Oh yes, please start a series visiting the different Cotswolds villages! We were fortunate to briefly visit castle combe a few years ago. So picturesque!
Your frank commentary is exactly what I like to hear in preparation for travel. I much prefer authenticity & quality than run-of-the-mill tourist attractions -- Having said that, I do appreciate the natural beauty and antique architecture of this area.
I work in the tourism industry running my own business and work in a town that’s a heavily visited tourist town. We have lots of small independent businesses but they are geared to the tourists as this is how they make money and survive. Over the years I’ve seen so many businesses come and go and it’s so hard to run a small business, especially at the moment so whilst they may not be up to your standards they no doubt work really hard.
You made me cry going to Bourton-on-the-Water. My husband and I had our first date there 34 years ago when he was in the US Air Force; it brought back so many wonderful memories.
I've lived on the outskirts of Bourton for 8 years now, I don't enjoy the throngs of tourists but am fond of the village simply because the scenery is utterly beautiful and it's possible to find peace and quiet if you know where to look. BTW it should be quieter this year as coaches are no longer allowed to park in Bourton!
Okay... I just love Charlie's authenticity. (And he has such great passion for *everything* from art to farming to health. Fabulous Couple... Josie's sunny optimism and Charlie's honest realism. So CUTE!!! 💞 You both Push Up my mood to Happy!
@@angelamonson that’s a good thing. It’s hard to get guys sometimes to talk which is very drab and boring. My man talks allot too. Maybe he’s a fellow Gemini like my husband they love to talk and they’re full of allot of energy and passion!
As a lifelong Cotswoldian I'd recommend watching Josie's blogs for retail and dining recommendations in the area etc but also watch the Cotswold Explorer channel on UA-cam for a more in depth history of the various towns and villages visited. Less touristy, real Cotswold working villages to add a balance. There are so many charming market towns and villages. Not all not all have a 'Bamford' quality dining pub or a Daylesford farm shop but they are worth visiting none the less.
Josie and Charlie, you always manage to push-up my spirits with your jaunts around the countryside. This city girl is grateful for those excursions, giving me a glimpse into your beautiful world so different from my own. Sending love from Chicago - THANK YOU!
Loved this video! Me and my sister did a trip from the U.S. to England in December and decided to do several days in the Cotswold's. We went to both Stow and Bourton on the Water was adorable! Gladly it wasn't as packed because we were clearly there in the "off season" I suppose. I adored Stow and had my now favorite boots shipped from that very Fairfax & Favor store. I've had more compliments on my boots than any other shoes I have ever worn and I am obsessed with them! I absolutely will be that tourist that comes back again as I loved every bit of England I visited!
I absolutely love hearing you and Charlie speak. It makes the video so realistic and not scripted. Thank you for your honesty and points of you. Hopefully one day I can travel over there. I would love to go have dinner with the both of you!! You guys are an amazing couple and I hope that you do more videos together like this.
We love bourton on the water and have been going there every couple of years for 52 years. It our favourite place in the Cotswolds and wouldn’t want any thing to change I think that’s its appeal. Look forward to the rest to come.
The Cotswold Way walk and the Fosseway walks .Absolutely beautiful . I’m a Cotswolds. Girl through and through , Gloucestershire is the heart with so many hidden gems . It’s why the Royals have homes there ❤
Josie, A.D is after year 0, and the inn is therefore not around 2000 years old, it’s roughly 1080 years old. Very old though none the less 😊 to put it in to perspective, Oxford is around 1112 years old.
I think this has been one of my favourite videos for some time now, it just felt more accessible, a day out, walking in the woods, and a clothes haul from an affordable high street store, loved it 🥰
My Grandad was a policeman around Bourton-on-the-Water and Stowe back in the 70s, so it was lovely to see them featured! You're right about it getting busy though, we visit twice a year and last summer was crowded to say the least! From my personal experience, the local businesses in Broadway are great quality and I love how they support eachother!
So lovely to see you exploring different places in the Cotswolds. Definitely would love to see you explore more places. The charity shops I noticed in the Cotswolds are brilliant to shop in for antique and unusual pieces for the home 🫶🏻🌿 the H&M first dress is very you! 💐✨ also always love how honest you and Charlie are, it’s so refreshing 👏🏻
It’s lovely to go exploring. My partner and I do it. We do not have a route or destination. We just allow the road to guide us and that’s when we have discovered little gems. Lovely vlog💕💫💕
Hi Josie Our favourite place to visit in the Cotswolds is Burford and then walk from Burford to Swinbrook to visit The Swan and then onto Asthall where Deborah Mitford (Who was once the Duchess of Devonshire) lived and a visit to Daylesford owned Three Horseshoes. We absolutely love it ❤xx
Hello Josie, Bourton-on-the-Water .. love visiting there 🥰 .. but so so crowded in the summer! They even have a football match in the river in August 😆 So nice to wander around with an ice cream 🍦& on a warm day bring a picnic & sit by the river 🥰
Lovely to be shown around the surrounding areas of where you live in the Cotswolds. So many beautiful buildings and I love the Church door, stunning. Wild garlic is wonderful to cook with. Loving your dresses and your push up ❤
I love this so much. You should be the presidents of the Costwolds tourisism . This is also a great way for you to be in touch with the local businesses and partner up with them.
