Escape to the Country — Series 17
The beloved show welcomed a fresh face to its presenting lineup this season – veteran broadcaster Margherita Taylor. Joining the team for Series 17, she brought her considerable experience and enthusiasm to guide viewers through another year of captivating stories.

On the Dorset coast, Sonali Shah spends time with a couple seeking literary inspiration and tranquil seaside escape, all within a £500,000 budget. During her visit, she encounters two printmakers who draw deeply from the county’s rural beau…

In Cambridgeshire, Nicki Chapman assists a couple from south east London in their search for a tranquil countryside property, their budget set at £625,000, hoping to be nearer to family. She also visits a potato farm in the fens, where she …

Ginny Buckley journeys to the Somerset countryside to assist a couple in finding a garden of their own, a green space within a £450,000 budget, after eighteen years without one. During her time in the county, Ginny visits the Rural Life Mus…

With a budget of £200,000, Jules Hudson undertakes to restore a sense of peace and spark creative inspiration for a retired lecturer in the landscapes of Northumberland. He also journeys to a castle steeped in history, uncovering its rare h…

Nicki Chapman accompanies a creative couple on their search for a home, the pair hoping to find a place in rural Devon with a budget of £375,000. Their goal is to establish a new life where they can dedicate themselves to their arts and cra…

In Herefordshire, Ginny Buckley accompanies a couple seeking a countryside home within a £330,000 budget. The pair are eager to leave coastal living for a more rural existence. During her visit, Ginny also discovers how a mobile cider press…

Equipped with a budget of £375,000, Ginny Buckley embarks on a search for a countryside property in North Devon, prioritizing land suitable for animals. While exploring the region, she participates in the harvest at a historic Devon orchard…

With a budget of £350,000, Jules Hudson guides a couple of expatriates back to the UK in search of their perfect country home in North Wales. During their visit, Jules joins a local fisherman, learning a time-honored technique for gathering…

A couple from Hampshire, poised to remarry, are currently house-hunting in Cornwall. With a budget of £700,000, they are working with Ginny Buckley to discover a home where they can begin a new chapter together.

In Norfolk, Sonali Shah accompanies a couple with a fondness for dogs and horses as they search for a country estate within an £850,000 budget. Their quest is to discover a property with ample land to accommodate their beloved animals. Alo…

Jules Hudson is currently assisting a young couple in their search for a property in Cambridgeshire. They possess an £800,000 budget and are seeking a countryside retreat, desiring both space and tranquility away from the bustle of London. …

With a budget of £750,000, Margherita Taylor is assisting a married couple in their search for a countryside property in South Devon – a home spacious enough to accommodate their extensive library of over three thousand books.

Jules Hudson is working with a retired couple, their budget set at £560,000, to facilitate their relocation to Cornwall. The couple aspire to become active members of the community there, with a particular interest in volunteering for the N…

A year after their wedding, a vibrant, entrepreneurial couple are seeking a new, rural setting for both their marriage and their work. Jules Hudson is assisting them in their search, exploring options in the Welsh borders with a budget of £…

Alistair Appleton is working with a couple who enjoy hosting gatherings; they have a budget of £450,000 to locate a country residence in Leicestershire suitable for welcoming family and friends.

In the idyllic countryside of East Devon, Nicki Chapman encounters a couple seeking a more tranquil existence, along with a business to sustain it. They possess a substantial sum of £750,000 to realize their aspirations.

In West Sussex, Jules Hudson assists a couple seeking their first home, navigating a budget of £700,000. Alongside the property search, Hudson dedicates time to celebrating the enduring craft of trug-making, meeting with artisans who preser…

In Cornwall, Margherita Taylor is assisting a couple from London navigate their first shared property purchase, working within a budget of £750,000. Alongside this, she dedicates time to supporting the head gardener at Trebah, a renowned ga…

Property expert Nicki Chapman assists a client seeking an idyllic country residence in north Wales, with a budget of £250,000. Her close friend accompanies the client, offering encouragement throughout the search.

Alistair Appleton accompanies a couple on their search for a family home in the West Sussex countryside. Their £950,000 budget represents a significant step toward achieving a more balanced life, a haven amidst the demands of their careers.

In Dorset, property expert Nicki Chapman accompanies a young couple from Surrey on their search for a rural home, their budget set at £350,000.

Alistair Appleton is facilitating a significant life change for a family – a couple with young sons – who are relocating from London to Derbyshire. With a budget of £475,000, he is guiding them in establishing a new home and beginning a fre…

Property expert Nicki Chapman journeys to Cornwall with a couple seeking a home. They have a budget of £750,000 and hope to begin their married life in a house close to the Cornish coast.

Interior designer Nicki Chapman assists a recently married couple in their search for a home, aiming to secure a property in the picturesque Dorset countryside with a budget of £500,000 – a place where they can enjoy their retirement.

