Escape to the Country — Series 21
This season marked a shift for the show as we welcomed wheelchair rugby star Steve Brown to the presenter lineup, bringing fresh energy and insight. It also proved bittersweet, being Margherita Taylor’s final season with us – a fond farewell to a familiar face.

Animal lover and house hunter from Oxfordshire, armed with a substantial £700,000 budget, seeks a new village home in Dorset, preferably near the coast. Nicki Chapman guides her search, embracing the seaside setting with a visit to a luxury…

Alistair Appleton assists a writer yearning for a profound change of scenery – a dramatic move from the relentless energy of east London to the tranquil countryside of Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland. Armed with a budget of three hundred …

In Bedfordshire, Margherita Taylor is assisting a friendly couple in their search for a country home. Their budget is £500,000, and they hope to find a property suitable for themselves and their dogs, with the added ambition of incorporatin…

A newly married couple seeks refuge from London’s Docklands, dreaming of a move to the picturesque Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire. Assisted by Ginny Buckley and possessing a substantial budget of £850,000, they aim to establish a family …

In Derbyshire, Jules Hudson is assisting a newly married couple embarking on a major life change: they are relocating from the Australian Blue Mountains to the rugged landscape of the Peak District. With a substantial budget of £750,000, th…

Ginny Buckley accompanies a couple on their search for a new home. After two decades in Oxford, they aspire to return to their native Wales and have set a budget of £450,000 for a property in Carmarthenshire with ample land to welcome frien…

Jules Hudson collaborates with a pair of passionate horticulturalists, each possessing £450,000 to discover their dream country residence in the Yorkshire Dales, prioritizing the garden above all else. During his time in Yorkshire, Jules al…

With a budget of £700,000, a couple seeks a family home in the picturesque Norfolk countryside, and Ginny Buckley offers them a compelling selection of properties. Norfolk’s long-standing association with Lotus cars provides a rich backdrop…

Nicki Chapman journeys to the English counties of Shropshire and Herefordshire, assisting a couple recently retired with a £550,000 budget in their search for a quintessential country home brimming with traditional charm. Beyond the propert…

Alistair Appleton mentors a young couple seeking refuge in the Cotswolds. With a budget of £900,000, their priority is a property with promise for conversion into a high-end country holiday let. Meanwhile, Alistair finds an invigorating day…

Journeying from Surrey to Devon, a young couple, who first connected during their student years, seek Nicki Chapman's expertise in finding a substantial home capable of accommodating three generations, all within an £800,000 budget. Alongsi…

With a budget of £450,000, Jules Hudson assists a couple seeking a permanent relocation from Kent to the picturesque East Riding of Yorkshire. Their priority is a property offering ample space for their expanding catering business. Meanwhil…

