We could see ourselves staying in the Lake District for MUCH longer in the future, so please let us know any suggestions you have. 👀👀 Have you watched our video of the Yorkshire Dales, another wonderful place we recently visited? Check it out: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-tsGVvyb03Rk.html&t
I think the roll on deodrants are not very hygienic as your using the same part of the roller on your body parts over and over again especially for males with armpit hair ive used roll ons once years ago never again.
oh NOOOO you went there with the puns 🤣😅....I went to the Keswick pencil museum for a school geography trip when I was at school..also the SNUFF factory....back in 1979 😁
The Ambleside apple store was where the very early computers were made. After the great storm of 1796 the roof was damaged and began to leak. A passing nursery school teacher by the name of Mary Thistletwaithington-blythe saw the danger and rushed to the nearest pub, grabbed as many raincoats as she could and proceeded to make waterproof covers for the stock. Thus the Apple Mac was born.
Yes true in the 18th century Apple Mac computers came out… lol it’s Alan Turin’s apple suicide combined with The Macintosh Inc that built the hardware 😊
I'm an English lady now living in Spain and The Lake District was my and my late husband's favourite place in the UK. It's so nice seeing you discover the area. We loved Coniston Water and The Old Man of Coniston was our happy place 😊
My family has a holiday cottage overlooking The Old Man of Coniston, and the view out of every front window is the most beautiful view in the world in my view. Plus being woken to the sound of sheep instead of an alarm clock is amazing. The air quality is much better too.
I will be gutted when you go home. Your the channel that is my pleasure regarding nostalgure because you remind me of a time in England long ago for me. No politics, no judgement just two people and their dog having nice times.
The Pencil Museum near Keswick is surprisingly good. It sounds very prosaic but actually quite fascinating - graphite pencils didn't exist before the 1500s when they found a huge pure deposit near the town, and 'black lead' was this amazing new mysterious wonder material like it had just fallen from space. For over a century every pencil in the world had graphite from Keswick, and even after some Germans figured out how to make it synthetically, Keswick graphite is still considered the best in the world.
I camped with a mate in a large back garden just a few metres from Buttermere lake in 1978. Early on the final morning I stood exactly where you are standing (on the lakes edge) and soaked up the beauty of the place. This video really takes me back
You guys are so cute! I love how you are super appreciative of our beautiful country. And the train looks like an amazing way to spend an afternoon! Can't wait to see more x
Your remark about the architecture and stone work reminded me of Dara from Magenta Otter Travels, also an American that spends 4,5,6 months of every year in the Cotswolds and traveling all round the UK, being different in each area of the UK using local stone in their buildings or have a different vibe from county to county, all so unique ❤
The Lake District is so beautiful and mysterious. I've been to various parts of the UK but I would say England's Lake District is the most enchanting. It has the wild mountains, the stunning lakes and also the picturesque villages and towns, made with that hallmark dark slate stone.
The standing Stones near Keswick should not be missed, there is an enchanting atmosphere about the place. A boat trip on windermere is quite nice too. But my favourite place is Wast water on the west side of the district. The deepest lake in England I believe with the tallest mountain in England as it's backdrop scenery Scafell Pike. Just beautiful! 👀👍🇬🇧
What an interesting vlog. So glad you enjoyed the glorious Lake District - plus the culinary delights along the way! You are both a positive joy to watch - thank you! ❤
I think I'm right in saying that there are some remnants of temperate rainforest in the Lake District so maybe your impression was spot on. I love The Lakes - so, so pretty 🥰
You are right, it’s the largest area left in England, there is a bigger area in Scotland. Buttermere and the Keswick area are two of the places where you can still walk through it and see it.
England, Scotland, Wales and N. Ireland are all beautiful, the UK has some of the most amazing scenery and culture and thanks to you the world can share in it. Please stay much longer, you're most welcome!
I am Yorkshire born and bred and go to the lakes every summer You make me proud to be British, thank you. My brother moved to America and is now an American citizen of Nevada I have been many times and see we are primarily the same which makes sense seeing as though America is a derivative of Europe. Love your videos keep on keeping on
Lovely to see American tourists enjoying their visit to England, its refreshing that you both research the places you go and try the local food and drink and accept that England isn't America 😁😁 and things are just different, I can tell you're really enjoying your visit.
