Escape to the Country

Catherine Gee is up against the clock to find a country home in Cumbria for a family of three. Lynn, Simon, and their son are mad about country living. Lynn has already accepted a new job in Cumbria, but the family have no home to go to.

Dorset’s popularity presents Catherine Gee with a challenge. The Harris family wants to escape the stresses of the southeast, but they want to take the grandparents with them. They have £450k for a house with a granny and granddad flat.

Professor Dimitri may be a native New Yorker but now he wants somewhere a little quieter to share with his partner, her sister, and their cat. The family has three hundred and fifty thousand pounds for a retreat in the Cambridgeshire countryside.

Pam and Richard like to agree to disagree so it’s amazing they’ve decided to move to the countryside. Richard needs to be closer to his boat and Pam wants to be close to him, so the challenge is on to find a coastal property in Suffolk.

Lindsay and Mark fell in love in Dorset—with each other and the countryside. Now they want to swap their cramped Notting Hill flat for a large country house. Melissa Porter must find a country pad for room for a whole family plus a swimming pool.

Flight attendant Louise and her pilot boyfriend Chris crisscross the globe staying in all the top cities. Now they’re buying their first home together and know exactly what they’re looking for – a peaceful country sanctuary.

Michael and Diana want a complete change of lifestyle with a move to Devon. Driving instructor Michael wants to turn his back on Dartford’s congestion. He and Diana have £375k to find a home that will attract friends and family for the weekend.

Two years in London has been plenty for Tim, Donna, and their young son James. Now a new job sends them to the Peak District. Tim wants a DIY project but Donna’s not so sure. Melissa Porter finds out how adventurous they are with their £600k budget.

The suburbs of Glasgow have been home to Malcolm for 30 years. Now he wants to escape to Sir Walter Scott country–the Scottish Borders. Melissa Porter turns up a few surprises in her search for a traditional cottage for Malcolm and his partner Cath.