Extraordinary Escapes: Unique and Wild Getaways Across the UK 
Gemma Bowes with a foreword by Sandi Toksvig


Extraordinary Escapes uncovers the hidden treasures that the UK has to offer, featuring unique and characterful holiday homes from the hit Channel 4 series, plus many more. These incredible getaways showcase England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including some of the most stunning areas of Suffolk, Kent, the Cotswolds, Devon, Cornwall and Norfolk.

Explore amazing homes around the country, with a guide to the landscape, history and architecture of each one. Whether you’re seeking a rural idyll, or a remote romantic retreat, the beautifully designed and lovingly restored properties in the book include a Scottish castle, a converted lighthouse, cosy treehouses and an artist’s mill.

With a foreword by Sandi Toksvig, Extraordinary Escapes will evoke memories of childhood holidays and reinforce the benefits of slow living, glorious natural surroundings and mindful travel, inspiring you to look closer to home for that truly special escape.

 
 
Review:
 
This stunning book is divided into the following escapes – Back to Nature, Architectural, Historical, Quirky, Coastal and Stylish Escapes.
 
The Foreword from Sandi Toksvig sets the scene about the joy and hopefully a resumption of opportunities to escape and gives more detail about the Channel 4 series. The second series of Extraordinary Escapes: Series Two starts broadcasting on Thursday 17th February at 9pm on Channel 4.

There are so many delightful and unusual escapes in this book, with the outstanding features of each property beautifully photographed and the evocative descriptions highlighting not only the property, but also the local area.

This is not only the perfect companion to the Channel 4 series, but also a gorgeous escape guide in its own right. 

If you are thinking of planning a long-awaited special escape, or just want to indulge in some inspiring sofa travel this is a wonderful book. Highly Recommended! 
 

Extraordinary Escapes: Unique and Wild Getaways Across the UK 

Gemma Bowes with a foreword by Sandi Toksvig is published by Quadrille/Hardie Grant