There is only one reason why there was an explosion of followers in a short space of time - Michael is by far one of the very best, no undoubtedly THE BEST, UA-cam vloggers!! The cinematography, music, places of interest.... is stunning. Michael’s videos are better than the TV!
My mother love gardening and growing plants. She would often steal a cutting or seeds from neighbors (honesty) and would say it will grow better if stolen. I never knew where she got that from until today. She left us this past March at 88. Thank you Michael for making my day.
Ha ha, your mother was right. The lady who delivers my mail loves my gardens and showed me pictures of some of the plants she's grown from seeds from my garden. Some look even bushier than mine.
A few years ago in my street we had more than someone taking cuttings, started with vintage cast iron planters, the police were called but 2 nights later the owner woke to find a sea of plastic take-away forks neatly placed in rows across her entire lawn! Looking like a cemetery, the police had never seen the like! They then progressed to the next house and took a full bed of newly planted annuals - twice. They came back again for another go but only managed some very large cuttings - all in the dead of night - as this time I saw them, one at the same house and another guy in a garden across the road to where I was with my dog...outside for a pit stop at 2.45am...he was trying to remove a tree! They knew I saw them, so they picked a house 2 streets away as their next target, wrong move as it was the home of an ex policeman! Don't know what happen but they never came back. That was theft but a small cutting is nothing... but always better to ask as you may get many cuttings.
You have no idea how much I needed to see this today. I'm ex-Lancashire, landlocked in Florida, and feeling homesick and housebound. Thank you for the trip home ❤ My spirits have lifted x
I have visited England once for business, stayed over 2 weeks, experienced more than I would normally, but it still calls for me to return. My hope is that my dream will come true someday soon. I can’t imagine being landlocked in another country than the one I’m originally from during these crazy times.
Incredible cinematography, Michael. And you present her home so lovingly to the viewer, your devotion to her and her art is evident in every part of this video. And I love the beginning, with your own theme music with video of your trip. Very classy.
They call such items touch stones. My work took me the world over, I lived out of a suitcase for months at a time. It was those special, small, personal items that kept me company on a long stay in a hotel. A Lalique tumbler for whiskey, small, framed photographs, or a small portrait of someone special found their way into my bags. I can totally see traveling with one's own special tea, and tea cup from home, maybe a gift from some remembrance. And, it was not uncommon for me to buy flower arrangements for the hotel room, something alive, and beautiful added to share the space with me.
Michael-thank you. I am almost without words, if I can compose myself. I may never in my lifetime see these things with my own eyes. With you BEAUTIFUL photography, shots from the drone, I can be there too. I can smell the mossy moisture in the air, the sweetness of the fields, the glory of the Lake District because you took me along with you. You can never realize what this means to me. Thank You.
This felt like watching a movie. Your editing is beautiful and the music is spot on. The English side scenery is more beautiful than I can describe. It looked like a painting. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place with your viewers. What a magical place!!💖💖💖💖
My MOTHER'S FAMILY, THE Threlkeld family, some of them escaping Cromwell, left the Lake District, in 1680. You'll note there is a village called Threlkeld, below Blencathra, a mountain chain. That name, Blencathra means "seat of Arthur". Some of the family settled in new England, Virginia, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Argentina. They were members of Royalists, so they had to watch for Roundheads bounty hunters. In Virginia, they moved into hinterland (now, Kentucky), more or less, to hide. Just some history....
How do you invoke these wonderful feelings within me I don't know, however I am eternally greatful for all your talents Micheal. Thank you so much. Diane
Every episode I have to remind myself to stop having a crush on Michael because we live in different countries. As a film student I admire his work and his wonderful personality so much.
Michael, I can't tell you how much I enjoy following along on your physical journeys and your restoration journeys. You are so talented-thanks for the content!
I just want to add my appreciation of your incredible cinematography and editing. One of the most beautifully shot and edited videos I've seen. You must spend ages in post production. There's something deeply tranquil about all your videos. The music choice helps, but it's more than that.
She went to grieve and get away from the city but she ended up buying a cottage in a very enchanted Village with this so much beauty and tranquility thank you so much for taking us there and I love the fact that you love beautiful vintage old items many blessings and much love sent to you from Long Beach, California 💝💝💝🙏🏻🙏🏻
Loved the different take on the theme intro for while you’re away! B-roll game is on point this episode 😊 so glad the clouds lifted for a drone flight! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
You have mastered the artistry of video storytelling. This is why your channel has grown so quickly. You aren’t throwing a bunch of content out there and hoping it sticks. Your episodes are satisfying. Too often vloggers ‘vomit content’ to get things out there. But you don’t. Thank you for creating this channel and all the hard work.
Michael you have a gift. Lovely music, exceptional music. Never say 'no one would want to see' that's. Whatever you do has a magic to it! Appreciate taking us on your trip.
I grew up on Beatrix Potter books, when my mother first introduced them to me in the late 70s and early 80s. I am 47 years old and when I was pregnant with my son over 21 years ago, I decorated his nursery with Peter Rabbit and all things beatrix potter. I loved his nursery! I kept everything, except for the crib bedding. I wish I still had it, lol. I still collect it all. It's so whimsy and magical to me! I am so excited with you doing your cottage, Michael! Can't wait to see it when it's all completed. Thank you, for sharing your trip to the magical world of Beatrix Potter! Love to garden! I am an artist of many things & talents and I have thought of writing some children books about my 7 cats, of their adventures and personalities similar to Beatrix Potter including other animals from our backyard. My cat's names are Toby, Ginger, Tabitha, Callie, Patty Boy, Teddy Bear, and Cheddar Ledbetter! I even sing a little catchy tune for Cheddar Ledbetter.......ain't nobody better, than Cheddar!!! Haha!! Thank you, for always sharing your beautiful life with us!!! Much love & hugs from the United States---Winder, Georgia!!♡💓🌺👒🗼🇺🇸🌷🐇 Joy Carey
checked all boxes; cute dog's tummy rub, footage of Paris, drone footage, and fun road trip companions who seem to enjoy spontaneity and culture. You're the best, Michael.
