Four in a Bed Season 6, Episode 18: Ash Cottage

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Edenmore Guest House

The first visit is to Edenmore Guest House in Ardrossan, Scotland, where host Hugh Begbie hopes his guests aren't the touchy-feely type.

30 min

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Grassington Lodge

Iin Yorkshire, host Diane Lowe makes the most of her area's Calendar Girls connections and the battle is on to create the best Victoria sponge. Next morning, the eggs Benedict are a huge hit with the guests and some glowing comments leave Diane close to tears.

30 min

3

Manor Farm

In Oxfordshire, hosts Andrew and Jeanette Collette's rural retreat is a bit too peaceful for some of their louder guests.

30 min

4

George and Dragon

The final visit of the week is to the George and Dragon, in Princes Risborough, where landlords Ian and Elle hope an afternoon of ghost-hunting will put their guests in high spirits. At breakfast, the impressive portion sizes are overshadowed when the chef bares his bottom.

30 min

5

Payment Day

Emotions run high as the rivals confront each other face to face and discover what they've been paid, before the winner is announced.

30 min

6

20 Albany Street

The competition starts at 20 Albany Street in Edinburgh where English-born Denise Walker and daughter Heather hope their B&B takes the high road to success. Despite a mix-up between salt and sugar, Denise is floored by her stack of perfect scores from most of the guests.

30 min

7

The Highland Guesthouse

In Callandar, Scotland, Tom and Angela Jones hope everyone is up for their morning bagpipe routine. On arrival, most guests are impressed by the cleanliness, but in the morning, the 'Tom show' gets a mixed reception.

30 min

8

The Fairfax Hotel

In Skegness, owner Kath Milward's plan to wow her guests doesn't go as smoothly as she would have liked. The day starts with the news that Kath has split from her partner, Mark, and after she makes an early departure from dinner, Kath's breakfast efforts are considered too little, too late.

30 min

9

Wolds Village

The last visit of the competition is to Wolds Village in Bainton, East Yorkshire where owners Chris and Sally Brealey have created themed rooms they hope fulfil their guests' fantasies!

30 min

10

Payment Day

The owners come together for the last time to settle some scores and discover how much they've been paid, before the winner is revealed.

30 min

11

Langsmeade House

The week kicks off at Langsmeade House in Thame, Oxfordshire, with Dutch-born owner Marianne Aben and her trusty housekeeper Fran Birchwood. Their quirky hosting style and 1920s knick knacks are a hit with Michael Prime and his mum Lorna, even if the dusty bedframe isn't.

30 min

12

Stratford House

Natasha and Dai Pollock juggle the demands of bringing up a young family with running their B&B in Stratford-upon-Avon. On arrival, entrepreneur Mark Genders finds some 'snagging' issues in the décor and Michael Prime and his mum Lorna are 'mortified' when they discover a short and curly in the drawers.

30 min

13

Edmund House

The third visit is to pet-friendly Edmund House in Deal in Kent where owner Michael Prime is joined by his doting mum Lorna. On arrival, Marianne Abben and Fran Birchwood love the seaside-inspired room, but entrepreneur Mark Genders is far from thrilled by the 'no frills' experience.

30 min

14

Five Bells Pub

The last visit is to the Five Bells Pub in Berkshire, where entrepreneur Mark Genders hopes his guests will think his small rooms are perfectly formed. But he admits his VERY honest appraisal of his rivals' offerings may work against him.

30 min

15

Payment Day

It's the final day in the competition and the B&Bers face the music, as they meet to discover what they've been paid and confront their critics over their feedback.

30 min

16

Trecarne House

Trish and Tom Brock-Morgan own Trecarne House in Liskeard, Cornwall. Dominic is impressed with his room with a view and Rayne and Chris can't conceal their enthusiasm as they tuck in to the complimentary treats, but Stephen and Joanna's dust hunt yields results. Over an afternoon of table tennis, Dominic impresses the group with his ping-pong prowess, and the hosts mark him out as the one to watch. At dinner, Trish and Tom win the group's admiration by sharing their life story but Dominic stirs up intrigue by holding his cards close to his chest. At breakfast, there are a few hairy encounters at the table and in the milk jug. The guests check out with mixed feedback, but Trish and Tom want answers when it comes to Dominic's scores for their hosting ability.

