Tour our DERELICT 100+ year old Welsh farm + there’s a BIG development for the homestead! (ep.7)

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  • Опубликовано: 5 ноя 2024

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  • @Twrcharian
    @Twrcharian День назад +13

    I am about 20 miles north of you, and bought my derelict smallholding 50 years ago. When I pulled up the lino, there were quarry tiles directly on the earth, so you did better than me. I think your buildings are older than you think, mid 1800s, if not earlier, like many around here. The map room in Aberystwyth is brilliant for dating things, especially like most if it belonged to an estate. The wood and chain thing is a swingle tree - that particular one for two horses, and the thing in the roof is either a roller or cutter to make the crop ediable for cattle. Barley and oats were grown, very little wheat, but with room for 12 milking cows, your place would have had more land than it does now. The original house is at the top of the yard and would probably have been thatched.
    My rule was if the weather was good - outside work, wet or snow, sort the house out. Still sorting it out!

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Thanks! Yeah we are dead keen to go check out the map room, a couple of people have mentioned it being dead useful!

  • @carlfrederickbowers
    @carlfrederickbowers 2 дня назад +20

    Every Farm needs a dog, well done taking a rescue dog, you did a good thing, kudos.

  • @JMeixsell
    @JMeixsell 2 дня назад +18

    The building you designate as your work shop, that piece of equipment in the loft is a corn stalk chopper for cow feed. You may know corn better as maze. We're enjoying your videos from Central Texas. Thanks for sharing with us. Btw, that other piece you picked up is a "double tree" for hitching horses or oxen to a wagon.

    • @JMeixsell
      @JMeixsell 2 дня назад +2

      As an aside, we grew up on dairy farms in the northeast in the 1950's and 60's and have homesteaded in increasing degrees over the years.

  • @petewilson1093
    @petewilson1093 День назад +11

    Love the videos and what the future might hold ! Well done for rescuing the beautiful dog and tell your husband to cheer up 🤦‍♂️

  • @gillianlaing1073
    @gillianlaing1073 День назад +7

    That dog has definitely landed on its paws, living the dream life in the countryside ❤

  • @evans1978
    @evans1978 День назад +5

    That dog worships you both already, looks like a match made in heaven.

  • @misterbojangles07
    @misterbojangles07 День назад +7

    I am actually the type of
    Person who loves old sheds/barns rather than a house,so much potential

  • @karenwerth8484
    @karenwerth8484 День назад +7

    The wood item Gav held up is a hitch for horses to pull wagons. It’s a double hitch for two horses

  • @stephnewman1357
    @stephnewman1357 День назад +8

    A lot of work but a lot of potential. Building look in great condition.
    Aw bless. First of many animals? Lovely dog, she will be happy there 😃

  • @di_tattoolover
    @di_tattoolover День назад +4

    Seren is adorable, and you can tell by her face that she has found her Forever home..

  • @grahamerobertson6507
    @grahamerobertson6507 День назад +10

    I think that's the dogs equivalent of being down to your last £2.50 and buying the winning Euromillions ticket. What a heart warming development!

  • @neutonrenda2303
    @neutonrenda2303 День назад +5

    Great tour and your new dog looks like a star already. She looks very eager to please and so happy, I think it is a wonderful choice on your behalf to give her a new home and be part of your family. I have no doubt that she will be bringing loads of fun and happy moments to your homestead.❤️

  • @AnotherBoring43yearold
    @AnotherBoring43yearold День назад +3

    Sod the house or out buildings the dog is the best part!
    My lab came over to sit on me just as your revealed your dog
    No one should ever put down a healthy dog imo I’m so glad you saved her and sure she will return the favour

  • @PaulEngland-xw1hb
    @PaulEngland-xw1hb День назад +3

    The 1st building would make a cute air b&b 🥰

  • @tonyhowe1457
    @tonyhowe1457 День назад +7

    If you’re going to try and be as self-sufficient as possible with veggies and eggs etc., then that Cold Barn will be the very best stable storage area. Like a massive pantry.

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Yeah that’s a great idea! Hadn’t thought of that at all!