You and Charlie have such a great mix of topics. All my favorites-gardening, cooking, travel, decorating, and fashion. It’s obvious you’re the real deal. I’m a gardener so I know one when I see one. Your knowledge of vegetable gardening is impressive. I also love the family content that you share. Stay true to yourselves. Be careful of those using you to get ahead. 💕
H&M are wonderful and I am thrilled wild flower prints are back. It is one shop I am tempted in and music is great and find it a relaxing place to shop.
The frown area is also called the ‘eleven’ area because of the 2 vertical wrinkles that occur when you age. Love that you’ll do a Cotswold series! Travel vlogs in general are awesome!
Hi Josie I just love being in the garden like you, i enjoyed planting up a Spring Tub for a Clothing Boutique for the girls there, i came home and did some in my Garden and enjoyed all the colourful plants, i only wish my next door neighbours did not smoke as sometimes it comes over and i can smell the smoke, yeuch!! You are very fortunate being far away from too close habits!
Loved this, I am from Bicester and seeing all the Cotswolds villages would be amazing been to Bourton on the Water and seeing it was so reminiscent to my childhood 💕💕
Towns get ruined when permanent residents are pushed out in favor of Airbnbs. I am glad you guys can see that and hope you will take it into account when deciding to invest in more housing in the Cotwolds. Maybe you could rent to normal residents and be landlords instead?
Hi Josie, I think you are very kind and not just politically correct. I find that comparison with other villages etc. is not the way to appreciate what each village or town has to offer. Sometimes too much opinion clouds our judgement when we decide to go visit 😢these places ourselves. 🇨🇦
Really enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds with you and Charlie. The wild garlic foraging was delightful. Loved the bag you found on H&M, Nice round of push-ups you did. 🎶❤️
Love your vlog, it’s so interesting to see different villages in the Cotswolds, really enjoyed this and look forward to seeing the other villages you are going to take us to. Going off the subject Josie would you be able to update us on the lady you helped, would just like to know if she is ok.
I loved seeing Bourton on the water and Stow. We are heading there from Australia in September , so your timing is perfect in terms of tips of where to visit etc. loved your H and M haul too and the push up! X
Thx for your honesty, i do enjoy watching England from your Channel, But just reminds me why i would never move back.. i love living in the Gers in south west France.. No traffic lights, Nothing but stuck in 100 yrs agO, life style, nothing Fake all authentic, No traffic, NO cars I have the lakes and beaches to myself, 1hr to the Pyrenees and 1hr to the Atlantic Ocean and two hrs away from any motorways.. .. Its very hard to go back to England, I left London in 1987 at 17yrs old to live in North France and now i live isolated with my animals, in the French Tuscany...
It was so interesting seeing “inside” the villages. I could imagine pushing up a stool to a cozy bar and having a cocktail and drinking in the ambiance of a local pub!! Of course always entertaining getting Charlie’s perspective on anything❤
I absolutely LOVED this vlog and the tour of the Cotswold village you and Charlie gave us, so authentic and interesting. You’ve made me want to visit the next time in the UK 🫶🏼
Love the exploring! It's so true...day to day life business can take over. I feel much the same about so many towns here in the Catskills. It's been on my list to explore them for sooo long...I just need to do it! ❤️
Loved seeing the village on the water. Taking notes to plan a trip there soon! I love the gardening tips and have attempted to start a patio garden of my own. Love the honesty too! Everything there seems so idyllic. Shout we “push up” our travel dates from June to experience a less tourist season when planning a trip? 😜💕🌸🌱
We visited at the end of March 2023 and loved it. Bourton on the Water was one of our favourites The blossom was fully out on the trees by the river and it was beautiful. We also had pasties from that Bakery which were delicious. I would love to see it all again on your vlogs xx
Josie and Charlie, what a great little tour around your area! We are never tourists in our own city, are we? So glad you were able to get out and about! Hopefully you have some bright, sunny weather on your next outing! 🌞
On my morning walk this morning I remembered what you said in this video.🤦♀So I had to come back and tell you - I definitely think you and Charlie could have a pushup contest on those foot bridges in Bourbon-on-the-Water! 😉
Thank you for being so honest!! My husband and I had a trip to the Cotswolds in 2011. Like many other places, tourists have flocked to certain cities and towns and have overwhelmed them, as they have here in tourist areas in the state of Maine. The Knick knack shops abound. I think where you live is unspoiled and private to a degree. Watching and enjoying all of your videos, you are at Daylesford and Bamford when they open and they are not as crowded. Our world has always been changing but hang onto your place of beauty and enjoy every minute with Dexie and Dickens.
