The Woodman's Cottage

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • I felt the need to put this video from Grand Desings, this is without any doubt the best design on the program and aparantly the favorite also to Kevin McCloud. For more information about this house project and the man behind it visit www.ben-law.co.uk/

Komentáře • 259

  • @Rael571
    @Rael571 Před 13 lety +13

    This was always my favourite 'Grand Designs' story. The house is absolutely beautiful. My fantasy home.

  • @coreyrobbo
    @coreyrobbo Před 3 lety +5

    This house inspired me to build our family home out straw bales. We are 5 years in and hopefully only 1year to go. Such a beautiful material to work with. Thanks Ben. NSW Aus

    • @tiawainwright2894
      @tiawainwright2894 Před 6 měsíci

      I hope you've been living g your best life in your home!

    • @coreyrobbo
      @coreyrobbo Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@tiawainwright2894 Thank you Tia we have! My family and I moved in around a year ago and have loved it. Still plenty more work to do tho. All the best!

  • @JR-ee4xf
    @JR-ee4xf Před 3 lety +3

    Wow...to think this was posted 8 years back.... What a beautiful home! Happy for Ben and his family!

  • @ceeceety2320
    @ceeceety2320 Před 8 lety +5

    This house would be heavenly to live in! Not only is the craftsmanship just unbelievably beautiful but the way the couple have decorated it is beyond anything I could have dreamed up, but then again I'm sure they took inspiration from the house and it all just came about naturally. Good for them. At this point the baby is 7? What a lucky family! Tammie Miller

  • @graceaxisa4213
    @graceaxisa4213 Před 7 lety +35

    By far my favourite 'Grand Designs' home! I really enjoyed watching this video - thank you!

    • @alnico5singlecoils204
      @alnico5singlecoils204 Před 7 lety +4

      Same here. I fell in love with this cottage when I first saw it and find myself revisiting it once in a while. A real dream home.

  • @vickicarol1733
    @vickicarol1733 Před 11 lety +2

    What a beautiful story. The plan, the location, the softness of the lines, and now the expansion of a family. Congratulations .

  • @MrNigel1340
    @MrNigel1340 Před 12 lety +2

    I watched the first programme of the house build and was extremley impressed and would love to have somewhere like it myself, a very organic building and love the lack of any truly straight lines, congratulations on the birth of your son he will lead a lovely life, regards Doc Cox

  • @Thumtwiddler
    @Thumtwiddler Před 9 lety +48

    A true inspiration. Shame that planning departments are so against buildings like the one above, most people building their own homes take a great deal of care over them because guess what? They're their homes! Also it could end homelessness as well!

  • @maggiebuchanan9369
    @maggiebuchanan9369 Před 7 lety +10

    What a lovely home ! That house is a work of Art .......I'd love to have a home like this one myself.

  • @slobomotion
    @slobomotion Před 11 lety +1

    Charming! I am American living in France. They prefer stone homes here a lot but I've seen outbuildings made of roughly hewn wood just like this. A lot of people don't know how rural much of France is and many of the abodes are really tiny, even when there are large families. This is such a nice family. I wish them well! Good clip, uprated.

  • @belindafurneaux-harris-bra7387

    My absolute ALL TIME favourite episode on Grand Designs. ... a modern day fairy story. A glorious HOME crafted and built with so much love. Just brilliant!

  • @MsSculptress
    @MsSculptress Před 11 lety +2

    I have always loved this show but Ben's house is the most beautiful and inspiring home I have ever seen on this show. I have looked further and seen how the house has grown as the family grows. Fantastic.

  • @hangintreefrog
    @hangintreefrog Před 14 lety

    without doubt, the most beautiful house in England... built with inspiration and adding to the wealth of the planet....hope one day we can all have one!!!!!!

  • @abbylix
    @abbylix Před 15 lety +1

    this IS by far the best house ever shown on the series! it's lovely!

  • @arristotal34
    @arristotal34 Před 8 lety +9

    I'm so glad you posted this... Thank you... I've just watched an old Video today with the original program with Ben building his beautiful house.. I so enjoyed it and I'm so pleased that his life is going so well...

  • @MariaChelidoni
    @MariaChelidoni Před 9 lety +6

    I couldn't agree with you more. I have seen a lot episodes from the series but this house have captured my heart. It's lovely because it has been built with so much love and passion. Lovin' it!

    • @carrolwright123wright5
      @carrolwright123wright5 Před 6 lety

      carol wright this is the best program I have ever seen watch it every time I can watch it on my tablet all the time

  • @2charliep
    @2charliep Před 7 lety +3

    This and the Puglia episodes are my all time fav episodes. Both on a VERY limited budget, built largely by the owners, and both end with a magical home.

