The Hobbit House | Abandoned Fairytale Cottage In The Middle Of Nowhere

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  • čas přidán 23. 08. 2020
  • In todays episode, we venture into the English countryside to find a hand built stone castle that looks like something out of a fairytale.
    One mans fantasy build began in 1989, eleven years in the making, now sits deserted and apparently never quite completed.
    Built from salvaged bits of stone from the surrounding area, he intended to create his animals a home but ended up with something rather special... it is now known as the Hobbit House.
    This right hand side of the building has some beautiful details, from stained glass windows featuring the seasons and elements, sculptured walls, a stone armchair and spiral staircase, this small but spacious room feels especially cosy.
    This hidden gem is something we wont soon forget, it really is a magical experience, hats off to the man who created this enchanted cottage.
    Check out Dark Arts TV to see this place after nightfall and discover if anything or anyone remains here.
    Huge thanks to Matt, The Secret Vault for his top notch drone footage.

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Komentáře • 553

  • @joerendell4133
    @joerendell4133 Před 3 lety +134

    I take it you guys have looked up the older images on the story? Built by an old sheep farmer and artist it's all hand made even the windows but he sold up the land to move to Scotland due to a quarry opening up next door and disturbing his peace.
    Great work and a lovely explore, I couldn't believe my eyes!!

    • @elteescat
      @elteescat Před 3 lety +20

      Poor guy! I'd be so sad to have to leave such a beautiful place!

    • @blupyxi5669
      @blupyxi5669 Před 3 lety +4

      Sounds like me if I'd have stayed in my junky house I wanted to fix up. Neighborhood went too far down.

    • @sara1coco
      @sara1coco Před 3 lety +3

      Did he build a house like that in Scotland too?

    • @joerendell4133
      @joerendell4133 Před 3 lety +6

      @@sara1coco it said in the article I read that he's living in a normal house. Bless him.

    • @margyb7469
      @margyb7469 Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks. I wonder why the builder just left it.

  • @MissTique247
    @MissTique247 Před 3 lety +90

    The man who built this is both a visionary and an artist in the best sense of the word! That place is stunning! Those animals were living large! 😸✌

  • @TheFiown
    @TheFiown Před 3 lety +250

    This should be listed and protected !

  • @jacquelinetammy431
    @jacquelinetammy431 Před 2 lety +7

    It saddens me that it was abandoned after all the love and hard work put into building this. I pray that it gets the love it deserves so that it lasts.

  • @HappyQuailsLC
    @HappyQuailsLC Před 3 lety +161

    The Council should protect that and make a special effort to put it into the hands of people who will treasure and protect it for all time to come.

  • @retiredhappy466
    @retiredhappy466 Před 3 lety +14

    I am amazed that ONE man built this by himself in only eleven years. Incredible

  • @torangclayruz4098
    @torangclayruz4098 Před rokem +2

    This unordinary building is absolutely a treasure and I think it's like a heritage that deserved to be protected by good hands. In 8 years he built it with all his passion.❤️💯

  • @bobjackson4720
    @bobjackson4720 Před 3 lety +92

    Sad to see that someone has smashed the beautiful windows. I hate that side of humanity.

  • @tmntforever2684
    @tmntforever2684 Před 3 lety +6

    Glad I made it 😄 what a unique place thankyou for taking us there Sam & Jess

  • @bobjackson4720
    @bobjackson4720 Před 3 lety +35

    You can imagine what the local authorities would say about this property, they would want demolish it immediately because it fails to satisfy their building codes.

    • @steve9542000
      @steve9542000 Před 3 lety

      ....and to be fair they could use the space to rebuild, possibly a block of 1+2 bedroom studio apartments complete with a concierge system and even state of art gym?
      This would be achieved using steel and tinted glass thus bringing a sense of modernization to this area?