Hi Josie, loved the vlog! I’ve been watching you for years and I recently moved out of the Cotswolds after living in Bourton on the Water for 8 years so loved seeing you walk around all my well known/loved places. Before you mentioned it I was screaming at the screen that you must try a smith burger! They are honestly the best burger I’ve ever eaten (and I’m fussy!) and they have truffle Mac and cheese as a side you would absolutely love it. The Chip Shed fish and chips are also very good. I’d recommend The Den for lunch and for their milkshakes, and the chestnut tree do great cakes and pastries. I would avoid the summer holidays in Bourton, unfortunately it becomes so busy it really isn’t enjoyable - the water is completely filled with children and dogs, and the grassed areas cannot even be seen because of so many people there who often leave their litter. Parking is a nightmare during this time too. I’d also recommend tourists to avoid January because most businesses are closed during this time. I’d recommend getting to Bourton early to avoid the crowds. The model village is great for tourists to visit and also the Christmas shop.
Just to add to Charlie’s opinion on Bourton - yes you are right a lot of shops are targeted towards overseas tourists (gift shops etc) and locals particularly despise the newish American style ‘’candy’’ shop (just not in keeping with the area at all!) but it is unfortunately how the village makes most of its money. The places I mentioned above are small local businesses and not chains. Smiths burger is run by two brothers, The den is a small family run business by locals etc. so you just have to pick and choose your places.
You 'pushed up' through your first underwhelm of Bouton-on-the-water and, as Charlie pointed out, were very diplomatic about the quality of product to be found there. Thank you for your honesty. I think it's fun to be a hometown tourist. 💖
Josieeee, if you visit Bourton-on-the-water on summertime you will absolutely love it. The atmosphere is just amazing, people enjoying ice creams while they dip their feet in the water, there is usually live street music on the background by talented artists, children running and playing in the water. And the colours, there’s green everywhere, the flowers.l are so beautiful. Honestly there is nothing better. Tell Charlie on summertime he would change his opinion. It’s definitely a place to go with family. We really really enjoyed this place.
In Bourton take the hidden public footpath on the top side of Lansdown Road next to the house called ‘Strathspey’. It takes you to a very picturesque bridge and you can walk back into town along the river Windrush. Take the alley way back onto Sherbourne Street.
You guys are the best!!! Sending love! 🌻🌻 Well done for showcasing your beautiful area. It is a wonderful showcase of where you live and makes us all want to join you in the fun!!
I love watching Brits explore their own country lol I loved Joel and Lia's vlogs of them visiting UK areas before they sadly quit their Those Two Brits channel so I would love if you guys made this a regular thing :)
You push-up the levels of awesomeness through each video! Thankyou for taking us exploring with you, looking forward to see more of it! Much love from Mumbai!! xx
We’re US citizens and visited Bourton on the Water in 1990 (I know….ages ago.) But we bought 2 pictures of the countryside that still hang in my dining room today that I love. Such a pretty village…at least then it was!
It’s soo thoughtful of you both to visit these places for us visitors. I’ve visited years ago but really want to come and stay for a long weekend again, maybe in September. Would love to stay at your cottage but hubby says it’s far too expensive 🙄 pfft maybe it’s because we live in a Grade ll listed thatch Cottage here in Devon, so to us it’s nothing different - MEN!!! Really want to go to Daylesford, Burford, Thyme etc. would love to bump into you, I would definitely come say hello xx
We stayed at Stow in February at the Porch and it was amazing. The food was great as were the staff! Hannah was a joy to talk with to learn about the area and made sure we’re were taken care of every morning! Stow was the perfect anchor point as it’s 20-30 minutes from most of the popular areas. It was also a good mix of everything. Love the assessment of Burton on the water. I loved the architecture and quaint atmosphere but short of the candle shop was disappointed in the shops otherwise. Love the walk down memory lane with you guys!
Such a lovely video, you guys should definitely stop by Upper Slaughter where I’m lucky enough to have grown up and my mums side of the family being from there as far back as we can remember, also visiting Lower Slaughter as well and visiting Slaughters Inn for a little coffee stop🤍
Thank you taking us around these villages. Absolutely looooved this. Both your commentary is so great! I wish we would have had more time in the Cotswolds when we visited last year ❤
I know what you mean Charlie about the "twee" element of shops and I think it would be great if you got hold of the perfumerie and turned it into a Cotswolds Penhaligons. Food is so important too so a good baker is wonderful for all those hungry tourists. Home made pie shops are always popular and cheese and pickles etc. Home made cheese straws etc and locally made chutnies and jams.
Having lived all over the country in the United States, I find those that have lived in areas more than a few years do not explore their own areas, no matter how fabulous it is. I made it a point to explore all over in each area we lived. People would often say, “I’ve lived here my entire life, and dint see a fraction of what you have done”. Explore where you live it’s AMAZING. I would love for you to explore about the Cotswolds…imagine you would have new followers just for that.