  • @zedjay81
    @zedjay81 День назад +4

    Lol at gavs brutally honest description of the toilet!

  • @UKProperPrepper
    @UKProperPrepper 2 дня назад +11

    Loving your vids. i live in a grade ii listed cottage in Sth Wales, built in 1750. It is constant work and a money pit, but it is my money pit and I love it.

  • @gillie-monger3394
    @gillie-monger3394 День назад +4

    Gavin's enthusiasm and excitement is really infectious.... ahem. 😉😅. What a fantastic smallholding. The potential is enormous. Really looking forward to what you do with the place. Good luck!

  • @dallascumming8750
    @dallascumming8750 День назад +5

    Lol. I think your are correct with the use of the word "window". Centuries ago it was used as a term for an opening in a wall or ceiling. It didn't necessarily mean glass was there. The last couple of centuries glass was there so that's what we think of it now. Like the term "window of opportunity" meaning an opening for opportunity. If you are ever in need of anymore useless information please let me know! 😂

  • @natalieeiser6694
    @natalieeiser6694 День назад +3

    Thank you for rescuing the lovely woofa ❤

  • @robertwilson54
    @robertwilson54 День назад +4

    This is such a great you tube channel, I wish Gavin would stop getting so excited over things 🤣🤣, that’s a beautiful dog so pleased you rescued him he will be so loyal and bring many years of happiness, looking forward to seeing your next video, take care.

  • @leighlaaltilio6672
    @leighlaaltilio6672 День назад +2

    She is a beautiful girl! Thank you for giving her a furever home!!

  • @carolhughes312
    @carolhughes312 День назад +3

    Fantastic for rescuing Seren. ❤️

  • @angelaevans2061
    @angelaevans2061 День назад +3

    You’ve made the right decision. What a fab doggie!

  • @jinns9503
    @jinns9503 День назад +3

    This is the first video I have seen of yours and that dog absolutely adores you. The way she stares up at you both says a lot about how you treat her with love and care. I look forward to watching more.

  • @zedjay81
    @zedjay81 День назад +1

    Had to come back to admire your beautiful wee pupper. Looking forward to hearing about her adventures ❤

  • @donataj2213
    @donataj2213 2 дня назад +3

    The farm, has many buildings, the first one is charming, maybe just for a guest house, sometime in the future? You will need a garage, a tool room, a wood room, so in time these buildings will certainly come in handy, and their condition is good enough (at least at first sight) that when you renovate the house, you will gradually start to renovate these buildings as well. The property is indeed beautiful, large with potential. Great that you rescued the dog! You will have a wonderful companion and devoted friend, as well as a watchdog, you can see that she is smart. You have a beautiful home, farm and now also a dog, congratulations and best wishes.

  • @siameseire
    @siameseire День назад +2

    💛 What a beautiful dear girl!!! thankyou for giving her a loving home! 💛💛💛

  • @wsherratt5159
    @wsherratt5159 День назад +1

    Once again, thanks for taking the time to show us around and introduce us to your beautiful dog. She’ll be a great asset as a guard and protector. That privvy bench/bog seat, well, it’s begging to be made into an outside seat. Completely useless of course but a source of entertainment and laughter. 😂😂. There’s o many options with your buildings but I do think you are right in thinking business model first, then let your needs to support that business dictate what each is used for. An office in an outbuilding is a great idea but not so much when you need to pop in for something and it’s chucking it down or there’s 3 feet of snow………. Every man needs a workshop……… speaking from experience……. Great fun to watch you both. Best of luck. Wayne

  • @Jo.H.
    @Jo.H. 2 дня назад +3

    Interesting to see your outbuildings, so many possibilities. Seren will have a wonderful life on your farm

  • @Marliyn-ri5ez
    @Marliyn-ri5ez 2 дня назад +13

    Hello, I love your videos, saving this farm is a great thing. The piece of wooden thing you held up is part of the wagon that one would use for horses and for the life of me a can't remember the name of it . This piece is what the horses would be hitched to at the front of a wagon. This would be attached to a long pole and a horse would be put one on each side the pole is attached to the front of the wagon This piece you have would be hooked to the harness of each horse. I don't know if this makes since to you but you can ask any older farmer and they can explain it much better I'm sure. I just thought of the name I believe it is called a yoke but a may be wrong LOL Anyway Take Care both of you.

