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Escape to the Country — Series 17

70 episodes · Sep 6, 2016

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.

1. Dorset
Sep 6, 2016 · 45m

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…

2. Cambridgeshire
Sep 7, 2016 · 45m

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 …

3. South Somerset
Sep 13, 2016 · 45m

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…

4. Northumberland
Sep 14, 2016 · 45m

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…

5. North Devon
Sep 20, 2016 · 45m

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…

6. Herefordshire
Sep 21, 2016 · 45m

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…

7. North Devon
Sep 27, 2016 · 45m

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…

8. North Wales
Sep 28, 2016 · 45m

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…

9. Cornwall
Oct 4, 2016 · 45m

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.

10. Norfolk
Oct 5, 2016 · 45m

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…

11. Cambridgeshire
Oct 11, 2016 · 45m

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. …

12. South Devon
Oct 12, 2016 · 45m

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.

13. Cornwall
Oct 18, 2016 · 45m

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…

14. Welsh Borders
Oct 19, 2016 · 45m

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 £…

15. Leicestershire
Oct 25, 2016 · 45m

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.

16. East Devon
Oct 26, 2016 · 45m

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.

17. West Sussex
Nov 1, 2016 · 45m

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…

18. Cornwall
Nov 2, 2016 · 45m

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…

19. North Wales
Nov 8, 2016 · 45m

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.

20. West Sussex
Nov 10, 2016 · 45m

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.

21. Dorset
Nov 22, 2016 · 45m

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.

22. Derbyshire
Nov 23, 2016 · 45m

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…

23. Cornwall
Nov 29, 2016 · 45m

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.

24. Dorset
Nov 30, 2016 · 45m

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.

25. Welsh Borders
Dec 6, 2016 · 45m

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.

26. Worcestershire
Dec 7, 2016 · 45m

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.

27. Gloucestershire
Dec 13, 2016 · 45m

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…

28. Buckinghamshire
Dec 14, 2016 · 45m

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…

29. North Yorkshire
Jan 24, 2016 · 45m

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 …

30. East Midlands
Jan 25, 2017 · 45m

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…

31. Snowdonia
Jan 23, 2017 · 45m

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…

32. North Yorkshire
Feb 14, 2017 · 45m

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…

33. Dorset
Feb 15, 2017 · 45m

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…

34. Rutland
Feb 22, 2017 · 45m

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…

35. Oxfordshire
Mar 20, 2017 · 45m

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…

36. West Sussex
Mar 27, 2017 · 45m

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…

37. Lancashire
Mar 29, 2017 · 45m

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…

38. North Dorset
Apr 4, 2017 · 45m

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 …

39. North Devon
Apr 5, 2017 · 45m

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…

40. Shropshire
Apr 11, 2017 · 45m

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…

41. North Cornwall
Apr 12, 2017 · 45m

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 …

42. South Wales
Apr 17, 2017 · 45m

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…

43. Yorkshire
Apr 19, 2017 · 45m

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…

44. Yorkshire Dales
Apr 25, 2017 · 45m

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…

45. Somerset
Apr 26, 2017 · 45m

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…

46. Norfolk
May 2, 2017 · 45m

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 …

47. Shropshire
May 3, 2017 · 45m

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…

48. Wiltshire
May 9, 2017 · 45m

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…

49. Somerset
May 10, 2017 · 45m

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…

50. Shropshire
May 16, 2017 · 45m

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…

51. Gloucestershire
May 17, 2017 · 45m

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…

52. Scottish Borders
May 25, 2017 · 45m

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 …

53. Somerset
May 24, 2017 · 45m

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,…

54. Worcestershire
May 30, 2017 · 45m

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…

55. Suffolk
May 31, 2017 · 45m

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…

56. East Sussex
Jun 6, 2017 · 45m

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…

57. West Yorkshire
Jun 7, 2017 · 45m

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…

58. Norfolk
Jun 13, 2017 · 45m

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…

59. Herefordshire
Sep 5, 2017 · 45m

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…

60. Oxfordshire
Jun 20, 2017 · 45m

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…

61. Welsh Borders
Jun 21, 2017 · 45m

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…

62. Exmoor
Jun 27, 2017 · 45m

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…

63. East Midlands
Jun 28, 2017 · 45m

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 …

64. Shropshire
Sep 6, 2017 · 45m

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…

65. North Devon
Sep 12, 2017 · 45m

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…

66. Gloucestershire
Sep 13, 2017 · 45m

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…

67. South Wales
Sep 19, 2017 · 45m

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…

68. Devon
Sep 20, 2017 · 45m

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…

69. Herefordshire
Sep 26, 2017 · 45m

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…

70. Somerset
Sep 27, 2017 · 45m

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…