Oh, I love this video so much! Thank you for taking us around the Cotswolds. It's a bucket list item for sure. Would you and Charlie consider giving us Americans a tour of Cornwall this spring? Please and thank you. 😊
Lovely vlog! I adore the Cotswolds and totally agree with your advice re Bourton, also it definitely looks like a good spot for Pooh sticks I agree with Charlie! Hope your Pilates double whammy didn’t kill you, at least they don’t make you do push-ups 😂😂😂😂😂
Love the Cotswold tour idea, we love Broadway ❤. The 11 zone between your eyebrow is so called because when you get to my age you can end up with two lines there - from frowning ☹️- so hoping mine aren’t too bad yet 😅😅. Love the H&M haul, the dresses are gorgeous and what a great dupe the bag is. Think it’s all sold out at the moment, I need to catch up on your vlogs, I’m so far behind 🫣
I always loved visiting Bourton as a child, especially the miniature village and paddling in the Windrush. Broadway is another favourite and I remember a great visit to Bibury, including the trout farm. 😊
Oooh am looking forward to all the suggestions Josie, am coming to England from Ghana in the summer and meeting my friend who is traveling from LA. Our plan is to explore the Cotswolds and enjoy the British countryside. Am excited and trust your opinions and suggestions 😊
Beautiful vlog Josie, ❤ as always, 😊. When we visited the Cotswolds with my mum last November, went to some gorgeous towns, but definitely not enough time in 3 days !!!!!!!!!!! The food out we had everywhere was gorgeous, loved seeing the Harry Potter tree & Blenheim 🪄. Xxx
Love seeing more of the Cotswold villages. Agree sunny days always best and Spring green new leaves and flowers make anything look more beautiful. Also always love hearing things from your moms prospective on some of your other vlogs, as she is more my age.
We decided to go to the cotsworlds for our anniversary and on your recommendation went to Bourton on the water, its so picturesque, we stopped off at daylesford first and saw you walking past the fire pit, I would have said hello but you were too far ahead which was a shame. But we've really enjoyed our stay, thank you x
It was great to watch your vlog while I was working out today... I missed seeing some of your new H&M outfits and had to rewatch that segment... Hard to see everything in between the push up portion of the work out❤️💕
We live in Malmesbury which is right on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, and just visited Stow! I can say I definitely liked it more than Bourton… my boyfriend and I agreed we don’t ever have to see Bourton again (once is enough)😅! It isn’t the Cotswolds but if you haven’t already been there’s a really pretty little village in Bath called Freshford. It has one lovely pub (The Inn at Freshford) with some local cider/ales that we love to get when we go- and the beautiful Iford Manor gardens! It’s such a quiet escape that I definitely recommend. It was my first little village exploration when I moved to the UK so it has a special place in my heart 💓
Another idea to include in the tours of the local,villages is the worship or churches that are in them. I know personally, I have ancestors that ruled and were buried in their church with a sculpted image of them. I’m sure that isn’t the,proper verbage but I think you get the jest. Looking forward to this additional information to the,vlogs. Hugs from Texas!
Hi Josie, i bought the LED face and neck mask, thank you for the discount, they already had a saving on the site, so I saved twice with your discount. Did you know, you dont have to buy the expensive gel conductors, you can buy the K-Y Gel, its a brilliant conductor for all gadgets. I used to use it years ago when I had a face machine, it was recommended to us K-Y Gel.
Oh yes, please start a series visiting the different Cotswolds villages! We were fortunate to briefly visit castle combe a few years ago. So picturesque!
Your frank commentary is exactly what I like to hear in preparation for travel. I much prefer authenticity & quality than run-of-the-mill tourist attractions -- Having said that, I do appreciate the natural beauty and antique architecture of this area.
I work in the tourism industry running my own business and work in a town that’s a heavily visited tourist town. We have lots of small independent businesses but they are geared to the tourists as this is how they make money and survive. Over the years I’ve seen so many businesses come and go and it’s so hard to run a small business, especially at the moment so whilst they may not be up to your standards they no doubt work really hard.
You made me cry going to Bourton-on-the-Water. My husband and I had our first date there 34 years ago when he was in the US Air Force; it brought back so many wonderful memories.
And me 😢 I went to School there and had a Saturday job in the village many years ago ❤
I've lived on the outskirts of Bourton for 8 years now, I don't enjoy the throngs of tourists but am fond of the village simply because the scenery is utterly beautiful and it's possible to find peace and quiet if you know where to look. BTW it should be quieter this year as coaches are no longer allowed to park in Bourton!
Okay... I just love Charlie's authenticity. (And he has such great passion for *everything* from art to farming to health. Fabulous Couple... Josie's sunny optimism and Charlie's honest realism. So CUTE!!! 💞 You both Push Up my mood to Happy!
and he talks more than any man I have ever seen.
Yes, He’s fabulous. Witty, charming and a great personality x 😃
@@user-jm9nu2gl5h ~ I agree! 😃
@@angelamonson that’s a good thing. It’s hard to get guys sometimes to talk which is very drab and boring. My man talks allot too. Maybe he’s a fellow Gemini like my husband they love to talk and they’re full of allot of energy and passion!
