Escape to the Country

Ginny Buckley takes the helm as retirees Anthea and Keith look to upsize from their one-bedroom terraced cottage in a Hertfordshire town to a three-bedroom detached home in the Worcestershire countryside. Despite having viewed 16 properties, the couple has yet to find ‘the one'. Ginny presents them with several contenders, including a lovingly refurbished timber-framed Grade II listed cottage, a 125-year-old property with an exquisite country garden, and a Victorian home that maxes out on views. Exploring the magical Malvern Hills, Ginny also meets a family who quit the London rat race to establish an award-winning brewery.

A couple from a busy seaside resort dream of a new life in Somerset for their young family, with outside space for chickens, llamas and maybe even a pig. Denise Nurse takes on their countryside search, lining up a lovely selection of homes, including one with spectacular views across the Bristol Channel to Wales.

She also meets a creative pair who have already made their escape to the country and gets hands on with some screen printing.

Jules Hudson is in the Suffolk countryside helping a family find a new home with space for a holiday let. They've only ever lived in the coastal city of Southend-on-Sea and are ready for a change of location and lifestyle.

Jules also takes to the water after visiting a boatyard where historic boats are lovingly and skilfully restored to their former glory.

After viewing more than 200 houses, a couple from the city of Sheffield is hopeful that Cornwall will finally deliver their dream countryside home, with enough space for their extensive book and film memorabilia. Briony May Williams takes on the challenge, lining up some inspiring properties, including a mystery house that quickly becomes one of her all-time favourites. Briony rounds off her visit with a refreshing dip in Bude's famous sea swimming pool.