    • @steve9542000
      @steve9542000 Před 3 lety

      ....and to be fair they could use the space to rebuild, possibly a block of 1+2 bedroom studio apartments complete with a concierge system and even state of art gym?
      This would be achieved using steel and tinted glass thus bringing a sense of modernization to this area?

    • @donnanichols6838
      @donnanichols6838 Před 3 lety +3

      @@steve9542000 you're kidding right??

  • @tastx3142
    @tastx3142 Před 3 lety +12

    I love the stained glass which is especially suited for all the stone work and unique design.

  • @wendymaybury2132
    @wendymaybury2132 Před 3 lety +8

    The stone work is sublime

  • @lengreenhill3625
    @lengreenhill3625 Před 3 lety +12

    What an amazing place there should be a preservation order put on it before it gets trashed . The chap that build it must have had a vivid imagination, a great voice over and drone footage well done again Sam and Jess for another great explore x

  • @lindsaymacpherson8782
    @lindsaymacpherson8782 Před 3 lety +47

    Sad to see something like this going to waste when you think of the work that went into it Amazing Great video thankyou

  • @bigjay6743
    @bigjay6743 Před 3 lety +20

    There's not a piece of slate left for 2 miles around the whole building.Its amazing how one man made this ove time.Would like to see it all cleaned up with some gardens.Bring it back to its glory...

    • @paulacorelli5624
      @paulacorelli5624 Před 3 lety +1

      It would be terrific someone would bring it back to life

  • @margritpiepes8242
    @margritpiepes8242 Před 3 lety +7

    Man! This Place is the Bomb I hope some one renovates it and makes it a Bed and Breakfast ( second Breakfast ,third Breakfast!?)or like a Fairytaile cottage

  • @savedbygodsgrace.9058
    @savedbygodsgrace.9058 Před 3 lety +1

    Has the feel of Gaudi ..very nice.

  • @lavenderrainbow5041
    @lavenderrainbow5041 Před 3 lety +14

    I began to watch this as I was waking up for my day. I thought that I was watching a British documentary for a moment about a Hobbit House :) I couldn't believe my ears when I was listening to your voice. A perfect voice, I must say, for the "Hobbit House". ...or any documentary xx

  • @davep5972
    @davep5972 Před 3 lety +17

    Wow that place is beautiful needs to be protected

  • @Novastar314
    @Novastar314 Před 3 lety +2

    ONLY IN MY DREAMS did i think a proper shire house exists. Beautiful.

  • @rsuriyop
    @rsuriyop Před 3 lety +17

    Wow, only built in 1989? Back when I was still alive and going to school? If you didn't tell us that I would've been under the impression that this "castle" had been built at least a good hundred years ago. Time goes by much too fast it seems :(

  • @amandabourke796
    @amandabourke796 Před 3 lety +1

    This little castle/house is like all my childhood dreams of magic and fantasy lands come to life! Oh how I wish I was wealthy!! I would certainly buy and restore this place! It would be purely enchanting to have the building and surrounding areas cleaned up and protected!!! Can't you just see bringing children on field trips to run and play in such a lovely place!!! Thank you so much for showing us this stunning piece of art!!

  • @blurboards1
    @blurboards1 Před 3 lety +23

    Amazing that this person probably worked on that till they weren't capable of doing so any longer. I could imagine and elderly man standing up in that loft lit by candles meticulously placing the perfect stones, just at the correct angles to create what to me is one of the most unique structures I've ever seen someone build.
    ALSO: Just a heads up, the tone of your voice along with the volume of the music made it a little difficult to hear what you're saying.
    Thank you for sharing this piece of history with us! Safe travels =)

  • @jamiemccarthy4240
    @jamiemccarthy4240 Před 3 lety +13

    Wow, Thank you for that magical journey through the Hobbit House. A wonderful experience I would never have gotten to see without your videos.

    • @chrislorenzo7883
      @chrislorenzo7883 Před 3 lety

      It’s wonderful, how are you doing Jamie I hope you’re safe from the virus?