30 min

17

The Magna Carta

Captain Dominic Read runs the Magna Carta, a five-star floating B&B in Windsor. Stephen Bull and Joanna Harris are bowled over by the former working barge and Rayne and Chris Deal are impressed with the girth of their berth. But Trish and Tom Brock Morgan struggle to detect that five-star feel in their cabin. Over an afternoon of drumming, the group unleash their inner rock gods, with Trish really letting rip. The Captain hosts dinner on board, but his thunder is slightly stolen when one of the guests makes an epic rousing speech of epic proportions. At breakfast, the guests observe that it's Captain Dom's staff putting in the hard graft, and a cracked teapot almost rocks the boat. Come feedback time, one couple's criticism takes the wind from Dominic's sails.

30 min

18

Ash Cottage

Rayne and Chris Deal run Ash Cottage in Kent. The unique décor isn't everyone's cup of tea and Trish and Tom get heated over the instant coffee. The hosts take their guests to Chatham Dockyard to try their hands at rope making. But, after they criticised his place, Dominic reveals his feelings towards Trish and Tom have changed. And Trish is the target of some good-natured digs from Stephen. Over dinner, talk turns to Stephen's place and jaws drop when he reveals the amount of cash he has invested in it. On the next morning, the amount of animal ornaments and taxidermy in the breakfast room is overkill for some, and Stephen describes it as a 'dead zoo'. Come feedback time, one couple's comments lead Chris to claim 'the mittens are off and the gloves are on!'

30 min

19

A Room with a View

The final visit is to A Room with a View in Brighton where owner Stephen Bull and housekeeper Joanna Harris hope their nine-room establishment can deliver a top-notch experience. On arrival, the guests are gobsmacked and Rayne and Chris Deal are impressed with Joanna as the queen of clean. But Tom and Trish Brock Morgan feel short-changed in the shower. Over an afternoon of pasta making, Dominic shows his competitive streak, but is pipped to the post by an unlikely outsider. At dinner the group are in awe of Stephens's achievements, but in the morning they're unimpressed with his breakfast. Stephen and Jo struggle in the kitchen and Dominic is left waiting while his rivals tuck in. Feedback time starts well for the hosts, until they have to chew over criticism of their breakfast.

30 min

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Payment Day

The B&B owners come together for one last time. Trecarne House hosts Trish and Tom Brock-Morgan have a point to raise with Dominic on his score for their hosting, while Dominic has a bone to pick with them about their criticisms of his five-star floating B&B. Rayne and Chris Deal are up next, and a battle of the hospitality trays ensues. And Stephen and Joanna from A Room with a View in Brighton hold up their hands over their rivals' complaints about the breakfast. Tensions run high as the payments are revealed and the winner is announced.

30 min

21

Nateby Inn

At Nateby Inn in Cumbria, landlady Gaynor Walker is ready with a warm welcome. She takes her guests to a local brewery, and the trip turns out to be a barrel of laughs when Andrew Ashmore beats Bob Osborne in a cask-rolling competition. However, at dinner, Bob reclaims pole position in the conversation stakes when he reveals he once lived in a cave. The following morning, it's Gaynor's turn in the spotlight and she's left fuming when guests Julia Ashley and Clare Ashmore put her through her paces with double orders for breakfast. A broken cooker means it's double trouble for Gaynor as she struggles to get out her full English. At feedback, host Gaynor is delighted by some comments, but left disgruntled by Julia and Graham's mixed reviews.

30 min

22

Outfields Farm

Owners Graham and Julia Ashley run Outfields Farm Bed and Breakfast in Ravensden, Bedfordshire. The hosts treat their guests to an adrenaline-fuelled afternoon at an indoor sky diving centre, before whisking them back to the B&B for a dinner full of surprises. The guests wake up the next day having had a faultlessly good night's sleep and looking forward to breakfast. Julia ordered two breakfasts at Gaynor Walker's B&B, so she isn't surprised when Gaynor orders off menu.