Wow Michael i can already imagine that beautiful white wisteria at the front of your cottage.. I can't wait to see that. it will be a while but wisteria grows fast so... thank you for taking me along on your beatrix potter adventure. Beautiful footage as always! big kiss xxx Juliette
I’m finding this hilarious because I’m watching a channel about french life and you have more or less just drove past my house!!! I live just south of the Lake District.
Oh Michael, this was so beautiful! I've always wanted to visit the Lake District and Beatrix Potter's world but have never had the opportunity. Thank you for taking me there with your excellent video. The music and commentary are superb! You are one very special young man with very rare qualities:sensitivity and passion for beauty and nature! Please continue!
A lovely video, you may be interested to know she also had a holiday home in Scotland. I have visited there many times. The family had a holiday home in Dalguise, Her time spent there influenced her development as an artist and scientist. It was also whilst in Scotland that Beatrix wrote a 'picture letter' which provided the basis for her first book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. Similarly, a later book 'The Tale of Jeremy Fisher' also started life as a picture letter with characters clearly based on her study and exploration on the banks of the River Tay. 'The tale of Mrs Tiggy Winkle' was published in 1905 and is almost certainly based on the Potters' old washer woman at Dalguise, Kitty MacDonald. There’s a little garden there and an exhibition in Birnham, Perthshire to commemorate her. P.S. that looks like a baby robin. 😊
When Michael was speaking about Beatrix Potter previously, I advised him a couple of months ago to watch the UA-cam video "Strathbraan Documentary" by John Martin as it mentions the garden at Birnam and Beatrix Potter's inspirations while on holiday in Perthshire. It mentions your comment about Mrs Tiggy Winkle and also the inspiration for Mr McGregor who may be based on another local character. Michael replied that he would watch the video.
Now, that's the way to do an intro. Make it part of the story. I always jump 1:15 ahead to skip that part. This was nice and integrated to the story along with the lovely music. Cheers.
So clever! Made me appreciate the music all over again. It's sooooo appropriate for this vlog and "tv like", as if I am sitting down for my favourite tv series on TV 🥰.
Oh Michael how lucky to have you and Stephanie share your glorious world with us You make me realize there is still beauty in this stressful time I appreciate your hard work please continue to share your great video talents
Beautiful opening sequence. Three handsome young men on a quest to visit Beatrix Potter's cottage- it just doesn't get any better. I don't think I could have contained my disappointment at not being able to tour the interior. The gardens are lovely. Thank you for another truly enjoyable vlog.
British lad taking his own tea and teacup on a trip even though he's going to the UK of all places is the most british thing I've ever seen and I'm honestly here for it (might be doing the same thing, even if I'm not british haha)
Such a beautiful place! But your film making and editing are so good, and just hearing the music made me feel like I was watching a movie! I loved how you gave us so many facts about the place. Thank you!
Loved seeing Beatrix Potter’s lovely home setting. As a preschool teacher and artist I have always been mesmerized by her books and illustrations. Peter Rabbit made a huge impression on me when my mother read the story to me as a child! Such an emotionally cathartic story line escaping danger through Mr. McGregor’s garden! Thank you so much for sharing this precious video! Have wanted to visit Lake District which is close to my ancestral home. Live in USA in lovely Pennsylvania. Cheers! 😊
I’ve watched this a couple of times. It’s like watching a professionally produced movie. The beautiful scenery, dialogue at just the right spot and the music is perfect. You are such an artist and it really shows in your vlogs. Amazing!!
Oh so Beautiful. I cried with Love for this Wonderful Lady. I visited her Holiday Home in Windermere when on Holiday in 2019. We went on a river cruse and when we got off. I left everyone behind to Run up the Hill to go into her Home there. I got a ticket and was let in the door of her Display. I ran around like a mad woman, lol. Taking every shot I could on my phone. And then treated to the shop on my way out. How amazing I thought! I just got to see Beatrix Potters Holiday Home. I live in Geelong, Victoria. Australia and if anything I did on my Holiday. This was the most Magical Thing of ALL. Love Your Work Michael. You are a True Gem. 😘👍💖🏫🎹🏆🥇🎨🧁🍲🌈🍀🌻🐚🌲🐇🦫🦜🐣🦆🦉🐌🐰🐨🐝🐶🐱👑🕺💃🧚♂️💁♀️xxxxxxxxx
I believe the wheel barrow in the garden was from The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, the dog had the wheel barrow brought to Tabitha Cat to rescue her kitten Tom from the rats Samuel and Abigail Whiskers. Abigail stole the wheel barrow to escape the perimeter to a nearby barn to relocate and needed something to carry their luggage.... I might have watched the cartoon recently, plus it was one of my favorites of Potter's stories.
This brought back fantastic memories, thank you. How special this is for all of us to have had her in our life when we were young by enjoying her books and now enjoying her life.
