Country House Rescue

Series 4 Episode 1
First Broadcast: 8PM Thu 14 June 2012

Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough have lived in Colebrooke Park, a neo-classical mansion in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, for over 30 years.

Having rescued the property, built in 1820, from near ruin, Alan and Janet have devoted their lives to maintaining the house, raising the funds they need by hosting exclusive shooting parties.

But their work isn't sustainable. Simon believes the answer lies in the conversion of the house and grounds into a health and wellbeing business that includes a spa in the former stable.

But will Alan and Janet allow the public greater access to their home?

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    1. Series 2 Episode 1 Plas Teg

      Ruth meets Cornelia Bayley, the owner of Plas Teg, a Grade I listed Jacobean mansion that has remained virtually…

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    2. Series 2 Episode 2 Riverhill

      Ruth visits Riverhill in Kent, home to the Rogers family.

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    3. Series 2 Episode 3 Carnfield Hall

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    4. Series 2 Episode 4 Heath House

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    5. Series 2 Episode 5 Kelly House

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    6. Series 2 Episode 6 Whitbourne Hall

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    7. Series 2 Episode 7 Abbey Dore Court

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    8. Ruth Watson Series 2 Episode 8 Gissing Hall

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    9. Series 2 Episode 9 Cothay Manor Revisit

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    10. Series 2 Episode 10 Albury Revisit

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    11. Series 2 Episode 11 Black Clauchrie Revisit

      Ruth revisits Caroline and Adrian Goodall in their Arts and Crafts home in the wild Galloway landscape of rural…

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    12. Series 2 Episode 12 Chesters Estate Revisit

      Ruth Watson catches up with John and Ellie Henderson, who own Chesters in the Scottish Borders. Their house was in a…

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    13. Series 2 Episode 13 Pentillie Castle Revisit

      Ruth Watson revisits Ted and Sarah Coryton, who inherited Pentillie Castle in 2007. She encouraged them to renovate the…

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    1. Series 4 Episode 1 Colebrooke Park

      Viscount and Viscountess Brookeborough have lived in Colebrooke Park, a neo-classical mansion in County Fermanagh…

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    2. Series 4 Episode 2 Chapel Cleeve

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    3. Series 4 Episode 3 Bantry House

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    4. Series 4 Episode 4 Great Fulford

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      Simon visits the Cookson family of Meldon Park, Northumberland, and tries to persuade them to make a go of running a…

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