The BEST episodes of Four in a Bed season 12
Every episode of Four in a Bed season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Four in a Bed season 12!
B&B owners throw open their doors and take turns to stay with each other, as they compete to be crowned best hosts.
#1 - The New Court Hotel
Season 12 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/24/2016
The final visit is to The New Court Hotel in Usk, where manager Clare Davies is joined in the competition by the pub owner's mother, Fran Hancock. On arrival, Tom and Samara are impressed, but Martin and Hannah find lots of cleanliness issues. At dinner, there are tensions as the group discuss who would take which role if they were to run a B&B together. Breakfast is cooked by Clare, but peppery eggs and missing mushrooms cause concern. Thoughts turn to tactics as accusations are made that some may be looking for any excuse criticise on the feedback form.
#2 - Islington Mill B&B
Season 12 - Episode 27 - Aired 11/8/2016
The second visit is to Islington Mill B&B in Salford, where Joe Woodcock and Louise Spencer have an alternative hosting style as their drag alter egos: Joyce De Vision and Trish Dee. After the initial shock wears off, Hilary and Stacey are unimpressed to find they're in bunk beds, and John and Lesley are nonplussed by their loo's glass wall. At breakfast Peter's left scratching his head by the alternative, menu-less approach to the vegan food. And Joe and Louise receive some tough feedback but are determined to look on the bright side.
#3 - Pebbles B&B
Season 12 - Episode 28 - Aired 11/9/2016
The third visit this week is to Pebbles B&B in Seaton, Devon, where host Peter Morris opened his family home to guests eight months ago. On arrival things get hairy for Hilary and Stacey, and Joe and Louise struggle with the idea of no en-suite. Despite Peter's breakfast award, not all the guests are impressed by his culinary offering. Things get serious at feedback, where Peter has to face up to some home truths.
#4 - Tarr Farm Inn
Season 12 - Episode 29 - Aired 11/10/2016
The last visit of the week is to the Tarr Farm Inn on Exmoor, where Hilary Lester rules the roost with assistant manager Stacey Wade. Although the atmosphere is relaxed, the hosts are far from laid back when it comes to standards at the five-star B&B. Although most of the guests are impressed, Peter is on the warpath following his feedback. Hilary and Stacey are delighted by the feedback they get from John and Lesley but when it comes to Peter they suspect game playing.
#5 - Payment Day
Season 12 - Episode 30 - Aired 11/11/2016
It's the last day of the competition and there's tension in the air, as the payments are revealed and the winner announced. Cholmeley Arms hosts John and Lesley want to get to the bottom of Peter's comments. Islington Mill B&B hosts Joe and Louise don't stand for any messing about when it comes to gripes with their breakfast. Peter from Pebbles B&B has many axes to grind, and Hilary and Stacey from Tarr Farm Inn are at a loss with Peter's comments. After some surprising payments and plenty of friction, the winner is announced.
#6 - Acqua Beach
Season 12 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/14/2016
The first visit is to Acqua Beach in Weymouth, where Charlotte Weaver and best friend Lucy Falkingham hope their quirky design and decor makes them stand out from the crowd, but Stephen thinks the price is far from right and Derek and Lynne take exception to the decoration. During an afternoon of sand sculpting things get personal for Adam and partner Susan Lewes but it's at dinner when Derek upsets Charlotte with his comments on her design choices. The next morning, Charlotte struggles to deliver a faultless breakfast but at feedback she is left puzzled by her comments and wondering at her competitors' motives.
#7 - Langmead Guest House
Season 12 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/15/2016
The second visit of the competition is to Langmead Guest House in Ramsgate, where owners Derek and Lynne Love are all about keeping it simple. Adam and Susan are not blown away by the beige interior while Charlotte and Lucy are horrified to discover moths in the bed. During an afternoon playing crazy golf 'with a twist', simmering tension is revealed between Charlotte and Stephen, which erupts at dinner. The next morning, Derek's tried and tested ordering system is put to the test, but he's let down when he fails to deliver consistent plates of food. But come feedback, Derek and Lynne are left feeling confident about their place in the competition.
#8 - The Big Green Bus
Season 12 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/16/2016
The third visit is to The Big Green Bus in Lewes, where carpenter Adam Collier-Woods and his girlfriend Susan Lerski run an unconventional B&B on a converted double decker bus. On arrival all the guests are shocked to discover where they'll be sleeping, and during an afternoon foraging for wild garlic, professional chef Stephen plays a trick on the group as Charlotte and Lucy reveal their competitive side. The following morning, Derek takes charge of cooking on the camp fire, but it is clear that simmering tensions leave a nasty taste. Come feedback, Adam and Susan are left disappointed as they discover not all the guests were impressed by their bus.
