Sarah and Graham want an impressive staircase for their new home, similar to the one they had at Rise Hall, their old country house in East Yorkshire. The couple track down a local tradesman who is able to achieve the `aged wood" look they are after - but Sarah and Graham have differing ideas on the look of this important feature. Meanwhile, Sarah is keen on keeping goats, so the family head off to Devon to find out how much work it might take and what the benefits could be.

The family prepare for their perfect countryside Christmas. Sarah has grand plans for a treehouse inspired by an alpine chalet, and with the main house still not complete, the woodland home will also host an early festive party for family and friends. Sarah has a ready supply of honey from her bees, which she uses to make a honey-based booze, and uses the leftover beeswax to make a candle for the treehouse. To help get in the festive mood, they also visit a herd of reindeer.