As a lifelong Cotswoldian I'd recommend watching Josie's blogs for retail and dining recommendations in the area etc but also watch the Cotswold Explorer channel on UA-cam for a more in depth history of the various towns and villages visited. Less touristy, real Cotswold working villages to add a balance. There are so many charming market towns and villages. Not all not all have a 'Bamford' quality dining pub or a Daylesford farm shop but they are worth visiting none the less.
Josie and Charlie, you always manage to push-up my spirits with your jaunts around the countryside. This city girl is grateful for those excursions, giving me a glimpse into your beautiful world so different from my own. Sending love from Chicago - THANK YOU!
Loved this video! Me and my sister did a trip from the U.S. to England in December and decided to do several days in the Cotswold's. We went to both Stow and Bourton on the Water was adorable! Gladly it wasn't as packed because we were clearly there in the "off season" I suppose. I adored Stow and had my now favorite boots shipped from that very Fairfax & Favor store. I've had more compliments on my boots than any other shoes I have ever worn and I am obsessed with them! I absolutely will be that tourist that comes back again as I loved every bit of England I visited!
I really appreciate Charlie being direct and authentic. I trust the true reaction with the not having to give just the positive.
I’m delighted to see my tulips starting to PUSH-UP with the arrival of some sunshine this week
I absolutely love hearing you and Charlie speak. It makes the video so realistic and not scripted. Thank you for your honesty and points of you. Hopefully one day I can travel over there. I would love to go have dinner with the both of you!! You guys are an amazing couple and I hope that you do more videos together like this.
For some reason I really enjoy Charlie’s honesty. But then I kind of always enjoy his presence. Fun video. Thanks
Me too 😃 he is my favorite guy in the UK. we love him in the USA 🇺🇸
Love the new ‘Explore the Cotswolds’ series, so much fun! It was great seeing the new wild garlic plants pushing up in the woods 😉 xx
We love bourton on the water and have been going there every couple of years for 52 years. It our favourite place in the Cotswolds and wouldn’t want any thing to change I think that’s its appeal.
Look forward to the rest to come.
The Cotswold Way walk and the Fosseway walks .Absolutely beautiful . I’m a Cotswolds. Girl through and through , Gloucestershire is the heart with so many hidden gems . It’s why the Royals have homes there ❤
Josie, A.D is after year 0, and the inn is therefore not around 2000 years old, it’s roughly 1080 years old. Very old though none the less 😊 to put it in to perspective, Oxford is around 1112 years old.
I think this has been one of my favourite videos for some time now, it just felt more accessible, a day out, walking in the woods, and a clothes haul from an affordable high street store, loved it 🥰
My Grandad was a policeman around Bourton-on-the-Water and Stowe back in the 70s, so it was lovely to see them featured! You're right about it getting busy though, we visit twice a year and last summer was crowded to say the least! From my personal experience, the local businesses in Broadway are great quality and I love how they support eachother!
I love the honesty & realness you’ve both given to this vlog. In fact Josie, it was a real PUSH UP that I am glad was there 😊.
So lovely to see you exploring different places in the Cotswolds. Definitely would love to see you explore more places. The charity shops I noticed in the Cotswolds are brilliant to shop in for antique and unusual pieces for the home 🫶🏻🌿 the H&M first dress is very you! 💐✨ also always love how honest you and Charlie are, it’s so refreshing 👏🏻
Enjoyed the tour of the Cotswolds...love Charlie's honesty.
I love how you and Charlie appreciate the history of England.
I LOVED this vlog. The Cotswolds are my favorite place I’ve ever visited. I could live there 🥰
I loved exploring the Cotswolds with you and Charlie. What gorgeous villages. I definitely push up the chance to do more excursions 😉
Josie, I loved seeing the small shops. Yes, it does remind me of Diagon Alley. What a lovely place to visit. 😊
It’s lovely to go exploring. My partner and I do it. We do not have a route or destination. We just allow the road to guide us and that’s when we have discovered little gems. Lovely vlog💕💫💕
This was so interesting. Thanks for sharing your corner of the world with us. I adore you and Charlie. Best Couple!
Thank you both for the new Cotswolds adventure series. You and Charlie’s insights are very much appreciated
Hi Josie
Our favourite place to visit in the Cotswolds is Burford and then walk from Burford to Swinbrook to visit The Swan and then onto Asthall where Deborah Mitford (Who was once the Duchess of Devonshire) lived and a visit to Daylesford owned Three Horseshoes. We absolutely love it ❤xx
Hello Josie, Bourton-on-the-Water .. love visiting there 🥰 .. but so so crowded in the summer! They even have a football match in the river in August 😆 So nice to wander around with an ice cream 🍦& on a warm day bring a picnic & sit by the river 🥰
Lovely to be shown around the surrounding areas of where you live in the Cotswolds.
So many beautiful buildings and I love the Church door, stunning.
Wild garlic is wonderful to cook with.
Loving your dresses and your push up ❤
I love this so much. You should be the presidents of the Costwolds tourisism . This is also a great way for you to be in touch with the local businesses and partner up with them.