Margherita Taylor guides a couple with five hundred thousand pounds toward the fulfillment of a long-held desire: a transition to country living in Wales.

Jules Hudson accompanies a newly engaged couple on a house hunt through the countryside of south Worcestershire. The pair, eager to make their first shared home purchase, have set a budget of £300,000.
Jules Hudson is assisting a woman deeply attached to city life in her quest for tranquil countryside living, a place where she can nurture her young son. With an eight-hundred-and-fifty-thousand-pound budget, Gloucestershire has been select…

Alistair Appleton guided a couple seeking a country home toward a property in Buckinghamshire, all within their £700,000 budget, offering them a chance to reconnect with the natural world. During his time in the region, Alistair made a visi…

With a £750,000 budget, Jonnie Irwin guides a couple seeking a change from London's suburbs to a rural family home in North Yorkshire. During their visit, Jonnie immerses himself in the local culture, learning the ancient craft of crafting …

Sonali Shah is currently working to locate a country home for £300,000 in the East Midlands for a prospective buyer, accompanied by a neighbor offering assistance. During her exploration of the region, Sonali visits an Edwardian house in Wo…

Jules Hudson travels to Snowdonia with a client seeking a smaller home and a closer proximity to family. With a budget of £350,000, she is searching for both a new house and a new venture, accompanied by her son to assist in the endeavor. B…

In North Yorkshire, Margherita Taylor is assisting a woman with five hundred thousand pounds in the search for a country property in her native county. While there, Margherita spends time on the production line of an organic farm specializi…

In Dorset, Jonnie Irwin accompanies a couple as they search for a home, their budget set at £650,000 in pursuit of a countryside retirement. During his visit, Jonnie gains a deeper appreciation for the region's character with a tour of an a…

In England's smallest county, Margherita Taylor assists a young mother in building a new life for her family, working within a budget of £450,000. Her journey also takes her to Rutland Water, where she learns the art of fly-fishing, hoping…
With a £500,000 budget, Jules Hudson assists a couple seeking a fresh start in the Oxfordshire countryside, drawn by the promise of proximity to family and friends. He also explores a remarkable 17th-century Jacobean house, where the accumu…

Nicki Chapman assists a couple seeking to leave London behind and realize a lifelong ambition: a move to the countryside. With a budget of £1.1 million, they are focused on establishing a new life in West Sussex. Beyond the search for a hom…

Ginny Buckley assists a couple with a £600,000 budget in their move to the Lancashire countryside, establishing a comfortable distance from their adult children. During the process, Ginny makes a detour to the Victorian seaside resort of Bl…

Ginny Buckley has been entrusted with assisting a couple seeking a permanent home in the Dorset countryside, their budget set at £375,000. Her work also takes her to the celebrated Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy, where she experiences an …

Sonali Shah journeys to the north Devon countryside to assist a driven couple with a budget of £950,000. Their plans encompass both purchasing a family home and establishing a holiday-let venture. During her time in the county, Sonali explo…

Margherita Taylor is currently assisting a couple of enthusiastic gardeners in their search for a country home in Shropshire, with a budget of £425,000. Their priority is a property offering generous space for themselves and, importantly, t…

Ginny Buckley is helping a couple searching for a retirement home, tasked with finding a country property in north Cornwall with a budget of £525,000. Her search takes her to the annual Royal Cornwall Show, an event that has celebrated the …

Jonnie Irwin accompanies a traveling couple on their search for a rural home in the South Wales countryside, the couple hoping to find a retreat within a reasonable distance of their expanding family. During their time in the region, Jonnie…

Sonali Shah travels to Yorkshire to assist a retired teaching couple in their quest for a country home, guided by a £450,000 budget and a desire to reconnect with their ancestral land. During her time there, she encounters a young farmer fr…

Nicki Chapman is house-hunting in the Yorkshire Dales with two brothers; one hopes to use a £500,000 budget to create a secluded country home. During her time in the region, Nicki spends time with the Dales park rangers, assisting them with…

In the countryside of Somerset, Sonali Shah assists a retired teacher in reconnecting with her West Country heritage and establishing a home rooted in the land, all within a £385,000 budget. During her time in the county, Sonali visits a lo…

In Norfolk, Nicki Chapman assists a father and daughter striving to secure a substantial equestrian estate within their £700,000 budget. Their vision includes a spacious property with an annexe to accommodate their family of four and their …

In Shropshire, Jules Hudson acts as a matchmaker, guiding newlyweds toward a country home with a budget of £400,000 – a place to accommodate their hopes for a growing family. During their search, Jules visits Weston Park, an estate indelibl…