    • @katehamb439
      @katehamb439 День назад +1

      Is it called a yoke?

    • @Marliyn-ri5ez
      @Marliyn-ri5ez День назад +1

      @@katehamb439 No it is called a doubletree, I had to look it up to make sure. Take Care

    • @ladybindi-nr3xi
      @ladybindi-nr3xi День назад

      It is called a Doubletree and consists of 2 single trees and an evener (the longer bar) and is used to hitch a team of draft animals to a load - it works to distribute the pull between each animal and the load. A yoke sits across the necks of a team of oxen. On some team harnesses a front yoke is attached in front of the chest of the wheel horses, to stabilise the harness and distribute the weight of the pole, which helps steering the front wheels of the cart of carriage.

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  День назад

      Thanks everyone! This is really useful to know!

    • @petercross8871
      @petercross8871 День назад +1

      Hi, thanks for the chance to look around.. I was wondering how you plan to deal with all the water run off . . From what I could see so much of the water that comes off the roofs of your buildings just drops straight on the ground right by your walls and that is adding to your damp issues. .

  • @elainewolf1537
    @elainewolf1537 2 дня назад +4

    Your property is so nice and has great potential! Thanks for sharing!

  • @andrewdaniel653
    @andrewdaniel653 День назад +1

    thanks for showing us around. A lot of work ahead of you but at least you have the dog to talk to.

  • @ginojaco
    @ginojaco День назад +4

    For any not knowing, 'Seren' means 'star' in Welsh. 👍

    • @VRUrban
      @VRUrban День назад +1

      Lovely! (From Brazil)

  • @tracybrown6207
    @tracybrown6207 День назад +2

    No wonder you are undecided as there is so much potential in each building. How cute is your dog. Well done for rescuing. Where are you both from? Love the descriptions Gav and what a shy smile you have lol. Oh and you now need to rescue a cat to ward off any unwanted little furry things.

  • @grantlingley1385
    @grantlingley1385 День назад +1

    Guys, this is already a beautiful property but your characters and your lovely new pup add so much! Excited to see how you come along!

  • @Davebobandbetty
    @Davebobandbetty День назад +1

    What a lovely video and so pleased you rescued Seren . Shes beautiful and seeing her look up at you both , shes so happy. Good luck on your journey.

  • @CampOutWest
    @CampOutWest День назад +2

    Seren is lush 😍

  • @snowdoniaescape
    @snowdoniaescape День назад +1

    Gorgeous set of outbuildings! You'll find uses don't worry. Great to see and hear more of Gav 😂 Seren is beautiful, she'll be excellent for protecting the farm I'm sure.

  • @AliWade1971
    @AliWade1971 День назад +1

    Seren is beautiful. An interesting mix of breeds. Excited to see what you do with all the outbuildings.

  • @danielarcher6380
    @danielarcher6380 День назад +1

    What a lovely Smallholding with all the outbuildings, keep up the good work. Nice dog for the Farm.

  • @MrACOUSTICPETE
    @MrACOUSTICPETE День назад +1

    Good stuff folks .All these little victories are adding up nicely !
    That " thunderbox" lid brought back a few old memories !

  • @jeanettefrancis6473
    @jeanettefrancis6473 День назад

    What a lovely dog. Glad you adopted her. She looks healthy and happy so a shame she was going to be put down. Big projects and fun ahead.

  • @mikeroberts6588
    @mikeroberts6588 13 часов назад

    Serens lovely she looks so well behaved she’ll be a great companion to you both.

  • @DaveRogers1985
    @DaveRogers1985 День назад +1

    The wooded Item is a double tree hitch, used for attaching 2 horses or oxen to a cart, they can be repurposed as nice interior light fittings

  • @SharynWilliamson
    @SharynWilliamson День назад +1

    She’s a darling lucky you , she will be so loyal to you both . Everyone needs a good guard dog on your farm .