  • @PippinPotter11
    @PippinPotter11 Před 11 lety

    I'm sorry, I failed to mention Ben's remarkable talent for wood working, and incredible design technique. His raw talented vision results in magazine quality showings, and Ben's work should very well be mention, photographed and celebrated the world over! Beginning with Architectural Digest for starters'! What a magnificent talented woodworker, architecture, and on & on his many titles go! You, are quite remarkable Ben! ~Carol in Nashville, TN. USA

  • @SeedsofJoy
    @SeedsofJoy Před 12 lety

    What a lovely little idyllic house, family and gardens. What a lucky place to be in life.

  • @almeidadave1
    @almeidadave1 Před 10 lety +3

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Ben has skill and obviously put alot of hardwork behind it- lots of respect

  • @Lnlnwhnh1971
    @Lnlnwhnh1971 Před 11 lety

    Sweet story, gorgeous baby, home and you can feel the warmth of the family.

  • @MACKATTACK1970
    @MACKATTACK1970 Před 12 lety +1

    Beautiful and inspiring home. Bravo Ben, you have a gem in the woods!

  • @jasward3826
    @jasward3826 Před 7 lety +1

    I am a big fan of this programme and this is my favourite house that has been featured on the programme up to now.

  • @ineyNV
    @ineyNV Před rokem +1

    Я так рада увидеть продолжение прекрасной истории! Хотя бы и на 17 лет позже)) сейчас этот малыш уже взрослый, надеюсь, у них по-прежнему всё хорошо!

  • @GratefulMeds
    @GratefulMeds Před 13 lety

    I praise these people so much!!!!

  • @CampingforCool41
    @CampingforCool41 Před 12 lety

    Now THIS is a house. Blending old and aesthetic elements with new and sustainable ideas. It is so warm and cozy looking too! So unlike much of modern architecture, with its cold white and stainless steel rooms and random shapes.

  • @gladeye2
    @gladeye2 Před 11 lety +2

    This was my favorite house from the entire series love Grand Designs

  • @kimchisholm700
    @kimchisholm700 Před 10 lety +3

    A little piece of Heaven on Earth ! This is my dream home....

  • @evitasdad
    @evitasdad Před 12 lety +1

    A beautiful home, lifestyle and family. Really inspiring. I,m so happy for them.

  • @colinmayes9446
    @colinmayes9446 Před 3 lety

    That house is a bastion of tranquility, it is wonderful, just fantastic.

  • @dointherealme
    @dointherealme Před 10 lety +2

    Wow! Everything about this home and this family is beautiful

  • @chaz706
    @chaz706 Před 12 lety

    that is a right proper cottage. I absolutely love the fenced in garden out front. Cozy little home you have there. Well done.

  • @joshe620
    @joshe620 Před 11 lety

    lovely home..love the iron staircase, pillar candle chandelier, and wood hand rail along the garden side

  • @PippinPotter11
    @PippinPotter11 Před 11 lety +1

    What a very beautiful story from any and all angles. This beautiful, and remarkable story also goes to show that yes, indeed, there truly is someone for everyone, and Ben's life has been very rewarding in the way that LOVE truly does find it's way to you when you least expect it! (Sheep, of all things, at that!) Congratulations Ben and Bev on love & your newborn son!

  • @Only4Russian
    @Only4Russian Před 8 lety +2

    Beautiful family, home, surroundings, life!

  • @annbelisario5346
    @annbelisario5346 Před 12 lety

    Lovely house. I love it. I'm staying home most of the time and trying to re arrange the house and keep it green and simple. this house is indeed lovely.

  • @judycoleman5552
    @judycoleman5552 Před 11 lety

    so glad someone is living my dream life. I grew up this way 60 years ago an I miss it in my soul.

  • @IronClad292
    @IronClad292 Před 12 lety

    Beautiful home.......Another example of a person fulfilling their dream.

  • @AlexAvet53
    @AlexAvet53 Před 11 lety

    Beautiful woman and nice family. God bless them.

  • @OurLittleHomestead
    @OurLittleHomestead Před 11 lety

    Stunning house and gardens!!! Tx for sharing!!

  • @hoffman4506
    @hoffman4506 Před 12 lety

    ben law is a legend.
    really balanced, humble and peaceful.
    i'd love to meet him and work with him - i've read all his books.
    its amazing how content he is without just pursuing money.
    i stayed in a house he built in may 2011 local to where he lives - amazing place and i'd love to live in one permanently with my wife and kids.
    ben....your amazing!!!