Jonnie Irwin is assisting a couple in Wiltshire with a £425,000 budget, enabling them to relocate to the countryside and embrace a life richer in wildlife and outdoor activities. During their visit, Jonnie delves into the past, exploring th…

Jonnie Irwin assists a couple in their search for exceptional rural properties across the Somerset countryside, their £900,000 budget accommodating even the ambitious addition of a helipad. During their exploration, Jonnie encounters Ed Lin…

In the countryside of Shropshire, Alistair Appleton is assisting a couple seeking a life immersed in nature, with a £500,000 budget to facilitate this for themselves and their young family. During his time in the county, Alistair visits Att…

In the rolling hills of Gloucestershire, Nicki Chapman is assisting a couple with an £850,000 budget in their search for a countryside property. Their ideal home must offer holiday-let potential and ample land suitable for alpacas. During h…

Jules Hudson travels to the Scottish Borders to assist a couple seeking an equestrian property within a £450,000 budget. During the visit, Jules also explores the evocative ruins of Melrose Abbey, a site traditionally believed to house the …

In the heart of rural Somerset, Jonnie Irwin joins a retired couple with a £700,000 budget and a clear picture of their ideal country home. Throughout their journey, Jonnie experiences the exhilarating sport of land yachting at Brean Sands,…

In Worcestershire, swift action is required as Ginny Buckley assists a couple in their search for a countryside home, working within a £410,000 budget. Her endeavors also lead her to meet passionate volunteers who dedicate themselves to sav…

Alistair Appleton journeys to Suffolk with a retired couple, tasked with finding them a dream country home, complete with an annexe for the couple's mother. Beyond the property viewings, Alistair finds himself at a remarkable farm, where de…

Property expert Nicki Chapman accompanies a couple from London on their search for a new home, a £700,000 budget guiding them as they seek to relocate and settle into retirement in East Sussex. During their visit to the county, Chapman take…

Jules Hudson accompanies a couple on a search through the landscapes of West Yorkshire, their goal a dream home priced at £500,000 with ample space for their cherished model railway. Beyond the property viewings, Jules explores the heritage…

Jules Hudson assists a couple on the cusp of marriage, both devoted to dogs, who aspire to begin their life together in the Norfolk countryside with a budget of £600,000. During their time in the county, Jules joins volunteers working on th…

Alistair Appleton is currently engaged in a distinctive house-hunting endeavor in Herefordshire, assisting two brothers who have combined their finances to secure £800,000 in the search for a suitable country residence where they can reside…

Jonnie Irwin is currently searching for an attractive country home in Oxfordshire, guided by a couple with a substantial £900,000 budget. During his time in the county, he discovers the art of environmentally sound charcoal production and e…

Nicki Chapman journeys to the Welsh Borders with a retired couple, passionate gardeners with £500,000 to invest in a tranquil country home. During her visit, Nicki encounters one of the few remaining weathervane makers in the United Kingdom…

Alistair Appleton accompanies a newly married couple on a search for a rural property in Exmoor. Their budget is £625,000, and they seek a country home that will accommodate Alistair's parents while also providing the bride with land for he…

Jonnie Irwin travels to the East Midlands, where he assists a couple in their search for a countryside home that offers both comfort and proximity to family, all within a budget of £450,000. During his visit, Jonnie explores the 'Leicester …

In the heart of Shropshire, Jules Hudson meets with a couple seeking a home for themselves and their young son, with a budget of £575,000. During their visit to the county, Jules takes them to Acton Scott Estate, a living museum of a Victor…

Alistair Appleton accompanies a house buyer on a search for a country home in north Devon. Her husband has set a budget of £600,000 for the purchase. During their time in the region, Alistair takes a ride on the Lynton and Barnstaple Railwa…

In the heart of rural Gloucestershire, Jonnie Irwin assists a couple of empty-nesters searching for a home, their budget set at £700,000 for a taste of village life. During his time in the area, Jonnie visits the Cotswold Gliding Club and e…

Nicki Chapman journeys to the south Wales countryside to assist a couple with a £500,000 budget for a move from Newport to a village setting. During her time in the region, Nicki visits the sole whisky distillery in Wales, where the mineral…

In the countryside of Devon, Ginny Buckley accompanies a couple eager to purchase their first home, their budget set at £525,000. During their visit, Ginny takes a trip to Salcombe Bay and sets out on a Salcombe yawl. These vessels, once wo…

Alistair Appleton accompanies a vibrant couple on a house hunt through the Herefordshire countryside, their aim to find a home within their £565,000 budget. Between viewings, Alistair finds himself at the River Wye, learning the basics of p…

Property expert Jonnie Irwin assists a couple seeking a home in the Somerset countryside, guided by an £850,000 budget and a desire to be nearer to family. During their search, Jonnie explores Glastonbury, discovering how the town's history…