  • @kimmelton3697
    @kimmelton3697 Před 3 lety +1

    Dont just film this and leave it! Preserve it! Love it as he obviously did! Dont let it die!

  • @getyerspn
    @getyerspn Před 3 lety +13

    thats epic..so much work went into that place ..shame its being left to go to ruin

  • @Rashida961
    @Rashida961 Před 3 lety +14

    This is the type of house I've always dreamt of living in. I want to go there now! Stunning video!👏👏👏

    • @torangclayruz4098
      @torangclayruz4098 Před rokem

      You are a great traveller.
      if I have a huge money, I would go there..😅🤭

  • @weapea
    @weapea Před 3 lety +21

    That place should be fully restored and museumised for the next generations to see!
    9.45 theres a hounting blairwitch!

    • @1028dianemarie
      @1028dianemarie Před 3 lety +1

      That was the girl in one of the upstairs windows

  • @johnroberts4571
    @johnroberts4571 Před 3 lety +6

    Someone needs to clean it out an maintenance the grounds around it...that would be so cool to see it lit up at night from the out side..

  • @jimtomassetti4817
    @jimtomassetti4817 Před 3 lety +5

    Amazing this man loved his Annimals. This place is gorgeous. It's such a shame to let this fall apart....It's something out of a story Book....It would make a great museum. Just that it would be preserved.

  • @kishmibooty9156
    @kishmibooty9156 Před 3 lety +5

    OMG! I love this place, with Jess on this, I so want to go. Thank you so much for sharing, as I said on Karl and Nats upload, this was a labour of love, never ending, the detail, gotta stop talking, going to watch guys, amazing 🤗😊

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 Před 3 lety

    Not exactly the typical cottage. Thankyou for sharing.

  • @cynthiaschwab8894
    @cynthiaschwab8894 Před 3 lety

    This has to be saved!!🙏 Work of wonder and art!!

  • @cj.t.7321
    @cj.t.7321 Před 3 lety +2

    It looks like it's a Castle for the 'Monarchs' of the 'Fairy Folk' 😳😃😘✨✌!

  • @jared1870
    @jared1870 Před 3 lety

    Thank you! I was glad to see it with little decay and most of the windows intact.

  • @katch703
    @katch703 Před 3 lety

    Snow White and the 7 dwarfs , I’m loving that place.

  • @trudiemead9896
    @trudiemead9896 Před 3 lety +25

    What an utterly beautiful and magical house, I can see why you wanted to go there Jess, just lovely, thanks guys 💓

  • @jamilahyang6412
    @jamilahyang6412 Před 3 lety

    How hardworking they can make very amazing building ... i hope someone can bring the glory to this Hobbit House n restore it... next generation can see that

  • @jlocey87
    @jlocey87 Před 3 lety +4

    This is the best of opportunities of the year for me. Thank you for your time and sharing this experience.

  • @jerremiller5542
    @jerremiller5542 Před 2 lety

    Those leaded windows weren't make in a week. Those things takes weeks to make. So enchanting and unusual. Loved you guys!🤗🤗

  • @richardwarnock2789
    @richardwarnock2789 Před 3 lety +4

    Really cool Stone work Thanks Sam and Jess!!!

  • @tkirkwood3366
    @tkirkwood3366 Před 3 lety

    Thank you again and again. God Bless and be careful!!!

  • @gayemorgan4575
    @gayemorgan4575 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow, absolutely awesome. No wonder Jess has been wanting to explore there for years. I thought it was funny that you'd just said that Karl was coming for a supernatural explore, then Jess says "Hello!" and pops her head out. Also great aerial footage. I hope no idiots find it and trash it or graffiti all over it. Cheers, from Australia. xx

  • @deborahschroeder763
    @deborahschroeder763 Před 2 lety +1

    Beautiful house the stone work is amazing. Thanks Sam and jess

  • @lostandfoundplaces
    @lostandfoundplaces Před 3 lety +4

    Fantastic place! I hope it will remain preserved for others to admire it...