The grey houses in the Lake District are actually made of slate which is blasted from the mountain side. It comes in a green grey, and grey, also a blue shade. Next time you come to the Lake District you need to visit Coniston where Donald Campbell who attempted the fastest water speed but sadly died in his attempt. His vehicle has been restored and is in the village museum along with old arrow heads etc.
Me and my family used to spend every other Christmas in the Lake District trying different cottages/areas every time so great to see you exploring! If you manage to go back I really recommend Coniston, it has some great pubs and stunning walks! :)
I go to the Lake District every year, I’ll be there in 2 weeks time, it really is an amazing place, it’s beauty always astounds me every time I go back.
I love the lake district and live not far away so visit regularly. I recognised all the places in this video, but I spend most of my time on the hills rather than the busy towns. Assuming hiking up hills is not your thing, here are some places with wonderful views that don't involve much effort: Castlerigg Stone Circle (close to Keswick), an ancient stone circle surrounded by mountains, but you can park right next to it. Surprise View for views over Derwentwater - there's a National Trust car park there. If you don't mind a fairly gentle uphill walk of less than a mile, you can't beat the view from the top of Latrigg over Keswick and Derwentwater - an easy walk from Underskiddaw car park. You should also have a trip on a boat, I recommend the Ullswater Steamers, I think Ullswater is the most scenic lake and is less busy than Windermere.
Buttermere is lovely the bus has been getting used a lot lately. With it only being £2 each way no matter where you get on at. Would cost you more in petrol. We live 45 minutes away so go to the lakes a lot. We were in Keswick a few weeks ago. We stayed at a lodge resort (white cross bay) with a hot tub. The puzzling place in Keswick is worth a visit.
I love the Lake District. I’m lucky to have a friend who has a lodge in Grange over Sands ( South lakes.) Cartmel is a lovely village near there. Grange itself is pretty (Victorian.) A great place to explore the lakes, though. A favourite for Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth fans I think is Hawkshead.. one of the prettiest villages in the Lakes. Another favourite of mine is Eskdale.A great place for walking in the woodlands or taking a miniature steam train. It’s also where you can start a hike to Scafell Pike (although its the highest mountain in England!) Wherever you go in the Lakes, however you’ll always come across the most beautiful scenery including what you’ve shared with us today x
We love the lake district it is so beautiful 😍 my favourite place is coniston and the blue bird cafe and the story about donald campbell is equally fascinating and upsetting. I highly recommend coniston its a nice quiet corner with beautiful scenery 🚤
I was in Bowness in August myself. Visited Ambleside, Ullswater and done a Windermere cruise. Also done the Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, well worth a visit too. The Lake District really is a magical place, a Mecca for hikers, watersports enthusiasts or just anyone who appreciates great scenery.
I actually live just outside if Buttermere, there's not much in the way if amenities but it more than makes up for it with the views, and the sea isnt too far away either. Glad you all enjoyed it 😊
It's great too see you guys exploring the Lake District. Many overseas tourists go for London, this is what they think best represents their idea of what the UK is I guess but the scenery in this part of the UK is absolutely stunning and not to be missed.
The Lake district is an amazing place. It was formed after glaciers gouged out the land in the last ice age, hence mountains and lakes. My favorite place is lake Ullswater. The hotel? The Sharrow Bay Hotel, at Pooley Bridge where sticky toffee pudding was allegedly invented.. Look at their menus Guys for a special treat to have, the warm breads out of the oven etc.
I’m sorry to have to tell you this but Sharrow Bay closed down a few years back, it just never recovered from lockdown. Sticky toffee pudding, pretty sure that was invented in Cartmel, but there’s probably half a dozen villages staking that claim. You are right about Ullswater though, cracking place
That afternoon tea looked a step up from the standard, excellent recommendation. Malt loaf is nice lightly toasted too. Always go with the slightly salted butter 😁, goes well on Gingerbread too, even the McVities one.The French butter 'President ' is lovely & usually available in Sainsbury's.
