Wed, Mar 19, 2014
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.
Tue, Mar 25, 2014
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.
Wed, Mar 26, 2014
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.
Mon, Mar 31, 2014
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.
Tue, Apr 1, 2014
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.
Wed, Apr 2, 2014
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!'.
Thu, Apr 3, 2014
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.
Fri, Apr 4, 2014
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.
Tue, May 13, 2014
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.
Wed, May 14, 2014
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?.
Mon, May 19, 2014
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.
Tue, May 20, 2014
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.
Wed, May 21, 2014
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.
Thu, May 22, 2014
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.
Fri, May 23, 2014
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.
Mon, May 26, 2014
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.
Tue, May 27, 2014
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.
Wed, May 28, 2014
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.