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!

Four pairs of B&B owners from across Britain take it in turns as hosts to decide which of their establishments provides the best value for money.

Last Updated: 3/19/2024Network: Channel 4Status: Continuing
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The Somerset House Hotel
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#1 - The Somerset House Hotel

Season 17 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/25/2019

Four proud B&B owners battle to be named best value for money. The competition starts in Weymouth, at The Somerset House Hotel, run by couple Adam Borton and Holly Syme, who hope their boutique style rooms and BBQ breakfast will whet their guests' appetite. On arrival, guests Sam and Mandy are blown away by their surroundings, but Belinda and Brenda aren't fans of the noise and find the sofa bed to be a bad bunk. In the morning, the BBQ breakfast gets a grilling and Sandeep and Vaishalee's revelations leave the group with high expectations. In their feedback, Belinda and Brenda lay out their issues with the fold out bed, leaving their hosts restless as they prepare for the next visit.

The Driftwood B&B
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#2 - 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.

The Bull Hotel
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#3 - 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.

Payment Day
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#4 - 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

The North Star Club
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#5 - 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.

Friends B&B
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#6 - 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.

The Lincoln Holiday Retreat
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#7 - The Lincoln Holiday Retreat

Season 16 - Episode 38 - Aired 11/7/2018

For the third visit of the week the group head to The Lincoln Holiday Retreat, which owner Debbie Grant has built from the ground up over the past 20 years. On arrival Carolyn has a problem with the dated décor, and Luke and John's great first impressions are muddied due to cleanliness concerns. That afternoon the guests get a first hand experience of what it was like to be a Victorian prisoner but it's one guest's criminal dig about Wi-Fi that needs locking up. At dinner two couples lock horns, which leads to an awkward breakfast date in the morning. At feedback Debbie is left with more questions than answers over the scoring she receives.

The Chapel Harrogate
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#8 - The Chapel Harrogate

Season 16 - Episode 39 - Aired 11/8/2018

The final visit is to The Chapel in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, owned by Mark Hinchcliffe and Heidi Donohoe, who pride themselves on offering something a little different in their converted chapel. On arrival, the guests are wowed by the interior and artwork on show. However, Luke and John discover some grime underneath the glamour and Debbie is concerned about her traditional Chinese bed. At dinner, all the guests congratulate Mark and Heidi on their pretty property, but things soon turn ugly when talk turns to the looming payment day as it becomes clear that the B&B'ers have grievances to air. At breakfast, hostilities are put on hold as everyone enjoys the serene surroundings. But the continental offering does not please everyone with one guest in particular missing their full English. Come feedback, Mark and Heidi have a lot to contemplate.

Payment Day
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#9 - Payment Day

Season 16 - Episode 40 - Aired 11/9/2018

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. The North Star Club is first and owner Carolyn Van Outersterp has some cleanliness issues she wants to brush up on after receiving a score of 1 earlier in the week. Next, Luke and John Conway from Friends B&B also want to get some answers about cleaning criticisms. Debbie Grant from Lincoln Holiday Retreat wastes no time in taking her critics to task about her décor, but it is the payments that really make her see red. Finally, it's The Chapel in Harrogate who ponder the praise as well as looking into some mattress moans. After dramatic discoveries and cutting comments the payments are revealed before the winner is finally announced.

The Railway Inn
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#10 - 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.

The Knitting Hotel
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#11 - The Knitting Hotel

Season 17 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/26/2019

The second visit of the week is to the seaside town of Dawlish in Devon, where the owner of The Knitting Hotel, Belinda Harris-Reid, and her colleague Brenda Watson hope their guests get excited about all things woolly. Most of the guests embrace the hotel's theme, but the minimal feel to the rooms leaves Adam and Holly berating the lack of the basics. In the afternoon, Belinda and Brenda immerse their guests in the knitting experience by running one of their masterclasses. At dinner, Belinda imparts her passion for her project, before revealing a theatrical past, which comes as no surprise to her guests. Sandeep and Vaishalee discuss the high star rating at their place, which leaves the others picturing perfection. In the morning, Adam and Holly reveal that their sleep went off track, and leave feedback that makes Belinda and Brenda feel stitched up.

Stade Court Hotel
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#12 - Stade Court Hotel

Season 17 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/27/2019

For the third visit of the week the group head to Stade Court Hotel in Hythe in Kent, where the owners, Sandeep and Vaishalee Chawla, have a hosting policy of treating their guests like a god. But some guests have cleanliness concerns, with Holly and Adam having to call in the management. At dinner, Sandeep and Vaishalee reveal that they have self-certified themselves as having a five-star service, which is questioned by Brenda and Belinda. In the morning, Sam and Mandy are blown away by the buffet, but the breakfast doesn't live up to some guests' expectations, and they serve up feedback that the hosts can't stomach.

