
Four in a Bed — Series 27
Four pairs of B&B owners from across Britain take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money.

This week's competition kicks off at The Sportsman in Whitworth, Lancashire, where Steve and Georgia are hoping to win over their guests with bargain rooms and big breakfasts.

Sarah hosts the second visit of the week at Lahtle Wood Glamping in North Yorkshire, where she is joined in her duties by her sister-in-law, also called Sarah. The B&Bers find themselves cooing over the cabins when they pitch up, but Steve …

Joe hosts the third visit of the week, at the stately, Grade II listed Cley Hall Hotel in Lincolnshire. The B&Bers find themselves steeped in history, before letting out some anger as they try out blacksmithing but a noisy night drives Paul…

The last visit of the week is to Bumble Barn Luxury B&B in Norfolk, where professional chef Paul and co-worker Debbie are looking to cook up a storm. Following a history lesson at an RAF museum, Paul indulges his guests by namedropping some…

Payment Day sees backstabbing, blazing barneys, explosive confrontations and plenty of vendettas to settle. Steve and Georgia aren't happy with their breakfast scores, the Sarahs are angry about their hot tub's frosty reception, Joe's tossi…

This week's competition kicks off at Rosaire Guest House in Llandudno, where host Jo and her mum Pat are going for a home-from-home vibe.

Rachel and Liam host the second visit of the week at The Queens Hotel in Harlech. Professional impersonator Liam is hoping to impress with his impersonations but an issue in the bathroom gives Pat a sinking feeling.

Visit three is to The Mill at Glynhir in Llandybie, Carmarthenshire. Mat and Helen are hoping their renovated mill will fit the bill. At first, their guests struggle to find fault - until Pat discovers that standards in the bathroom may hav…

The week's final visit is to Hideaway Escapes in Pembrokeshire, where sisters Lesley and Sarah are looking to inject a bit of colour into everyone's lives. The idea of getting back to nature bugs half of the B&Bers - and things get spicy wh…

With facility failings, bathroom blues and even one set of B&Bers refusing to even try out one of their rivals' rooms all on the agenda, Payment Day is set to be a feisty occasion. It remains to be seen who will emerge victorious when the d…

The week kicks off at The Earlsdale in Devon, where married couple Lewis and James hope their bold sense of style will prove a hit, although a dribbly shower rains on their chances.

In Bude in Cornwall, the B&Bers visit The Kings Arms, where hosts Sally and Jo set out to give their guests the royal treatment. During the last visit, the pair were bullish about their spotless cleanliness standards - so, naturally, that's…

In Dorset, newbie B&Ber Hilary aims to provide a home-from-home at her East Creek B&B - which doubles as her actual family home. The stunning coastal views instantly earn Hilary some brownie points, but a lavatory let-down leaves two guests…

The final visit of the week is to The Railway Ramblers' Rest in Devon, where hosts Nikki and Terry hope their unique take on self-catering will secure them the plaque. However, simmering tensions between two of their guests threaten to dera…

The B&Bers meet up on payment day to settle some scores and find out how much they've been paid. Cleanliness concerns are at the top of the agenda for most of the hosts, after one pair gave consistently low scores throughout the week. Alleg…

The first venue of the week is the Plough Inn in Ripple, Kent, where guests are treated to an afternoon of seal spotting, but are less than impressed by an old bath mat.

The B&Bers head to Faringdon in Oxfordshire, where best friends Simone and Anke host the week's second visit at The Old Crown Coaching Inn. Roy and Brian find the furnishings fit for a king, but some of the guests find the cleanliness stand…

The week's third visit takes the B&Bers to Great Bromley in Essex, where married couple Richard and Colleen host at their B&B, The Courthouse. The hosts reckon they're onto a winner with their breakfast, but it's the extra touches in the ro…

The week's final visit is to Samsara Retreat in Kent, where Lori hosts with her friend Mike. Lori hopes to provide a relaxing, re-energising stay, and sets about giving her guests an immediate taste of what her place is all about, with a yo…

The B&Bers sharpen their metaphorical knives ready for Payment Day. The Plough Inn want to get to the bottom of their cleanliness comments, before Simone and Anke try to clean up Roy and Brian's marks about their mattress. Richard from The …

The competition kicks off in Kirkcudbrightshire, where Mandy and Suzanne at the Art Bank hope artistic flair will win them the week - but a shared bathroom is an instant black mark.

