Roger Garlick and wife Victoria pit Smugglers Cottage, their historic B&B, against Claire and Mark Smith's five-star B&B Number One in Blackpool, and Joyce and Ray's The Kildare in Skegness. But things get a little bit heated when the issue of the star ratings comes up, resulting in tears before bedtime.
Andrew from The Lodge in Avebury, goes up against Claire and Stuart of Roxbro House, and John from Hamilton Hall, a gay men-only residence where clothing is optional. But things don't get off to a good start when John admits that he used to be a male prostitute. Next stop is Hamilton Hall, where highlights on offer for residents include spiritual and sexual workshops. By the time the competition moves to Roxbro House, some of the hoteliers are not getting on so well. Can the Roxbro save the day?
Jeake's House in Rye takes on Great Yarmouth's Baron's Court and Lunan Lodge in Scotland, where the unique selling point is the ghost. Ex-opera singer Jenny Hadfield and partner Richard Martin run Jeake's House in Rye in East Sussex. Jenny prides herself on the literary themed B&B, which means the explicit image in one of the bedroom is erotica, and most definitely not porn. Next stop is Great Yarmouth where Samantha finds a cob web in her room! Last up are Sam and Jules in Scotland. But while Lunan Lodge may or may not be haunted, the B&B rivals are far more frightened of sharing the one and only guest bathroom.
Derek and Anita in Suffolk take on Jayne and Keith from Whitby, and John and Anne from Canterbury. Derek and Anita Evans run Gainsborough House in Suffolk. Former child-actress Anita and husband Derek pride themselves on their elegant, mock regency home and strive to be the best. But will some unfortunate plumbing problems dampen competitive Anita's chances? Next up is Jayne and Keith's North Yorkshire establishment, Overdale Guesthouse, where Jayne has accumulated a collection of miniature pigs to give the place a homely atmosphere. Which may explain why a trip around town includes a visit to a local gift shop where the pigs can be bought. The final night takes the group down to Anne and John's Art House, a converted old fire station the owners have crammed full of contemporary pieces made by themselves and their friends. But will the visiting couples find the art to their liking?
Sue and Leah from Harrop Fold Farm in Cheshire, face Steve and Michelle of The White House, in the rolling hills of Dorset, and Jeffrey and Caroline from Haughley House in Suffolk.
Mike and the vivacious Susie Skinner of West Sussex, take on Steve and Nikki Dick of Arbor Low in the the Peak District, and Ray and Julie Bright of the Ashleigh Hotel in Bournemouth.
This edition features a luxury hi tech B&B in Durham, a five-star premises in the regency town of Cheltenham, and a rural retreat in Devon. First up is the five-star silver rated Fallen Angel in Durham, where John Marshall has spent in excess of £2 million on fantasy styled rooms. His suites cost up to £300 a night, but Richard and Jane from Devon seem confused by the 'Le Jardin' suite, complete with turf carpet and al fresco hot tub. Next is a trip to the peace and tranquillity of Richard and Jane Organ's Wilsham Farm on Exmoor, North Devon. Although filled with rural charm, John has a few issues with his room, including the lack of a full length mirror, for which he was marked down back in Durham. The final night is at Veronica and James Richie's Hanover House in Cheltenham. The proud owners have filled the place with family photos and personal touches and say they strive for excellence. But their guests aren't quite as impressed with the cob webs and a private bathroom located down a flight of stairs. After paying up, who will take the crown for the best value for money B&B?
Blackpool joker Wilf Taylor and his wife Pat, husband and wife Nick and Georgina Maynard from Dorset, and Somerset eco B&B owners Melvyn and Anne Firmager test each other's businesses to breaking point. First up is a trip to Britain's very own Vegas: Blackpool. Wilf and Pat have been in the B&B business for 25 years and the 3-star Granville is their pride and joy, with 12 rooms costing up to £50 a night, and a licensed bar. Next is a trip to 18th-century Frampton House in the Dorset countryside. Nick and Georgina Maynard's 5-star B&B offers three double rooms at £90 a night. The final B&B is eco-friendly Nut Tree Farm, in the heart of Somerset. Melvyn and Anne offer three double rooms at £75 a night. But this is more than just a B&B. Spiritual Melvyn has built his very own stone circle on ancient ley lines in the garden for meditation and healing work. After the guests have paid up, only one of these B&Bs will be crowned the best value for money. When your home is your business, everything is personal.
Stoberry House, a £110 a night B&B in Somerset, goes head-to-head with £85-a-night Frome Dale in Dorset, and the retro Blue Pigeons in Worth in Kent. The first visit is to Stoberry House, where meticulously house-proud host Frances is left reeling when clean-freak Debbie from Frome Dale claims to find a pubic hair in the shower. With relations between the two women frosty, Debbie is put on the spot when the group visit her B&B next, where some spilled wine and picky breakfast orders almost prove too much. Can the hosts of the final establishment, rock and roll enthusiasts Ray and Marilyn, bring a bit of cheer back to the group with their retro-themed B&B?
