Escape to the Country Season 22 Episode 20 North Dorset

Escape to the Country season 22 episode 20 takes us to North Dorset, a picturesque region in the south of England. The episode follows a couple, James and Liana, who are looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and find their dream rural retreat.

Presenter Jonnie Irwin meets with the couple to discuss their requirements for their dream home. James and Liana are looking for a property with character and charm, plenty of outdoor space for their two dogs, and the potential to generate an income through renting out a part of the property to holidaymakers.

The first property Jonnie takes the couple to is a charming thatched cottage. The property has a large garden with stunning views of the surrounding countryside and a separate studio that could be used as a holiday let. While James and Liana are impressed with the property, they do have concerns about the maintenance of a thatched roof.

The second property on the tour is a beautiful Georgian farmhouse with five bedrooms and two reception rooms. The property is set in 18 acres of land and boasts a heated outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, and a three-bedroom cottage which could also be rented out. James and Liana are excited about the potential of the property but are hesitant about the amount of upkeep the extensive grounds would require.

Jonnie then takes the couple to see a characterful converted barn. The property has four bedrooms, an open-plan living area, and a separate annexe which could be let out. The barn also comes with six acres of land, ideal for the couple's two dogs. James and Liana are impressed with the property but express concern about the lack of privacy as the garden's borders are not well-defined.

The final property on the tour is a stunning Grade II listed manor house set in extensive grounds. The property has five bedrooms, a spacious kitchen, and an indoor swimming pool. The house also includes a self-contained apartment which could be let out. James and Liana are in awe of the property but worry that it may be too large and expensive to maintain.

After viewing the four properties, James and Liana must decide which one is the perfect match for them. In a surprising twist, their final decision is not the property they had originally thought would be the one. The chosen property meets all their requirements, even though it was not the most luxurious of the four, and Jonnie congratulates them on finding their dream rural retreat.

Overall, Escape to the Country season 22 episode 20 offers a glimpse into the stunning countryside of North Dorset and portrays the challenges of finding a dream home in a rural location. The episode will appeal to those looking for inspiration for their own rural retreat or to anyone with an interest in the countryside and property.