#9 - The Pheasant
Season 12 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/17/2016
The last visit of the week is to The Pheasant in Brill, where professional chef Stephen Orr hopes his top level place will win the day. On arrival, Adam and Susan are bowled over by the beautiful views and all the guests are surprised by the quality of the rooms. But on closer inspection Charlotte and Lucy are unimpressed by dust and a cobweb. During an afternoon shooting there's tension, but things really erupt at dinner when Stephen reveals that he hasn't been entirely honest all week. At breakfast, Stephen's pro-chef credentials are put to the test but Derek and Lynne still find reason to complain. As he reads his feedback Stephen is in a confident mood but is left questioning if everyone has played fair.
#10 - Payment Day
Season 12 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/18/2016
It's the final day in the competition and the B&B owners are meeting for the final time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. First Charlotte and Lucy from Acqua Beach want to find out why Stephen wouldn't return. Next, Derek and Lynne from Langmead Guest House are keen to know what was bugging Charlotte and Lucy in their room. Adam and Susan from The Big Green Bus challenge Derek and Lynne over their comments and want to know why their accommodation didn't measure up. Finally, Stephen from The Pheasant tries to avoid a grilling by explaining his motives for pulling the wool over the group's eyes. Tensions mount and grievances are aired before the winner is finally revealed.
#11 - Bridge Hotel
Season 12 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/21/2016
Four B&B owners do battle to be named best value for money. The first visit is to the Bridge Hotel in Scunthorpe with new owners Martin and Hannah Weaver. On arrival, Rob and Michelle Earp from Seashells B&B in Sutton-on-Sea find a condom by the entrance, and Clare Davies and Fran Hancock from The New Court Hotel in Usk have concerns over interior cleanliness. Tom Jones and Samara Cohen from The Crown at Whitchurch judge the rooms to be little more than functional. Martin and Hannah try to impress at breakfast by introducing the group to their pet pig, but issues with the eggs has Fran making no 'yolk' of the matter. Come feedback, some harsh scores leave Martin and Hannah disappointed.
#12 - Seashells B&B
Season 12 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/22/2016
The second visit is to Seashells B&B in Sutton-on-Sea, where owners Michelle and Rob Earp hope their simple B&B with an animal twist will win the day. But following their criticism of the Bridge Hotel, Martin and Hannah give their room a thorough going over and find all manner of issues. Breakfast sees things take a downward turn as the self-service buffet is met with some tough criticism. At feedback Rob and Michelle are angered by the comments and are left wanting answers.
#13 - The Crown at Whitchurch
Season 12 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/23/2016
The third visit of the week is to The Crown at Whitchurch in Herefordshire, where ex-army man Tom Jones runs the pub B&B with his step-daughter Samara Cohen. Initial impressions are good as Martin and Hannah struggle to find fault and Clare and Fran feel like queens. But, still smarting following their feedback, Rob and Michelle have a fair few gripes. During an afternoon racing an army-style assault course the competitiveness within the group is clear, but it is at breakfast when relationships within the group are most strained.
#14 - The Cholmeley Arms
Season 12 - Episode 26 - Aired 11/7/2016
The competition kicks off at The Cholmeley Arms in Burton-le-Coggles, Lincolnshire, run by chef John Berry and his wife Lesley. During a sausage-making competition, Hilary and Stacey from Tarr Farm start as they mean to go on and show their competitive side. At dinner, Lesley reveals John's stroppy streak and Joe and Louise up the ante for the next visit. The guests are blown away by breakfast but some of the feedback leaves Lesley and Steve wanting answers.
#15 - Payment Day
Season 12 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/25/2016
It's the final day of the competition, and the B&B owners meet to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores after being offended by some of the feedback they've received. There are arguments, tensions, drama and intrigue as they all discover their payments before the winner is revealed.
#16 - The Admiral Hotel
Season 12 - Episode 41 - Aired 11/28/2016
The competition kicks off at The Admiral Hotel in central London, run by owner So Shaw and hotel manager Kevin Jankunis. On arrival, Chris Foster and his German companion Christel Richter are floored by the London prices, and Ursula Beswick and Daria Pakalnicka question the quality of the facilities. Despite So and Kevin's best efforts to charm their guests, a dinner conversation leaves Kris Malde and Vikki Cheatham making accusations of sexism. Come feedback time, So and Kevin are outraged by some of their comments.
#17 - The Redstone
Season 12 - Episode 42 - Aired 11/29/2016
The second visit of the week is to The Redstone in Blackpool, where high-end hotelier Ursula Beswick and manager Daria Pakalnicka hope their luxury guest house will win the day. On arrival, Chris and Christel are impressed but find an unexpected surprise lurking on their tea tray. During an afternoon of cake decorating, the mood quickly turns sour as So and Kevin let Kris and Vikki know exactly what they think of them. The atmosphere worsens at dinner, and when So doesn't even turn up at breakfast the other guests question how seriously he is taking the competition. Come feedback time, Daria and Ursula are left disappointed not to achieve top scores across the board.
