Ep 12. Series 10 Episode 12
Four in a Bed is a popular British television series that centers around four established bed and breakfast owners who visit and critique each other's establishments. After their stay, they provide feedback on the experience and what they would change to improve their establishment(s).
In the tenth season's twelfth episode, the first bed and breakfast visited is The Queens Hotel in Cheltenham. The historic hotel boasts grand Victorian architecture, which house 84 rooms, and the owners, husband and wife team Pam and Ian, have lovingly restored the property. The hosts take the guests on a tour of the hotel and reveal its history, including the fact that The Queens Hotel was Winston Churchill's favorite establishment, which piques the interest of the visiting bed and breakfasters.
The second stop on the journey is Quay House in Somerset, which is owned by Chris and Sally. The bed and breakfast is a 17th-century building with a private garden, and the hosts take the guests on a tour of the surrounding area. Some of the guests, including Pam and Ian of The Queens Hotel, seem slightly underwhelmed by the property, which has a more "homely" feel than the grandeur of the previous stop.
The third bed and breakfast is The Town House in Arundel, which is owned by Mark and Lynne. The property was purchased by Mark, an ex-London restaurateur, who transformed it into a boutique bed and breakfast. The establishment features an honesty bar, complimentary mini-bar stocked with snacks and drinks, and even their own branded gin. During their stay, the competing bed and breakfast owners appear to enjoy the stay, and sommelier Sarah is impressed with the wine selection.
The final bed and breakfast is The Room in the Elephant in Margate, which is run by Nick. Upon arrival, the guests find themselves staying in an oversized elephant sculpture, and Nick tells them the backstory of why he chose to launch such a wacky establishment. The room features a lot of artwork from Nick's personal collection, and the hosts are impressed with the level of detail Nick has put into the place.
After their stays, the bed and breakfast owners come together to give feedback to each other. While some provide gentle constructive feedback about what could be done better, others come across as hostile, and it creates some tense moments. The critical feedback lowers the mood, and some of the competitors find themselves scheming to win the top spot.
In summary, Four in a Bed season 10 episode 12 features four very distinct establishments, each with their charm and style. The owners offer guests various new experiences, from luxurious traditional hotels to quirky avant-garde establishments. The episode ends with the competitors settling their differences before deciding on the winner.