Goodlife Guest House
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#13 - Goodlife Guest House

Season 17 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/28/2019

Mandy McCready and her assistant Sam Gould welcome their rivals to the Goodlife Guest House, a family business in Harwich in Essex. As the guests pull into the car park, the location is met with raised eyebrows but the B&Bers are pleasantly surprised when they see their rooms. During an afternoon of crabbing on Harwich pier, Sandeep and Vaishalee reveal that they're still struggling to shake off Belinda's feedback. And tensions rise at dinner, as Sandeep asks why Belinda and Brenda wouldn't return to his place. In the morning, breakfast confusion leads to feedback that Mandy and Sam find hard to swallow.

Payment Day
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#14 - Payment Day

Season 17 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/29/2019

It's the final day of the competition and the B&B owners meet for the last time to find out how much they've been paid and to settle some scores. Adam Borton and Holly Syme from The Somerset House Hotel want to put Belinda and Brenda's sleeping issues to bed. Then Belinda Harris-Reid and Brenda Watson from The Knitting Hotel question Adam and Holly's comments, wanting to find out if their criticism was just tit for tat. Sandeep and Vaishalee Chawla dust off the concerns about their cleanliness and decor. And Mandy and Sam from The Goodlife Guesthouse want to clear up the breakfast confusion. And then the payments are revealed and the winner is announced.

Strontian Boutique
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#15 - Strontian Boutique

Season 17 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/15/2019

The competition kicks off at the Strontian Boutique in Strontian in Scotland, where Callum Pegg and his partner, head chef Darren Anderson, want to treat their guests to an exclusive stay in the Highlands. On arrival, sisters Kate and Maria Carlton are bowled over by the views. Lee and Marie are wowed by their host's fabulous furniture. However, Nawaz doesn't feel quite as at home with the feminine touches and the aroma in his bathroom leaves him a bit sniffy. The next morning, chef Darren serves up a breakfast that gives the guests the five-star treatment. However, come feedback, Nawaz's comments cause quite the stink.

The Helix Hotel
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#16 - The Helix Hotel

Season 17 - Episode 27 - Aired 4/16/2019

The second visit of the competition is to The Helix Hotel in Grangemouth, Stirlingshire, where host Nawaz Haq wants to show off his hotel, catering to the travelling businessman. On arrival Callum and Darren have a hair-raising experience, and Lee and Marie are left wanting a more leisurely space. Later that day Nawaz's creative side is revealed when the B&Ber's are treated to a ceilidh performed by his band. Then at dinner Nawaz's busy work load is the hot topic around the table. Come morning, the group begins to raise concerns over the bountiful breakfast banquet, questioning its authenticity and Nawaz's intentions in the competition, and at feedback, Nawaz's nose is out of joint when confronted with these allegations.

The Black Boy Hotel
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#17 - The Black Boy Hotel

Season 17 - Episode 28 - Aired 4/17/2019

The third visit of the week is to The Black Boy Hotel in Sudbury, where hosts Kate Martin and sister Marie Carlton want their guests to kick back and embrace the historical surroundings. On arrival Callum and Darren are over the moon with the plushness of her pad, but its Nawaz who's left in a sweat as the heat is literally turned up in the competition. At dinner the guests learn all about Kate and her business, but having brought up his heating issues, Nawaz is left very much out in the cold. Come feedback, the frostiness continues, as Nawaz's comments on hosting and facilities light a fire in Kate!

The Lodge B&B
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#18 - The Lodge B&B

Season 17 - Episode 29 - Aired 4/18/2019

The fourth visit is to The Lodge B&B in Cannock, Staffordshire, where hosts Lee and Marie Garnett are hoping their guests take to their homely B&B. On arrival Nawaz is blown away by his bedroom, as are Kate and Maria, but Callum and Darren take the room inspection to another level. During a trip to a treetop assault course the cracks begin to show between Kate, Maria and Nawaz following his feedback. At breakfast the tense atmosphere prompts one of the guests to walk out. At feedback Lee and Marie are highly praised, but have they done enough to win?

Mehfil Hotel
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#19 - 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.

The Edge
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#20 - 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.

Darwin Lake Holiday Village
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#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.

Sands Resort Hotel
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#22 - 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.

Oak Tree Lane Yurt
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#23 - 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.

Payment Day
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#24 - 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.

Church Street Cobbles
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#25 - 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.