The owners of Foxwood, near Leeds, go head-to-head with Welton Manor Farm in Somerset and the five-star White Vine House in East Sussex. The competition starts in Carlton, Leeds at the economy Foxwood bed and breakfast which charges only a £40-a-night B&B. Owners, down-to-earth Yorkshire man Steve and his Thai wife Thappanee, succeed in winning over the other hoteliers who, despite their best efforts, find little to criticise. The group's second visit is to the family-run Welton Manor Farm, where rooms cost £75-a-night. Javed from White Vine House is proving to be a stickler for detail, and struggles to hold back his opinions on the furnishings in the bedrooms. Meanwhile, owner Charlotte worries her culinary skills won't match up to the guests' expectations at breakfast. The pricey White Vine House is the final guesthouse to be judged. Perfectionist host Javed hopes it will be a case of 'save the best till last'. But after being overly critical of the previous two B&Bs, he knows every detail will need to be faultless if he's to be crowned best value.
A B&B in the middle of the Norfolk Broads goes head-to-head with one in Holland Park, west London, and an animal-friendly B&B in Somerset. The first visit is to the Heronby, a £75-a-night thatched property in Norfolk, where the guests are wowed by the modern facilities that ex-DJ Lester and his young wife Katie offer. However, etiquette expert Jean from Holland Park soon makes her mark by freely criticising the bedroom furniture and table settings at breakfast. As queen of her castle, Jean relishes the chance to show off her four-star rated B&B in Holland Park where guests pay up to £80 a night. But her guests are less than impressed with the dusty rooms and overall lack of facilities, and Jean's stoic façade soon cracks when faced with the negative feedback. With tensions running high, Rod and Cathy hope their animal-friendly B&B - the £60-a-night Exmoor Owl and Hawk Centre - will restore group morale and win them the top prize. But could the dog-scented carpets prove a turn off for the others? Once again, tears are shed as the feedback is given, the payments are counted and the winner is announced.
Winterbourne Country House in the Isle of Wight takes on the Artist's House in Fowey, Cornwall and the Raincliffe Hotel in Scarborough. The five-star Winterbourne Country House charges up to £190 a night for a room. On their first meeting at Winterbourne, the visiting guests are shocked by the price of the rooms that ex-partners Andrew and Andy provide. Owners of the Raincliffe Hotel, Malcolm and Katherine, are particularly unconvinced by the quality of their £190 suite. The group's second visit is to the quaint two-bedroom £80-a-night Artist's House owned by textiles artist Vivien, and Malcolm soon makes an enemy of Vivien with his clear distaste for her furnishings - and his risqué humour. After being highly critical of the other hotels, lorry driver and aspiring comedian Malcolm and his wife Katherine have a lot to prove if their establishment the Raincliffe Hotel will be voted best value. But with one guest in particular out for vengeance, it is anyone's guess who will have the last laugh in this week's competition.
The owners of Joseph's Amazing Camels, a £75-a-night B&B and camel-racing business just outside Stratford-upon-Avon, go head-to-head with the four-star Old Royal Oak pub and guesthouse in Knaresborough, Yorkshire where rooms cost up to £70 a night, and finally Balnabrechan Lodge, a four-star log cabin B&B situated north of Arbroath in Scotland which charges up to £75 per night. The competition begins at Joseph's Amazing Camels run by Joe and Rebecca Fosset. Both sets of guests like the rooms but Cath, owner of the Old Royal Oak, cannot fathom why there are no TVs in the rooms and is equally unimpressed with the camel riding activity that is set up for them. Next feisty Cath and husband Loren's take their turn to host at the Old Royal Oak where their pride in their B&B and town are put to the test. But while the guests fall in love with the history and beauty of Knaresborough, their feelings are not quite so positive for the B&B itself, with the lack of personality in the rooms and pub-setting major criticisms for all the visitors. With everything to play for final host Jules hopes to strike the right balance with the attention to detail shown at her Balnabrechan Lodge in the depths of Scotland. So with a feminine touch and some traditional Scottish fare up her sleeve, can Jules do enough to win the title as best value for money?
The Pendragon Country House in Cornwall takes on the luxury Hamble Retreat in Southampton and Grey Cottage, a 160-year-old stone cottage in the Cotswolds. First up is the five-star rated Pendragon Country House, owned by husband and wife team Nigel and Sharon Reed. where rooms cost up to £130 per night. The other guests have high hopes of this B&B. But upon arrival, fellow hoteliers Nick and Jackie of the Hamble Retreat find the luxury a bit lacking. And after a disappointing attempt at breakfast, Nigel and Sharon's chances of winning seem poor. Nick and Jackie hope to show that the luxury £135-a-night Hamble Retreat is worth every penny. Initially, the house and abundant facilities wow the guests, and they all enjoy the trip to the National Motor Museum. But, after a heated debate about the star rating system at dinner, and a lack of selection at breakfast, Nick and Jackie are left red-faced by the not so glowing feedback they receive. As the tensions mount amongst the group, it's left to veteran B&B owner and former 'Friendliest Landlady of the Year' Rosie, to impress at her establishment Grey Cottage.
