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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.
Episode 45 : Payment Day, Week 9
July. 06,2012
It's the moment of truth for the B&B owners as they squabble about stolen milk, dusty bathrooms and dirty toilet brushes - and find out who will win best value B&B.
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Episode 44 : Winder Hall Country House B&B, Lake District
July. 05,2012
B&B guru Nick Lawler and business partner Kate Wilson run the 5-star Winder Hall Country House B&B in the Lake District.
Expectations are high, but when Nick offers his guests a crash course on how to run a B&B, his guests are far from impressed.
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Episode 43 : The Glenwalden B&B, Blackpool
July. 04,2012
At the traditional Glenwalden B&B in Blackpool, hosts Steve Reed and German wife Sigrid surprise their guests with some pink flock wallpaper, knitted toilet rolls and a spot of ballroom dancing.
But there are suspicions of tactical behaviour and accusations of back-stabbing...
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Episode 42 : The Pack Horse, Lincolnshire
July. 03,2012
Wendy Johnson and John Shields are the proud owners of the American diner-themed Pack Horse B&B in Lincolnshire.
The guests enjoy an afternoon of horse riding, followed by a not-so-enjoyable 'man verses food' challenge over dinner, which leads to rising tensions between certain members of the group.
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Episode 41 : Foxholm, North Yorkshire
July. 02,2012
The competition starts in North Yorkshire where bosom buddies Julie Janes and Yvonne Quinsey hope to win over their guests with their African-themed B&B.
But whilst things start sweetly with an African flavoured cupcake class, disastrous dinner discussions and a botch-job breakfast leave the guests with a sour taste.
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Episode 40 : Payment Day, Week 8
June. 29,2012
The B&Bers come together for one last time to find out what they've been paid and confront their critics head on.
While Hans is keen to dispel the suggestion that his premium sausages are not up to scratch, Jenny accuses him of trying to assassinate her business by calling it 'dirty'.
Tension runs high, but who will be crowned best value B&B of the week?
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Episode 37 : Chimneys B&B, North Walsham
June. 26,2012
Flying the flag on day two are Norfolk couple Jenny and Richard Harmer, from Chimneys B&B in North Walsham.
Every room at Chimneys is named after a royal palace and has patriotic decor. But not everyone's impressed, as Dutch couple Hans and Monika find the use of a flag as a tablecloth disrespectful.
Tensions are put aside for an afternoon of canoeing, but the subject of the flag returns over dinner, leading to further conflict during breakfast in the morning.
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Episode 34 : Orles Barn, Ross-on-Wye
June. 21,2012
Husband and wife Richard and Kelly Bailey are the proud owners of the five-star Orles Barn in Ross-on-Wye.
On arrival, even picky Christine can't find fault with the beauty and quality of the rooms, and the high spirits continue into the afternoon when the guests visit an organic local supplier to pick their own dinner - asparagus.
Will a night of fine dining, restful slumber and posh breakfast win Richard and Kelly the prize?
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Episode 33 : Orchid Hotel, Bournemouth
June. 20,2012
It's all Balinese, boasting and boxing in this episode as the guests arrive at the Orchid Hotel in Bournemouth, run by entrepreneur Andy Scott.
Tensions run high when Christine and Jenna find foreign objects in their beds, and Richard ends up in a fist-fight with Andy in the boxing gym.
A spot of flirting doesn't last long when Andy receives some negative feedback.
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Episode 32 : The Portcullis Hotel, Chipping Sodbury
June. 19,2012
Things get off to a rocky start for mother and daughter Christine and Jenna Hale, who run The Portcullis Hotel in Chipping Sodbury, when the guests are horrified to discover the pub restaurant does karaoke until 2am - which they are not only expected to participate in, but keeps them awake until the small hours.
And things go from bad to worse when some art and craft caricatures prove first impressions are not always positive.
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Episode 31 : Sea Verge Hotel, Torbay
June. 18,2011
Husband and wife Tony and Chris Fulbrook offer their guests a home from home at the Sea Verge Hotel in Paignton on the English Riviera.
However, the guests are far from happy; while Andy compares the guesthouse to his grandma's, Christine complains about the wind noise off the sea, and scolds Chris for serving up breakfast in her slippers.
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Episode 30 : Payment Day, Week 6
April. 20,2012
An eventful week ends with tears and recriminations as the four sets of B&B owners find out what they've been paid and who won the week's competition.