Please do more videos like this ❤️. I love the Cotswolds and love seeing more places there to visit, eat and shop at. Love your channel Josie
You and Charlie have such a great mix of topics. All my favorites-gardening, cooking, travel, decorating, and fashion. It’s obvious you’re the real deal. I’m a gardener so I know one when I see one. Your knowledge of vegetable gardening is impressive. I also love the family content that you share. Stay true to yourselves. Be careful of those using you to get ahead. 💕
H&M are wonderful and I am thrilled wild flower prints are back. It is one shop I am tempted in and music is great and find it a relaxing place to shop.
The frown area is also called the ‘eleven’ area because of the 2 vertical wrinkles that occur when you age. Love that you’ll do a Cotswold series! Travel vlogs in general are awesome!
Hello darling Josie, I love your tours of the cotswold ❤😊
Hi Josie
I just love being in the garden like you, i enjoyed planting up a Spring Tub for a Clothing Boutique for the girls there, i came home and did some in my Garden and enjoyed all the colourful plants, i only wish my next door neighbours did not smoke as sometimes it comes over and i can smell the smoke, yeuch!! You are very fortunate being far away from too close habits!
Definitely show us different places in the Cotswolds. Engaging scenery is always welcome.
Loved this, I am from Bicester and seeing all the Cotswolds villages would be amazing been to Bourton on the Water and seeing it was so reminiscent to my childhood 💕💕
Towns get ruined when permanent residents are pushed out in favor of Airbnbs. I am glad you guys can see that and hope you will take it into account when deciding to invest in more housing in the Cotwolds. Maybe you could rent to normal residents and be landlords instead?
Sad that they criticise the others for attracting tourits whilst doing the same!
Hi Josie, I think you are very kind and not just politically correct. I find that comparison with other villages etc. is not the way to appreciate what each village or town has to offer. Sometimes too much opinion clouds our judgement when we decide to go visit 😢these places ourselves. 🇨🇦
Really enjoyed exploring the Cotswolds with you and Charlie. The wild garlic foraging was delightful. Loved the bag you found on H&M, Nice round of push-ups you did. 🎶❤️
I think Broadway and Burford should get a mention too. x
Loved your tour, please continue with more!
Josie, your hair looks amazing, and I love visiting the cotswolds, you have such a beautiful face x
Love your vlog, it’s so interesting to see different villages in the Cotswolds, really enjoyed this and look forward to seeing the other villages you are going to take us to. Going off the subject Josie would you be able to update us on the lady you helped, would just like to know if she is ok.
I loved seeing Bourton on the water and Stow. We are heading there from Australia in September , so your timing is perfect in terms of tips of where to visit etc. loved your H and M haul too and the push up! X
Thx for your honesty, i do enjoy watching England from your Channel, But just reminds me why i would never move back.. i love living in the Gers in south west France.. No traffic lights, Nothing but stuck in 100 yrs agO, life style, nothing Fake all authentic, No traffic, NO cars I have the lakes and beaches to myself, 1hr to the Pyrenees and 1hr to the Atlantic Ocean and two hrs away from any motorways.. .. Its very hard to go back to England, I left London in 1987 at 17yrs old to live in North France and now i live isolated with my animals, in the French Tuscany...
It was so interesting seeing “inside” the villages. I could imagine pushing up a stool to a cozy bar and having a cocktail and drinking in the ambiance of a local pub!!
Of course always entertaining getting Charlie’s perspective on anything❤
I absolutely LOVED this vlog and the tour of the Cotswold village you and Charlie gave us, so authentic and interesting. You’ve made me want to visit the next time in the UK 🫶🏼
I wish you could bottle Charlie's enthusiasm. So refreshing.
Love the exploring! It's so true...day to day life business can take over. I feel much the same about so many towns here in the Catskills. It's been on my list to explore them for sooo long...I just need to do it! ❤️
Loved seeing the village on the water. Taking notes to plan a trip there soon! I love the gardening tips and have attempted to start a patio garden of my own. Love the honesty too! Everything there seems so idyllic. Shout we “push up” our travel dates from June to experience a less tourist season when planning a trip? 😜💕🌸🌱
We visited at the end of March 2023 and loved it. Bourton on the Water was one of our favourites The blossom was fully out on the trees by the river and it was beautiful. We also had pasties from that Bakery which were delicious. I would love to see it all again on your vlogs xx
Josie, a wonderful time you & Charlie had showing us around the Cotswolds . You could include pushups during your workouts.❤❤
Josie and Charlie, what a great little tour around your area! We are never tourists in our own city, are we? So glad you were able to get out and about! Hopefully you have some bright, sunny weather on your next outing! 🌞
On my morning walk this morning I remembered what you said in this video.🤦♀So I had to come back and tell you - I definitely think you and Charlie could have a pushup contest on those foot bridges in Bourbon-on-the-Water! 😉
Thank you for being so honest!! My husband and I had a trip to the Cotswolds in 2011. Like many other places, tourists have flocked to certain cities and towns and have overwhelmed them, as they have here in tourist areas in the state of Maine. The Knick knack shops abound. I think where you live is unspoiled and private to a degree. Watching and enjoying all of your videos, you are at Daylesford and Bamford when they open and they are not as crowded. Our world has always been changing but hang onto your place of beauty and enjoy every minute with Dexie and Dickens.
