lovely big houses , much better than UK forces homes !!!
Aint it just!
The colour for the walls would be magnolia, it’s very popular with contractors as it’s one of the cheapest colours mainly being so neutral/bland. One thing that gets me as a Brit is the American cookers having the controls at the back of it meaning you have to reach over hot pans to adjust the heat of the rings.
With the cooker, it really depends on the stove, ours are in the front , and in the US they were too 😊 I think it’s safer
Isn’t that always the way? Just some random cheap color? Smh 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏻♂️
Nikita is very right about the stoves, it depends on the house. I think the knobs being in the back is from older homes/stoves.
magnolia like the carti song 😂😂😂
Do you have a video with field officer housing?
I don’t at this time, but I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
These are really US-UK hybrid houses compared to standard UK properties the garages are much bigger and have interior access to the home , the appliances are not usual European sized cooker and fridge 😁😁 what was most hilarious was the viable fire hydrant in the middle on the lawn, . You would never really see that in the UK residential areas .
I saw some US style power outlets do they provide 120Volts 60Hz power as well and 240 Volts 50Hz ???
Thank you for the great video! We applied and we’re number 12 on the list for the 3BR. Hopefully we get an offer quickly!
Glad you liked it!! Hopefully you’ll get in really soon!! I know the waitlist can be terrible!
Are members who are PCSing to Mildenhall considered for Lakenheath base housing? So glad to come across your page we are PCSing in oct. and have no clue where to start!
Mildenhall personnel are definitely considered for RAFL housing! In the description of this video we link where you can see all the house layouts at all the bases.
We have a few PCSing videos on one of our playlists! If you have anything specific you’re curious about, let us know! We might be able to do a video or simply DM you!
Mind if I ask what rank or if they do housing based on rank? I’m an E7 with 3 Dependents. Thank you for this video!
Good question. So the house I showed was for a SSgt with 4 dependents. They definitely take rank and family size into account. Check out the description of this video, we link an app that has the different floor plans and information on how to contact the housing office.
Thank you for the video. Do you by any chance know someone in Chief E9 housing that you could get a video from?
I don’t at this time, but I’ll keep an ear open to see if I get lucky!! We also linked all of the floor plans offered at all three bases in the video description!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps the channel out!
Are the 3bdrms the max? We are a family of 6 and 5bdrms are our max here at JBER ❤
Thanks for the video! Do they have SNCO 4 bedroom homes, or is a 3 bedroom home the biggest you can get?
They have bigger homes! In the video description I lay out where you can see all floor plans at every base!
As a Brit, that house looks pretty nice.
Garden is a decent size, could do with a few plants.
I’m guessing these houses are for sale or have been bought !!!
Is there any attic storage space? We’re on base in Germany right now and have 2 large attic spaces for storage, and have turned our garage into a playroom because it’s so clean and new. I’m afraid we’ll not have enough space or storage in the homes at Lakenheath 😣
Unfortunately there is not… You might want to check out housing off base! You can find loads of bigger homes, especially if you’re willing to drive a little ways! We live off base and have a 4 bedroom home, Harry Potter cupboard, a attic space, and a full garage 🤷🏼♀️🤷🏻♂️ Just depends on your situation
Hello, thank you for the video! I am moving to lakenheath next year so I’m trying to figure out if I should live on or off base as an SNCO with 2 dependents (wife + child). If you don’t mind asking, do people prefer living on base or off base?
This is NCO with 3 kids. If you click on the description of the video it will show you how to find all of the base floorplans which could help a lot!
It really depends on your preference. WAY more convenient to live on base, but you’re more immersed in the British culture if you live off base. Just depends on what works best for you and your family. I will give you a heads up, the wait list for base can be quite long!
It should be noted that this property (from a British perspective) is geared for Americans which you won't find in British houses: Dual electric sockets (British 240v as well as US 110v), very wide fridge and cooker (British standard for both is 600mm wide, 23.6 inches) and ceiling fans (Americans seem to think these a necessity, even though you'll be lucky to hit 70 degrees for a few weeks mid-summer). We don't have mailboxes. The mail comes through the covered slit ('letterbox') in the front door. No mesh screens on windows or doors as flying insects are not generally a problem. Air conditioning is never found as a feature (I bought a mobile unit after a short heatwave and didn't use it again for 5 years).