Of all the RU-vid videos of Americans visiting our little but interesting island, yours are by far the most wonderful and inclusive. Your constant enjoyment and passion of everywhere you visit rekindles my love for the country that has been my home and birthplace for 50 years and that I've slightly grown to take for granted. There is SO much more to Britain than godawful London and you two have certainly tried to see every nook and cranny! Informative and fun, they're great little travelogues. Keep doing what you're doing and being who you are 🙂
It always puzzles me why people refer to Britain as a 'small island.' It's the 9th largest island in the world. There are approximately 900,000 island on the planet so Britain is actually a huge island.
Awesome to see you made it to the lakes! My wife and I moved up here last year and we absolutely love it! We went to the pet shop and the herdy store the first time we came here on holiday! Next time you’re here check out the herdwick experience at yew tree farm near coniston. (Have a look at our previous videos). You learn all about the herdwick (herdy) sheep and then you can meet them and pet them! It’s a super experience! There are so many other hidden gems in the Lake District. Get in touch if you’d like to come back and we can throw you some recommendations! Also did you know there is only one official lake in the Lake District! Bassenthwaite Lake. All other “lakes” are waters or meres. So happy to see you had fun but please come back as you’ve missed so much!
We are visiting the Lakes this week and were just considering going to Bassenthwaite Lake Station. That afternoon tea looked incredible. Loved the video, love the Lakes. We are in Far Sawrey, an easy walk from Beatrix Potters Hill Top.
You should think about getting or looking at the seven volumes of A Wainwright's Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells. Alfred Wainwright was actually an accountant, in fact the Borough treasurer of Kendal. But in his spare time over 13 years he wrote by hand (not typed) these seven books giving all the routes of accents, by walking, to the summits of most, if not all of those mountains you saw, and they are now known as 'Wainwrights' all 216 of them. The first was published in 1955 and there have been three revisions over the years but they considered the best ever made. In your first first minutes from Buttermere you had Haystacks in your view, this was his favourite mountain and his ashes rest by the side of Innominate Tarn near the summit.
You should check out Carlisle. It's the city of the lake district and has a pretty cool castle that you can go inside and also has a museum within the grounds. There's also a beautiful cathedral' the general area is pretty to as it's full of old buildings and by the river. :)
Glad you've finally made it to the Lake District. There's so much you could do such as the Ullswater Steamer or the ferry at Derwntwater, or the slate mines at Honister.
Did you go see Beatrice potters house. The illustrations she drew for her books are all actual places in her home village. She also bought acres and acres of Lake District land to preserve it for the future
Oh you two are an adorable couple. And Carly too. I have been inspired by this to go and visit the Lake District now. Showing your delight for each and every experience is so appreciated. Thank you for spreading the love❤
I first visited in 1965, when I was a Senior Scout. We camped by Coniston Water, on Torver Common. In my Twenties and Thirties, I was a weekend regular at the National Trust Langdale campsite. Back then, most visitors were young people who came there to climb and walk and to enjoy a sing song in the Hotel in the evenings. It was an essentially affordable pursuit and a happy place for Northerners from the grimy cities. Gone now, the little tents, bicycles and vans. Replaced by "Glampers" in 4x4s with deep pockets, able to pay the rip off prices.
Next time you guys are in Keswick you have to visit Derwent water. You can feed the ducks and geese, there's a lovely park near by aswell as a lake side walks and there is the great theatre by the lake. Side note Cockermouth is the place of Wordsworth’s childhood home. Loved this video guys… I also might be biased as I am Cumbrian 😂
Hi ! I just found your channel. Buttermere is where many of us locals go. We live just to the west of the Lake District in a small town called Maryport. We have the most amazing sunsets here, with the Southern Uplands of Scotland just a few miles across the Solway Firth. Yes, we do indeed have many waterfalls, plus beautiful old stone bridges and wonderful walks. Did you visit Worsdworth's house in Cockermouth? September is ideal as most of the summer crowds have gone. Another great time would be May as the spring flowers are blooming then too. Please do let people know when you are planning to return here, there are many places you still should see in the Lake District.
