The BEST episodes of Four in a Bed season 9
Every episode of Four in a Bed season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Four in a Bed season 9!
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 White Bear
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/18/2015
The third visit of the week is to The White Bear in Chorley, Lancashire, run by husband and wife Martin Watkinson and Rachel Erfmann. Jon and Michelle feel that the décor is a blast from the past, and things don't start well for Sonia and Graham when they're told they're in two single rooms. That afternoon, the B&B owners swing into action for a round of golf, and Sonia and Graham continue their winning streak - but their celebrations don't go down well with all the others. At breakfast, the hosts are ready for Sonia and Graham and their DIY breakfast habit, but a forgotten condiment rubs salt into the wound. Come feedback time, there's a refusal to return, and retaliation from the hosts.
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Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/23/2015
Four proud B&B owners do battle to be named the best value for money. The competition kicks off at Greenways of Malvern in Worcestershire, where Geri Atterbury likes to provide a home from home. Joining her this week is friend Lorraine Rigby. On arrival, couple Sean McGahern and Maxine Parker aren't keen on the wild wallpaper, and a lack of en-suite puts off mum and son duo Sarah and Luke Allaway. In the afternoon, the group get to grips with blindfolded pottery where Geri finds Sarah too much to handle, and couple Sanjeev Bhagotra and Elinor Roberts fail to make an impression. Over dinner, Sean dominates the conversation, which doesn't go down well with Elinor who finds him patronising. Next morning Geri struggles with the breakfast orders, and Sarah complains about the wait.
#3 - Payment Day
Season 9 - Episode 25 - Aired 3/20/2015
The B&Bers come together for one last time, to confront their rivals and discover what they've been paid. And things get heated when it's time to count up the cash.
#4 - The Bridge Hotel
Season 9 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/19/2015
The final visit of the week is to The Bridge Hotel in Brandon in Suffolk, where former GMTV presenter Matt Arnold hopes his mantra of 'blissful bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms, brilliant breakfasts' will impress. The guests go with the flow as they take part in a rowing competition, but George Gillespie ends up taking an early bath. Next morning, delays at breakfast and a decidedly runny egg mean grumbles are back on the menu.
#5 - King's Head Inn
Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/18/2015
The third hosts of the week are Steve and Lisa Tindall, who own the King's Head Inn in Rye, East Sussex, where the hosts hope their guests will fall for their boutique B&B. The guests get into the swing of things with a round of blindfolded mini-golf. But not everyone gets a solid night's sleep.
#6 - Church Spa
Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/17/2015
The second visit of the week is to Church Spa in East Markham, Nottinghamshire, where owner Daniel Walker, joined by family friend George Gillespie, hopes his B&B will be the answer to his guests' prayers. While Steve and LisaTindall are delighted by the spa facilities, Jennifer and Diana Carnegie aren't as taken with the price tag. Over dinner, Matt Arnold questions Daniel on his hands-on hosting and Jennifer is left shocked by Daniel's approach to his business.
#7 - Tower View Hotel
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/16/2015
The first visit of the week is to Tower View Hotel, in Blackpool, where owner Jennifer McGirr is joined by friend Diana Carnegie. Friends Daniel Walker and George Gillespie find some unwanted guests in the bathroom and trouble arises at breakfast when some of the guests try ordering off menu.
#8 - Payment Day
Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/13/2015
It's the final day in the competition and the B&Bers come face to face to discover what they've been paid and to confront their critics. Wallam Hill House is first into the spotlight and hosts Gordon and Margaret confront Leanne about her teddy trouble before dealing with Glyn and Paul's décor dilemma. Next, while Glyn from The Bridge Farmhouse is discussing his feedback the pressure gets too much for one of the B&Bers, resulting in a tearful early exit. Left alone to take the flak, Leanne's partner Alan tries to explain away the reasons for their low hosting scores and high breakfast price. Tensions run high as the payments are revealed, but who will be crowned best value B&B of the week?
#9 - Talbot Country Inn
Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/12/2015
The fourth and final visit is to The Talbot Country Inn in Ruyton XI Towns, Shropshire, owned by Leanne Vickers, who's joined by partner Alan Walsh. On arrival, Gordon and Margaret are surprised to be staying in a pub, while Glyn and Paul see red when they find a blood stain on the duvet. Over dinner, while Gordon and Margaret confess to having never stayed at a pub, host Leanne reveals she's not a pub lover either. At breakfast, the extra supplement for a cooked breakfast is a hot topic of conversation, and come feedback time hosts Leanne and Alan are left speechless by negative comments and surprised by some of the scores.
