Re: Those in large contry houses...
" But I think people who choose to live there as a lifestyle choice see this as way to drop out of the (digital) rat race, though I know people who run rural businesses fine the situation very frustrating."
I think in most cases it's more the future has passed them by for the over 65's Country House owner and bad planning on the part of the rural business. Its what I see out there.
Not many are trying to avoid the digital life. If you want to do that, buy a caravan.
People are just too clueless to ask " So can I test your broadband speed?" when they go looking for houses.