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Episode 29 : Fallowfield Hotel and Restaurant, Oxfordshire
April. 19,2012
An afternoon of falconry and a seven-course taster menu impress the guests at Anthony and Peta Lloyd's accomodation in Oxfordshire. But final feedback is mixed.
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Episode 28 : Orme Court Hotel, Wales
April. 18,2012
Paul and Jeanette Smith's traditional Orme Court Hotel in Llandudno causes a set of mixed reviews as a string of 'petty' criticisms upset the hosts.
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Episode 27 : Aphrodites Boutique Hotel, Lake District
April. 17,2012
With their set of themed rooms Will and Lynn Howarth are sure they have something for everyone at their pool and spa hotel in the Lake District. However, Spencer and Lorraine aren't happy that there are no twin rooms available. It looks like an afternoon of water aerobics manages to relieve the tension until the hosts receive their feedback and suspect 'a bit of game-playing'.
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Episode 26 : Oakfield Lodge Guest House, Peak District
April. 16,2012
Mother and son Lorraine and Spencer Birtwistle are first to host this time at their guest house near the Peak District. And things get off to a racing start with some Scalextrix. Spencer's enthusiasm is initially viewed as that of 'a big kid', until he overindulges on the wine at dinner.
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Episode 25 : Payment Day, Week 5
April. 13,2012
Conflict continues as the competitors meet for the last time to confront their critics and find out what they've been paid. Who will walk away with the prize?
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Episode 24 : Whitehall Hotel, Lancashire
April. 12,2012
After touring a paint factory and clashing over previous feedback, guests at Neil and Tracy's Whitehall Hotel in Lancashire end their stay in stony silence over breakfast.
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Episode 23 : Llanerch Vineyard, South Wales
April. 11,2012
On the third night of the competition young Welshman Ryan Davies has to cope with an unwelcome crisis at his five star B&B in south Wales.
He still manages to impress, particularly with his spread of land and own selection of wines - but with Gordon and Blossom on a fault-finding mission, Ryan isn't pleased with his feedback.
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Episode 22 : Hotel Continental, Harwich
April. 10,2012
Poetry and erotic art are all part of the fun of this stay in Harwich at Gordon and Blossom Hoyles' B&B.
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Episode 21 : The Kings Head and Queens Jules, Suffolk
April. 09,2012
This latest competition opens in Suffolk, where hosts Tim and Jules Anderson offer guests a 21st century party in a 17th century building.
Following a lesson in fish filleting, where vegetarian Gordon proves to be the handiest with a fish knife, Tim and Jules follow lay on a knees-up and karaoke, although guests Gordon and Blossom prefer an early night.
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Episode 20 : Payment Day, Week 4
April. 06,2012
With quite a lot of resentment, the B&B owners have their final chance to question their critics, find out what they've been paid and who has won.
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Episode 19 : Almond Tree Villa, Lorca (Spain)
April. 05,2012
The final hosts of the week are Alastair Smith and Martyn Watson, owners of gay-friendly and clothing optional Almond Tree Villa near Lorca.
Luckily for some, it's olive picking, not skinny dipping, on the agenda for the day's activity, but while the setting is picturesque, tensions over low scoring threaten to boil over.
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Episode 18 : The Queens Hotel, Benidorm (Spain)
April. 04,2012
Julia Grant's level of cleanliness as host at The Queens Hotel in Benidorm doesn't impress the guests, but their stay ends on a high note after everyone participates in the nightly drag revue.
However despite a successful ending, some of the guest feedback leaves Julia fuming.
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Episode 17 : Hotel La Tartana, Costa Tropicale (Spain)
April. 03,2012
Jed and Mandy Filmer are the second to host at their hotel on the Costa Tropicale.
Mandy organises a cookery class for the group, only for guest Martyn Watson to reveal that he is a qualified chef.
Dinner is an extravagant affair with champagne and a six-course menu, but the night's real showstopper is a revelation from guest Julia Grant.
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Episode 16 : Vista Del Torcal, Andalucian Mountains (Spain)
April. 02,2012
This time the competition is in Spain, as four sets of British ex-pats battle for the title of best value B&B.
At Vista Del Torcal in the Andalucian Mountains, twentysomethings Ben Eyre and Anna Chalu welcome their guests, who are impressed by their rooms.
But some are less enthusiastic about an afternoon of rock climbing - with beach lover Julia Grant, from Benidorm, pulling out before she's even made it to base camp.