A health-conscious couple from London sought the guidance of Sonali Shah as they planned to spend £1.3 million on a detached property in Surrey, one with ample land for a personal wellness retreat. Pausing from their house search, Sonali fo…
A Surrey native, seeking a fresh start, tasks Alistair Appleton with a seemingly impossible quest: to find her ideal home in Pembrokeshire, Wales – a county and nation she has never encountered. With a budget of £900,000, her requirements a…
Seeking a fresh start with a budget of £450,000, a married couple from Greater Manchester enlists the expertise of Jules Hudson to discover a family home near the coast in the beautiful county of Dorset. Jules thrives when he encounters a …
Alistair Appleton assists a couple from Newcastle in their ambition to transform the breathtaking Lake District from a vacation spot into a permanent residence. With a budget of £750,000, they seek a property boasting stunning vistas and am…
In Rutland, England's smallest county, a couple from Buckinghamshire with a £500,000 budget enlist Steve Brown and his team to locate a detached house with a garden spacious enough for a vegetable patch. Following this green pursuit, Steve …
Sonali Shah is currently in Devon, assisting a couple from Berkshire with a substantial budget of £1,200,000. Their priority today is finding a five-bedroom detached house with grounds where their four children can play and explore. Beyond …
From Bedfordshire, a couple with a budget of £450,000 seeks Ginny Buckley's expertise in Norfolk to locate their first shared home. They envision a property with character and a generous garden, ideally suited for their future dogs. Ginny’…
Steve Brown presents a selection of appealing properties to a young couple of avid cyclists seeking to relocate from London to the picturesque countryside of North Yorkshire, with a budget of £600,000. He also encounters a truly inspiring, …
Jules Hudson faces a significant challenge assisting a couple seeking a fresh start. They dream of leaving Essex behind for a charming cottage in Cornwall, a place to finally settle. As nurses, they have a budget of £340,000 and desire a pr…
Nicki Chapman finds herself in Norfolk with a couple from Northamptonshire, individuals who have cultivated a life of international experience. Possessing a substantial £1 million to invest, the adventurous pair seek a property that offers …
Seeking a quieter pace of life, a recently retired couple from Essex embarked on a journey to Staffordshire. Guided by Sonali Shah, they hoped to discover a haven of tranquility, welcoming local pubs, and a detached house with a scenic vist…
With £600,000 to spend, two retired police officers embark on a house-hunting adventure through the stunning landscapes of North Wales, joined by Jules Hudson. They seek a traditional Welsh dwelling, ideally set within at least an acre of l…
Alistair Appleton entices a recently married Olympian and his spouse with the possibility of acquiring one of three exquisite properties in the heart of Wiltshire, with prices reaching up to £525,000. Beyond the estate acquisitions, Applet…
Across the dramatic landscapes of northwest Wales, Sonali Shah encounters a couple from Warwickshire with a shared aspiration: to acquire a property that would serve as both their home and a source of income through holiday rentals. During …
In the heart of the Cotswolds, Sonali Shah presents a selection of three exceptional properties to a couple from Essex. They are seeking a three-bedroom home, with one ideally suited as a study, and have set a budget of £550,000. Sonali al…
A couple from Hertfordshire, with a shared affection for dogs and a desire for a new beginning, are searching for a home in the High Weald. With a budget of £600,000, Ginny Buckley has curated a selection of properties that may prove entici…
With a budget of £320,000, Jules Hudson assists a client seeking to relocate both herself and her dog-grooming business to the county of Suffolk. He also journeys into history, encountering the team dedicated to a bold undertaking: the rec…
In Wiltshire, Ginny Buckley is assisting a young couple from London in their search for a home – a place spacious enough for themselves and their five guinea pigs. With a budget of £600,000, they hope to find a property with ample land for …
In the Welsh Borders, Jules Hudson presents a selection of appealing homes to a retired couple with a substantial £1 million budget. The couple seeks not only a property with character but also one offering potential for holiday rentals or …
A couple from Essex, seeking a new home in the picturesque county of Somerset, enlist Nicki Chapman’s expertise. With a budget of £725,000, they hope to find a property suitable for their expanding family, ideally one with the potential for…
Having returned from South Africa, our buyer today has a budget of £450,000 and journeys west to Cornwall with Steve Brown in search of a property with distinct character and potential for holiday rentals. Steve also visits the Newlyn Copp…
Jules Hudson explores his beloved Herefordshire, showcasing a selection of exquisite countryside homes to a couple from Kent with a £700,000 budget. Beyond the properties themselves, Jules visits two farmers who transform their potato harve…
Sonali Shah guides a couple with a £700,000 budget through some exceptional properties in Somerset. They seek a rural home with the ambition of transforming an allotment into a private vegetable garden. During her visit, Sonali also explore…
Nicki Chapman assists an artist in locating a period property within Hampshire, one offering promise for a painting studio and a garden suitable for yoga practice. Beyond the property search, Nicki journeys to the South Downs National Park,…
Seeking a fresh beginning, a couple turns to Jules Hudson for guidance in finding a home in Devon. They desire a detached property with a spacious garden for their two young children, ideally one that could also generate some income. During…
Alistair Appleton faces the immediate task of securing a new home for his clients in the picturesque county of Shropshire. Having recently sold their house in Essex, the couple are seeking a property within a £375,000 budget. Their ideal ho…
Ginny Buckley encounters a pair of Londoners with a substantial £1 million budget for a detached home in the Essex countryside – a place offering ample room for family and gatherings. Stepping away from the house viewings, Ginny visits a fa…
Sonali Shah assists a married couple embarking on a significant life change: after four decades in their current home, they are relocating to Somerset to find the perfect rural property, with a budget of £425,000. Stepping away from the co…
Jonnie Irwin meets a young couple seeking to trade London’s bustle for a fresh start in the Surrey countryside. Their £900,000 budget offers the hope of a substantial family home, ideally situated near desirable schools and with easy access…
Within the Cotswolds, Nicki Chapman and a couple from Scotland discover that a £600,000 budget yields a characterful cottage remarkably close to their ideal. During her exploration of the area, Nicki visits show jumping icon and double Olym…
A musical duo based in London has enlisted Steve Brown's expertise in their search for a new home in the Oxfordshire countryside. Their £950,000 budget is earmarked for a detached property offering space for a studio and convenient access t…
Seeking respite from the bustle of Bedfordshire, a retired army couple engage Margherita Taylor to manage their £680,000 house-hunting budget in the Norfolk countryside. Their ideal property includes three bedrooms, some land, a potential s…
Sonali Shah journeys through the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland, traveling to Dumfries and Galloway with a couple from London who are contemplating a significant life change. They aspire to find a property within their £350,000 budget,…
In the heart of Wiltshire and Somerset, Jonnie Irwin guides a couple of recent retirees as they navigate a £1.3 million budget in search of their ideal country home. Their wish list includes a property brimming with character and space, boa…
Dreaming of a cookery school in Shropshire, a couple from Hertfordshire received invaluable assistance from Nicki Chapman, allowing them to invest £900,000 in a new home to support their country life. Eager to familiarize themselves with th…
Jules Hudson accompanies a couple from Cambridgeshire on a busy trip to west Wales. Their days are filled with simple pleasures: skimming stones, delving into the Welsh language, and sharing meals with a French chef passionate about craftin…
Alistair Appleton finds himself receiving an impromptu lesson in feng shui from a prospective buyer contemplating a move from Greater London to a country cottage nestled in the Cotswolds. He also encounters a gathering of artists, each seek…
In Dumfries and Galloway, Steve Brown assists a couple from the Lake District in their search for a home – a detached property in the countryside spacious enough to accommodate them, their cat, and an impressive collection of twelve motorcy…
Nicki Chapman and a couple from London find themselves with a busy schedule exploring Cambridgeshire's offerings: a custom-built garden office, a co-housing community, and a neighborhood florist, all while seeking a new home suited for ente…
In Cheshire, Jules Hudson assists a couple from Liverpool in their search for a spacious, open-plan home with three bedrooms. The day brings encounters with a doted-upon dog and the renowned Jackie Weaver, a local personality who has gained…
In Devon, the bluebells are in bloom as Sonali Shah assists a young couple in their search for a property with ample land – a place to launch a glamping venture. Their estate viewing includes not only potential homes but also an appealing s…