Absolutely great video guys, I would suggest Coniston and climbing/walking the 'Old Man' there are some beautiful views. To be honest in the 23 years or so I've frequented the lakes I'm yet to find somewhere I don't like.
I always enjoy a run up the coast starting at Muncaster Castle, the Ravenglass & Eskdale railway, St.Bees beach and cliffs and the stunning coast road from Maryport to Siloth up near the Scottish border pausing at Allonby for fish & chips from the Codfather and Twentymans ice-cream Parlour plus miles of empty beaches
My absolute favourite stately home is in the lake district, it's called Holker Hall and I think you would both love it too. It's a beautiful house with lots of history it also has stunning gardens a really nice tea room and a cool motor vehicle museum as the Campbell family (bluebird land and water speed records) lived there. Also Windermere is beautiful but way too busy, the best way to see Windermere is by boat
@@Psmith-ek5hqthank you for that I haven't been back in a while so must have gotten myself a little confused. I knew the Cavendish family where there I thought the Campbells where maybe linked through marriage or something. Thank you for the accurate information.
HOME GROUND! We were there about a year ago and I had the BEST French Toast with rhubarb n custard - it was fab! Hi to you two, I found you just this week and like many others I'm refreshing my ideas about how good the Uk is as a home - we seem to have had nothing but bad mouthing over the past few years, so it's nice to hear things from a US perspective. Thank you and keep coming to see us.
I love the Lakes, I live about an hour away. I’ll have a think of where is best for you to visit, yes Buttermere is so beautiful. We’ve stayed there many times. It’s quite quiet and unspoilt and serene with clear water. Yes Keswick too is my favourite! There is a market on Thursdays too! 😍
Beautiful. My family all live in the Lake District, and my grandma came from Cockermouth, so this brought back lovely memories and made me miss home! Hard to get around in winter though.
Little bit of explanation about the pet macaw, I think you said? There is a community of parrot owners across several places in the UK and they let them out to spread their wings for a bit, There was a situation not so long ago where a macaw got stolen by a driver and eventually returned passed away (In London), then another where one was attacked by a hawk and the owner got stuck up a mountain trying to rescue them (In Scotland I think?)!
Hello you lovely couple, I started following you on your first trip to the UK and have enjoyed accompanying you on your travels ever since! I'm half British and, when in the UK, spend most of my time in the London area. One of the most interesting things I've enjoyed about your videos is the fact that you have proven what I've been saying for years - on the whole, the food on offer in the UK is amazingly varied and actually really good (with fewer exceptions than one might think!). The reputation that the UK had about having terrible food is really outdated, and I thank you both for proving that you can find good and interesting food ALL OVER THE UK. Wishing you both happy travels! Love from Malta (Mediterranean)
The Lake District is one of my favourite places in the UK! I usually come up here 2-3 times a year to get away from the hustle and bustle of city living for a few a days.
Amazing video, love that you enjoyed the Lakes. One thing i would seriously recommend at Buttermere is staying overnight in the bothy (ancient stone shepherds hut), nestled on the mountainside overlooking the Buttermere and the valley. It's left open for any hiker and is always packed with supplies and anything you may want or need. There's also a large fireplace and fuel to keep you cozy. It's my favourite place to stay in Britain, and is pretty unknown, so you're very likely to get it to yourself
I have regularly visited all the places you did on this video. Most recent was last weekend. I love all of it, but prefer the quieter places. We love wast water the most. You really are in the middle of nowhere. Keswick is also a favourite of mine as I've been visiting since the 70s.
So, when are you migrating over here?😅 You went to the only place in the Lake District that has an actual lake, not a mere or a water. Bassenthwaite Lake is a good answer in quizzes about the Lakes, as we call it. Loving that you're enjoying touring our gorgeous countries. It's nice for me to see places I haven't visited, and probably can't now due to mobility problems, so keep up the good work. XX
If or when or might come back to the UK try a custard pie but was made by older people just after WWII many years ago,and the seasoning was nutmeg sprinkled over the top about 4-6inches in Diameter.Or you can try Custard Cream biscuits which have a solid filling.