How does the house get the 110V/60Hz power supply?
All UK houses are 240 volt, the shaver outlet in the bathroom is the only one at 110v ( sometimes the shaver outlet has an external switch 11o or 240v)
I think UK houses are wired differently all the sockets will be on one circuit, with a fuse in tge main fuse box, likewise the lights, sometimes split between upstairs and downstairs.
The majority if not all outlets will also be individually switched, don't make tge mistake of plugging something in, and expecting it to be 'live' charging or working, if the outlet isn't switched on its not working
@@chrisjones2224 What you've not noticed is this house is provided with both standard British 240v outlets as well as US pattern 110v outlets. Somehow the voltage must be stepped down to provide 110 volts. Hence the question.
Does anyone know if civilians are allowed to live in housing, or if it is military only? Thank you!
Military only.
Is there a garbage disposal in the kitchen sink?
Yes
Haha a garbage disposal in the sink? I'm from England and I've never even heard of a garbage disposal in the sink!
I went to Lakenheath High School there and visited my friends living on base, so this will show me all the upgrades. Thanks.
Is this officer housing?
This is NCO with 3 kids
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck Thank you! We’ll be arriving in April, love your videos!
Thank you so much! Best of luck on your PCS! Let me know if you’ve got other questions, maybe it’ll make for a good video!
So people know why there's no outlets in the bathroom i this is because very strict building laws that are in the UK
Very true!
Yes, but why? There are power points in every bathroom in the country in Australia. How do you power a hairdryer?
@@neilfrasersmith We have strict building laws regarding electrical outlets near water... put simply, it's a hazard to life. Use a hair dryer somewhere where you won't be putting yourself in danger... ie, not near water!
@@neilfrasersmith Fill the sink with water, and acidentally drop the plugged in hair dryer into the water. You'll understand why we have regulations. DON'T take an extension lead into a bathroom. Sit in your bedroom wiih a dressing table and mirror and dry your hair there....
And you need to get your facts right about Australia:
"Australian regulations around electrical sockets in bathrooms are strict. While it depends on your fittings, you can't have regular electrical sockets or switches less than ~4 metres of a water source. Some special power points and switches can be placed closer, but you'll need to speak to an electrician to be safe.". These are almost the same regulations as in the UK.
There are different zones where electrical features are allowed and these are very strictly enforced, in Ireland and the UK. Even light switches are not allowed inside a bathroom, they are usually on the outside wall befoire you enter the bathroom. Any appliance inside must be controlled by pullcord switches mounted on the ceiling. Any electric heater must be mounted at least 1.5 meters away from any sink or bath. The rules make putting in sockets almost impossible. Sockets (2 pin) for shavers only are allowed in specialised units with isolating transformers which reduce greatly the risk of shock from people dropping an appliance in a wash hand basin fulll of water.
That looks like a standard British house
Try not to use a 240v hairdryer in a bathroom. That's why no sockets.
Can't get over the term half bath! I imagined a bath the size you might bath a dog in!
Then I realised you meant a toilet.
What you call the back yard is what we call a garden.
We don't have air con as it's hardly ever needed and very expensive.
We don't have disposal units in our sinks, what's the point?
Yeah… we can see how that would sound super strange if you weren’t used to hearing it. Half bath is just a bathroom without a shower/tub… so a water closet.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, it really helps out the channel!
@@AroundtheWorldandBeck Nobody says water closet these days, it's a toilet. You might see signs in public places saying WCs but nobody calls them that. I know toilet is a rude word in the US but it isn't over here.
@@jillhobson6128 The first time I went to Washington DC, I came across a "Public Comfort Station". It seems that even in the US Capital, the word toilet is frightening!
It “RAINS” A Lot Here! How Rude 😂😂😂 Have you not seen the weather over the past few years……
405 thunderbird in 1975
Its' HAVE!!! I have this. You have that. We have this. They have that. Stop freaking saying GOT, smdh Got is past-tense. I got it yesterday, I HAVE IT NOW.
Love your channel 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