Escape to the Country (2002)

Episodes

Next episode: S27E29 · 2026-10-19

1. 1 1. Argyll and Bute2025-08-18 · 44mA couple from suburban Cheshire discover that stunning views don't have to cost a fortune as Sonali Shah finds them a home on Argyll and Bute’s Kintyre peninsula for a £250,000 bud
2. 2 2. Devon2025-08-25 · 44mJules Hudson helps two retired drama teachers swap busy Sheffield for a new rural life in the beautiful Devon countryside.
3. 3 3. Kent2025-09-01 · 43mA mum and son with a £350,000 budget return from overseas, hoping to find a classic Kent cottage full of charm. Denise Nurse helps them make a fresh start in the Garden of England.
4. 4 4. The Midlands2025-09-08 · 43mRichie Anderson joins the Escape to the Country line up, helping a couple of born and bred Brummies to find the perfect character property on his home turf of the rural Midlands.
5. 5 5. North Yorkshire2025-09-15 · 43mA couple with four kids searches for outdoor adventures and fresh air in North Yorkshire, where Briony May Williams helps them find a family home with room to spread their wings.
6. 6 6. Shropshire2025-09-29 · 44mNicki Chapman helps a couple from the city of Wolverhampton to find a new home and lifestyle in Shropshire, before braving an outdoors adventure playground with a giant zip wire.
7. 7 7. Norfolk and Suffolk Border2025-10-06 · 43mSteve Brown helps a southeast London couple find a family home on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, with homes that include two listed gems and a striking Mystery House.
8. 8 8. Herefordshire2025-10-13 · 43mEmotions are running high during a house hunt in Herefordshire, where Sonali Shah is helping a couple to make a fresh start in the countryside after a life-changing event.
9. 9 9. Cumbria2025-10-20 · 43mJules Hudson heads to the Cumbrian countryside with a sporty couple who are chasing a fresh start and have plans for a carpentry business and plenty of outdoor adventures.
10. 10 10. Northumberland2025-10-27 · 43mDenise Nurse helps a couple, plus grandma, to swap town life for a new beginning that suits the whole family in the epically beautiful and remote countryside of Northumberland.
11. 11 11. North Somerset2025-11-03 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps a young, soon-to-be-married couple find a dream home in the countryside of North Somerset, then unwinds with some meditation 'me time' in the Somerset Level
12. 12 12. Kent2025-11-10 · 43mA sunny adventure in the Kent countryside with a couple chasing fresh air and freedom, Nicki Chapman’s rural property prowess, a medieval mystery house and a fabulous flower farm.
13. 13 13. The Isle of Man2025-11-17 · 43mIt’s an Escape to the County first as Jules Hudson visits the Isle of Man with a retired nurse who knows the island better than he does! Stunning views and lovely homes await.
14. 14 14. North Yorkshire2025-11-18 · 43mBriony May Williams helps a London buyer wanting a dream Yorkshire cottage for her and her pet dog and then meets some coffee-roasting locals loving life on the edge of the moors.
15. 15 15. Cornwall2025-11-24 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps a retired couple from the Wirral find their ideal Cornish bungalow within reach of a pub. Alistair also visits a local seal sanctuary to meet some unforgett
16. 16 16. Powys2025-11-25 · 43mJules Hudson is in the Powys countryside, helping a couple with two dogs, three cats and a motorbike find a home. He also visits a pioneering farm project growing a greener future.
17. 17 17. Dorset2025-12-01 · 43mGinny Buckley helps a London buyer find her dream home in the Dorset countryside and also meets a family who have turned local fish canning into a coastal success story.
18. 18 18. Gloucestershire and Herefordshire2025-12-02 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps a couple move from Germany to Herefordshire or Gloucestershire, and he also meets a writer living her best country life.
19. 19 19. Carmarthenshire2025-12-08 · 43mDenise Nurse is in the Carmarthenshire countryside, showing a retired couple from Jersey some special homes, including one which comes complete with some beavers in the backyard.
20. 20 20. Cornwall2025-12-09 · 43mJules Hudson joins two fitness fans hunting for a dream Cornish home near the coast. After some promising house tours, they all try a spot of gig boat racing in Padstow.
21. 21 21. Oxfordshire2025-12-15 · 43mNicki Chapman helps two rock musicians find an Oxfordshire home with space for a studio and also meets a South American baker hitting the right notes in a village bakery.
22. 22 22. Devon2026-01-19 · 43mRichie Anderson helps a retiree from Lincolnshire find her dream Devonshire home by the sea and the lifestyle she has always wanted.
23. 23 23. Pembrokeshire2026-01-20 · 43mBriony May Williams helps a buyer from Leeds with £250,000 to spend and an eye for something eco-friendly and inspiring to follow her intuition to move to Pembrokeshire.
24. 24 24. East Sussex2026-01-22 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps a retired couple and their five sausage dogs find a perfect East Sussex home with room to rescue animals.
25. 25 25. Cambridgeshire Borders2026-01-26 · 43mFrom thatched charm to characterful new builds, Sonali Shah helps a young couple from a commuter town find their first and forever home in Cambridgeshire.
