← Escape to the Country

Series 26

50 episodes · 2025

  1. 1Argyll and Bute

    18 Aug 2025 · 44 min

    8.0 (1)

    A 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 budget.

  2. 2Devon

    25 Aug 2025 · 44 min

    8.0 (1)

    Jules Hudson helps two retired drama teachers swap busy Sheffield for a new rural life in the beautiful Devon countryside.

  3. 3Kent

    01 Sep 2025 · 43 min

    8.0 (1)

    A 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. 4The Midlands

    08 Sep 2025 · 43 min

    Richie 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. 5North Yorkshire

    15 Sep 2025 · 43 min

    A 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. 6Shropshire

    29 Sep 2025 · 44 min

    10.0 (1)

    Nicki 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. 7Norfolk and Suffolk Border

    06 Oct 2025 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Steve 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. 8Herefordshire

    13 Oct 2025 · 43 min

    Emotions 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. 9Cumbria

    20 Oct 2025 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Jules 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. 10Northumberland

    27 Oct 2025 · 43 min

    Denise 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. 11North Somerset

    03 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    Alistair 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 Levels.

  12. 12Kent

    10 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    A 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. 13The Isle of Man

    17 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    It’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. 14North Yorkshire

    18 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    8.0 (1)

    Briony 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. 15Cornwall

    24 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    Alistair 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 unforgettable residents.

  16. 16Powys

    25 Nov 2025 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Jules 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. 17Dorset

    01 Dec 2025 · 43 min

    8.0 (1)

    Ginny 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. 18Gloucestershire and Herefordshire

    02 Dec 2025 · 43 min

    Alistair Appleton helps a couple move from Germany to Herefordshire or Gloucestershire, and he also meets a writer living her best country life.

  19. 19Carmarthenshire

    08 Dec 2025 · 43 min

    Denise 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. 20Cornwall

    09 Dec 2025 · 43 min

    Jules 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. 21Oxfordshire

    15 Dec 2025 · 43 min

    Nicki 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. 22Devon

    19 Jan 2026 · 43 min

    Richie Anderson helps a retiree from Lincolnshire find her dream Devonshire home by the sea and the lifestyle she has always wanted.

  23. 23Pembrokeshire

    20 Jan 2026 · 43 min

    Briony 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. 24East Sussex

    22 Jan 2026 · 43 min

    Alistair Appleton helps a retired couple and their five sausage dogs find a perfect East Sussex home with room to rescue animals.

  25. 25Cambridgeshire Borders

    26 Jan 2026 · 43 min

    From 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. 26Devon

    27 Jan 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Steve 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-stylish.

  27. 27West Yorkshire

    02 Feb 2026 · 43 min

    Ginny 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. 28Nottinghamshire

    03 Feb 2026 · 43 min

    Denise 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. 29Northumberland

    23 Feb 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Jules 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 walled garden.

  30. 30Shropshire

    24 Feb 2026 · 43 min

    In 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. 31Herefordshire

    02 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Steve 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. 32Devon

    03 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Nicki 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. 33Central Lowlands

    09 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    In 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. 34North Wessex Downs

    10 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Retired 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. 35Argyll and Bute

    16 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    Alistair 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. 36The Peak District

    17 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    Briony 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. 37Cambridgeshire

    23 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    9.0 (1)

    Jules 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. 38Devon

    24 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Nicki 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. 39Cornwall

    30 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    Alistair 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. 40Sussex

    31 Mar 2026 · 43 min

    Denise 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. 41Dorset

    07 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    Sonali 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. 42Cornwall

    08 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    9.0 (1)

    Jules 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 stunning off-grid retreat.

  43. 43Oxfordshire

    13 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    Richie 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. 44Suffolk and Norfolk

    14 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    Alistair 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 the sustainable crop.

  45. 45Worcestershire

    20 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    Ginny 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. 46Somerset

    21 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    9.0 (1)

    A 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. 47Suffolk

    27 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Jules 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. 48Cornwall

    28 Apr 2026 · 43 min

    In 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. 49Somerset

    11 May 2026 · 43 min

    Alistair 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. 50South West Walesfinale

    12 May 2026 · 43 min

    10.0 (1)

    Nicki 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.