The WORST episodes of Four in a Bed
Every episode of Four in a Bed ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Four in a Bed!
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 Vic Bikers
Season 14 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/28/2017
The second visit is to rock and roll venue The Vic Bikers pub in Leicestershire where siblings John and Joy take a more laid-back approach to running the business. Upon room inspection Steve and Verity are lost for words. Nostalgia kicks in for Debbie and Isobel, although they don't have the same feelings for the shared bathroom. Following an afternoon spent on John's bus tour of the local area, the tension between Debbie and Isobel and Steve and Verity is on the rise after critical feedback. The next morning at breakfast, John's simple and straightforward approach is a huge hit for some of the guests, but the waste becomes an issue for Debbie. At feedback, John and Joy are suspicious of game playing from some of the guests.
#2 - The North Star Club
Season 16 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/5/2018
The competition starts in Skipton, Yorkshire and The North Star Club, owned by Carolyn Van Outersterp, who is joined in the competition by her daughter Galatea, where they hope their peaceful woodland cabins win over their guests. On arrival, guests Luke and John are critical of the cleanliness, and the pricing of the rooms raise eyebrows. At dinner, the reveal of a self-catering breakfast ruffles some feathers but it's the lack of Wi-Fi that divides the guests and leaves the group feeling disconnected. At breakfast, John is left cooking up a storm for the others but it's the feedback that leaves battle lines being drawn for the rest of the week.
#3 - Payment Day
Season 16 - Episode 30 - Aired 10/26/2018
It's the final day of the competition and the owners are meeting for the last time to find out what they've been paid. There's some surprising feedback before the winner is announced
#4 - The Bull Hotel
Season 16 - Episode 29 - Aired 10/25/2018
The final visit is to The Bull Hotel in Wrotham, Kent, where owner Lygia Fontanella-Deadman and breakfast chef Mary Murray pride themselves on a luxury stay. On arrival most guests are bowled over by the bedrooms, but an unexpected surprise causes criticism from one couple. An afternoon picking lavender soothes the stresses of yesterday's hosts Sarah and Pete, but over dinner emotions run high. Next morning not everyone feels well rested and the pressure is on for Mary's much anticipated breakfast. Come feedback there are tears of joy and cleanliness confusion, leaving questions needing to be answered on payment day.
#5 - The Driftwood B&B
Season 16 - Episode 28 - Aired 10/24/2018
The third visit is to The Driftwood B&B in Weymouth, run by Sarah and Pete Healey. On arrival Cathy and Genice find the place completely ship shape, with Lygia preparing to party when she spies the host's disco balls. Later at dinner Pete reveals he has a host of jobs, including being a DJ. Come morning, Sarah is faced with a full order for cooked breakfasts and as the pressure hits, she reaches breaking point. But it's the feedback served up by their guests that leaves the couple fighting their emotions.
#6 - The Railway Inn
Season 16 - Episode 27 - Aired 10/23/2018
The second visit is to The Railway Inn near Hull, Yorkshire, run by young couple Lydia Perkins and Luke Mainprize. On arrival, the guests feel The Railway's rooms are right on track, finding little to complain about. However, over dinner, guest Mary piles on the pressure for fellow chef Luke's breakfast. Next morning, with Luke feeling confident in the kitchen, the guests are left far from buttered up, leaving feedback that their hosts find hard to stomach.
#7 - Holland Hall Hotel
Season 16 - Episode 26 - Aired 10/22/2018
The competition kicks off at the Holland Hall Hotel in Upholland, Lancashire run by colleagues Genice Hall and Cathy Hudson. On arrival, couple Luke and Lydia are left in the dark and it's a trip back in time for guests Sarah and Pete. At dinner the revelations come thick and fast: two of the guests disclose that they are in fact chefs, immediately sparking the battle of the breakfasts. Next morning, the chefs are less than impressed when the table is laid with steak knives, leaving feedback that cuts the host deep.
#8 - The Cross Keys Hotel
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/20/2018
The final visit of the week is to The Cross Keys Hotel, Saffron Walden, Essex where former executive flight attendant Nici Van Valen is joined by close friend Ros Jeffreys. On arrival, all the guests love the luxury, but a mark on Tracy's towel leaves a stain on her stay. Later at dinner, tensions threaten to boil over as Tracy makes a revelation about her room, much to Nici's surprise. At breakfast, with Nici serving up a sumptuous selection, talk turns to payment day, with all the guests agreeing the competition is there for the taking.
#9 - The Somerset Arms
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 9/19/2018
The third visit of the week is to The Somerset Arms in Semington, Wiltshire, where pub landlord John Adams is joined by best friend Dennis Gowie. On arrival, guests Rosie and Dexter dust off some cleanliness issues, while Tracy is left in search of a maintenance man. Later that evening, revelations about Nici's past fly around the dining table, and thin walls gave Tracy cause for concern. At breakfast, Tracy revealed her night's sleep was disturbed by her neighbours, making feedback an uncomfortable read for John and Dennis.