Lovely video Michael you showed our landscape beautifully! I’m a huge fan of Beatrix Potter too, would love to hear you talk about her wider achievements in the next video! Not many people realise she was one of the most significant conservationists of our time and she was instrumental in the founding of the National Trust. She actively used her money to buy up land in order to stop it being developed on. She donated it all to the National Trust when she died on the condition that the landscape was preserved. She was also an expert mycologist and natural scientist as well as being an author and artist. What a woman I just have so much respect and admiration for what she achieved! 👏🏻
What beautiful land....I'm so sorry that her cottage was not opened when you arrived. As always, your videography, editing, and the views and music you chose were perfect. You could probably make some good money these kinds of scenes for the movie industry....you have an excellent, natural eye for perfect scenes. I enjoyed this thoroughly! Perhaps if you stay in the area for a couple of days you can go back when the house is opened? (It's nice that you could hang out with some of your buddies! )
Important notice - We’ve re-opened the garden, shop and pop up cafe at Hill Top (the house remains closed). You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking. Found this on the site x
Michael, you are a very talented man. You film the most amazing videos. Every shot, every scene is mesmerising and beautiful. It is a pleasure to sit and watch your videos. Keep up the great work. Much love. Hope you and your family are keeping safe and well.
Right from the beginning I was excited. For an American that has travel West Yorkshire a good bit, I was so excited to see that area again. I love the Lake District. Bolton Abbey area. Even on over to Robin Hood Bay. So beautiful. The garden was so nice as well as the cottage. I could feel your happiness.
Michael! What an artist you are! Cinematography shots are stunning (as would say Stephanie)! As you panned the green fields, overhead shot of Beatrix Potter's cottage, the flower beds but mostly the beauty of the skies and clouds and rolling hills of England, I felt my blood pressure relax, the stress leave my body and suddenly I was transported back 18 years to the Moors of Kent, standing on one of the tors only hearing the bleating of the lambs, the calls of the eagles flying above and the wind's song. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this moment of pure joy you've given me! I have tears running down my face because the music you have chosen is so suited to your frames, each and every one of them a masterpiece.
Our daughter & family lived in England for sixteen years and in our first visit there we went up to the Lakes District and stayed in Windemere & Kessick. It is truly is beautiful. Thank you for the lovely tour, it brought wonderful memories.
The music you select enhances your beautiful scenic shots. I hope you found inspiration for your cottage. I love the entrance/wind break and the color green of her metal gate.
Michael your videos are so peaceful and relaxing to watch...they sooth my soul and ease my mind in these weird, terrible times we’re in. You’re so natural and kind. Thanks so much for sharing so much of yourself and your world.
Michael, thank you so much for taking us with you on your explorations and travels!!! The beauty you so artfully capture in your videos and your love of nature makes my heart sing. The music you choose is exceptional and perfectly completes your wondrous videos. Thank you again and keep filming wonders!
I’m in bed unwell atm, this was pure comfort. Thank you. I visited Beatrix Potter’s home before I lost my sight and you’ve captured that magic for me again…even though I’m unable to see the pictures. Thank you so much you have a new subscriber.
Well I just want to say first of all Michael how adorable and sweet you are. And second of all how this made me so emotional because it was absolutely beautiful and I love and miss the Lake District and can’t believe we drove by this place. I want to retire in a place like that. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
What a lovely way to spend some time this Friday afternoon! I also love Beatrice Potter and I may never get to go to her house so thank you for the beautiful tour! I felt like I was there.
Cant believe I called it and said you'd be in Manchester and said to your mum to come to Stockport, I would have put some posh tea on for you! Hope you had a great catch up with your friends! And it was so lovely to see Beatrix's cottage! The music was lovely! Film maker In the making!
You just gave me my three favorite things in ONE vlog 1) Paris 2) England country side 3) Beautiful music!,💗🥰🥰 just made my week!,,🙏🏼🤓🌺 let’s see it again from the start 🤩 Thank you!!!!💚💚💚💚
Michael, I don't have adequate words to describe your finesse in creating and composing these beautiful videos.....the scenery, the details, the coordination of beautiful music. You truly are a master of these compositions. Thank you.
Thank you for this beautiful visual essay on Beatrix Potter's home. Wonderful to see how such a humble home can become the backdrop of books that have touched millions of children's lives.I believe it shows how taking the time to be with nature is the goal. I have the editions given to my mother in the early thirties those given to me in the late fifties and the editions I bought for my children, some of which I am giving to my new granddaughter. Greatful that you had this opportunity to touch base with the beauty of Helen's cottage aesthete. Looking forward to how you translate this into your own gardeners cottage. Though I love the chateau grandeur, the cottage style is a lovely palate cleanser, more relaxed and full of simple joys. Thank you! 🐿️🦔🐇🐓🦆
I so love this, thank you for the upload. I adore Beatirix Potter and being an artist myself, who often uses animals as my 'main characters' in my work, I've always felt an affinity with her. Feeling a bit blue today in lockdown New England, so it was lovely just to see English scenery; how I'm longing to get back. I joked with some others on Stephanie's blog the other day that we should form a collective to buy up and people some lovely little farms and village homes in close proximity in France. I dreamt of it in your last video when you showed the lovely farm next to your family's chateau for sale, something like that would just suit me. A lovely dream on quiet solemn New England day like today. Thank you again for all you do.
Thank you for taking us on your walks and travels. I can feel my tension and stress melt away as your camera flies over the countryside. The scenery and accompanying music are just marvelous.