  • @johnryan2193
    @johnryan2193 Před 3 lety +17

    Whet, a fascinating place ,I hope that he lived long enough to enjoy this amazing building !it should be preserved !

  • @Hairnicks
    @Hairnicks Před 3 lety +11

    I've seen this place before but yours is the best video of it I've seen yet, found you through Secret Vanult and I really like your style ad narration, I can see you having a lot of success on your channel, you have a great mentor in Matthew who is a font of knowledge and has the balls to go where no man has gone before!! Will look forward to following your progress.

  • @fredludwig656
    @fredludwig656 Před 3 lety

    A true labor of love, it shows.

  • @conspiracyfactualist9161
    @conspiracyfactualist9161 Před 3 lety +1

    This is a truly exceptional find;; i would not think a single man achieved this !! Remnant of the old world

  • @gail727
    @gail727 Před 3 lety +3

    A living fairytale! Bloody awesome! X

  • @talkaboutwacky
    @talkaboutwacky Před rokem

    11 years of hard work. What a gorgeous place!

  • @wildsod
    @wildsod Před 3 lety +5

    WOW I'm going there I want to see this for myself Thanks for share Sam, Jess and Matt

  • @koalamullet
    @koalamullet Před 3 lety +6

    A friend and I snuck in there 2 years ago and got some awesome shots on a mist covered morning, great to see it hasn't changed. Be careful of the farmer who owns the land, apparently he can be rather unpleasant to visitors!

    • @xuepingchun8530
      @xuepingchun8530 Před 3 lety +4

      He certainly is. One of the nastiest experiences I've ever had.

    • @gamerdude9146
      @gamerdude9146 Před 2 lety

      @@xuepingchun8530 What did he do and say? If he had a shotgun I would run! 😱

    • @joliebordeaux3555
      @joliebordeaux3555 Před 2 lety

      I live in the us and have a farm if people come on to your property and so much as scratch a knee they try to sue you for injury. I hope it's not like that there but some trespassers do cause a lot of damage or let cattle out.

  • @AlS-du1rt
    @AlS-du1rt Před 3 lety +7

    Amazing guys! Great solution to the housing crisis too LOL! We should all build epic stone fantasy houses like this!😁😁😁

  • @sureshselvaratnam8977
    @sureshselvaratnam8977 Před 3 lety +1

    அருமையான வாழ்ந்து முடிந்த மனிதர்களின் நினைவு மனதை தொடுகின்றது
    இங்கே வாழ்ந்த மகிழ்ச்சியான வாழ்க்கைக்கு இந்த வீடு சான்று

  • @andirautter3930
    @andirautter3930 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely beautiful thank you for sharing....

  • @dianaearich3649
    @dianaearich3649 Před 3 lety +6

    I wish when people went there to explore, they would rip down some trees and overgrowth to keep it beautiful. Its such a magical place..

  • @Winged_Vision
    @Winged_Vision Před 3 lety +5

    I liked the bit where Jess giggled

    • @colinturner7363
      @colinturner7363 Před 3 lety

      i thought it was the best part the expression on jess's face about the hobbit house, a really lovely picture from jess' face.

  • @s.cannon6029
    @s.cannon6029 Před 3 lety

    That was a AWESOME little Hobbit Home. To Bad, So Sad that NO One wants to Live There. It would make a fabulous weekend getaway.

  • @PK-oy4fe
    @PK-oy4fe Před 3 lety

    It broke my heart to see the stain glass broken! It is not easy to create and is beautiful ♥️

  • @stuartdelamare4072
    @stuartdelamare4072 Před 3 lety +3

    In the great words of IKS now that’s a hidden gem 👍🏼🇬🇬

  • @sandracrosbyguerrero1284

    Cool house no fridge no electricity...Cant believe someone lived there I like it...watching from USA Mississippi