30 min

23

At Home

In London, artist Bob Osborne takes a laid-back approach to running his B&B, At Home, in Chiswick On arrival, guests are pleasantly surprised by their first impression of Bob's communal living space-come-mini art gallery, but on closer inspection, the guests are soon dishing the dirt. Bob's impromptu art class gets mixed reviews and an appraisal from art critic Peter Davies on their efforts leaves some of the guests baffled. But it's at dinner when the guests are really bewildered, as Bob reveals his plans for tomorrow's breakfast. The next morning, the artist-in-residence is a no show and the DIY breakfast seems to have almost everyone getting into the communal vibe. Unfortunately for Bob, at feedback, his guests' feelings don't make for works of art.

30 min

24

Ammonite Lodge

The final visit of the week is to Chard, Somerset where Andrew and Clare Ashmore own the Ammonite Lodge guesthouse. The competitive B&Bers have gone head to head in a whole host of activities this week, and today, Andrew and Clare hope to bowl their guests over with a game of skittles. At dinner, the B&Bers share their first impressions of each other, with Bob and Julia offering up some highly amusing observations. In the morning, breakfast is a lively affair with host Andrew kept on his toes by his raucous guests. In the kitchen, Clare is concerned about how Gaynor will judge their offering. Having read their feedback, Andrew and Clare have some questions to ask on payment day.

30 min

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Payment Day

It's time for the B&B-ers to face the music, as they come together for one last time to find out what they've been paid and confront their critics, face to face. Nateby Inn is first up and host Gaynor takes issue with Graham and Julia's reduced marks for cobwebs. Next, conversation becomes heated when Outfields Farm owners Graham and Julia tackle Gaynor's complaints, and Georgie steps in to the hosts' defence. Artist Bob Osborne has a list of grievances he wants to address, and Julia is left cringing when her comments come back to haunt her. Tension runs high as everyone finds out what they've been paid, but who will be crowned best value B&B of the week? It's a close call.

30 min

26

Abbey House

A new competition kicks off at Abbey House in Penrith, Cumbria, where Ian Sugden and his wife Sam treat their guests to an afternoon on the firing range and fancy bacon for breakfast.

30 min

27

Compton House

Lisa Holloway prides herself on providing a home from home for her guests. Sadly, Sam and Ian Sugden are disappointed by the dust, while Dave and Jo find Lisa's prices hard to swallow. Next morning at breakfast, retired teachers Ed and Jane Mitchell are heard openly criticising the haddock.

30 min

28

The White Horse

At the White Horse pub and B&B in Ripon, North Yorkshire, Dave and Jo Bate hope the guests will embrace the pub vibe and an afternoon of Morris dancing in front of the ancient cathedral. But what do they make of Dave's revelations at dinner concerning his 'big one', let alone 'tomatogate' at breakfast the next morning?

30 min

29

Old Farmhouse

In Cheshire, retired teachers Ed and Jane Mitchell shock some of their guests by offering only a shared bathroom. But that's nothing compared to Sam and Ian Sugden's reaction to what they find lurking beneath their bed.

30 min

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Payment Day

The B&Bers gather for one last time to find out who has won and to thrash out their differences. And a heated exchange about cleaning leads to tears.

30 min

31

Knockaloe Beg

On the Isle of Man, owners Fiona and John Anderson hope their guests will embrace the green ethos of Knockaloe Beg farm. During an afternoon of laser mayhem, the Isle of Man residents battle the mainlanders, and two guests prove they're the life and soul of the party. The next day, after breakfast, Fiona introduces some farmyard fun as the guests head out for some hands-on animal antics.

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32

The Arches

The second visit is to The Arches on the Isle of Man where ex-demolition man Phil Routledge is proud of his super-modern B&B, which was voted the best in the Isle of Man. On arrival, his guests are blown away by the views, and fellow Isle of Man residents John and Fiona Anderson lap up the his and hers bath. But the lack of instructions for the state-of-the art gadgetry leaves guest Julie Brogan stumped. Phil wins over his guests after an afternoon of scuba diving in the Arches' own pool, and in the morning, Phil's wife Jill takes charge in the kitchen where some 'perfect' eggs Benedict puts the pressure on the mainlanders who are hosting next.