Michael, You are an old soul. They broke the mold with you. I love how you see such beauty in things that other people might just walk past. The cinematography and music are perfect. I love your channel. Beatrix Potter is one of my favorite illustrators as well. What a delight "getting to visit" her home. I'm about 45 minutes from Edgar Allan Poe's house. What a contrast! (I admit that I've been there about 15 times. )
This was by far my most favourite video from you Michael. The pacing was great, the way you captured Arc de Triomphe in a moving vehicle BRILLIANT, and the music was SO good. I was getting nostalgia even though I know nothing about Beatrix Potter. Lastly, hooray for representation, finally an Asian person sighted on one of these chateau channels. Welcome to Bilal x
Another gem. Loved the shots of Paris too! Sorry you didn’t gain access to the house but I guess it’s closed due to COVID restrictions. Am just about to return as a volunteer guide to the home of Sir Walter Scott in the Scottish Borders not far from where you are now. It will be the first time opening since lockdown so we hope people will come and support us. All these attractions desperately need everyone ‘s support they rely so heavily on ticket revenue. Please consider visiting them and keep them going for the next generation ps to enjoy. Also if you book and decide not to go PLEASE contact the venue and cancel so your slot can be resold. All the best to everyone. Keep safe.x
I like the way we started out -- on the road before light. it's dreary waking up in the dark and packing up for a trip -- but once in the car, it's magic all the way. Beautiful episode.
Just loving your videos. You all work so hard and it's so nice to see things being restored. I agree tea needs a teacup and saucer . Take care all of you in these uncertain times .
your calm timeless videos of things to value .. places , objects , landscapes , family and friends are a welcome addition to my favorites list THANK YOU
You surprised your viewers more than what you think,you did a wonderful job in editing your video,just like a short movie 🎥 thank you Michael for sharing your great idea 💡
This is so beautiful it makes me cry. I have been in the US since 1975 and would love to go home. I've always loved Beatrix Potter & have a few things that a dear friend in Scotland sent me.I also have a collection of Beatrix Potter knitting patterns that you cannot find anymore.
✨Ohhh it's over!! I just adored this visit to Beatrice Potter‘s house & gardens🌿❤️🌿 ...it gave me “goosies” and I can not wait to see more!✨Thank you Michael!!✨😊✨
Stunning. The views. The music. Your appreciation of it. Thanks for sharing.
There is only one reason why there was an explosion of followers in a short space of time - Michael is by far one of the very best, no undoubtedly THE BEST, UA-cam vloggers!! The cinematography, music, places of interest.... is stunning. Michael’s videos are better than the TV!
My mother love gardening and growing plants. She would often steal a cutting or seeds from neighbors (honesty) and would say it will grow better if stolen. I never knew where she got that from until today. She left us this past March at 88. Thank you Michael for making my day.
Ha ha, your mother was right. The lady who delivers my mail loves my gardens and showed me pictures of some of the plants she's grown from seeds from my garden. Some look even bushier than mine.
My mom always was stealing cuttings! She was a wonderful gardener. 😢. Miss you mom.
A few years ago in my street we had more than someone taking cuttings, started with vintage cast iron planters, the police were called but 2 nights later the owner woke to find a sea of plastic take-away forks neatly placed in rows across her entire lawn! Looking like a cemetery, the police had never seen the like! They then progressed to the next house and took a full bed of newly planted annuals - twice. They came back again for another go but only managed some very large cuttings - all in the dead of night - as this time I saw them, one at the same house and another guy in a garden across the road to where I was with my dog...outside for a pit stop at 2.45am...he was trying to remove a tree! They knew I saw them, so they picked a house 2 streets away as their next target, wrong move as it was the home of an ex policeman!
Don't know what happen but they never came back. That was theft but a small cutting is nothing... but always better to ask as you may get many cuttings.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟I'm from Chile in south America, some people have the very same belief as you mother. They grow better if you have stolen them. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
@@marcelohernandez2395 viva chile
You have no idea how much I needed to see this today. I'm ex-Lancashire, landlocked in Florida, and feeling homesick and housebound. Thank you for the trip home ❤ My spirits have lifted x
I dreamed of a stone cottage( much like this one) last night...I was hosing it down for a party......
I hear you Lady Jane, I’m from Harrogate originally and live in Colorado, I do miss England. ❤️
@@vividiary Harrogate is beautiful ❤ Hope we can visit again soon.
I have visited England once for business, stayed over 2 weeks, experienced more than I would normally, but it still calls for me to return. My hope is that my dream will come true someday soon. I can’t imagine being landlocked in another country than the one I’m originally from during these crazy times.
Incredible cinematography, Michael. And you present her home so lovingly to the viewer, your devotion to her and her art is evident in every part of this video. And I love the beginning, with your own theme music with video of your trip. Very classy.
My absolute new bottom line for a new boyfriend....travels with his own teacup ☕️
dearest Miranda....we know of one such sweet gentleman....but to have such a thoughtful soul...don't we all yearn for such a lovely man!!!
Haha...b4 covid would be funny...now not so funny.
My partner packs our own teacups when we travel he only likes drinking out of his cup and it’s like like taking a bit of home with you very comforting
They call such items touch stones. My work took me the world over, I lived out of a suitcase for months at a time. It was those special, small, personal items that kept me company on a long stay in a hotel. A Lalique tumbler for whiskey, small, framed photographs, or a small portrait of someone special found their way into my bags. I can totally see traveling with one's own special tea, and tea cup from home, maybe a gift from some remembrance. And, it was not uncommon for me to buy flower arrangements for the hotel room, something alive, and beautiful added to share the space with me.
