For millions of fans, Pickle Cottage has never been just a family home—it has been the backdrop to Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash’s biggest milestones, from heartfelt proposals and home births to family celebrations and their hit BBC reality series.

Now, after years of building memories there, the couple are reportedly preparing to leave the house they once called their “forever home,” marking what many believe is the beginning of another exciting chapter in their love story.

A Friendship That Slowly Turned Into Forever

Stacey and Joe’s journey actually began long before romance entered the picture.

The pair first crossed paths in 2010 during I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! after Stacey was crowned Queen of the Jungle. Joe, who had previously won the show, was hosting the ITV2 companion programme.

Although Joe later admitted he had always been attracted to Stacey, the timing simply wasn’t right. They remained friends for years before fate finally brought them together.

Everything changed in 2016.

Following Stacey’s split from Steve-O, rumours quickly spread after she and Joe were photographed looking close together. Not long afterwards, they confirmed their relationship, with Joe describing himself as “really lucky.”

Fans instantly fell in love with their natural chemistry, playful humour and refreshingly down-to-earth personalities.

Building a Blended Family

As their relationship grew stronger, the couple took another major step in 2019 by buying their first home together.

The move united their blended family, with Stacey’s sons Zachary and Leighton, Joe’s son Harry, and eventually the children they would welcome together.

Just months later, they celebrated another unforgettable milestone when they welcomed their first child as a couple, Rex.

Joe’s emotional tribute after witnessing Stacey give birth touched thousands of fans, as he described her as a “superhuman” and admitted he had fallen even more in love with both mother and son.

A Christmas Eve Proposal Straight From a Fairytale

Stacey had never hidden her dream of marrying Joe.

That dream became reality on Christmas Eve 2020, when Joe surprised her with an intimate woodland proposal surrounded by white roses in the very place where they regularly walked with their children.

Hidden cameras quietly captured the emotional moment while their children watched nearby.

Sharing the happy news, Stacey simply wrote that she had “no words,” as she proudly showed off her engagement ring.

The Birth of Pickle Cottage

In 2021, the family moved into the countryside property that would soon become famous as Pickle Cottage.

Named after their son Rex’s affectionate nickname, the charming Essex home quickly became one of Britain’s most recognisable celebrity houses.

Stacey transformed the cottage room by room, documenting every renovation with her trademark creativity and warmth.

She called it their “forever home,” telling fans they never imagined they would one day raise their family in such a beautiful place.

The property soon became much more than a house—it became part of the family’s identity.

Growing the Family Again

Life at Pickle Cottage quickly became even busier.

Later in 2021, Stacey and Joe welcomed daughter Rose, who was born at home on Stacey’s birthday.

Sharing the joyful announcement, Stacey described the newborn as the family’s “little girl” and revealed how deeply loved she already was by her parents and older brothers.

Then, in 2023, the family expanded once more with the arrival of baby Belle, also born at Pickle Cottage.

Her arrival completed the couple’s growing family and added another treasured memory to the house that had already witnessed so many life-changing moments.

A Wedding Years in the Making

One of Pickle Cottage’s most unforgettable moments came in July 2022, when Stacey and Joe finally married there.

Originally forced to postpone their wedding because of the pandemic—and later because Stacey became pregnant with Rose—the couple eventually exchanged vows surrounded by family, friends and all of their children.

The cottage was transformed with spectacular white floral displays, creating a fairytale setting for the emotional ceremony.

Joe’s vows captured exactly why so many fans have rooted for the couple throughout the years.

He promised to love Stacey, protect their family and always stand by her side, calling her the love of his life and admitting he still couldn’t believe how lucky he was.

Opening Their Doors to the Nation

In 2025, fans were invited even deeper into family life when the couple launched their BBC reality series, Stacey & Joe.

The show offered an honest look at parenting, home renovations and the everyday chaos of raising six children.

Rather than polished perfection, viewers embraced the family’s warmth, humour and authenticity—qualities that have made Stacey and Joe one of Britain’s most beloved celebrity couples.

The series proved so successful that another season has already been commissioned.

A Fresh Start Beyond Pickle Cottage

Now, reports suggest Stacey and Joe are preparing to move to another nearby property that they plan to renovate together.

According to reports, the decision isn’t simply about needing more space—it represents a chance for a fresh beginning after years filled with extraordinary highs, everyday family life and the inevitable challenges every long-term relationship faces.

While Pickle Cottage will always remain the place where they built countless unforgettable memories—from welcoming babies and saying “I do” to filming family life for television—the couple appear ready to write the next chapter of their story.

And if history is any indication, fans will be eagerly following every step of the journey.