The second visit of the week is to the Tithe Barn Hotel in Cockermouth, Cumbria where hosts Amy and Anna hope their host-less hosting won't put off their guests but the self-check-in causes problems for one duo. Mandy and Suzanne dig up som…

On day three, married couple Dave and Meru hope their guests will love their traditional seaside guest house, The Sanderling in Morecambe. A walk along the Morecambe coast surprises some of the B&Bers, and a well-received bargain breakfast …

The week's final visit is to the Curious Fox in Skipton, North Yorkshire, where hosts Lee and Janette think their combination of rooms and fine dining will wow their fellow competitors. However, an unwelcome discovery in one room could scup…

Toilet troubles, bathroom bothers and some very picky comments are all on the agenda before the payments are disclosed and it is revealed who has won.

This week's competition kicks off at The Red Lion in Charing Heath, Kent, where the owners treat the other hosts to a masterclass in hospitality at nearby Leeds Castle.

The competition continues in Battle in East Sussex, at Dean and Becky's Glamp in Style campsite. The hosts have novelty on their side, with their unique accommodation including a converted army truck, a horsebox and a vintage bus but not ev…

Best friends Helen and Phil host the week's third visit at Tottington Manor in West Sussex. Sam and Claudia are bowled over by the decor, but some guests raise their eyebrows at the high prices. An afternoon at a local rum distillery makes …

Sam and Claudia host the week's final visit at their self-catering Lakeview Studios in Dorset. The digs get approving eyes from Claire and Lee, but Dean and Becky's arrival is marked by a problem with their toilet. Ahead of the all-importan…

Payment Day promises to be a fiery affair after two sets of B&Bers in particular participated in tit-for-tat marking throughout the week. Eventually, the week's winner is announced.

The competition begins with Nick and Tim at Home Farm B&B in Milton Keynes, where secrets get revealed during a visit to the home of Second World War code breakers.

The week's second visit takes the B&Bers to Cricklade in Wiltshire, where Iain and Tayla host at The Vale Hotel. Their breakfast-free, no frills ethos has some of the guests worried, but it's the proximity to a main road that causes the mos…

Francesca and Maurizio host the week's third visit at Cottage Lodge Hotel in Brockenhurst in The New Forest. The pair have a background in high-end hotels, and their green approach to hospitality leaves some of the B&Bers impressed but a tr…

Husband-and-wife team Karl and Rohini host the week's final visit, at Beach Sun Retreat in Dymchurch, Kent. Their unusual offering proves an acquired taste for some, as not everyone finds the onsite meditation experience as relaxing as inte…

It's payment day, and the B&Bers are ready to take each other to task about some dodgy comments throughout the week before the payments are revealed and the winners crowned.

The week begins at the Dog Inn in Longridge, Lancashire. Married couple Stu and Ali hope to impress their guests with a trip to a farm to see some baby lambs.

The competition continues at Ullswater View in the Lake District, where Julie and her friend Sarah plan to give the B&Bers a touch of luxury. The group brave wet, windy conditions during a boat trip on the lake, and vibrant views from the b…

The third visit of the week is at String of Horses in Cumbria where hosts Sue and Judith hope their guests enjoy the community feel of the place.

The week's final visit is to East Lothian, where husband-and-wife team Gavin and Rosie host at Cove Farm. They're hoping to persuade their guests of the merits of glamping, convincing their guests to embrace the great outdoors with a wood-f…

Payment day finds the B&Bers trying to get their heads around all manner of things, from facilities faults to shoddy sleep scores. After a tension-filled visit last time around, there are plenty of scores to be settled, but whoever will rei…


