Escape to the Country

Alistair Appleton is in north east Wales, helping a young couple hoping to find a slice of countryside heaven with room for their two children, a dog, veg patches and some chickens. From an eco-friendly modern home to a hillside mystery house with spectacular views, there's plenty to explore.

Alistair also meets a third-generation farmer who believes healthy soil is the main ingredient for a happy and sustainable future.

Denise Nurse is in the Gloucestershire countryside, helping Charlotte from Croydon in south London find a rural escape with help from her eldest son, Ben. Included in the fantastic mix of properties are character cottages, a spacious new build and an imaginative conversion, offering plenty to tempt her.

Taking a break from house hunting, Denise then heads to a local farm to meet some adorable spring lambs before getting stuck into feeding time.

In Northern Ireland's County Down, Jules Hudson helps Siobhan, with support from her sister, search for the perfect Emerald Isle home for her and her husband after years of living in the West Midlands. With golf firmly on the agenda, properties include a stunning house on the shores of the iconic Strangford Lough.

Jules also meets a barrister turned farmer and his wife, who swapped courtrooms for country life.

Sonali Shah is in the Peak District helping Andrew, and his faithful dog Edna, swap Amsterdam for a home in the UK's first National Park. Supported by his big sister, and with a budget of £375,000, he's hoping for a characterful cottage with spectacular scenery. Property picks include homes boasting fantastic views and a Mystery House which comes with something special that should appeal to his sibling!

Whilst there, Sonali also discovers how local woodlands are being transformed, as young native trees are creating a greener future following the impact of ash dieback.