Four in a Bed

2010•7 series•Entertainment / Factual
Available on More4 HD
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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.

The Old Times Guesthouse: Episode Image
Episode 16The Old Times Guesthouse

Mother and daughter Linda and Kelly host first at The Old Times Guest House in Ipswich. They take their guests go-karting, but Kelly cuts corners with hot drink orders at breakfast.

The Flower Pot: Episode Image
Episode 17The Flower Pot

The second visit is to The Flower Pot in Sunbury-on-Thames, where owner Simon and manager Pierre offer their guests a stylish stay and a game of real tennis at Hampton Court Palace.

Dolphin Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 18Dolphin Hotel

The third visit is to the Dolphin Hotel in Exmouth, Devon, where owner Jo takes her guests paintballing and to a floating restaurant. But there are suspicions of game-playing.

Mariners Beachside: Episode Image
Episode 19Mariners Beachside

Pat and Nigel pride themselves on their award-winning breakfast at their B&B in Seaton, Devon. But will an afternoon spent town-crying entertain their guests?

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 20Payment Day

With all the visits over, the B&Bers come together to confront their rivals and discover how much they've been paid, before the winner is announced.

Greenways: Episode Image
Episode 26Greenways

The competition kicks off at Greenways of Malvern in Worcestershire, where owner Geri Atterbury likes to provide a home from home, but a lack of en suite puts some guests off.

The Royal Forester: Episode Image
Episode 27The Royal Forester

Sean and Maxine hope to give their rivals the royal treatment at The Royal Forester in Bewdley. Some of their guests are blown away by the rooms, but there's a hairy encounter for others.

Ferry Lodge: Episode Image
Episode 28Ferry Lodge

Mum-and-son duo Sarah and Luke host at Ferry Lodge in Holyhead on Anglesey. But Sean and Maxine begrudge paying 50p for toiletries, and there's confusion over the 'Welsh' breakfast.

Court Colman Manor: Episode Image
Episode 29Court Colman Manor

Sanjeev and Elinor welcome their rivals to Court Colman Manor in Bridgend. Not everyone feels the spark during a lesson in making fire.

Who'd a Thought It: Episode Image
Episode 31Who'd a Thought It

At the Who'd a Thought It in Kent, Joe and Alex start the week in style with complimentary champagne. But guest Brian's not so bubbly at breakfast, after the noisy hot tub kept him awake.

New Osborne Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 32New Osborne Hotel

Owner Matthew and entertainment manager Liam welcome their rivals to their family-friendly B&B, the New Osborne Hotel, in Blackpool. But there are grumbles about room size and cleanliness.

Fairy Falls Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 33Fairy Falls Hotel

The third visit is to the Fairy Falls Hotel in Trefriw, North Wales, where B&B newbies Jackie and Paul take their guests to a maze. But things go awry overnight and at breakfast.

Great Trewern: Episode Image
Episode 34Great Trewern

The fourth visit is to Liz and Brian's Great Trewern B&B in Llandrindod Wells. But the shared bathroom facilities don't wash with two of the couples.

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 35Payment Day

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

Tower View Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 41Tower View Hotel

Jennifer McGirr hosts at Tower View Hotel in Blackpool, where there are unwanted guests in a bathroom and trouble at breakfast time when some of Jennifer's guests try to order off-menu.

Church Spa: Episode Image
Episode 42Church Spa

Daniel welcomes his rivals to Church Spa in East Markham, Nottinghamshire. Some of his guests are impressed by the spa facilities, while others are less smitten with the price tag.

King's Head Inn: Episode Image
Episode 43King's Head Inn

Steve and Lisa host at the King's Head Inn in Rye, East Sussex. Their guests get into the swing of things with a round of blindfolded mini-golf, but not everyone has a solid night's sleep.

The Bridge Hotel: Episode Image
Episode 44The Bridge Hotel

Former GMTV presenter Matt Arnold hosts at the Bridge Hotel in Brandon in Suffolk, where he hopes his 'blissful beds, beautiful bathrooms and brilliant breakfasts' will impress his guests.

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 45Payment Day

The B&Bers meet for one last time, to confront their rivals and discover how much they've been paid. Things get heated when it's time to count up the cash.

Hampshire: Episode Image
Episode 46Hampshire

Jane and Amy host the first visit at Wisteria House in Hampshire. One guest gets picky at breakfast and 25-year-old Zak surprises his rivals when he reveals his hospitality experience.

Bournemouth: Episode Image
Episode 47Bournemouth

Zak hopes to make his guests feel at home at The Living Room B&B in Bournemouth. But Jane and Amy encounter an eight-legged intruder, and David doesn't hold back at breakfast.

Anglesey: Episode Image
Episode 48Anglesey

Mike Lewis welcomes his rivals to The Valley Hotel on Anglesey, where there's an unwanted visitor in one of the bedrooms, and criticism leaves Mike looking for answers.

North Wales: Episode Image
Episode 49North Wales

David and Elvira host at Barratt's at Ty'n Rhyl in North Wales, where there are hairy encounters for each of their guests. And the feedback leaves the hosts feeling distraught.

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 50Payment Day

With the visits over, the B&Bers meet for one last time to confront their rivals, settle some cleanliness concerns and discover how much they've been paid, before the winner is announced.

The Oxenham Arms: Episode Image
Episode 51The Oxenham Arms

The first visit is to the Oxenham Arms in Devon, where Simon and Lyn help their guests brush up on the local pastime of broom dancing. But one guest's feedback has the hosts vowing revenge.

Elegant House: Episode Image
Episode 52Elegant House

John Brady likes to stand out from the crowd in Liverpool with his unique B&B, Elegant House. But his eclectic style and alternative breakfast aren't to everyone's taste.

Hidden Valley Yurts: Episode Image
Episode 53Hidden Valley Yurts

Peter and Amanda introduce their guests to the world of glamping at Hidden Valley Yurts in Monmouthshire. But the shared bathroom facilities and DIY breakfast aren't to everyone's taste.

Cley Hall: Episode Image
Episode 54Cley Hall

David and Nikki host the final visit at Cley Hall Hotel in Spalding, Lincolnshire. But there's clock-watching at breakfast, and some of the guests' comments leave the hosts fuming.

Payment Day: Episode Image
Episode 55Payment Day

It's the final day of the competition and the B&Bers meet for the last time to discover how much they've been paid and confront their critics, before the winner is announced.

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