Motoring Matilda

Motoring Matilda

Our motor homing journey is catalogued on this channel. We are also active radio amateurs and enjoy operating amateur radio from Matilda. We have a FaceBook group where we share our hobbies with other like minded individuals. You can find it here...

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Croft Ends Farm CL

Croft Ends Farm CL

Garlieston Lodge CS

Garlieston Lodge CS

Giffords CL

Giffords CL

Low Hall Farm

Low Hall Farm

10 Useful Accessories

10 Useful Accessories

Holmside CL

Holmside CL

A Worktop Extension

A Worktop Extension

The Duvalay

The Duvalay

Braithwaite Village

Braithwaite Village

Some Upgrades To Matilda

Some Upgrades To Matilda

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  • @vantripinoz369
    @vantripinoz36914 сағат бұрын

    Looks a very beautiful spot.

  • @vantripinoz369
    @vantripinoz3692 күн бұрын

    We recently had our first off grid camping trip. Is always good to know that you can do 3 - 4 off grid without any power issues

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaКүн бұрын

    Yes, it was a really good experiment. Of course, we had plenty of solar and we didn't need the heating. However, we know where we are. Ian

  • @vantripinoz369
    @vantripinoz3692 күн бұрын

    Hi from Australia! The farm’s a beautiful place. Thanks for video

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaКүн бұрын

    Welcome abord :). I iahve subbed back and will have a look through your channel once I have had breakfast :)

  • @vantripinoz369
    @vantripinoz369Күн бұрын

    @@MotoringMatilda Thanks. It's always interesting to see others enjoying the motor homing lifestyle

  • @Im-lost-pleaese-help
    @Im-lost-pleaese-help3 күн бұрын

    I used to go to this exact place every summer until covid hit, and then they changed it to a caravan park, so many memories

  • @DeanLogan-jt5nu
    @DeanLogan-jt5nu3 күн бұрын

    Looks great. Are the bays 2 to 5 or 1 to 4 please? Considering booking.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 күн бұрын

    Number 1 is closest to the owners house. www.poolbankfarmcl.com/#section-about

  • @idnorton
    @idnorton3 күн бұрын

    Looks like a nice site

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 күн бұрын

    It really is Ian. We loved it here.

  • @g0ylm
    @g0ylm4 күн бұрын

    Superb place. They just need to keep the loo a bit cleaner. My only complaint

  • @THErealBRITSofFlorida
    @THErealBRITSofFlorida7 күн бұрын

    new to your channel and subbed. What a pretty site to be at, so peaceful. We daily vlog too, so loving all of these type of videos.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda6 күн бұрын

    @@THErealBRITSofFlorida Thankyou so much. I will pop over and sub to your channel :)

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave10 күн бұрын

    Another lovely site. Very peaceful - and tasty fresh eggs for breakfast. Excellent video as always.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda10 күн бұрын

    Thank for the lovely comment Dave. The eggs were fabulous :)

  • @phildixon5709
    @phildixon570918 күн бұрын

    Lovely to see ur vids Ian, very relaxing to watch and quite informative look forward to seeing ur next adventure Phil & Sylvie

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda18 күн бұрын

    Thanks guys :). We really enjoyed meeting you both and I am sure we will meet up again! Ian

  • @medwynpritchard
    @medwynpritchard19 күн бұрын

    another excellent video Ian thanks for sharing until the next one take care👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda18 күн бұрын

    Thankyou, I am really pleased you enjoyed it :)

  • @EdNeitz
    @EdNeitz19 күн бұрын

    Another well done video of a special place in the UK. Great moderator and producer Ian. Ed in USA W3LUX

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda18 күн бұрын

    Many thanks Ed. Great to see you :)

  • @most_things_Motorhome
    @most_things_Motorhome19 күн бұрын

    Excellent review as always, yet another site to add to the list 🙂

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda19 күн бұрын

    Thankyou so much :). Ian

  • @G7CDA
    @G7CDA19 күн бұрын

    The walk behind ''The Shy PIg'' looks a bit ''railway'' like, I wonder if it used to be a now lost railway?

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda19 күн бұрын

    I don't think so Douggie. It's only a short walk to the gate and does not continue beyond it

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave19 күн бұрын

    Lovely site - very rustic and relaxing. Excellent video and music as always 🙂

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda19 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much. It is a really lovely place.