#18 - Ann's Farmhouse
Season 12 - Episode 43 - Aired 11/30/2016
The competition continues at Ann's Farmhouse in Thornton, Yorkshire, owned by Chris Foster, who's assisted by his good friend, Christel Richter. Farmer Chris's family home is full of furniture inherited from his parents, and Kris and Vikki think they have stepped back in time when they see the room, while Ursula and Daria comment that it's like staying at Nan and Grandad's house. The tensions running between So and Kevin and Kris and Vikki are never far from the surface, and during an afternoon competing in an egg and spoon race So finds himself in a sticky situation. Come breakfast, Chris's traditional offering impresses, and despite some negative feedback the hosts feel they are in pole position to win the competition.
#19 - The R Inn
Season 12 - Episode 44 - Aired 12/1/2016
The final visit is to The R Inn in Desborough, owned by Kris Malde, who's helped out by events manager Vikki Cheetham. Business entrepreneur Kris opened the hotel 18 months ago to add corporate-style rooms for his events space next door. On arrival, Ursula and Daria think the facilities are lacking, and during a conversation at dinner the simmering tensions between So and Kevin and Kris and Vikki finally boil over, resulting in So refusing to stay the night. Breakfast sees Chris and Christel rejecting the coffee, and at feedback the hosts are faced with some tough comments and scores.
#20 - Payment Day
Season 12 - Episode 45 - Aired 12/2/2016
It's the final day in the competition and the B&B owners meet for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Bones of contention include a missing biscuit, marks on a toilet seat and why one guest refused to stay the night. There are harsh words and home truths before the overall winner is revealed.
#21 - Stockton Mill B&B
Season 12 - Episode 46 - Aired 12/5/2016
The first visit of the week is to Stockton Mill B&B in Shropshire, where Stephen and Caroline Cox hope to provide a home from home for their guests. Upon arrival, Gemma Walsham and Stacey Dyche are no fans of the set-up, and Ged Sharrocks and Suzanne Law are surprised to find themselves separated from the others in a self-catering holiday let. At breakfast Kevin Patel reveals his devious streak, which sets some on edge, and Caroline and Stephen react emotionally to the feedback they're given.
#22 - Duxford Lodge
Season 12 - Episode 47 - Aired 12/6/2016
The second visit is to Duxford Lodge in Cambridgeshire, run by ex-phone salesman Kevin Patel. He's hoping to turn his family-owned hotel into a 1940s inspired B&B. On arrival, Stacey and Gemma's first impression is that it looks like a nursing home, while Ged and Suzanne notice a lack of attention to detail. In Caroline and Stephen's room a loose tile causes concern. During an afternoon of baking, Ged announces he's been a chef for 25 years - a boast that leads to him having egg on his face. At breakfast the service is far from smooth, and after some serious errors Kevin has to face stiff criticism at feedback. He is stunned by the comments, saying there will be no more Mr Nice Guy.
#23 - The Riverside House Hotel
Season 12 - Episode 48 - Aired 12/7/2016
The third visit is to The Riverside House Hotel in Mildenhall, where experienced hoteliers Ged Sharrocks and Suzanne Law offer a full hotel experience helped by their staff. Upon arrival, Kevin is still fuming after receiving his feedback, and rejects Suzanne's welcome. While the other B&Bers are impressed by their rooms, Kevin decides to leave his mark in his. The guests' head for heights is put to the test by an afternoon team-building exercise where Stacey and Gemma's competitive streak is revealed and Caroline and Stephen are not above a spot of cheating. Tensions are still high at dinner when Kevin gives the hosts a relentless grilling which very nearly turns nasty. At breakfast, the mood appears to have lightened - that is until the feedback is received.
#24 - The Gate Hangs High
Season 12 - Episode 49 - Aired 12/8/2016
Last to host are Stacey Walsham and Gemma Dyche from The Gate Hangs High in Hook Norton, Oxfordshire, where they hope their dog-friendly accommodation will go down a treat. Despite the simple rooms, most of the guests are impressed, but Kevin is determined to find fault, and succeeds. During an afternoon of playing an old fashioned pub game the tension between some of the group is palpable and everyone is on edge. Stacey is put to the test at breakfast when she has to cope with multiple egg orders, but with doggy issues at the table there are bigger things to worry about. Come feedback the girls are left to face some tough comments and scores which have them worried ahead of Payment Day.
#25 - Payment Day
Season 12 - Episode 50 - Aired 12/9/2016
It's the final day in the competition and the B&B owners gather for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Caroline and Stephen are keen to hear Stacey's reasons for not wanting to return to their 'home-from-home' B&B, Kevin wants to get to the bottom of why Ged and Suzanne gave him such low marks for cleanliness, and Ged and Suzanne want to understand why they were marked down for facilities by Kevin, who also left graffiti on the wall at The Riverside House Hotel. Finally, Stacey and Gemma want to address the disappointing comments they had for their breakfast. Things get heated as the payments are revealed and the winner is announced.