  • @wendymaybury2132
    @wendymaybury2132 Před 3 lety +1

    Is it listed? Bloody well should be. Thank you for your video

  • @jeffchilders236
    @jeffchilders236 Před 3 lety

    I am so glad to see the place isn't destroyed by Vandals absolutely gorgeous place

  • @AndrewBeecher1967
    @AndrewBeecher1967 Před 3 lety +4

    What an amazing explore. I love your videos. Thank you

  • @veronicaroach3667
    @veronicaroach3667 Před 3 lety

    It's something we could all see ourselves building when we were children......but I should think since this is in the UK that the local building codes do NOT allow for this to be lived in ! Sad - that's what happens when you have regulations about such things....well meaning, but totally squashing creativity ! It's very pretty !

  • @capecod50s
    @capecod50s Před 3 lety +3

    Absolutely awesome explore. Perfectly named. Thank you for sharing.

  • @yvonnetalamantes3854
    @yvonnetalamantes3854 Před 3 lety +1

    This is so fantastic so creative the person that put this together put all his heart and soul into this place and yes someone should take it over and restore it, fantastic!!

  • @MissTuppy
    @MissTuppy Před 3 lety

    MR C definitely got a bit carried away with his barn and I'm glad he did because this is one of my favourite places. I swear jess and her excitement was me inside😊 it's lovely. Jess needs to do a bucket list of how many hobbit houses she can visit So I can see them too🤗.
    It one of those must see things Like 75 of the most colourful places in the world to visit Or the guy who built the mosaic house.
    I love all that. Great video Sam&Jess🤗💜 👍

  • @hauntedflamesxx2930
    @hauntedflamesxx2930 Před 3 lety +2

    Wow what a fantastic place a true spectacle the guy who built this was truely artistic in his imagination. This place should be made into a site of an attraction to preserve it for other generations.

  • @Avotts
    @Avotts Před 3 lety

    Beautiful. Can tell the difference between the finished area and the unfinished.
    He could have built a house for me anytime.

  • @bexroc2606
    @bexroc2606 Před 3 lety

    Incredible structure! Great job capturing this video, love your work Sam and Jess!

  • @janetjackson8574
    @janetjackson8574 Před 3 lety +3

    That was a fantastic and magical place what a find.!!! Thanks for sharing that Sam and Jess keep up the good work❤xx

  • @bbtmac3453
    @bbtmac3453 Před 3 lety

    Not sure why everyone is assuming it was done by one man. In days gone by entire families and extended families worked on a project like this. Definitely unusual. But very common to keep the animals in the same structure. For thousands of years in every country it was practical. Main source of warmth.....

  • @horacefrancou9802
    @horacefrancou9802 Před 3 lety

    Building an own ancient and archetypal dream.Beautiful indeed !

  • @KK-hq8jd
    @KK-hq8jd Před 3 lety

    5:05...its a boys voice saying, "Spent!" after speaking re: the candle holder hanging from the ceiling😯! Thanks 4 sharing this super special place with all us!

  • @markhawkins7908
    @markhawkins7908 Před 3 lety

    Wow what a great find and top notch film as usual from you guys and Matthew Williams what a mysterious and fascinating place

  • @whitesammthe2455
    @whitesammthe2455 Před 3 lety

    Such a Miricle man made castle. The government should presserved it as historical building. 👍👍👍

  • @nerigovender8119
    @nerigovender8119 Před 3 lety

    So beautiful I love it

  • @debbiemitchell6055
    @debbiemitchell6055 Před 3 lety +2

    I saw a video on this place around 3 years ago, the guys were afraid of being caught because someone started mowing around the property. I was so enchanted by this place. The story they told was a father built this place for his daughter, and something tragic happened to her. That is why it was never finished. It seems to me vandals have been there in the past 3 years that is for sure. Thank you for making this video available and showing us how it is still doing!