  • @richardhopkins2423
    @richardhopkins242319 күн бұрын

    Great to catch up with you both at this wonderful CS… nice video Ian 👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda19 күн бұрын

    It was great to have your company, Richard :)

  • @timfuller6206
    @timfuller620620 күн бұрын

    Smashing video. I was recommended Clitheroe site earlier this year when I was at Keswick. After seeing this I am going to book up for next year. Thanks

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda20 күн бұрын

    Thankyou for your kind words. It's a lovely little town. Make sure to visit the sausage shop :). Ian

  • @medwynpritchard
    @medwynpritchard27 күн бұрын

    Hi Ian,thanks taking us along on your trips thoroughly enjoing them we also like a peaceful cl campsite where you can relax and have some nice walks for our two elderly dog’s looking forward to your next one safe travels 👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda27 күн бұрын

    Thankyou so much! We had a wonderful time. From opening the door one morning to see a Sparrowhawk finishing its breakfast about 12 ft away to watching a Peregrine Falcon flying around the field. A wonderful place :). I hope you continue to enjoy the videos! Ian

  • @petermarley2831
    @petermarley2831Ай бұрын

    Great video. Lovely place - I’ll be trying it out! Thanks for sharing. Peter

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    The town is lovely, especially the sausage shop ;). Hopefully the Main Street works will be finished soon. The market is superb as well

  • @MrD44z
    @MrD44zАй бұрын

    all good

  • @rhysstatham7407
    @rhysstatham7407Ай бұрын

    We bought the same tent as you about 3 weeks ago from Attwools nr Gloucester we both struggled the first time though we managed little better than yourself so definitely a two person job.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    I put it up last week at site and it took me about 3 minutes to have the main gazebo up. I may film the next erection, lol. Ian

  • @BrianHenners
    @BrianHennersАй бұрын

    How did you end up getting off the site? The Exit looked very tight!

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    It was fine for width. A few pot holes though, including one immediately after a sleeping policeman that was full of water and I didn't see! No harm done though. Ian

  • @MikeDent
    @MikeDentАй бұрын

    Looked a great site and a nice walk. More benches than the entire Morecambe promenade

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    @@MikeDent I suspect it gets very busy with no seats available :)

  • @BrianHenners
    @BrianHennersАй бұрын

    Looks really nice.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    Thanks Brian. It really is. Ian

  • @most_things_Motorhome
    @most_things_MotorhomeАй бұрын

    Excellent vlog and as always and very informative about the site and surrounding area👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    Many thanks :)

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydaveАй бұрын

    Lovely place. Enjoyed my visit to see you both - and Matilda of course. Glad you found the famous sausage shop 🙂

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    Thanks Dave, it was lovely to see you as always :)

  • @tommcquiggan8402
    @tommcquiggan8402Ай бұрын

    What a great find!! Looks VERY nice indeed - and not too far away either 👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    Thanks Tom. Yes, it's a great little site and lots to do. Clitheroe is lovely of course.

  • @brianwatson3748
    @brianwatson3748Ай бұрын

    Well Done Ian....... That cheered me up no end....... It's definitely a two person build! on a calm day 👱

  • @MikeDent
    @MikeDentАй бұрын

    It *literally* just pops up.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    easy peasy

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydaveАй бұрын

    Is this a sequel to Carry on Camping? Not laughed so much for ages 🤣

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    I was somewhat hysterical myself :)

  • @g0ylm
    @g0ylmАй бұрын

    Couldn’t stop laughing. Well done. Here’s to the next time 😊

  • @Gm1vla
    @Gm1vlaАй бұрын

    Your a Comic you lol 🤣🤣🤣

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatildaАй бұрын

    Hopefully the next time will be a little easier :)

  • @most_things_Motorhome
    @most_things_Motorhome2 ай бұрын

    Nice looking site I'll be putting it on my list, thanks for the video 👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    Thankyou :). It is a lovely site. Just watch the archway on the road on the way in. It's a bit tight :). Ian

  • @g0ylm
    @g0ylm2 ай бұрын

    Great place and wonderful company

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave2 ай бұрын

    Lovely. Glad I managed to get there and meet Stuart for the first time. Here's to the next Motoring Matilda visit. Olexy music is so relaxing :-)

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    Yes, he has some great music :). It was really good to have your company Dave, glad you made it :)

  • @thomasmcquiggan2418
    @thomasmcquiggan24182 ай бұрын

    Excellent! You need a drone.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    Lol. Thanks Tom :)

  • @BrianHenners
    @BrianHenners2 ай бұрын

    Thanks. Booked there for next weekend. Our first time at that site. Would also recommend the Bowness site.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. The pasties from the shop are superb! Ian

  • @user-pc6oo8jw9h
    @user-pc6oo8jw9h2 ай бұрын

    Excellent video from Jim and Kay yet again with a nice bit of history at the end, one problem when you get home you will need to buy two wheel barrows to carry your belly’s about

