Programme Details
Country House Rescue
Episode 1: Cothay Manor, Somerset
Date:
2008Categories:
FactualAbout this programme:
Alastair and Mary-Anne Robb, owners of Cothay Manor in Somerset, want Ruth's help. They need to plan for the future, but are worried that even sitting down as a family to have a constructive meeting is a bit beyond them. Mary-Ann has been a devoted and highly skilled gardener of the grounds for many years, but is there a way that the family can get more people through the gates to enjoy it - and to spend some money.
About this series:
Renowned businesswoman and trouble-shooter Ruth Watson advises the owners of stately British homes how to diversify and raise revenue to secure their future.
Guidance
Some strong language
Episodes
Ep. 1:
| Cothay Manor, Somerset- Alastair and Mary-Anne Robb, owners of Cothay Manor in Somerset, want Ruth's help. They need to plan for the future, but are worried that even sitting down as a family to have a constructive meeting is a bit beyond them. Mary-Ann has been a devoted and highly skilled gardener of the grounds for many years, but is there a way that the family can get more people through the gates to enjoy it - and to spend some money. | ||
Ep. 2:
| Elmore Court, Gloucestershire- Ruth Watson advises Anselm Guise, a 36-year-old dance DJ who inherited Elmore Court, a Grade II listed mansion in the Cotswolds, how to diversify and raise revenue to secure his future. | ||
Ep. 3:
| Chesters, Scottish Borders- Ruth Watson advises John and Ellie Henderson how to diversify and raise revenue to preserve their 215-year-old Palladian style country house on the Scottish Borders. | ||
Ep. 4:
| Albury Park Mansion, Surrey- Ruth Watson advises the owners of Grade II listed Tudor mansion Albury Park on how they work their way out of over £4 million worth of debt, by drastic yet sympathetic restoration work. | ||
Ep. 5:
| Black Clauchrie, Ayrshire- Ruth Watson advises Caroline and Adrian Goodall, the owners of Black Clauchrie, a fine example of the arts and craft movement in Ayrshire, how to make the most of their home's heritage. | ||
Ep. 6:
| Pentillie Castle, Cornwall- Ruth Watson is on hand to advise the Coryton family, owners of Pentillie Castle in Cornwall, how to handle their estate which they inherited amid much heartbreak. |


