  • @amandalangran7067
    @amandalangran7067 День назад +1

    What an adorable little girl, she clearly adores you both x

  • @MrSoppysod
    @MrSoppysod День назад +1

    My guess is that at the bottom of the shute in the "piggery" there used to be a mill for grinding the corn, stored above, to make meal for the animals. It would most likely have been belt driven from a small stationary engine or tractor. What you thought was the old toilet is totally correct! The piece of machinery in the barn on the first floor is difficult to see and tell what it was used for. Letting us know who made it from names cast in the iron frame might help. I think the ground lies fairly wet judging by the reeds growing there. What an exciting place you have found and will become your home over time. I am certain you will never regret your decision to leave the city for a rural life!

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  День назад

      We definitely haven't so far!

    • @tommontgomery3616
      @tommontgomery3616 17 часов назад

      This is correct - barley or corn grain is stored in the loft and the ‘bruising’ mill is below fed from the chute. The outbuildings look older than the date mark says - possibly repairs were done at the same time as the new house was built. Ordnance survey maps should help with dating. Great collection of buildings.

  • @paulobrien1508
    @paulobrien1508 День назад +1

    Enjoyed the tour, I'm very much looking forward to the transformation that is going to take place over the next year. Good luck watching on with envy.

  • @clemerz361
    @clemerz361 11 часов назад

    Hello from 🇨🇦! You have a beautiful home with so much potential, and having a dog makes it whole!

  • @EnglishMadeleine
    @EnglishMadeleine День назад +5

    He doesn’t mince his words, Gavin, does he? 😂😂😂

  • @rallyeraidr7841
    @rallyeraidr7841 День назад +1

    The cold barn may have been the dairy; usually situated so it was constantly in shade to help keep the milk at a low temp. It would make sense being next to the milking shed.

  • @JillyC5
    @JillyC5 20 часов назад

    Haha. she's gorgeous. As a staffie lover I could tell instantly she had staffie genes! You've all hit the jackpot!

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Yeah she seems to have all the Staffie cuteness and happiness!

  • @roomullan3050
    @roomullan3050 День назад

    Thoroughly enjoyed that. All those gorgeous buildings and Seren is beautiful. Xx

  • @our_lifeinireland
    @our_lifeinireland 13 часов назад

    Just binge watched your videos, it’s going to be incredible when finished and so impressed with all your hard work!!

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Thanks so much! It’s getting there slowly but surely!

  • @siameseire
    @siameseire День назад +1

    a second story outhouse hole; Fancy! LOL. Such great buildings and such good news about some relatively new roofs so you have some time to get to everything.

  • @ginojaco
    @ginojaco День назад +2

    Take a look at the earliest OS maps online, they show buildings, if not the use they were put to; tithe maps may also be of use. 👍

  • @johnmboon
    @johnmboon День назад +1

    Beautiful dog, well done. Just lost our Mastiff and can honestly say they play a huge part in your family if you let them get close to you.

  • @user-ih5gm2uc1i
    @user-ih5gm2uc1i День назад +1

    A lot of work but the farm is beautiful. One day at a time.

  • @robine916
    @robine916 2 дня назад +4

    That thing I believe was used to hitch 2 horses to a wagon or farm equipment. I seem to recall seeing something similar on another video. (Working Horse with Jim??)💕

    • @MegGreeneSmith
      @MegGreeneSmith 2 дня назад

      Agreed, it does look like a yoke.

    • @robine916
      @robine916 2 дня назад +1

      @@MegGreeneSmith 💕I was thinking more like the thing that goes behind the horses, where they attach the harness to, then attach it to the item to be pulled...I could be wrong, though💕

    • @reallylittlewhy
      @reallylittlewhy День назад

      @@robine916 Called a doubletree. With two swingletrees attached, one for each horse, to attach to a cart or other implement.

    • @robine916
      @robine916 День назад

      @@reallylittlewhy YES! Thank you!💕💕

  • @paulbeck71
    @paulbeck71 День назад +1

    It's an amazing place with such potential - the sort of place for which people often move to France. I'm really invested in seeing how it goes. Maybe some time-lapse footage of your progress would get across how much dynamism you have? Just a thought.