  • @tommo9757
    @tommo97572 ай бұрын

    Hi mate. Love this vid. Your intro music was just right and you pace of delivery was great. That site looked really nice, although that entrance looked a bit tight! It's definitely going on my "to do" list though. Subscribed! 👍

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    Thankyou so much for a lovely comment and the sub! I noticed when editing that it looked tight. I think that is just the dash cam. It really is absolutely fine :). Ian

  • @stevegriffiths2013
    @stevegriffiths20132 ай бұрын

    See you at Christmas then Ian,

  • @stevegriffiths2013
    @stevegriffiths20132 ай бұрын

    Hi We were in the van next to you. Just watched your film, nicely done. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay, it was lovely talking to you while we were on site. We've booked to go back later in year, and booked a stay for next year. Enjoy your motorhome, Take care Steve,Kerry, Eric & Crazy Maggie

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much Steve. It was great to meet you and Maggie is wonderful :). We have already booked for Christmas by the way ;). Ian

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave2 ай бұрын

    Lovely place - so tranquil. Excellent room service. Horses to talk to as well. Excellent video as always Ian.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda2 ай бұрын

    It truly is Dave. Looking forward to the return later in the year :)

  • @raygreen1211
    @raygreen12113 ай бұрын

    Enjoyed the video, it looks like a lovely place. Thank you for sharing it.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ray. We hope to go back when the trees are in leaf. It should be amazing!

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave3 ай бұрын

    Lovely place. Bet you'll be back soon. Good intro music as well 🙂

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda3 ай бұрын

    Thanks Dave. We will definitely be back. Better weather would make it an amazing place to visit. I would love to explore the history as well

  • @alanmacdonald65
    @alanmacdonald654 ай бұрын

    Accumulate tools? Every job I do, I bring out every single tool I own - one at a time! At least, that's how it feels. Nice job!

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda4 ай бұрын

    Hahahaha, me too! Many thanks. Ian

  • @scotthunterTD
    @scotthunterTD4 ай бұрын

    You seem surprised that it’s smaller than the box. It would be odd if it was bigger than the box or had Tardis like qualities

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda4 ай бұрын

    I really do not like excessive packaging. That said, I suspect the boxes are used for both tog sizes. Of course, when talking to live camera, we sometimes make off the cuff remarks that would not happen in an edited video. Thanks for your comment :) Ian

  • @xx9587
    @xx95873 ай бұрын

    Thanks Ian that was very simply explained and informative as we are considering getting these.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda3 ай бұрын

    @@xx9587 Thankyou. We are away next week and will be trying them out fully for the first time. I will post an update then

  • @petersangston8957
    @petersangston89574 ай бұрын

    Synthetic duvet and base. Hot hot hot. And how the hll are you going to remove all that and wash it?

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda4 ай бұрын

    Hi Peter. I can only tell you what we have found. Linda has found hers to be really good. If it was overly hot, she would hate it and she loves it. As for washing, you simply unzip the cover and put it in the wash, just like any duvet cover. The duvet is also washable. Thankyou for taking the time to comment. Ian

  • @raygreen1211
    @raygreen12115 ай бұрын

    Very interesting, nice to actually see the place you were staying. Thank you for posting it Ian.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda5 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it Ray. Thanks :)

  • @DomingoDeSantaClara
    @DomingoDeSantaClara5 ай бұрын

    Did you know there's TV hook up on the bollard?

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda5 ай бұрын

    @@DomingoDeSantaClara Yes, thankyou :). We don't really watch much live TV, so I have not look at using a hookup as yet. Thanks for your comment

  • @bernardlison2311
    @bernardlison23114 ай бұрын

    We stayed here exactly two years ago in our caravan and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Seeing the snow on the tops of the mountains made it feel really cosy.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda4 ай бұрын

    @@bernardlison2311 YEs. We were a little disappointed that the forecasted snow didn't arrive but it was wonderful nonetheless. We loved it so much we are back again next week :). Ian

  • @MikeDent
    @MikeDent6 ай бұрын

    Looking very smart! Do the lights pair via Bluetooth to your phone, to change the colours?

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda6 ай бұрын

    No, it's actually wifi. Thanks for the comment

  • @clwydianuk
    @clwydianuk9 ай бұрын

    That does look pretty tranquil. Decent water table to ground an HF vertical

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda9 ай бұрын

    Indeed. It's a great place to play radio. :)

  • @rozzydave
    @rozzydave9 ай бұрын

    Lovely - so peaceful with great views across the Bay. Say Hi to Matilda from me.

  • @MotoringMatilda
    @MotoringMatilda9 ай бұрын

    Thank you, I will :)