Wriggles Brook in Herefordshire faces off against Swallowfield B&B in Coventry, and Leyland Country House in the New Forest. Wriggles Brook is a traditional gypsy caravan where rooms - or wagons - go for up to £80 per night. As managers of Wriggles Brook for only four weeks, young couple Ollie and Millie have a lot to prove, and ther guests show mixed reactions over the gypsy caravans, and shock at the shared compost loo. Next up is the Swallowfield, a traditional B&B where host Suzanne prides herself on cleanliness, and is taken aback when Ollie and Millie claim they found a cobweb and dust in their room. Finally comes the turn of Leyland Country House owned by single-mum Liese who markets her place as luxury - but will the others agree?
It's tears and tantrums as Westbrook B&B in Somerset takes on Mill Stream House in Christchurch and The Metro in Newquay. Westbrook is a Victorian farmhouse in Somerset owned by partners Keith and David. Upon arrival, Heather of Mill Stream House and her friend Margaret soon find plenty to criticise, writing a list of all of their complaints. An excursion to the Somerset Cider Brandy Company is a good icebreaker and the group are impressed by the hosts' hospitality, but a disappointing breakfast, and lack of TV and wi-fi in the bedrooms, put Keith and David's chances of winning in doubt. At Heather's Mill Stream House her fellow B&B owners are expecting perfection. But Keith and David immediately find a problem with their ground-floor bedroom, which is overlooked by passers by. And despite a dinner at the most expensive restaurant in Christchurch, things take a wrong turn at breakfast. Last to host is Sam Cobley and his modern B&B, The Metro. Keith and David like their IKEA-styled room, but Heather feels her room lacks quality and luxury, and isn't impressed by the continental buffet breakfast.
The four-star Howarth House in Lytham St Anne's takes on Snooze in Brighton and the Enchanted Manor on the Isle of Wight. The competition starts at Howarth House, run by friends Sue and Jenny, where each room is decorated according to Sue's interpretation of `boutique' style. But style-conscious Paul and Tony from Snooze aren't fans of the individual interior design and soon make enemies of the host. Next stop is Snooze, the retro vintage guesthouse created by former DJs and mates Paul and Tony, where despite a riotous game of beach volleyball, the final payment results in accusations of foul play. The final B&B to be visited is the five-star Enchanted Manor owned by Rick and Maggie Hilton. This romantic getaway boasts rooms with different fantasy themes and a ghost tour of the nearby cliffs. Will the other owners be swept away with the charm of Enchanted Manor and vote it best value for money?
This cracking series finale features a battle of the poached egg as Downsview in Ashford takes on St Curig's B&B in North Wales and Lyth Hill House in Shropshire. Downsview is a four-star B&B run by Christine Levy and her family where rooms cost up to £70 a night. St Curig's in Capel Curig, North Wales is a converted church run by Alice where rooms are charged at £75 a night. And Lyth Hill House is a deluxe five-star, gold-rated B&B run by Clive and Gwendda. This contentious week of visits includes a bracing treetop adventure, a poached egg controversy, and rumours of foul play.
The owners of the Daisy Centre Angelic Healing Retreat in Glastonbury compete against the owners of Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth and the owners of Old House Hilton in Shropshire in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Norfolk House B&B in Newmarket, Suffolk compete against the owners of Cromwell Arms Pub with Rooms in Romsey, Hampshire and Full Circle Yurts in the Lake District in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Old Bath Arms in Frome, Somerset compete against the owners of No. 1 Sallyport B&B in Berwick-upon-Tweed and the Babbling Brook in Shurton, Somerset in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of the Daisy Centre Angelic Healing Retreat in Glastonbury compete against the owners of the Chocolate Boutique Hotel in Bournemouth and the Old House Hilton in Shropshire in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of the Royal Hotel in Crewe in Glastonbury compete against the owners of the Maidford B&B and the Brae Cottage in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Don Guesthouse in Blaenau Ffestiniog, Wales compete against the owners of the Graydon in Blackpool and Blackburn Lodge on the Scottish Borders in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Maypole Inn pub and B&B in Skipton compete against the owners of Wootton Park in Warwickshire and Hooks Cottage in Dartmoor in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Number 3 at Settle compete against the owners of Mallard House in Devon and Worrall's Grove in Arley, Worcestershire in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Peldon Rose in Colchester compete against the owners of Valentino's in North Yorkshire and Mill House B&B in Sudbury, Suffolk in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
The owners of Carlee hotel in Blackpool compete against the owners of Graeanfryn Farm B&B in Morfa Nefyn, North Wales and Goltho House and Gardens in Lincolnshire in an effort to try and be crowned this week's winners.