#10 - Rigsby's Guest House
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/18/2018
The second visit is to Rigsby's Guest House in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, run by Tracy Ward. On arrival, the lack of en-suite bathrooms causes quite the stink, while guests John and Dennis can't figure out Tracy's pricing system. At dinner, Tracy is under the spotlight and reveals just how much she takes on with the running of the B&B. But it's a revelation from John that intrigues the guests. Come breakfast, hopes for a fabulous feed fade fast as Tracy goes it alone.
#11 - Bae Abermaw Hotel
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/17/2018
This brand new competition starts in Barmouth, north Wales, and the Bae Abermaw Hotel, run by newly engaged couple Rosie Lewis and Dexter Green. On arrival, the BnBers are wowed by the views from their rooms, but it's not long until guest Tracy finds herself in a hairy situation. At dinner, hosts Rosie and Dexter's romantic revelations and confessions surprise their guests. The next morning at breakfast, Rosie and Dexter set the standard for the rest of the week, while Tracy sets herself up as the one to watch, with some observations about her room she's keen to bring to everyone's attention.
#12 - Payment Day
Season 15 - Episode 30 - Aired 2/23/2018
It's the final day of the competition and the B&B owners are meeting for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Causilgey Manor is first to host and Robin and Brenda want to get to grips with Julie and Jason's gripes over privacy. Next are Martin and Tracy from Elmfield, who are keen to clean up Jason and Julies moans about mildew. Leoni from the Chocolate Box is third and although she can cope with the comments, it's the underpayments that leave her livid. Finally, it's Jason and Julie from The Buckle Seaford. Have the B&B newbies with a penchant for luxury done enough to win people over and bag the plaque? There are accusations thrown and awkward moments as the payments are revealed and the winner is finally announced.
#13 - Payment Day
Season 14 - Episode 40 - Aired 12/1/2017
It's the final day of the competition and the B&B owners are meeting for one last time to find out what they have been paid and settle some scores. Church Street Cobbles are first up and Debbie and Isobel are keen to get to the bottom of some of the cleaning comments from Steve and Verity. Next, it's John and Joy of The Vic Bikers Pub who are keen to confront their critics. Steve and Verity of The Cranberries Hideaway tackle Debbie and Isobel for answers on some of their comments about their cleaning standards. There are arguments and accusations as the payments are revealed and the winner is announced.
#14 - Mehfil Hotel
Season 14 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/30/2017
For the final visit of the week the B&Bers head to the Mehfil Hotel in Southall, London, where spiritual host Arun and his sister Rashmi are hoping to bring some Indian Hospitality to the competition. Upon arrival, everyone is impressed, but some find that corners have been cut with cleaning. The afternoon is filled with some lively Bollywood dancing which thaws the chill in the air between Debbie and Isobel and Steve and Verity. At feedback the hosts are overcome with emotion when reading some of the comments.
#15 - The Cranberries Hideaway
Season 14 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/29/2017
For the third visit of the week the B&Bers head to The Cranberries Hideaway in Devon, where owner Steve and his partner Verity hope the luxury touches will win over their guests. Still upset from their feedback, Debbie and Isobel arrive ready to get stuck into room inspections and an unusual light fixture catches their eye. An afternoon of blindfold driving and team work gives light relief to the tension that is still building between Debbie and Isobel and hosts Steve and Verity. At feedback, the hosts are lost for words with Debbie and Isobel's comments which leaves them shocked and suspicious.
#16 - Friends B&B
Season 16 - Episode 37 - Aired 11/6/2018
The second visit is to Friends B&B in Blackpool, Lancashire run by Luke and John Conway, and where they are the self-proclaimed unique selling point. On arrival, Carolyn and Galatea are dazzled by the décor, whilst Debbie bemoans the lack of attention to detail in the rooms. At dinner, Luke and John reveal their unique approach to teamwork, but it's the grilling about the design of the rooms from Carolyn that puts the cat among the pigeons. At breakfast, chef John's skills are put under the spotlight leaving Luke to host the guests. Then come feedback, Carolyn and Galatea's comments leave a bitter taste.
#17 - Church Street Cobbles
Season 14 - Episode 36 - Aired 11/27/2017
The competition kicks off at Church Street Cobbles in Macclesfield where self-confessed foodie Debbie Quinn and housekeeper, cook and cleaner Isobel Reisen recently opened a B&B above a barber shop. On arrival John and Joy from the Vic Bikers Pub in Coalville are amazed by the high standard of cleaning, but Steve Littley and Verity Charles from The Cranberries Hideaway in Devon are less than impressed with their bathroom. During an afternoon of foraging in the woods, Debbie and Isobel's competitive edge comes out but Arun and his sister Rashmi from the Mehfil hotel in Southall show off their skills. With high expectations at breakfast, Debbie's locally sourced produce comes under fire from Steve and Verity and at feedback their comments are hard to swallow.
