Stacey Solomon and Joe Swash are preparing to leave Pickle Cottage, the Essex home they have called their “forever home” since 2021. The property, set on 2.5 acres, has been the family’s base while they raised six children. A new nearby residence is slated to become the next family home.
The couple’s connection dates back to 2010, when they first met during a television spin‑off series. Although they remained friends for several years, a romantic relationship did not begin until later, after both had ended previous partnerships.
In early 2016 the pair made their relationship public, appearing together at public events and on television. Their shared appearances quickly attracted a large fan base, and they expressed mutual enthusiasm for building a future together.
After three years together, the couple purchased a house together in 2019, creating a blended family that included Solomon’s two sons and Swash’s son from a prior relationship. Later that year, the couple welcomed their first child together, a son named Rex.
Swash proposed on Christmas Eve 2020, arranging a floral display in a woodland area frequented by the family. The engagement was celebrated with the children present.
In March 2021 the family moved into Pickle Cottage, undertaking extensive renovations to tailor the home for their growing family, including dedicated bedrooms and a pool for the children.
Shortly after settling in, Solomon gave birth to their second child, a daughter named Rose, on her birthday in October 2021. The arrival added to the family’s five‑child household at the time.
The couple married at Pickle Cottage in 2022, exchanging vows surrounded by close friends, family, and their children. Their ceremony was later commemorated with a video sharing their vows.
In early 2023, Solomon announced a third pregnancy, and the couple welcomed a daughter, Belle, at home in Pickle Cottage. The birth added a sixth child to the family.
Following the family’s growing size, a reality television series chronicling daily life at Pickle Cottage premiered, offering viewers insight into their parenting and home life. A third series of the program is scheduled.
In 2026 the family decided to move out of Pickle Cottage, seeking additional space and a fresh start for the next chapter of their lives. The relocation marks the end of an era for the property that has been central to their family story.