  • @lmh247365
    @lmh247365 День назад +1

    Gav will soon get into the swing of being in front of the camera and chatting shit I can see him with a second you tube channel in the future when the work shops up and running ,passing on his carpentry knowledge and experience.. we love no nonsense grafters with a good sense of dry humour ,, he’s a top man in my book

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Ach yeah he’s not bad, I reckon I’ll keep him around 😂

  • @onlinegames4019
    @onlinegames4019 14 часов назад

    Congrats on the new addition!

  • @KarinFisher
    @KarinFisher 18 часов назад

    Look forward to your videos and glad to be here from the start, I actually cried when you said your beautiful dog was about to be put down how can that be legal? You can see how much she loves you both x We have a rescue too called Monty he was badly treated as a pup ❤

  • @mick6721
    @mick6721 День назад +1

    I thought I was grumpy 😂. Somehow it works though. Nice vid keep em coming

  • @MARKLEAH-d4y
    @MARKLEAH-d4y День назад

    I started watching from the first episode and think you are doing great ! My other says I’m just like your other half ! A man of few words and a face that says a million words!!!! Anyway keep up the good!

  • @pippip9030
    @pippip9030 День назад +1

    Best video yet!! So great you have the dog too. Longer videos are a must now!

  • @robertbrewer2190
    @robertbrewer2190 День назад +1

    1132. At least in USA this is a double tree. Two draft animals are harnessed side by side and then hitched to some load at the center of the middle bar to be drawn or pulled forward.

  • @TheCatlady63
    @TheCatlady63 День назад +2

    Seren is a great addition.

  • @barbhenderson4867
    @barbhenderson4867 День назад

    Awww I love seren , my daughters cat is called Luna seren, who used to live in Ffestiniog,you got a lovely place to renovate, good luck xx

  • @Nicktgrief
    @Nicktgrief День назад

    you've got some lovely old out buildings. It would be great to see those back to their original purpose. Chickens - A friend of mine who lives near Whitland breeds Rhodebars, a rare breed in this country. They're Autosexing (you can tell the sex at hatching)breed that is based on the Rhode Island Red.so they lay quite well and they're a rare breed. ideal for small holders. Your new addition ... she's a beauty. if nothing else she will be a great guard dog and looks to have settled in already. Nice one Guys

  • @radiogramgramophonetoons5802
    @radiogramgramophonetoons5802 2 дня назад +1

    Beautiful woofer….. well done for saving her 👏👏👏

  • @heidimorgan6180
    @heidimorgan6180 День назад

    Loving the tour! I don’t know what part of South Wales you are but the National Museum of Wales in St. Fagans could help you in identifying many of your implements, and in dating the buildings.
    A great day out for anyone interested in historic buildings.
    Looking forward to following your progress!

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  День назад

      Yes! We have heard of this place - we reeeeaally want to find some time to get down there an check it out!

  • @zeptepi5312
    @zeptepi5312 День назад

    hey, just stumbled onto this channel, it has been enjoyable watching the progress, nice to see the work unfolding

  • @helenascott389
    @helenascott389 День назад

    Love the doggie!! 🐶🇬🇧

  • @michaelflatters7362
    @michaelflatters7362 День назад

    The first upstairs room was most likely the granary to store feed away from rats and be nice and dry. The room below looks like it was used to drop feed down and probably had a roll to crush grain/oats for animal feed.

  • @kevinmartin3859
    @kevinmartin3859 День назад

    Loved the video i thought the wooden implement might have been a yoke for carrying milk ɓuckets but I agree horse hitch sounds better you have some lovely looking outbuildings that look in really good condition and seren is beautiful well done she will be faithful and have a good life with you
    Your farm is in an ideal spot the views are outstanding good choice and good luck for the future 😊😊a

  • @EileenBecher
    @EileenBecher День назад

    Love your new channel Iam a lifelong collie owner but the malinois is the smartest ever from a Colorado grandma

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  День назад +1

      Yeah we definitely have found out the hard way how smart she is!😂

  • @paulinegreen-1812
    @paulinegreen-1812 День назад

    Loving your new edition 👍 she’s beautiful xx

  • @davidmarkey4353
    @davidmarkey4353 День назад

    great tour around the buildings. once you get the house done, you could think about turning the old cottage into air b&b but will it fall under the Welsh second home tax. Dog looks a lovable but mischievous character so you will have a lot of fun owning him. Thank you for the update video

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  День назад

      Yeah definitely lots of options - will just all come down to time and money in the end!