#18 - Payment Day
Season 14 - Episode 35 - Aired 11/24/2017
It's the final day of the competition and the B&B owners are meeting for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. The Edge Accommodation is first and host John wants to shut the door on some criticism. Next, Sally and Teresa want to challenge John over his comments on their hosting skills. Nicholas and Tom are third and keen to learn why their facilities didn't impress the competition. Finally, it's Oak Tree Lane and owner Phil who wants to tackle why his place has been described as a prison. There are tears, name calling and bitter rebukes as payments are revealed and the winner announced.
#19 - Oak Tree Lane Yurt
Season 14 - Episode 34 - Aired 11/23/2017
The final visit is to Oak Tree Lane Yurt Site in Bratton Clovelly, Devon, where owner Phil Gilbert is taking things back to basics. On arrival, the guests are wowed by the traditional Mongolian yurts but John's left feeling cut off after learning there is no power. During an afternoon of raft building, Sally and Teresa struggle to work harmoniously with John, leaving host Phil to intervene. Yet come dinner, Sally and Teresa are let off lightly, after Nicholas decides to give John some home truths. At breakfast, tension continues to rise between Nicholas and John, and John manages to shock all the guests with his judgement of Phil's yurt site.
#20 - Sands Resort Hotel
Season 14 - Episode 33 - Aired 11/22/2017
For the third visit this week the group head to Sands Resort Hotel and Spa in Newquay, Cornwall, where father and son team Nicholas and Tom Malcolm pride themselves on the vast facilities they have on offer. On arrival John is in a lather when he can't find any bubble bath, Phil isn't awash with the low shower head and Sally and Teresa are questioning the cost. That afternoon the guests are led down the garden path and have a race around their on-site maze, but John is soon seeing red. Come breakfast after a good night's sleep, John lets Phil know what he thinks of him and causes silence around the table.
#21 - Darwin Lake Holiday Village
Season 14 - Episode 32 - Aired 11/21/2017
The second visit is to Darwin Lake Holiday Village in Matlock, Derbyshire, managed by best friends Sally McAnulty and Teresa Shirley who pride themselves on their exclusive village feel. On arrival, the luxurious cottages impress everyone but John, who finds the place distinctively bland compared to his establishment. That afternoon, the guests embark on an afternoon of traditional sports as they partake in a village sports day but come results, John calls the girls out for cheating. At dinner John's not happy finding out he's supposed to be cooking his own breakfast in the morning and the girls bring up John's earlier name calling, which results in fireworks at the table. Come breakfast, Sally and Teresa are expecting less than positive feedback from John, and a disagreement over the quality of the produce leaves the other guests feeling like no one can stand in John's way.
#22 - The Edge
Season 14 - Episode 31 - Aired 11/20/2017
The competition starts in Huddersfield at The Edge Accommodation, owned by John Whitworth, who's hoping to win over his guests with his unique style and personality. On arrival, Sally and Teresa are floored with some of John's decoration. At dinner the guests sink their teeth into John's style, but it's the revelation of where the windows and doors lead to that leaves some of the guests feeling uneasy. At breakfast, a pre-ordered breakfast fails to deliver for Phil and leaves one guest expecting a curtain call. At feedback, John is less than impressed with some of his comments and thinks one guest is out to get him.
#23 - Marlow Lodge
Season 14 - Episode 22 - Aired 11/7/2017
The second visit is to Marlow Lodge in Blackpool, where owner Deano Whiting prides himself on delivering the fun factor. On arrival the guests are unimpressed with the budget facilities, and the cleanliness doesn't cut it for house proud Lavinia. An afternoon of ten pin bowling strikes a friendly atmosphere, flattening feedback tensions, and over dinner Deano wins Nicola's heart with his life story, but his one-man-band approach to business has James and Adam questioning the cost. In the morning Negative feedback leaves Deano reeling, with accusations of game-playing afoot.
#24 - Payment Day
Season 13 - Episode 50 - Aired 7/7/2017
On the final day of the competition the B&B owners meet for the last time to find out what they've been paid and to settle some scores. Andy and Jeronime from Rooms 36 want to find out why their luxury B&B didn't hit the mark. Trish and Connor from The Red Lion Coaching Inn want to get to the bottom of their feedback. Julie and James from Schiehallion Hotel are geared up for a showdown over their hosting criticism. And Stephen and Jan from Townhead Hotel want to settle some scores with their guests. Accusations fly and there's tension in the air as the payments are revealed and ultimately the winner is announced.
#25 - Townhead Hotel
Season 13 - Episode 49 - Aired 7/6/2017
The last visit of the week is to Townhead Hotel in Lockerbie, owned by Stephen Montgomery, who's joined by his partner Jan Livingstone. The high level of finish in the rooms surprises all the guests but Andy and Jeronime worry that they may be disturbed by the car wash outside the window. During an afternoon playing curling, relationships are frosty and the tensions in the group are not far from the surface. In the morning, Andy's not in a good mood following a disturbed night's sleep with the garage next door, and his feedback makes Stephen and Jan think he's telling fibs.