  • @wayneosmand7652
    @wayneosmand7652 Před 11 lety +1

    Absolutely stunning! congratulations on your desire, design and vision! beautifully inspiring

  • @MrBonus88
    @MrBonus88 Před 11 lety

    I absolutely love this house. The insulation is bails of straw stacked brick like ( the windows are 2 bails high) then wattle n daubed if i remember rightly. The hay barn was the best place to be in the cold when i was a kid (makeshift armchair, sometimes with a lil roof). Haven't seen this since 10? years ago when it was 1st built on tv and it's good to see it again, now it's settled. Also, it's local to me = another interest bonus. Love the fact it's off grid and practically self sustaining.

  • @wudangmtn
    @wudangmtn Před 11 lety +2

    Lovely home - lovely family.

  • @Laura-Lee
    @Laura-Lee Před 8 lety +1

    WOW! Lovely. Worth everyone taking a few minutes to view the video of this great and unique home;

  • @justgivemethetruth
    @justgivemethetruth Před 11 lety +3

    I'd love to see how the frame of the house was designed and built ... and what manner of construction was used ... it's amazing! Really beautiful!

  • @sylmarie6494
    @sylmarie6494 Před 3 lety +2

    Could we get an update on this couple and their house? Would love to see what improvements they've made.

  • @bunnymad5049
    @bunnymad5049 Před 8 lety +1

    What a gorgeous home.

  • @martinemjt
    @martinemjt Před 10 lety +1

    beautiful comfortable and so inspiring home. beautiful family.

  • @SuperSlash86
    @SuperSlash86 Před 2 lety

    This was a great episode. It was the only house that wasn’t worth anything yet probably the most desirable.

  • @LILRHONDALEE
    @LILRHONDALEE Před 11 lety

    WOW!! So happy for you and your lovely family! With all my heart - Rhonda

  • @SwirlingSoul
    @SwirlingSoul Před 7 lety +6

    What an awesome home! I'm drooling with envy!

  • @hipocampelofantocame
    @hipocampelofantocame Před 11 lety

    It takes my breath away, and it's as close to heaven as one can get.

  • @Whitney_Sews
    @Whitney_Sews Před 10 lety +2

    Such a beautiful home!

  • @getskillly
    @getskillly Před 10 lety +6

    Ben's home is a great example of how beautiful a non-traditional, all-natural building can turn out. He builds homes using curved shaped roundwood called crucks. Cruck framing has a long tradition in England and makes great use of smaller bent trees when straight grain large diameter timbers aren't available. I would love to live here, have a look! More at www.ben-law.co.uk/

  • @stephenwhitworth7701
    @stephenwhitworth7701 Před 5 lety +1

    I loved this house while it was being built and I am so glad firstly that I have been able to see it finished but importantly because of how life has turned out for Ben. I took no offence from Kevin sniffing the toilet or his comments re the rewards Ben has gained; I thought the hard work was obvious to anyone that watched the prequel. Thanks for sharing magua73

  • @shanehartley1957
    @shanehartley1957 Před 10 lety

    Never take for granted how fortunate you are.

  • @gug1970
    @gug1970 Před 12 lety

    no, i dont think any further comment is required. You've adequately demonstrated to the world the way your mind works

  • @ybunnygurl
    @ybunnygurl Před 13 lety

    Thank you for posting this, I remember seeing something on BBC America right after he had built this house, and to find this fallow up is awesome.

  • @valerysgirl
    @valerysgirl Před 11 lety

    This is a great house. Looks peaceful, relaxing....wow...just nice...really nice.

  • @stevesanders8343
    @stevesanders8343 Před 7 lety +1

    Beautiful home....lovely family...geeky interviewer!!

  • @AlbinVega1865
    @AlbinVega1865 Před 12 lety

    gorgeous home!! just gorgeous....well done!

  • @Immaruka
    @Immaruka Před 10 lety +3

    i'm going to be there soon! Living my dream in my woodland home.Goddess I can't wait!

  • @robinyates9426
    @robinyates9426 Před 11 lety

    I watched the first programme on this masterpiece and love it . Awesome in every way,

  • @andrewwilliamson1106
    @andrewwilliamson1106 Před 10 lety +1

    really, could not even to begin to say amazing the place, the house, and you as people are. congratulations on the baby!!!!!!!!!!! hope you are all doing well:-)

  • @scriptorium-in-candelight
    @scriptorium-in-candelight Před 10 lety +2

    Great video and hope to see more of them..I was listening to mother from pink floyd while this played amazing combination...shy

  • @dusteroo
    @dusteroo Před 13 lety

    @mrnimble
    The same problems are also experienced in U.S.A. as well.
    I hope one day the whole world can live as free as the family in this video. So much potential...
    From Atlanta, GA ~

  • @Alisa07l
    @Alisa07l Před 9 lety +1

    What a gorgeous home

  • @viktorijaf5777
    @viktorijaf5777 Před 14 lety

    This is a lovely house.

