Four in a Bed

2010•10 series•Entertainment / Factual
Available on Channel 4 HD
Channel 4 HD

If you own a business, you probably think it's the best in the industry, but might not be so eager to test it. In this programme, four pairs of bed and breakfast owners from all over Britain put their money and reputations on the line by staying at each other's establishments. They pay only what they deem to be an acceptable amount for the experience, with one establishment being named as the best value for money.

Slimmeria: Episode Image
Episode 31Slimmeria

The competition begins at luxury weight-loss and detox retreat Slimmeria in East Sussex, owned by Galia and Michael. But what will their guests make of the 9pm curfew?

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Episode 3238 St Giles

Jan and William host at their five-star gold-rated B&B, 38 St Giles in Norwich, where their guests have the ride of their lives on the race track and are blown away by breakfast.

Bosvean House: Episode Image
Episode 33Bosvean House

Fun-loving Ann and Bill host at their four-star B&B in Bude, north Cornwall, with Cornish cream tea, a local stick dance, a drink in their garden shed, and 'weekday caviar'.

Ombersley B&B: Episode Image
Episode 34Ombersley B&B

Diane and Max are the last to host, at Ombersley Bed & Breakfast in Worcestershire, where there's bickering over gluten-free bread and hand washing, and some underwhelming eggs.

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 35Payment Day

It's the final day and the B&Bers meet for one last time to find out how much they've been paid and to settle some scores, before the winner is announced.

Watersedge Guest House: Episode Image
Episode 41Watersedge Guest House

Alan and Sylvie host at Watersedge Guest House in Barton on Sea. Mike and Danny waste no time in grumbling about the grime in their room. Can a spot of deer-watching win them over?

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Episode 42Nearwater

Tim and Amelia welcome their rivals to their non-star-rated boutique accommodation, Nearwater, on the south Cornish coast. But Sylvie and Alan aren't sure what 'boutique' means...

Roundhouse Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 43Roundhouse Hotel

Austrian-born artist Eva hosts in her cosmopolitan B&B, Roundhouse Hotel, on Weymouth seafront. Mike and Danny are shocked by the exposed shower.

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Episode 44Homecliffe Hotel

Showmen Mike and Danny host at the four-star Homecliffe Hotel in Blackpool. Sylvie and Alan have a great view... of the local car wash. And at breakfast, Eva sends her food back twice!

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 45Payment Day

It's the final day and the B&Bers meet one last time to find out how much they've been paid. Only one establishment can take the title of best value for money B&B. Who will it be?

Centery Farm: Episode Image
Episode 46Centery Farm

Steve and Beverly Green welcome their rivals to Centery Farm in north Devon. Their sheep-herding activity is hit by rain and fog, so the group herd ducks instead.

Little Gloster: Episode Image
Episode 47Little Gloster

The second visit is to The Little Gloster on the Isle of Wight, where owner and professional chef Ben Cooke shows his guests how to make gravlax and the vodka-based shot akvavit.

Old Hall House: Episode Image
Episode 48Old Hall House

Stephen hosts at his four-star Old Hall House, where the on-site activities include shooting and archery. And guest Sandie makes a surprising revelation to the group.

House of Agnes: Episode Image
Episode 49House of Agnes

The final visit of the competition is to The House of Agnes in Canterbury, run by ex-hotel inspector Sandie. But could Sandie's former job backfire on her?

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 50Payment Day

It's the final day and the B&Bers meet for one last time to find out how much they've been paid. Only one establishment can take the title of best value for money B&B. Who will it be?

Guest and the City: Episode Image
Episode 56Guest and the City

Dan and Mardi Leonard host at their funky Brighton B&B, Guest and the City, where the guests have mixed reactions to the contemporary decor and stained-glass windows.

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Episode 57The Farmer's Boy Inn

At The Farmer's Boy Inn in Gloucestershire, pie entrepreneur Phil sets his guests a pie-making challenge. In the morning, the group work up an appetite for breakfast on the bouncy castle.

Geanna Hotel Boat: Episode Image
Episode 58Geanna Hotel Boat

Alan and Jane welcome their first-ever guests aboard their brand-new, purpose-built hotel boat, the Geanna, and pull out all the stops with a champagne cruise along the Thames.

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Episode 59Sentry Mead

There are high hopes for Sarah and Jean-Pierre's B&B, Sentry Mead. The hosts serve a five-star dinner and breakfast, but Jane feels mugged off and Phil's not keen on the towels.

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Episode 60Payment Day

It's the final day and the B&Bers meet for one last time to settle some scores and find out how much they've been paid. But some of the hosts' emotions run away with them.

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