Greg
@manwithahammer
Greg shares an honest and immersive look at restoring his forever home - a remarkable 30-room, ex-Naval Georgian property, tackling one space at a time. His content blends heritage renovation, hands-on craftsmanship and thoughtful design, giving his audience a front-row seat to the realities of bringing a historic home back to life.
Through detailed project updates, practical renovation insights and candid reflections on the highs and lows of period restoration, Greg has built a highly engaged community invested in both the property and the journey. His storytelling extends beyond interiors, weaving in his love of travel, motorbikes and slower living, adding depth and personality to his platform.
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Well a Howdy and a rootin’ tootin’ good mornin’ to y’all – Yeehaw!… OK sorry, I’ll stop that I promise, but – I’ve exciting news!
After 3 years of trying in vain, I’ve finally gotten Cot to love camping as much as me and all it took was the most beautiful little wagon, in the most idyllic location… and the promise I’d dress up as a cowboy all weekend (she has a huge crush on Rip from Yellowstone!)…
Oh, and cook lots of treats over the fire, serenade her (apologies to anyone watching with the sound on for my singing and terrible playing – Cot’s very good at least!)… and of course, it helps that it’s set in its own little orchard, totally private, surrounded by wildflowers, with the dreamiest of sunsets!
Of course, I should have been dressed in my pirate garb, as I found this utterly enchanting place on @holidaypirates for an absolute song (geddit?) – I never thought I’d find somewhere quite this magical for less than £300 - over a weekend no less!
It’s in Southeast Devon and is completely off grid, with solar panels and the most amazing, fully working 1800’s stove to cook on, which was so much fun for breakfast and late-night brews, though we were spoilt with the weather, so I cooked both dinners straight over the fire!
It’s all been hand-built by the owners in this little slice of heaven, and every touch is just magical. Even the composting toilet is beautiful, as perfectly modelled by Cot in her Yellow frock - but you’re not without home comforts - like a hot shower and heating should you need it!
HolidayPirates really are amazing at rustling up the most incredible offers – they find over 50,000 deals a year, all over the world – from flights, to luxury hotels, to fields in Devon and everything in between at every budget – since following them, I cannot believe some of the prices I’ve seen – with new deals released everyday – it’s definitely worth heading to their site & insta to find out more!
We truly had the most amazing time – and have already booked to go back – but you can find the deal on the @holidaypirates page!
But, now it’s time for me to mosey, happy camping y’all!
Get to know Greg
Greg shares an honest and immersive look at restoring his forever home, a remarkable 30-room, ex-Naval Georgian property, thoughtfully tackling one space at a time. His content blends heritage renovation, hands-on craftsmanship, and considered design choices, giving his audience a rare, behind-the-scenes view of what it truly takes to bring a historic home back to life while respecting its original character and scale.
Through detailed project updates, practical renovation insights, and candid reflections on both the challenges and rewards of period restoration, Greg has built a highly engaged community deeply invested in the journey as much as the property itself. He shares everything from structural progress and material choices to problem-solving in real time, offering a grounded and educational perspective on large-scale renovation.
Beyond interiors, Greg’s storytelling extends into his wider lifestyle, weaving in his love of travel, motorbikes, and slower, more intentional living. This adds depth and personality to his platform, making his content feel not only informative and inspiring, but also human, reflective, and rooted in a genuine appreciation for craftsmanship, history, and lived experience.