Six months ago, we swapped the busy streets of London for a 13.5-acre smallholding and a derelict farmhouse in the heart of West Wales. It’s been a life-changing adventure, full of challenges, surprises, and small victories as we work to turn this neglected property into our forever home.
From day one, it’s been all hands on deck—clearing overgrown fields, tackling unexpected issues with our static caravan, and starting the daunting task of stripping the house back to its original stone shell. Along the way, we’ve faced storms, floods, and even 80mph winds that tested both us and the property. But there have also been some incredible moments: adopting Seren, our rescue dog, hosting our first bonfire night with family, and slowly watching the farmhouse transform.
This video is a celebration of everything we’ve achieved over the past six months, and we’re so excited to share it with you. While it’s been far from easy, we’ve learned so much and are proud of every small step we’ve taken toward creating a self-sufficient, nature-oriented life here in Wales.
Join us as we look back at our journey so far and get ready for what’s next. Thank you for all your support—it means the world to us! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to follow along as we continue this wild, rewarding adventure.
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We’re Gav and Nicole and we decided to risk everything by swapping our comfortable lives in the city to buy an abandoned homestead/smallholding in the West of Wales.
We have a huge challenge on our hands as the property and the land all need a full renovation after lying empty for 6 years but as we spent everything we had on the move, we will be doing all the work ourselves. This is a life time project though, so we have time to figure it all out!
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Amen, I have renovated an old victorian in the US and it was truly a labor of love or I would have never made it through.
So great that you’re restoring this old farm!
I have really enjoyed your video. The music was lovely! A long labor of love that will carry you through your life.😊❤ from Ohio, USA!!!
Salutations de la Suisse .Bravo pour ce travail merveilleux. Nous même avons fait des travaux de rénovations sur une maison il y a 38 ans. C'est un travail fou mais très satisfaisant. Bon courage et merci pour cette vidéo.
Drop cloths work wonders when tearing out. Easier to carry out rubble etc. Help keep it a little cleaner.
Just found you… what an project…. keep going you are both an inspiration. <3 <3
Id do that demo work for free
Triggers broom..
You are an inspiration to anyone who wishes to take this lifestyle on. We did it in Portugal but on a smaller scale, well done to you both.
Pro tip leave linoleum down protects the floors while removing plaster, and if you put down a tarp, you can drag it out no messy clean up. Get a walk in skip and it's a dream to clear up.
Please use Lime mortar for any pointing work.
Absolutely awesome beautiful transformation guys. All good. 😊
They left some incredibly beautiful furniture and precious memories. Makes me so sad, but I'm thankful good people like you have found their treasured possessions. Thank you for sharing this journey. As someone who dreams of doing this type of thing, ok maybe just purchasing it after someone has done the thoughtful renovation, I really enjoy these videos and all the details.
This is marvelous! You’re doing a great job. So glad I found you. I’m 2 hours south of Chicago, but your property’s much better. 😂
It would be cool if you could eventually get the water wheel running.
Well lose the pole barn but potential scrap metal 💰 for the farm?
I’m in! Can’t wait to see your journey🙏❤️
I just found your you tube.what Amazing progress you’ve made in a short period of time. I can’t wait to see your next chapter. Stay well and best of wishes to you and yours.
First timer, love the house and grounds! Congrats on all you have done…
Love your journey and story. Blessings to you and those who are inspired by your efforts. James from Tennessee, USA
Wales is my favourite place. Great location you have there.
Bone chilling work❤
What a gorgeous place when you get done, which may take a long time it’s going to be beautiful. Lotta work wish I could help but I’m in the United States. It really is a nice place. Lots of luck. Thank you for sharing the parts that we got to see so far you guys are worker bees wow😊
Thank God for Gab
Aw that storm and the flood before was mental! We felt in in Ireland aswell, but yous really got the bollox kicked out of yous during that time! Loving this video! Hoping to go on to you channel now to keep watching. Such a cool space you have going.
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Stay in your country 🏴
Best wishes with your goal… I am in awe of your tenacity! From Australia!
Love your dog especially in the flooding footage – she was just having the best time ever.
The old floors are beautiful under the carpet and the old linoleum. I love the old wood.
I know it's a silly question but I was wondering how many pairs of gloves did you wear out doing this reno?
Well done. Alot of really hard work
Amazing job so far!!
You are doing so well and working very hard. Hugs and best wishes. Thank you for wearing ppe and being safe. So many u tubers don't and your future selves will be thankful you did. God bless and i look forward to watching more of your progress.
What amazing supportive family you have. So wonderful to see. You have both done a phenomenal job. Congratulations and I can’t wait to see the rest of the journey. You are very hard working people and are an inspiration ❤ from New Zealand 🇳🇿.
Croeso i Gymru! 🏴
J'aime votre courage et persévérance
La complicité est un point fort ❤❤
Guten Morgen Anne, ich würde die Badtür mit dem Heißluftföhn beareiten, ab schleifen, bringt da nix. Hab gute Erfahrung mit unseren alten Zimmertüren gemacht, da waren zum teil 11 farbschichten drauf, die waren danach wieder Hozfarben und ich hab sie mit Leinölfarbe gestrichen.
What a great dog!
Channel showed up on my feet today, thought I would check it out, because I watch quite a few Chateau renovations, and thought I would try yours out. When you pull up the rugs, the wind floors are beautiful, they don’t make them like that anymore.
Dear listeners. Alway, only, ever, buy a ZERO TURN LAWN MOWER!
PLEASE take care of all the nature there!! PLANT MORE NATIVE TREES PLEASE! Great work so far!!
I would imagine that every job completed gives you an immense sense of achievement and pride, and the final completion will do so tenfold. Good luck to you.
Wear masks
Asbestos check?
Amazing dynamic young couple ❤