@@mazellehealth He's a man of my own heart. I totally understand his reason for doing so.
Michael-thank you. I am almost without words, if I can compose myself. I may never in my lifetime see these things with my own eyes. With you BEAUTIFUL photography, shots from the drone, I can be there too. I can smell the mossy moisture in the air, the sweetness of the fields, the glory of the Lake District because you took me along with you. You can never realize what this means to me. Thank You.
Movie making is your niche. Beautiful. Just pulls you in!
This felt like watching a movie. Your editing is beautiful and the music is spot on. The English side scenery is more beautiful than I can describe. It looked like a painting. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place with your viewers. What a magical place!!💖💖💖💖
I totally agree!!!!!
Well put.
Yes and Yes and Yes and what is that glorious music?
Paige Holm - Sounds like MOBY maybe?
One of your best edits! Beautiful music! Loved her rabbit stories has a kid💜
My MOTHER'S FAMILY, THE Threlkeld family, some of them escaping Cromwell, left the Lake District, in 1680. You'll note there is a village called Threlkeld, below Blencathra, a mountain chain. That name, Blencathra means "seat of Arthur".
Some of the family settled in new England, Virginia, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Argentina. They were members of Royalists, so they had to watch for Roundheads bounty hunters. In Virginia, they moved into hinterland (now, Kentucky), more or less, to hide. Just some history....
Interesting stuff! Can I ask how you found out so much about your family history?
How do you invoke these wonderful feelings within me I don't know, however I am eternally greatful for all your talents Micheal. Thank you so much. Diane
I agree.....my mood today has changed completely after watching this!!!!!!💙
Michael is indeed special! He shines!
So thanking you for this....
Yes, yes,yes!!!!
Every episode I have to remind myself to stop having a crush on Michael because we live in different countries. As a film student I admire his work and his wonderful personality so much.
Michael, I can't tell you how much I enjoy following along on your physical journeys and your restoration journeys. You are so talented-thanks for the content!
The wheelbarrow looks like the one in Tales of Peter Rabbit, and I seem to remember Mr McGregor using it.
I’m wondering if it’s the wheel barrow in the rolls-polly pudding story x
I’m with Janet on the wheelbarrow
I seem to remember it being in me McGregors garden as well as in the Tails of Tom Kitten
Michael you took me on a journey I will never be able to make myself and it made my heart happy. I so enjoy all your videos, you do a fine job!
I just want to add my appreciation of your incredible cinematography and editing. One of the most beautifully shot and edited videos I've seen. You must spend ages in post production. There's something deeply tranquil about all your videos. The music choice helps, but it's more than that.
She went to grieve and get away from the city but she ended up buying a cottage in a very enchanted Village with this so much beauty and tranquility thank you so much for taking us there and I love the fact that you love beautiful vintage old items many blessings and much love sent to you from Long Beach, California 💝💝💝🙏🏻🙏🏻
Loved the different take on the theme intro for while you’re away! B-roll game is on point this episode 😊 so glad the clouds lifted for a drone flight! Enjoy the rest of your trip!
You have mastered the artistry of video storytelling. This is why your channel has grown so quickly. You aren’t throwing a bunch of content out there and hoping it sticks. Your episodes are satisfying. Too often vloggers ‘vomit content’ to get things out there. But you don’t. Thank you for creating this channel and all the hard work.
Michael you have a gift. Lovely music, exceptional music. Never say 'no one would want to see' that's. Whatever you do has a magic to it! Appreciate taking us on your trip.
I grew up on Beatrix Potter books, when my mother first introduced them to me in the late 70s and early 80s. I am 47 years old and when I was pregnant with my son over 21 years ago, I decorated his nursery with Peter Rabbit and all things beatrix potter. I loved his nursery! I kept everything, except for the crib bedding. I wish I still had it, lol. I still collect it all. It's so whimsy and magical to me! I am so excited with you doing your cottage, Michael! Can't wait to see it when it's all completed. Thank you, for sharing your trip to the magical world of Beatrix Potter! Love to garden! I am an artist of many things & talents and I have thought of writing some children books about my 7 cats, of their adventures and personalities similar to Beatrix Potter including other animals from our backyard. My cat's names are Toby, Ginger, Tabitha, Callie, Patty Boy, Teddy Bear, and Cheddar Ledbetter! I even sing a little catchy tune for Cheddar Ledbetter.......ain't nobody better, than Cheddar!!! Haha!!
Thank you, for always sharing your beautiful life with us!!! Much love & hugs from the United States---Winder, Georgia!!♡💓🌺👒🗼🇺🇸🌷🐇
Joy Carey
40 seconds in... Michael packs a Spode teacup and saucer I LOVE YOU MAN!!! You’re a star!!! XXX
checked all boxes; cute dog's tummy rub, footage of Paris, drone footage, and fun road trip companions who seem to enjoy spontaneity and culture. You're the best, Michael.
Wow Michael i can already imagine that beautiful white wisteria at the front of your cottage.. I can't wait to see that. it will be a while but wisteria grows fast so... thank you for taking me along on your beatrix potter adventure. Beautiful footage as always! big kiss xxx Juliette
I’m finding this hilarious because I’m watching a channel about french life and you have more or less just drove past my house!!! I live just south of the Lake District.
And almost driven past mine. That little railway bridge on the A6 and the deer barn of Dallam estate.