  • @Clarabella265
    @Clarabella265 9 часов назад

    Awww hello Seren 🌟

  • @Dufus57
    @Dufus57 День назад

    Nice positive video, thanks 🙏

  • @bobmoulton3319
    @bobmoulton3319 День назад

    Looking forward to following along with your journey

  • @brianevans2932
    @brianevans2932 День назад

    I live in Swansea..... You are living my dream.

  • @leslieaustin151
    @leslieaustin151 День назад +1

    Lovely dog, lovely farm. That’s going to keep you busy for years! Did the farm ever use water-power for anything? I see you have a running brook down the side of the piggery. I know it’s only a little stream but it’s possible to power things if there is a high enough ‘fall’. I guess not enough power to mill corn, but.. you never know. Watching with interest. Les

    • @citytosmallholding
      @citytosmallholding  5 часов назад

      Well yes it did but not at the piggery at the back side of the long barn, so a bit of a mystery working it all out as that river has all but dried up!

  • @petertaylor5377
    @petertaylor5377 День назад

    In the old milking Parla , it's looks a Swivel-tree I've got one I used Big upto put hanging baskets on in the summer

  • @glyndavies591
    @glyndavies591 День назад

    Seren is a very lucky dog you have a lovely property with lots of potential good luck with it all from Pencader Carmarthenshire

  • @peterallen143
    @peterallen143 День назад

    Love the farm what a Gem ,and your dog what a beautiful creature ❤

  • @alangates5240
    @alangates5240 День назад

    The wheel on the upstairs wall would have had a big band around it to get power up from the ground floor, either from a tractor with a flywheel or hydro, your both doing great!

  • @lowesonia8551
    @lowesonia8551 День назад

    Laura loose the nervous giggle.You are to be congratulated for being one of the thousands of young couples changing your life style in a perilous venture of getting out of life what you put into it. It can be done don't repeat mistakes others who gave up through wrong priorities. If your respective talents show a plan, workable, financed, for the first year. I will follow support.Eventually perhaps financially.Your rescue love you forever. Is loving.

  • @BRING619
    @BRING619 2 дня назад

    So entertaining. Really enjoy ur videos. Thanks for sharing your journey, its really exciting. She is a beautiful dog too, you've been blessed x

  • @R0t-and-RC
    @R0t-and-RC День назад +1

    I enjoy farming and I now that poles were the farmer would have sent food down in the winter and the pigs would have been in there

  • @k7a133
    @k7a133 День назад

    Brilliant both!

  • @Appreciate2704
    @Appreciate2704 День назад

    Love your heart for your 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾

  • @minisareus
    @minisareus День назад

    A nice few buildings for holiday let's

  • @gilbertgreens
    @gilbertgreens Час назад

    Very cool. Are you guys going to set up solar? You guys definitely have a project. With a lot of work you’ll end up with a swanky property.

  • @julianwilliams1636
    @julianwilliams1636 День назад

    Interesting videos,such a lovely holding,,,beautiful dog....Will you be keeping sheep in the future...if so please consider the Welsh Mountain badgerface sheep...

  • @vickiallum2190
    @vickiallum2190 День назад

    Love your place.So much potential.From Ontario Canada

  • @gridlock67
    @gridlock67 День назад

    cold barn could have been milk store, in churns sat in the trough with water running to keep cool.

  • @hexualdeviant
    @hexualdeviant 2 дня назад

    Pretty sure the thing at 11.38 is for carrying milk jugs over your shoulder.
    However, I am not a qualified milkyologist
    also, Gav's excited face looks a lot like mine and a LOVE this format of video.