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Episode 15 : Payment Day, Week 3
March. 30,2012
It's payment day, where the B&B owners get together for the last time to air their grievances, challenge their critics and discover what they've been paid. Tears, recriminations and raised voices feature in a turbulent end to an unpredictable week.
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Episode 14 : The Bower Inn, Bridgewater
March. 29,2012
It's the final visit of the contest, hosted by Candida Leaver and Peter Starling of The Bower Inn, Bridgewater - where the group activity is willow weaving.
At dinner time the guests reveal what they think of their no-nonsense host, while breakfast brings spooky tales from holistic Helen.
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Episode 13 : The Saba Hotel, London
March. 28,2012
The third to host is Khurram Saba, owner of the Saba hotel in London, where his guests are expecting big city chic, exotic food, and definitely not fish and chips for dinner.
Sue and Gill sneak out for a night on the tiles.
Next morning Candida's on the warpath about her sleepless night, and there's confusion about the breakfast.
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Episode 12 : The Whittington and Cat
March. 27,2012
The battle of the B&Bs continues as Sue Perkins opens her doors to her B&B that's also a pub.
The guests enjoy an afternoon of ice hockey. But over dinner there's much debate as to what Sue's `can't-be-arsed breakfast' might amount to.
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Episode 11 : Fountain's Court Holistic Health Hotel, Scarborough
March. 26,2012
The latest battle of the B&Bs starts at Fountain's Court Holistic Health Hotel in Scarborough, where Helen Marriott offers guests a chance to 'step off the planet'.
Her guests are treated to essential breathing lessons, a chance to really get to know each other in the hot tub, and a foot massage that gets in touch with their souls.
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Episode 10 : Payment Day, Week 2
March. 23,2012
It's judgement day in France and the group meet for the final time to settle some scores and find out what they've been paid.
There's more locking of horns, resentment and recriminations, but a cash-filled envelope will reveal who is awarded the best value B&B of the week.
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Episode 9 : Moulin de la Civiere, France
March. 22,2012
It's the turn of proud Brit George McGill and his wife Linda to offer the guests 'a little slice of England' at the Moulin de la Civiere in Brittany.
All the rooms are furnished with mod cons along with George's prize Victorian potties, which one guest cheekily uses during the night.
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Episode 8 : Le Clos Rabelais, France
March. 21,2012
Wine-loving Shaun Baggs and partner Patrick Weaver who run Le Clos Rabelais in central France, take their guests to a traditional French dance class.
There are high kicks and low blows as George and wife Linda become increasingly frustrated with Francophile Lisanne.
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Episode 7 : Le Manoir, France
March. 20,2012
The second host in France is eccentric royalist Tony Horton and his Armenian wife Shou Shou, who provide an unusual mix of vinegar tasting and royal regalia at Le Manoir in the Dordogne.
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Episode 6 : Les Chimeres, France
March. 19,2012
This week the competitions moves to France where four sets of Brits compete for best value B&B.
First to host is Lisanne Ashton who runs the rustic rural Les Chimeres. Lisanne is l'amour with all things French, and as soon as the guests check in they're taken on a traditional truffle hunt.
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Episode 5 : Payment Day, Week 1
March. 16,2012
The B&B owners meet for one last time to air their grievances, answer their critics and finally discover what they've been paid. There will be tears, recriminations and a dramatic walkout.
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Episode 4 : Friary Wood, Bath
March. 15,2012
The last to host are John and Debbie Fox from Friary Wood near Bath, who are hoping to impress with their luxurious home, spacious en-suite rooms, and an afternoon course in making cocktails.
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Episode 3 : Red Box Guest House, Chippenham
March. 14,2012
Latest to host is Julie-Anne Barrow, who runs the no-frills Red Box Guest House from her family home in Chippenham. As Julie-Anne predicts, the shared bathroom causes a stink.
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Episode 2 : The Sandhurst Hotel, Cheshire
March. 13,2012
Second to host is Rowena Moore from The Sandhurst Hotel in Cheshire, where guests step back in time to the Edwardian era. But John and Debbie think the avocado bathroom dates from the 70s.
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Episode 1 : De-Lovely, Blackpool
March. 12,2012
The new series starts at the De-Lovely in Blackpool, where couple Stevie and Leigh offer the perfect marriage of 'burlesque and bacon'.
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