Our beautiful green Lake District. Most wonderful place on earth. I remember emailing you over a year ago suggesting a visit to the Lakes so I’m delighted to see you’ve both been. There are many charming hotels that serve incredibly tasty food all over the Lakes, and walks galore, too! It’s so unbelievably quaint, and breathtaking - it’s movie like. Hawkshead Village is small but so charming. Driving around the Lakes and exploring off the beaten track is a delight. Living just over an hour away, we often visit there and then drive a short journey up to Dumfries & Galloway in S.W Scotland where we take the dog along the stunning sandy coast for him to stretch his legs. It’s normally always quiet all year round and has a lovely climate - even has tropical gardens. If you’ve never been - I urge you to check it out. If you love books - check out Wigtown. There you can run a book shop via Airbnb that has a flat above. There is a waiting list - which I’m on so maybe one day in a couple of years, I’ll be there for the week running the shop. Keep up the good work and thanks for travelling the UK. Enjoy!
I’m from Yorkshire and love most of our countryside, but the Lake District takes some beating. We are going to Ambleside again next year, we like the Salutation hotel in the centre of the town.
Wonderful hotel… New Year is really good there if you ever get the chance! Sitting in a hot tub on our balcony which overlooked the road was an experience. Adore the lakes… best place on earth. ❤
The lake district is such a beautiful place, we visited in August for my partners birthday and although it rained for the 3 days we were there, it did not ruin our experience, as the saying goes " there's no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing" we actually stayed in Keswick in a B&B Which was in the video as you were walking up to the BAA place just past the post office...such an amazing beautiful place 🥰
Glad you liked the Lake District. Beatrix Potter lived there for years and took the ideas for her books from there. There are properties deignated to her. She also did a lot of conservation work there. A great supporter of the National Trust and English Heritage. Some of the larger lakes have hop on hop off passenger ferries. You can take a ferry to a beauty spot, have a hike and catch a ferry back.
Its funny how the world has always thought British cuisine to be bland and limited but you folks have proved that wrong. The US and UK have such a massive variety of food that I have never bored of it all my life yet 2 weeks on an all inclusive anywhere abroad apart from the anglosphere and northern Europe and I stop eating by day 10.
Ken Russell used to have his film premieres there I think at Zeffirellis Cinema. Remember was there in 90's and bumping into Daniel Day Lewis who was at the premiere later that evening.
One of my favourite places in the world, love your energy visiting the Lakes! Gem & I spent our first trips away in Windermere & Bowness so it'll always have a place in our hearts. We've been to the Crafty baa in Windermere many times, so really happy to see you visit their Keswick bar... I have to open up a little, 10 year old me visited Duddon Valley which has no lake in it.. and absolutely full on drop fell in love with the place. It'll always be something I'll bore people to death with over a beer as a result over 30 years later hehe.
Oh, I have suggestions if you go back (other than Duddon Valley which is just low key beautiful)... Hole in t' Wall in Windermere is a pub dating back to 1612, worth a look. Also check out Claife Viewing Station over the other side of the lake... Quote 'People in the 1700s used to be so awe-inspired by a beautiful view that they would faint! As a solution, tourists would use a ‘Claude glass’ (almost like a compact mirror) to see a view in the reflection to stop the swooning.' We didn't swoon, but it was beautiful.
Finally! You guys made it to the Lake District! I live in Lancashire and we love to go as often as possible. My favourite and happiest place in the lakes is Buttermere. A bit off the beaten track up over Honnister pass, but well worth it! Enjoy.x
Bowness is hellish in the summer, most people think of Windermere as THE LAKES, I went to school there in the late 70s to mid 80s, my family (thanks to my grandad) always holiday'd in Ullswater...the southern lakes aka Windermere and Coniston water, get VERY crowded and cater to the the tourist..the NORTHERN Lakes are imo quieter and more natural, although people are starting to discover them too now......My recommendation, if you can handle the weather, is to visit in the winter months november through to march