Ha Ha! Yep me too, we are in the Lakes but about 50 mins drive from Hill Top.
Oh Michael, this was so beautiful! I've always wanted to visit the Lake District and Beatrix Potter's world but have never had the opportunity. Thank you for taking me there with your excellent video. The music and commentary are superb! You are one very special young man with very rare qualities:sensitivity and passion for beauty and nature! Please continue!
If that isn’t God’s own country...beautiful
Yay! Always worth the wait. Your opening music makes me want to jump into air with happiness. And you always put up QUALITY videos.
A lovely video, you may be interested to know she also had a holiday home in Scotland. I have visited there many times. The family had a holiday home in Dalguise, Her time spent there influenced her development as an artist and scientist. It was also whilst in Scotland that Beatrix wrote a 'picture letter' which provided the basis for her first book 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit'. Similarly, a later book 'The Tale of Jeremy Fisher' also started life as a picture letter with characters clearly based on her study and exploration on the banks of the River Tay. 'The tale of Mrs Tiggy Winkle' was published in 1905 and is almost certainly based on the Potters' old washer woman at Dalguise, Kitty MacDonald. There’s a little garden there and an exhibition in Birnham, Perthshire to commemorate her. P.S. that looks like a baby robin. 😊
My daughter was in Scotland 2 yrs ago. I bet she didn't know that or she would have visited.
Oh thank you I didn’t know that x
When Michael was speaking about Beatrix Potter previously, I advised him a couple of months ago to watch the UA-cam video "Strathbraan Documentary" by John Martin as it mentions the garden at Birnam and Beatrix Potter's inspirations while on holiday in Perthshire. It mentions your comment about Mrs Tiggy Winkle and also the inspiration for Mr McGregor who may be based on another local character. Michael replied that he would watch the video.
Now, that's the way to do an intro. Make it part of the story. I always jump 1:15 ahead to skip that part. This was nice and integrated to the story along with the lovely music. Cheers.
So clever! Made me appreciate the music all over again. It's sooooo appropriate for this vlog and "tv like", as if I am sitting down for my favourite tv series on TV 🥰.
I loved it too! It was so original! I hope we get to go other places with Michael!!
I had to rewind and re watch it after I realized it .
Van, train, plane, auto, ferry... all in one day 🙄. The countryside is glorious! And your drone and photo footage is stunning. Thank you for sharing.
Oh Michael how lucky to have you and Stephanie share your glorious world with us You make me realize there is still beauty in this stressful time I appreciate your hard work please continue to share your great video talents
Beautiful opening sequence. Three handsome young men on a quest to visit Beatrix Potter's cottage- it just doesn't get any better. I don't think I could have contained my disappointment at not being able to tour the interior. The gardens are lovely. Thank you for another truly enjoyable vlog.
Michael I love your photography. It bring tears to my eyes ! It is so beautiful! Thank you.
I love the National Trust, I am so proud to volunteer for them doing floral arranging
That was lovely, Michael. i can see why the Lake district is so famous for its nature. Thank you!
British lad taking his own tea and teacup on a trip even though he's going to the UK of all places is the most british thing I've ever seen and I'm honestly here for it
(might be doing the same thing, even if I'm not british haha)
Such a beautiful place! But your film making and editing are so good, and just hearing the music made me feel like I was watching a movie! I loved how you gave us so many facts about the place. Thank you!
Loved seeing Beatrix Potter’s lovely home setting. As a preschool teacher and artist I have always been mesmerized by her books and illustrations. Peter Rabbit made a huge impression on me when my mother read the story to me as a child! Such an emotionally cathartic story line escaping danger through Mr. McGregor’s garden! Thank you so much for sharing this precious video! Have wanted to visit Lake District which is close to my ancestral home. Live in USA in lovely Pennsylvania. Cheers! 😊
I’ve watched this a couple of times. It’s like watching a professionally produced movie. The beautiful scenery, dialogue at just the right spot and the music is perfect. You are such an artist and it really shows in your vlogs. Amazing!!
Stunningly emotional from the "little Bird" at 14:01 to 16:39. Thank you for the visit to Hilltop, Miss Potter has influenced my art for over 30 yrs.
Oh so Beautiful. I cried with Love for this Wonderful Lady. I visited her Holiday Home in Windermere when on Holiday in 2019. We went on a river cruse and when we got off. I left everyone behind to Run up the Hill to go into her Home there. I got a ticket and was let in the door of her Display. I ran around like a mad woman, lol. Taking every shot I could on my phone. And then treated to the shop on my way out. How amazing I thought! I just got to see Beatrix Potters Holiday Home. I live in Geelong, Victoria. Australia and if anything I did on my Holiday. This was the most Magical Thing of ALL. Love Your Work Michael. You are a True Gem. 😘👍💖🏫🎹🏆🥇🎨🧁🍲🌈🍀🌻🐚🌲🐇🦫🦜🐣🦆🦉🐌🐰🐨🐝🐶🐱👑🕺💃🧚♂️💁♀️xxxxxxxxx
Controversial opinion: Michael's cottage will end up looking better than Bea's 👀🏡🌹🌻
I believe the wheel barrow in the garden was from The Tale of Samuel Whiskers, the dog had the wheel barrow brought to Tabitha Cat to rescue her kitten Tom from the rats Samuel and Abigail Whiskers. Abigail stole the wheel barrow to escape the perimeter to a nearby barn to relocate and needed something to carry their luggage.... I might have watched the cartoon recently, plus it was one of my favorites of Potter's stories.