#10 - The Bridge Farmhouse
Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/11/2015
The third visit is to The Bridge Farmhouse in Michaelchurch Escley, Hereford, where B&B newbie Glyn Bufton runs a 16th Century establishment. Tip top first impressions soon slide when Gordon and Margaret get bogged down by the loo and Leanne and Alan discover they're in a TV-free zone. In the afternoon it's all hands on deck as the group head to the River Wye for a raft building competition, where Glyn and Gordon's rivalry resurfaces. At dinner, glasses and expectations are raised by Leanne's upmarket name-dropping, but Gordon's still keen to get to the bottom of Glyn's knick-knacks.
#11 - Thorpe House
Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/10/2015
The second visit is to Triangle, West Yorkshire, where Carole Kneen runs Thorpe House B&B. On arrival, the guests are gobsmacked by Carole's country manor, but on closer inspection Leanne and Alan are left looking for a bit more character. In the afternoon, Carole hopes to rev her guest's engines with some off-road go-karting and, with the podium spot at stake, rivalry ensues between Glyn and Gordon. Over dinner, Leanne's heckles are raised when Gordon questions Glyn and Paul about their place. Next morning, Alan reveals he found the bed so soft he slept on the floor instead, and delays at breakfast lead to grumbles from the guests. Come feedback, the B&Bers don't hold back, leaving Carole in tears and looking for answers.
#12 - Payment Day
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/6/2015
It's the last day in the competition and the B&Bers meet for the final time, to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Joe Mallett and Alex Rea Baldwin of Who'd a Thought It in Kent kick off proceedings and have a score to settle with Matthew and Liam's comments on the cleanliness of their establishment. Next, things get heated when Matthew Bracegirdle and Liam Halewood from The New Osborne Hotel in Blackpool quiz Jackie and Paul Langshaw as to why they weren't up for a return visit. Ill feelings continue when Jackie and Paul of the Fairy Falls Hotel have it out with Matthew and Liam over their poor breakfast score. But who will be crowned best value B&B of the week?
#13 - Great Trewern
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2015
The fourth visit is to Llandrindod Wells in Mid Wales, where at the Great Trewern B&B husband and wife Liz and Brian Jardine enjoy the quiet life in their own personal piece of paradise. On arrival, Joe and Alex are feeling far away from it all, and the shared bathroom facilities don't wash with Jackie and Paul and Matthew and Liam. In the afternoon the group gets puffed out learning the art of glass blowing, and Joe's left hot and bothered by his efforts. At dinner talk turns to first impressions and despite Jackie and Joe having clashed earlier in the week, tonight it's all water under the bridge. However, Jackie's still fuming about Matthew and Liam's feedback on her place.
#14 - Fairy Falls Hotel
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/4/2015
The third visit is to the Fairy Falls Hotel in Trefriw, North Wales, where B&B newbies Jackie and Paul Langshaw hope to show off a little of their sparkle. On arrival, following Jackie and Paul's comments on their place, Matthew and Liam are keen to find fault and Joe and Alex get hung up over a dusty wardrobe. In the afternoon, the hosts take their guests to a local maze, and Jackie doesn't beat around the bush when she discovers some trickery afoot. After an uncomfortable night's sleep for Alex, at breakfast there are misplaced orders and a very vocal host. When it comes to feedback, low scores from Matthew and Liam leave Jackie and Paul fuming.
#15 - New Osborne Hotel
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/3/2015
The second visit of the week is to the New Osborne Hotel in Blackpool, where owner Matthew Bracegirdle and entertainment manager Liam hope their guests feel at home in their family friendly B&B. But Jackie and Paul feel short changed by their small room and Joe and Alex find the cleanliness levels lacking. At dinner, Joe annoys Jackie by getting sniffy about the wine, and when Matthew steers the conversation onto his family friendly ethos one of his guests chokes up. Next morning Matthew's breakfast goes down well with most of the group but when it comes to feedback, comments from two of the guests leave the hosts with a bad taste in their mouths.
#16 - Who'd a Thought It
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/2/2015
The competition kicks off at Who'd a Thought It in Grafty Green, Kent, where Joe Mallett, who's joined in the competition by his partner Alex Rea Baldwin, hopes to kick off the week in style. On arrival, Liz and Brian bubble over with excitement over their two hot tubs, and Jackie and Paul pop their corks at the sight of the complimentary champagne, but Matthew and Liam are underwhelmed by the cleanliness levels. At dinner, Jackie's direct line of questioning gets Joe's back up. The next morning, Brian's not in such a bubbly mood having been kept awake by the noisy hot tub, and an absent host at breakfast leaves the guests disgruntled.
#17 - Payment Day
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 2/27/2015
It's time for the B&Bers to face the music as they meet one last time to find out what they've been paid, and to confront their critics. First Geri wants to find out why Sarah and Luke weren't interested in a return visit to Greenways of Malvern, then Sarah and Luke confront Sanjeev and Elinor over their low cleanliness score for Ferry Lodge. Emotions run high when Sanjeev and Elinor from Court Colman Manor accuse Sarah and Luke of playing tit for tat with their comments over hygiene criticisms, but its Sanjeev's silent approach that really upsets Elinor. When all the payments are revealed, who will be crowned best value B&B of the week?