Awesome video and there is one for certain... Charlie is going to always say what is on his mind. You both keep it 100 and that is great!
Hi Josie, loved the vlog! I’ve been watching you for years and I recently moved out of the Cotswolds after living in Bourton on the Water for 8 years so loved seeing you walk around all my well known/loved places. Before you mentioned it I was screaming at the screen that you must try a smith burger! They are honestly the best burger I’ve ever eaten (and I’m fussy!) and they have truffle Mac and cheese as a side you would absolutely love it. The Chip Shed fish and chips are also very good. I’d recommend The Den for lunch and for their milkshakes, and the chestnut tree do great cakes and pastries. I would avoid the summer holidays in Bourton, unfortunately it becomes so busy it really isn’t enjoyable - the water is completely filled with children and dogs, and the grassed areas cannot even be seen because of so many people there who often leave their litter. Parking is a nightmare during this time too. I’d also recommend tourists to avoid January because most businesses are closed during this time. I’d recommend getting to Bourton early to avoid the crowds. The model village is great for tourists to visit and also the Christmas shop.
Just to add to Charlie’s opinion on Bourton - yes you are right a lot of shops are targeted towards overseas tourists (gift shops etc) and locals particularly despise the newish American style ‘’candy’’ shop (just not in keeping with the area at all!) but it is unfortunately how the village makes most of its money. The places I mentioned above are small local businesses and not chains. Smiths burger is run by two brothers, The den is a small family run business by locals etc. so you just have to pick and choose your places.
You 'pushed up' through your first underwhelm of Bouton-on-the-water and, as Charlie pointed out, were very diplomatic about the quality of product to be found there. Thank you for your honesty. I think it's fun to be a hometown tourist. 💖
Josieeee, if you visit Bourton-on-the-water on summertime you will absolutely love it.
The atmosphere is just amazing, people enjoying ice creams while they dip their feet in the water, there is usually live street music on the background by talented artists, children running and playing in the water. And the colours, there’s green everywhere, the flowers.l are so beautiful. Honestly there is nothing better. Tell Charlie on summertime he would change his opinion. It’s definitely a place to go with family. We really really enjoyed this place.
Josie I have never been to the Cotswolds it looks so stunning thanks so much for sharing
Thank you - Joni Have a great day.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO BRING US TO SO BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN ENGLAND; THANK YOU JOSIE 😘
In Bourton take the hidden public footpath on the top side of Lansdown Road next to the house called ‘Strathspey’.
It takes you to a very picturesque bridge and you can walk back into town along the river Windrush. Take the alley way back onto Sherbourne Street.
I do that one too, it's so quiet, well perhaps it won't be now!!
You guys are the best!!! Sending love! 🌻🌻 Well done for showcasing your beautiful area. It is a wonderful showcase of where you live and makes us all want to join you in the fun!!
I love watching Brits explore their own country lol I loved Joel and Lia's vlogs of them visiting UK areas before they sadly quit their Those Two Brits channel so I would love if you guys made this a regular thing :)
Both villages are so English ❤ thankfully they have tourists to keep them going 🥰
You push-up the levels of awesomeness through each video! Thankyou for taking us exploring with you, looking forward to see more of it! Much love from Mumbai!! xx
We’re US citizens and visited Bourton on the Water in 1990 (I know….ages ago.) But we bought 2 pictures of the countryside that still hang in my dining room today that I love. Such a pretty village…at least then it was!
It’s soo thoughtful of you both to visit these places for us visitors. I’ve visited years ago but really want to come and stay for a long weekend again, maybe in September. Would love to stay at your cottage but hubby says it’s far too expensive 🙄 pfft maybe it’s because we live in a Grade ll listed thatch Cottage here in Devon, so to us it’s nothing different - MEN!!! Really want to go to Daylesford, Burford, Thyme etc. would love to bump into you, I would definitely come say hello xx
My sister and I visited Cotswolds last year from Australia … Bourton was one of our favourites … also loved Stow, Bibury, Castle Combe …very special
We stayed at Stow in February at the Porch and it was amazing. The food was great as were the staff! Hannah was a joy to talk with to learn about the area and made sure we’re were taken care of every morning! Stow was the perfect anchor point as it’s 20-30 minutes from most of the popular areas. It was also a good mix of everything. Love the assessment of Burton on the water. I loved the architecture and quaint atmosphere but short of the candle shop was disappointed in the shops otherwise. Love the walk down memory lane with you guys!
I have been fortunate to visit this beautiful village. I love watching y'all stroll around and enjoy!!