Just love that opening music - what a great adventure :)
This brought back fantastic memories, thank you. How special this is for all of us to have had her in our life when we were young by enjoying her books and now enjoying her life.
This was such a beautiful tour. No wonder you love this place so much!
Lovely video Michael you showed our landscape beautifully! I’m a huge fan of Beatrix Potter too, would love to hear you talk about her wider achievements in the next video! Not many people realise she was one of the most significant conservationists of our time and she was instrumental in the founding of the National Trust. She actively used her money to buy up land in order to stop it being developed on. She donated it all to the National Trust when she died on the condition that the landscape was preserved. She was also an expert mycologist and natural scientist as well as being an author and artist. What a woman I just have so much respect and admiration for what she achieved! 👏🏻
What beautiful land....I'm so sorry that her cottage was not opened when you arrived. As always, your videography, editing, and the views and music you chose were perfect. You could probably make some good money these kinds of scenes for the movie industry....you have an excellent, natural eye for perfect scenes. I enjoyed this thoroughly! Perhaps if you stay in the area for a couple of days you can go back when the house is opened? (It's nice that you could hang out with some of your buddies! )
House is probably closed because of Covid 19 :(
Oscar-worthy camera shots!
@@STICKITINYOUREAR No all the places like this here in UK are closed because of covid :(
Important notice - We’ve re-opened the garden, shop and pop up cafe at Hill Top (the house remains closed). You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information and to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking. Found this on the site x
Michael, you are a very talented man. You film the most amazing videos. Every shot, every scene is mesmerising and beautiful. It is a pleasure to sit and watch your videos. Keep up the great work. Much love. Hope you and your family are keeping safe and well.
Wonderful vlog today! The music and drone shots are just spectacular! Beautiful!!!
Right from the beginning I was excited. For an American that has travel West Yorkshire a good bit, I was so excited to see that area again. I love the Lake District. Bolton Abbey area. Even on over to Robin Hood Bay. So beautiful. The garden was so nice as well as the cottage. I could feel your happiness.
Michael! What an artist you are! Cinematography shots are stunning (as would say Stephanie)! As you panned the green fields, overhead shot of Beatrix Potter's cottage, the flower beds but mostly the beauty of the skies and clouds and rolling hills of England, I felt my blood pressure relax, the stress leave my body and suddenly I was transported back 18 years to the Moors of Kent, standing on one of the tors only hearing the bleating of the lambs, the calls of the eagles flying above and the wind's song. Thank you, thank you, thank you for this moment of pure joy you've given me! I have tears running down my face because the music you have chosen is so suited to your frames, each and every one of them a masterpiece.
Our daughter & family lived in England for sixteen years and in our first visit there we went up to the Lakes District and stayed in Windemere & Kessick. It is truly is beautiful. Thank you for the lovely tour, it brought wonderful memories.
The music you select enhances your beautiful scenic shots. I hope you found inspiration for your cottage. I love the entrance/wind break and the color green of her metal gate.
Michael your videos are so peaceful and relaxing to watch...they sooth my soul and ease my mind in these weird, terrible times we’re in. You’re so natural and kind. Thanks so much for sharing so much of yourself and your world.
Michael, thank you so much for taking us with you on your explorations and travels!!! The beauty you so artfully capture in your videos and your love of nature makes my heart sing. The music you choose is exceptional and perfectly completes your wondrous videos. Thank you again and keep filming wonders!
If there is an award for most stunningly beautiful video, this one would certainly win...for it won my heart.
I’m in bed unwell atm, this was pure comfort. Thank you. I visited Beatrix Potter’s home before I lost my sight and you’ve captured that magic for me again…even though I’m unable to see the pictures. Thank you so much you have a new subscriber.
I love the Lake District. Never been to Hilltop but I must rectify that! Enjoy your tea
Well I just want to say first of all Michael how adorable and sweet you are. And second of all how this made me so emotional because it was absolutely beautiful and I love and miss the Lake District and can’t believe we drove by this place. I want to retire in a place like that. Love from Canada 🇨🇦
What a lovely way to spend some time this Friday afternoon! I also love Beatrice Potter and I may never get to go to her house so thank you for the beautiful tour! I felt like I was there.
Stunning as usual. Thanks for the history lesson. I hope to go over the big pond to your chateau some day.
That was beautiful Michael, thank you for taking us on your special journey, but i missed seeing the rabbit at the front door, hope it wasnt broken.
Great work, Michael. I appreciate Miss. Potter even more after watching this lovely video, thank you.
Cant believe I called it and said you'd be in Manchester and said to your mum to come to Stockport, I would have put some posh tea on for you! Hope you had a great catch up with your friends! And it was so lovely to see Beatrix's cottage! The music was lovely! Film maker In the making!
I’m so happy for you, I would love to see you draw her cottage! I’m sure being there was pure inspiration! Thanks for sharing your adventure 💚
You just gave me my three favorite things in ONE vlog 1) Paris 2) England country side 3) Beautiful music!,💗🥰🥰 just made my week!,,🙏🏼🤓🌺 let’s see it again from the start 🤩 Thank you!!!!💚💚💚💚
Michael, I don't have adequate words to describe your finesse in creating and composing these beautiful videos.....the scenery, the details, the coordination of beautiful music. You truly are a master of these compositions. Thank you.
Beautiful landscape, beautifully captured, you choice of music is really nice too. Good job Michael!