  • @scriptorium-in-candelight

    I watched your video again..and loved it...

  • @NorthernBackWoodsman
    @NorthernBackWoodsman Před 8 lety +1

    Simply beautiful

  • @donaldjohnson3265
    @donaldjohnson3265 Před 6 lety

    Love your house.

  • @TheSamilyn
    @TheSamilyn Před 12 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous!

  • @skinnylegsbarefootshoes
    @skinnylegsbarefootshoes Před 7 lety +1

    Absolutely beautiful

  • @plonk7
    @plonk7 Před 12 lety

    In the original documentary it was part of the agreement with the authorities responsible for the wood that it would be a temporary structure that could remain as long as he lived and worked there after which it must be removed. That may have changed of course or the authorities may well change their mind given what a fabulous job he has done. I hope that they do.

  • @myralhf
    @myralhf Před 7 lety +2

    amazing place! I have been a shepherd, and spin my own yarn ... the country is calling me once again.

  • @usmcoth
    @usmcoth Před 12 lety

    Gorgeous. Nicely done. Thanks for sharing.

  • @samella35
    @samella35 Před 11 lety

    I'm in love. With the house, that is.

  • @stap0510
    @stap0510 Před 12 lety

    I'm so jealous watching this.

  • @aion2177
    @aion2177 Před 4 lety

    Wow! I love everything about it :D

  • @janel11
    @janel11 Před 13 lety

    What a perfect place they have build...love it

  • @xxxnwahsxxx
    @xxxnwahsxxx Před 11 lety +2

    This is quite amazing

  • @Pseudonormic
    @Pseudonormic Před 11 lety

    After watching this, I want to give up my life living in my concrete jungle and head for the woods. I simply adore this to bits...

  • @nash0815
    @nash0815 Před 11 lety

    Gorgeous house, gorgeous family... i've to admit that i'm a little bit jealous :P

  • @TheStressD
    @TheStressD Před 12 lety

    i love this house

  • @cmchapman75
    @cmchapman75 Před 12 lety

    Have you seen the show on how it was built??? SOOOO AWESOME!! I Love Kevin McCloud. And that episode is one of my faves!

  • @shocktk
    @shocktk Před 11 lety

    This is, without doubt, the most amazing house that Grand Designs has ever had on it. It's just... me, in a nutshell.

  • @adlozi
    @adlozi Před 10 lety +1

    dam, what a lovely home!

  • @SuperClare
    @SuperClare Před 11 lety

    Great home. Great love story too!

  • @aniversaryismarch
    @aniversaryismarch Před 10 lety

    So beautiful!!!

  • @MultiCreasey
    @MultiCreasey Před 11 lety

    There is a entire television episode showing how the house was build - it's an episode of "Grand Designs" - you can probably find it on CZcams.

  • @ricadus
    @ricadus Před 13 lety

    This was a great building story. Most of the other peoples' projects to some degree turned the series into an architectural version of Hello magazine: status-obsessed people showing off their affluence.

  • @albainbridge9077
    @albainbridge9077 Před 11 lety

    Well done. Good luck. I'm envious!

  • @Iggypox
    @Iggypox Před 10 lety +1

    Beautiful!

  • @TheDevonblacksmith
    @TheDevonblacksmith Před 12 lety

    Thank you so mutch Ben Law this gave me the courage and belief that the things I wanted to do could be done, and so I started with this. search youtube for ( the rubbish house BUILD AN ECO HOUSE from free rubbish ) and see what has been inspired.

  • @WhiteStarWoman
    @WhiteStarWoman Před 12 lety

    Living the dream! I am so jealous.

  • @backwatersandbackroads
    @backwatersandbackroads Před 13 lety

    This is very inspiring. I'll chime in on the bureaucracy issue. I think the argument can be simplified by stating: "a sane, affordable, dignified and self-reliant life is out-lawed in the modern world." I currently live in Northern Minnesota, and know a few hold-outs from a less oppressive era (the 70's perhaps) with outhouses and houses/cabins that don't meet code. IMHO, soon the revenue starved states will hunt them out and tax/fine/regulate them right out of their homes. Resist the globalist!

  • @nuffzed202
    @nuffzed202 Před 10 lety

    Wow wow wow!! Well done! !

  • @graceserenachristie2914
    @graceserenachristie2914 Před 8 lety +1

    Such a cool house. This is Great.

  • @monalisa9384
    @monalisa9384 Před 11 lety

    Wow it I lalalala LIKE it and congrats on marriage and family!