Such a lovely video, you guys should definitely stop by Upper Slaughter where I’m lucky enough to have grown up and my mums side of the family being from there as far back as we can remember, also visiting Lower Slaughter as well and visiting Slaughters Inn for a little coffee stop🤍
Thank you taking us around these villages. Absolutely looooved this. Both your commentary is so great! I wish we would have had more time in the Cotswolds when we visited last year ❤
I know what you mean Charlie about the "twee" element of shops and I think it would be great if you got hold of the perfumerie and turned it into a Cotswolds Penhaligons. Food is so important too so a good baker is wonderful for all those hungry tourists. Home made pie shops are always popular and cheese and pickles etc. Home made cheese straws etc and locally made chutnies and jams.
Thank you Josie 🙏 Charlie and you, always have good and Interesting ideas ✨ 💞 🥰 😘
Having lived all over the country in the United States, I find those that have lived in areas more than a few years do not explore their own areas, no matter how fabulous it is. I made it a point to explore all over in each area we lived. People would often say, “I’ve lived here my entire life, and dint see a fraction of what you have done”. Explore where you live it’s AMAZING. I would love for you to explore about the Cotswolds…imagine you would have new followers just for that.
Josie please keep on exploring the Cotswolds and taking us along for the journey coming from Australia I just ❤❤❤
Oh, I love this video so much! Thank you for taking us around the Cotswolds. It's a bucket list item for sure. Would you and Charlie consider giving us Americans a tour of Cornwall this spring? Please and thank you. 😊
Lovely vlog! I adore the Cotswolds and totally agree with your advice re Bourton, also it definitely looks like a good spot for Pooh sticks I agree with Charlie! Hope your Pilates double whammy didn’t kill you, at least they don’t make you do push-ups 😂😂😂😂😂
Love the Cotswold tour idea, we love Broadway ❤.
The 11 zone between your eyebrow is so called because when you get to my age you can end up with two lines there - from frowning ☹️- so hoping mine aren’t too bad yet 😅😅.
Love the H&M haul, the dresses are gorgeous and what a great dupe the bag is. Think it’s all sold out at the moment, I need to catch up on your vlogs, I’m so far behind 🫣
Thanks for giving my mood a real push up! Can’t wait to come visit the Cotswolds soon!
This would be right up my street going to these shops and that little church entry is just gorgeous. 🌷🌷
Love yours and Charlies energy. Good to hear you pushing up your Straw Cottage for the summer. X
I always loved visiting Bourton as a child, especially the miniature village and paddling in the Windrush. Broadway is another favourite and I remember a great visit to Bibury, including the trout farm. 😊
Oooh am looking forward to all the suggestions Josie, am coming to England from Ghana in the summer and meeting my friend who is traveling from LA. Our plan is to explore the Cotswolds and enjoy the British countryside. Am excited and trust your opinions and suggestions 😊
Beautiful vlog Josie, ❤ as always, 😊. When we visited the Cotswolds with my mum last November, went to some gorgeous towns, but definitely not enough time in 3 days !!!!!!!!!!! The food out we had everywhere was gorgeous, loved seeing the Harry Potter tree & Blenheim 🪄. Xxx
Wow!What an amazing idea to share and take us around new villages.
I love both flower dresses !
Your to funny with the push up ! ❤🇨🇦
Loved looking around the places you both showed us.🥰🥰
Love seeing more of the Cotswold villages. Agree sunny days always best and Spring green new leaves and flowers make anything look more beautiful.
Also always love hearing things from your moms prospective on some of your other vlogs, as she is more my age.
We decided to go to the cotsworlds for our anniversary and on your recommendation went to Bourton on the water, its so picturesque, we stopped off at daylesford first and saw you walking past the fire pit, I would have said hello but you were too far ahead which was a shame. But we've really enjoyed our stay, thank you x
Oh so glad you’re visiting - hope you have a lovely trip!!
It was great to watch your vlog while I was working out today... I missed seeing some of your new H&M outfits and had to rewatch that segment... Hard to see everything in between the push up portion of the work out❤️💕
We live in Malmesbury which is right on the doorstep of the Cotswolds, and just visited Stow! I can say I definitely liked it more than Bourton… my boyfriend and I agreed we don’t ever have to see Bourton again (once is enough)😅! It isn’t the Cotswolds but if you haven’t already been there’s a really pretty little village in Bath called Freshford. It has one lovely pub (The Inn at Freshford) with some local cider/ales that we love to get when we go- and the beautiful Iford Manor gardens! It’s such a quiet escape that I definitely recommend. It was my first little village exploration when I moved to the UK so it has a special place in my heart 💓
Another idea to include in the tours of the local,villages is the worship or churches that are in them. I know personally, I have ancestors that ruled and were buried in their church with a sculpted image of them. I’m sure that isn’t the,proper verbage but I think you get the jest. Looking forward to this additional information to the,vlogs. Hugs from Texas!
🍈🍈 made it to the end! Loved this vlog - thanks for checking out the local spots like Bourton!
Джози, спасибо большое тебе за все видео❤они вдохновляют!
бесконечного счастья вам с Чарли! 💛 вы лучшие!
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