That was a lovely surprise! Beautiful scenery, can’t wait to do a trip there. Thanks for sharing Michael xo
Thank you for this beautiful visual essay on Beatrix Potter's home. Wonderful to see how such a humble home can become the backdrop of books that have touched millions of children's lives.I believe it shows how taking the time to be with nature is the goal. I have the editions given to my mother in the early thirties those given to me in the late fifties and the editions I bought for my children, some of which I am giving to my new granddaughter. Greatful that you had this opportunity to touch base with the beauty of Helen's cottage aesthete. Looking forward to how you translate this into your own gardeners cottage. Though I love the chateau grandeur, the cottage style is a lovely palate cleanser, more relaxed and full of simple joys. Thank you! 🐿️🦔🐇🐓🦆
I so love this, thank you for the upload. I adore Beatirix Potter and being an artist myself, who often uses animals as my 'main characters' in my work, I've always felt an affinity with her. Feeling a bit blue today in lockdown New England, so it was lovely just to see English scenery; how I'm longing to get back.
I joked with some others on Stephanie's blog the other day that we should form a collective to buy up and people some lovely little farms and village homes in close proximity in France. I dreamt of it in your last video when you showed the lovely farm next to your family's chateau for sale, something like that would just suit me. A lovely dream on quiet solemn New England day like today.
Thank you again for all you do.
Thank you for taking us on your walks and travels. I can feel my tension and stress melt away as your camera flies over the countryside. The scenery and accompanying music are just marvelous.
Even drone footage, how fabulous! Thank you Michael!👍❤️😘
Now, I want to laugh, and sigh, and cry. This is perfect.
I knew that was where you we’re going. Beautiful music and scenery. Loved every minute!
Thank you, Michael! These two episodes about Beatrix Potter and the Lake District were amazing. It made me watch Miss Potter again!
Michael, You are an old soul. They broke the mold with you. I love how you see such beauty in things that other people might just walk past. The cinematography and music are perfect. I love your channel. Beatrix Potter is one of my favorite illustrators as well. What a delight "getting to visit" her home. I'm about 45 minutes from Edgar Allan Poe's house. What a contrast! (I admit that I've been there about 15 times. )
I have an exam on Monday , but I’m here spending my afternoon watching all your videos 😂
Priorities! 🤣
denisse bordonn me too lol
Same!
Good luck on your exams! Just finished mine 😭
Tricia Mamaril thanks! Wishing you all the best ❤️
Thank you for sharing this enchantment with us. I needed a bit of magic today.
This was by far my most favourite video from you Michael. The pacing was great, the way you captured Arc de Triomphe in a moving vehicle BRILLIANT, and the music was SO good. I was getting nostalgia even though I know nothing about Beatrix Potter. Lastly, hooray for representation, finally an Asian person sighted on one of these chateau channels. Welcome to Bilal x
The shot of the Arc de Triomphe was fantastic
Another gem. Loved the shots of Paris too! Sorry you didn’t gain access to the house but I guess it’s closed due to COVID restrictions. Am just about to return as a volunteer guide to the home of Sir Walter Scott in the Scottish Borders not far from where you are now. It will be the first time opening since lockdown so we hope people will come and support us. All these attractions desperately need everyone ‘s support they rely so heavily on ticket revenue. Please consider visiting them and keep them going for the next generation ps to enjoy. Also if you book and decide not to go PLEASE contact the venue and cancel so your slot can be resold. All the best to everyone. Keep safe.x
I like the way we started out -- on the road before light. it's dreary waking up in the dark and packing up for a trip -- but once in the car, it's magic all the way. Beautiful episode.
That drone footage of the countryside was breathtaking!
What a beautiful magical home and garden. No wonder Peter Rabbit and all the creatures loved it so.
Incredible, breathtaking, soul-stirring, my Mum's homeland. Thank you, Michael. ox
Once again you have made me cry during one of your videos, Michael
Just loving your videos. You all work so hard and it's so nice to see things being restored. I agree tea needs a teacup and saucer . Take care all of you in these uncertain times .
Of course Michael takes his Spode cup and saucer on vacation! My local charity shops have a severe lack of porcelain, so obviously I’m jealous.
your calm timeless videos of things to value .. places , objects , landscapes , family and friends are a welcome addition to my favorites list THANK YOU
Wonderful trip!!!! Thanks for taking us with you!!!! Love from Vermont
You surprised your viewers more than what you think,you did a wonderful job in editing your video,just like a short movie 🎥 thank you Michael for sharing your great idea 💡
I like the music you include on the last video and this one. Thank you for showing us your trip to Beatrix's cottage.
The scenery is beautiful. 😍 All that lush green and rolling hills. Absolutely stunning and your music was spot on. 👏
Absolutely loved that i could be a part of this journey was a absolute pleasure !!!! And Micheal passion for Beatrix potter is outstanding!!
This is so beautiful it makes me cry. I have been in the US since 1975 and would love to go home. I've always loved Beatrix Potter & have a few things that a dear friend in Scotland sent me.I also have a collection of Beatrix Potter knitting patterns that you cannot find anymore.
✨Ohhh it's over!! I just adored this visit to Beatrice Potter‘s house & gardens🌿❤️🌿 ...it gave me “goosies” and I can not wait to see more!✨Thank you Michael!!✨😊✨
Just beautiful! I so enjoyed the virtual trip from my home in Kentucky. Thank you Michael.
Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful video Michael. It was fantastic to visit and I am ever so grateful. ❤