Escape to the Country

Up until now the Kent family’s enjoyment of the countryside was limited to weekends. They’ve sold their home in Bristol and need to find a new country home fast. It must be in the Forest of Dean and have three bedrooms and a large garden—for £250k.

Val and partner Jill want to go green in Wales, but while they want compost loos and a windfarm Jill’s two teenagers have other ideas. Can Melissa Porter find a home for all tastes within the £350,000 budget?

Denise revisits the best cottages, learns brick-making, and cooks in a 19th-century kitchen.