26. 26 26. Devon2026-01-27 · 43mSteve Brown helps a couple find an eco-friendly Devon home, as well as meeting someone who has already made his own escape and turned a traditional village pub into something super
27. 27 27. West Yorkshire2026-02-02 · 43mGinny Buckley helps a theatre couple swap London life for a West Yorkshire home with rural sparkle and then meets a family who started a bold new life on a 30-acre farm.
28. 28 28. Nottinghamshire2026-02-03 · 43mDenise Nurse helps a house hunter escape to rural Nottinghamshire. She also visits Sherwood Forest to learn how its ancient oaks are overcoming the challenges of climate change.
29. 29 29. Northumberland2026-02-23 · 43mJules Hudson helps Sarah from Newcastle to find peace, privacy and glorious views in Northumberland. On a break from the property viewings, they visit Capheaton Hall’s glorious wal
30. 30 30. Shropshire2026-02-24 · 43mIn rural Shropshire, Alistair Appleton helps newlyweds from an Essex town find a traditional home and meets a local artist for some feather-filled poultry painting en plein air.
31. 31 31. Herefordshire2026-03-02 · 43mSteve Brown helps a couple wanting space for animals to swap urban Gloucestershire for rural Herefordshire and also visits former escapees who now run a thriving organic farm.
32. 32 32. Devon2026-03-03 · 43mNicki Chapman is in the West Country, helping three generations from the West Midlands to make a Devon escape. She also tries her hand at weaving with a local textile designer.
33. 33 33. Central Lowlands2026-03-09 · 43mIn Scotland's Central Lowlands, Sonali Shah helps a Canadian couple to make a rural escape and meets Californians who bought their dream home, sight unseen, and never looked back.
34. 34 34. North Wessex Downs2026-03-10 · 43mRetired Jenny from Kent heads for the North Wessex Downs to be near her son and, with Jules Hudson’s help, she’s hoping to find a rosy cottage to call home.
35. 35 35. Argyll and Bute2026-03-16 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps globetrotter Sabiha find an Argyll and Bute retreat, with a line-up that includes a magical home on an island, just a short ferry ride from the mainland.
36. 36 36. The Peak District2026-03-17 · 43mBriony May Williams helps a Canadian couple find a Peak District cottage to call home and meets an octogenarian volunteer ranger who has spent decades caring for the National Park.
37. 37 37. Cambridgeshire2026-03-23 · 43mJules Hudson has a line-up of beautiful Cambridgeshire houses for a retired couple who want to relocate to be closer to family. Jules also visits the inspiring Great Fen Project.
38. 38 38. Devon2026-03-24 · 43mNicki Chapman helps a retired couple find their dream Devon home by the sea and meets a Dartmoor family who map family-friendly walks in the National Park for all to enjoy.
39. 39 39. Cornwall2026-03-30 · 43mAlistair Appleton is in Cornwall, helping a couple to trade in city life for a coastal home. He also stops by a regenerative farm focused on nourishing land, body and mind.
40. 40 40. Sussex2026-03-31 · 43mDenise Nurse helps a couple who want a unique Sussex home, and the quirkier, the better Her line-up includes some wow-factor properties, any one of which could be the mystery house
41. 41 41. Dorset2026-04-07 · 43mSonali Shah helps Norman and Linda swap London for a breath of fresh sea air in Dorset, with a standout mystery house and a relaxing stop at a seaweed spa.
42. 42 42. Cornwall2026-04-08 · 43mJules Hudson helps a couple returning to the UK from Australia find a home in Cornwall with views and Cornish charm. He also visits a slate mine that has been turned into a stunnin
43. 43 43. Oxfordshire2026-04-13 · 43mRichie Anderson helps a couple branch out to fulfil their forest school dream. He also meets an innovative artist who creates masterpieces on a bicycle-powered sewing machine.
44. 44 44. Suffolk and Norfolk2026-04-14 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps a couple looking for a characterful, dog-friendly home in either Norfolk or Suffolk for them and their whippets. He then meets a willow farmer championing t
45. 45 45. Worcestershire2026-04-20 · 43mGinny Buckley is in rural Worcestershire, with a tempting property line-up to fulfil the dreams of her escapees. She also meets a family who left London to start a brewery.
46. 46 46. Somerset2026-04-21 · 43mA couple look for a Somerset home for their young family that has room for chickens, llamas and maybe a pig. Denise Nurse lines up some wonderful rural options.
47. 47 47. Suffolk2026-04-27 · 43mJules Hudson helps a family from the coastal city of Southend-on-Sea find a Suffolk home with a holiday let, then stops by a boatyard which lovingly restores historic boats.
48. 48 48. Cornwall2026-04-28 · 43mIn the Cornwall countryside, Briony May Williams helps a Sheffield couple find a countryside home with room for their impressive collection of book and film memorabilia.
49. 49 49. Somerset2026-05-11 · 43mAlistair Appleton helps mother and daughter, Diana and Millie, seek out space to bloom in the Somerset countryside and also meets a couple who have planted their very own vineyard.
50. 50 50. South West Wales2026-05-12 · 43mNicki Chapman helps Carol find a new home for her and her husband to be near the sea. It’s an escape featuring homes with roses around the door and breathtaking mountain views.