#18 - Court Colman Manor
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 2/26/2015
The last visit is to Court Colman Manor, Bridgend, where partners Sanjeev Bhagotra and Elinor Roberts have been running the family business for four years. On arrival, Sean McGahern and Maxine Parker are impressed with the size of their room, but Sarah Allaway finds a collection of cobwebs. In the afternoon, the group go back to basics with a lesson in fire making. Sean goes it alone, Elinor struggles with her fire and Geri Atterbury doesn't feel the spark. Next morning the traditional Welsh breakfast isn't to everyone's taste, particularly Welshwoman Sarah. Come feedback time, the hosts are left wondering if there has been some tactical scoring.
#19 - Ferry Lodge
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/2015
The third visit of the week is to Ferry Lodge in Holyhead, North Wales, where mother and son duo Sarah and Luke Allaway hope to give their guests their very best. On arrival, Geri and Lorraine are overwhelmed by the number of laminated signs, Sean and Maxine take issue with paying 50p for toiletries, and Sanjeev and Elinor aren't impressed with the level of cleanliness. In the afternoon, an England vs Wales penalty shoot-out brings out old rivalries between Geri and Sarah. At breakfast, the air turns blue as Luke and Sarah stress out in the kitchen, and the guests struggle to understand the contents of a 'Welsh' breakfast. Come feedback time, Sarah and Luke are left reeling by comments on their cleanliness.
#20 - The Royal Forester
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/24/2015
The second visit is to The Royal Forester at Bewdley, Worcestershire, where couple Sean McGahern and Maxine Parker want to wow their guests. On arrival, Sarah and Luke Allaway are blown away by their colourful room, but Sanjeev Bhagotra and Elinor Roberts have a hairy experience. In the afternoon the group visit a local safari park where Sarah has a jumbo problem with an elephant. Over dinner, Sean dominates the conversation for the second night running and Geri Atterbuy proves to be a woman of mystery. Come feedback time, Sean and Maxine are encouraged by their comments and scores and are quietly confident they are the ones to beat.
#21 - Wallamhill House
Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/9/2015
The competition kicks off at Wallamhill House B&B in Dumfries and Galloway, where owners Gordon and Margaret Hood are hoping their homely establishment will impress their guests. However, upon arrival Leanne Vickers doesn't want to cuddle up to the cuddly toys, and Glyn Bufton and Paul Chicken are left doubting the decor. Over dinner, there are surprises when host Gordon owns up to a need for speed, and guest Carole Kneen reveals her tearaway past. At breakfast, despite chef Margaret going AWOL, the home style cooking is a hit. At feedback time there are plenty of positives, leading the hosts to think they'll be the ones to beat.
#22 - Payment Day
Season 9 - Episode 40 - Aired 4/10/2015
It's the final day of the competition to be named best value B&B of the week and the rival owners are meeting for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Hosting skills, breakfasts, facilities and toilet brushes are just some of the sources of disagreement and tension. Having cleared the air and counted the cash, it's up to Adam to reveal who will be crowned best B&B of the week.
#23 - East Thorne Yurts
Season 9 - Episode 39 - Aired 4/9/2015
The final visit of the week is East Thorne Yurts in Bude, Cornwall, run by Naomi Black and her former rugby pro husband Adam. On arrival, Vince and Shirley are at their dream location, but for Ken and Elaine it's a nightmare. In the afternoon, Adam and Naomi set up a boys vs girls archery competition, where there's a controversial wardrobe malfunction. At breakfast, there are unhappy glampers as the DIY breakfast doesn't impress.
#24 - Allscott Mill
Season 9 - Episode 37 - Aired 4/7/2015
The second visit is to Allscott Mill B&B in Telford, Shropshire, owned by Ken and Elaine Purchase, who have very defined roles when it comes to running their establishment. On arrival, Shirley and Vince find fault with the head space of their room, while Adam and Naomi are bemused by the lack of toilet brush in the bathroom. Over dinner, former boxing promoter Ken name drops to the max by divulging some former celebrity guests, before shocking the group with his dinner time chat. At feedback time, Ken's hosting skills take a knocking, leading to tears from the hosts.
#25 - The Borgue Hotel
Season 9 - Episode 36 - Aired 4/6/2015
Four proud B&B owners do battle to be named best value for money. The first visit of the week is to the village of Borgue in Scotland and The Borgue Hotel, which Vince and Shirley Barrett run with military precision. On arrival, guests Adam and Naomi give the décor a dissing and Ken and Elaine aren't keen on the orange towels. Over dinner, the hosts reveal who wears the trousers in their relationship, before Ken's jokes go down like a lead balloon. At breakfast, the traditional Scottish ingredients are loved by some but not others.