    • @mission__urbex
      @mission__urbex Před 3 lety

      Whoever said that story made it up lol, Colin built it for his sheep and also to store hay inside

  • @malhanneera
    @malhanneera Před 3 lety +1

    Stain glass windows👍 ! Hand made,moulded flowers on the walls? Amazing work of Art,👍👍

  • @tammieparrishmiller3669

    It's hard to believe that a place such as this is left to just be overgrown by weeds or even worse, be vandalised. It's absolutely magical and there was so much amazing stonework. It took a very talented person to build this and it was done with such care and attention to detail! I wish I could live there! I hope it holds up for generations to explore!

  • @cinderellalochlan7308
    @cinderellalochlan7308 Před 2 lety

    Needs looking after and repair befor the elements take over such beauty.. Never seen nothing like it. Built single handedly is amazing,hats off to the creator/builder.

  • @colleensanderson9371
    @colleensanderson9371 Před 2 lety

    If I could I'd surely give this a gazillion likes! I love it!

  • @tinzdacer798
    @tinzdacer798 Před 3 lety

    Can't imagine of how many hands put that bricks one by one all over the wall and roof into a very large castle. Amazing! The government must restore that place and castle for the most wonder of the world

  • @robingraham4543
    @robingraham4543 Před 3 lety

    Awe Jess, I just love your excitement at seeing this beautiful place!! What a work of art this place is, just stunning!! And what a work of love too!

  • @kristyrichardson6735
    @kristyrichardson6735 Před 3 lety +4

    Wow so Amazing!

  • @dandesjardins2552
    @dandesjardins2552 Před 3 lety

    very Cool 👍 Hobbit house 🏡 Castle

  • @lionsmother3888
    @lionsmother3888 Před 3 lety

    Stonework like that is an art What a beautiful exhibit

  • @evastanford2249
    @evastanford2249 Před 3 lety

    Just beautiful thank you so much for sharing with us.enjoyed it very much

  • @bern7775
    @bern7775 Před 3 lety

    I’m so pleased this popped up on my recommended. Yet again another fantastic little gem, I would never have got to see. Thank you so much. Love the commentary too. Magical!

  • @deborahcarson2654
    @deborahcarson2654 Před 3 lety

    Absolutely beautiful- thank you!!

  • @ANTHONYBOOTH
    @ANTHONYBOOTH Před 3 lety +11

    I REMEMBER THE ORIGINAL VIDEO TO THIS!!!; - VERY HAPPY TO SEE THAT IT DID NOT GET DEMOLISHED, - I WANNA GO AND LIVE THERE AND FINISH IT OFF + DO ALL THE REPAIRS!!! - where is it?

    • @ANTHONYBOOTH
      @ANTHONYBOOTH Před 3 lety +1

      @unity* - AHH, - GOT IT!!! ...yeah, I located a postcode, - next year I wanna find it...

    • @ANTHONYBOOTH
      @ANTHONYBOOTH Před 3 lety

      @unity* hey, where has 'jokers' comment gone?

  • @lorelebeverland5585
    @lorelebeverland5585 Před 3 lety +6

    Incredible Hope it is rescued and restored.

  • @ninthmomentum
    @ninthmomentum Před 3 lety

    Cracking video Sam and jess 😎

  • @tishalaubach4626
    @tishalaubach4626 Před rokem

    Thank you so very much for sharing this with everyone.its simply amazing... Takes your breath away. Really beautiful ❤️

  • @wendyballi8252
    @wendyballi8252 Před 3 lety

    This Hobbit castle should be in a movie with full restoration

  • @leonorfelix9617
    @leonorfelix9617 Před 3 lety

    Just the stone work alone its incredible wow i love the windows

  • @hahomy
    @hahomy Před rokem

    wow guys what an amazing little place, how cool that one man made that for his animals, but look what it turned into, amazing place so cool i luv it, and the work he put into it like the windows and stone work, brilliant video thanks for sharing must of missed this one when i was in hospital loved this thanks guys keep up the good work x

  • @JJ-kx5vk
    @JJ-kx5vk Před 3 lety

    Absolutely loved this!
    Thank you so much