30 min

33

The Trafford

The third visit is to The Trafford Hotel in Blackpool. Owners Robbie and John Welling are proud of their traditional bucket and spade B&B, and on arrival, the guests are pleasantly surprised. The hosts want to sweeten the deal with an afternoon learning the art of making Blackpool rock, and the competitive juices get flowing as the Isle of Man B&Bs take on the mainland B&Bs. Next morning, Robbie and John present Fiona and John with a full English made entirely of Blackpool rock but it's not enough to distract Fiona from commenting on the mass market ingredients in the real breakfast. At check-out, the hosts are left wondering why Phil says he won't return again.

30 min

34

Sheepy Lodge

The last visit of the week is to the grand Sheepy Lodge in Warwickshire where empty-nester Julie loves to fill her manor house with people - as long as they don't order poached eggs. Julie's rivals are gobsmacked by their surroundings, but Robbie and John Welling aren't thrilled with the lack of en-suite and old blu tack on their bedroom walls, while John and Fiona are shocked to find synthetic bedding. With rain stopping play outside, Julie decides on some old fashioned parlour games - so a fiercely fought session of hide and seek ensues. In the morning, Julie's forced to cook the dreaded poached eggs, and, as she panics, some of the guests think that she's too apologetic. Come check-out, some glowing feedback leaves Julie in tears but she believes the competition is too close to call.

30 min

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Payment Day

It's the last day of the competition and the rival B&B owners meet to settle some scores and discover what they've been paid. Kicking things off is Knockaloe Beg farm on the Isle of Man, and hosts Fiona and John Anderson tackle criticisms of a missing host at breakfast. Next, Phil Routledge from The Arches on the Isle of Man takes on Robbie and John Welling from the Trafford in Blackpool about their forensic investigation, but holds his hands up about the fact they stumbled upon his personal walk-in wardrobe. Next, Robbie and John want to get a straight answer from Phil on why he wouldn't be up for a return visit. The last host, Julie Brogan from Sheepy Lodge in the Midlands, discovers that she's more apologetic than she thought and realises that sorry is the hardest word for her guests to hear. With all the payments finally revealed, the winner is announced.

30 min

36

Dunsandles Guest House

Owner Alan Johnson, and his best mate and professional sidekick Dave Owen, kick off the competition at Dunsandles Guest House in New Brighton, Merseyside. A scandal with some unwanted hair on Brock's sheets is not a good start though. That discovery is followed by an afternoon of ghost story telling and tales of egg-poaching at dinner. In the morning, Gina and Nick feel they're making an exhibition of themselves with a tea-trolley which is in full view of the neighbours.

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37

Lady Teal Hotel Boat

The second visit is to the Lady Teal Hotel Boat on the waterways near Burnley in Lancashire, owned by Nick and Gina Mead. The afternoon entertainment is some freezing competition out on the locks, and then Brock's 'colourful' language over dinner leaves Alan with a bad taste in his mouth. In the morning, Alan reveals his night of cabin fever.

30 min

38

York House

Brock Bergius hopes his cheeky sense of humour and perfectionist nature will help make the guests' third visit of the competition, to York House in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, the winning one. During an afternoon of sausage making, Brock is in his element making saucy jokes. But his reluctance to go 'off-menu' at breakfast leaves some guests a bit disappointed.

30 min

39

Heyford House

The final day of the competition is at Heyford House in Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire, owned by veterans of the hospitality trade, Leo and Sonya Brooke-Little. The afternoon event is boxing, which Brock sees as a perfect opportunity to settle some scores with Dave and Alan.

30 min

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Payment Day

The B&Bers meet for the last time and thrash out their differences and find out who's this week's winner. Feedback includes criticism of a badly positioned tea tray, a hot chocolate storm, and accusations of over-enthusiastic hosting.

30 min