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00:00Life-changing prize.
00:02I can't believe we're here.
00:03Stunning.
00:04Look at this view, Brett.
00:05Welcome to the best bed and breakfast.
00:08The keys to their own dream five-bedroom B&B.
00:15Four expert judges put them under the spotlight.
00:19Slightly chaotic, as they say, up north.
00:22The competition has been so tough this week.
00:25They did drop the ball pretty, pretty, pretty badly.
00:28Whoa.
00:29Across two weeks, they hosted real guests
00:32and tackled intense challenges every day.
00:35Whoa.
00:36Look at it. Stop asking me questions.
00:38I've posed it all up again.
00:40Right, we have a problem.
00:42At which point do we start to panic?
00:44Now, six couples have become four.
00:47No!
00:49Actually, actually...
00:52Thank you so much.
00:55This week, the final four will be pushed to their limits.
00:59They have to do everything right this week.
01:02The competition is fiercer than ever.
01:04Now you're real owners are here.
01:06How do you spell team love?
01:07Breast forgotten tomatoes.
01:09Don't panic.
01:10Because at the end of this week,
01:12someone will walk away with a new life in France.
01:16You have won the bed and breakfast.
01:19Previously...
01:21Breakfast is served.
01:23I'd eat it all.
01:25Michelle and Steve entertain the judges.
01:27I love it when the cat get ripped.
01:30I feel really sick.
01:32She said sorry for your loss.
01:34And as the other finalists tried to learn all they could...
01:37Oh, I don't want to break this.
01:39Oh, wow.
01:40This is beautiful.
01:41Justin and Paul finally got their turn in the hot seat.
01:44Through this whole process, we've just tried to be real.
01:47You were a little bit defensive.
01:49Fennier, nestled near the Limousin National Park.
02:00And at the heart of this beautiful village sits the prize of a lifetime.
02:06There's so much at stake that the prize is huge.
02:12It's a fabulous space.
02:14They have so much potential and opportunity.
02:18And we're very jealous of basically how it comes down.
02:21Yeah, yeah.
02:23It's absolutely everything I would look for in a B&B.
02:28This five-bedroom former hotel just sitting, waiting to be opened as a bustling B&B.
02:36Four couples started the week desperate to change their lives forever.
02:41And today is the day one of them will get the keys.
02:48Yorkshire couple Michelle and Steve are on a mission to bring magic and craft to this sleepy village.
02:54I mean, the house is just so out of our league.
02:56It really is, you know.
02:58So to win it is just going to be amazing, innit?
03:01Belfast couple Nicole and Brett dream of making this home for their young family.
03:09It's the location.
03:10It's the lifestyle.
03:11It's the job.
03:12Working as a family business.
03:14Devon Bakers, Nicola and Roy are desperate to have a business to call their own.
03:22The dream is alive big time.
03:23It's still, we do have the fire in our bellies for it.
03:26We really do want this house.
03:28Design loving duo Justin and Paul from Hertfordshire want to follow their passion living and working together in France.
03:36We really, really do want to live here, don't we?
03:43Four couples, one massive prize.
03:46The final battle begins.
03:53Before the last challenge, one couple needs to impress with breakfast after hosting the judges overnight.
03:59I need to get my head in the sun. I'm not naturally a morning person so I really have to fix and focus.
04:07Which I can do.
04:09It's eight o'clock.
04:10Don't worry, I'll do that.
04:12As long as you do do it.
04:13I will.
04:14Our last couple, Justin and Paul.
04:17After the first heat, I said I really want to see the real Justin and Paul.
04:23And they have proved such wonderful hosting skills.
04:27If I wanted to ask for something, I know it wouldn't be any trouble.
04:32I wonder if they can keep a consistent approach up until the end of the excursion.
04:37Let's hope so.
04:41We're going to do the same breakfast that we did in Heat Weeks because we felt that we had a good reaction from all of our guests.
04:49After serving up an impressive dinner, Justin and Paul are feeling confident.
04:52Because it's continental style and we did kind of prep a few little things last night.
04:59I think the best win for us in the Heat Weeks was breakfast because I think we nailed that.
05:04Everyone enjoyed it and it wasn't over fussy and over delivered.
05:09Why fix something if it's not broke?
05:12Yeah, 25 past.
05:14I think they'll be down around half-eight, but it might be a bit more of a later start.
05:20Is that what you're doing? Are you doing the board?
05:22Yeah, but we don't want lettuce on it.
05:25Pull that pretzel face.
05:26The hosting may be going well so far, but the slightest slip-up could be critical.
05:36Good morning.
05:38We have a very chirpy bunch this morning.
05:41Paul and Justin ended the Heat Week as the underdog, which we've been very transparent about with them.
05:47We were a bit slower to start, but the pace is picking up now.
05:51Good.
05:52Sounds a bit like us.
05:54They were criticised a little bit for having just a continental breakfast and no choices of good.
06:02It was just a bit meagre and not very exciting.
06:05OK, follow me.
06:06I think people expect everything to be bought locally, but then, of course, France is famous for patisseries.
06:13So, just a mixture of cheeses, pastries, and yoghurts, and then teas and coffees.
06:21I think you're all coffees, aren't you?
06:23Oh.
06:25What are you doing? That's the button you've got to press.
06:27Say fromage.
06:29Fromage.
06:30I'm feeling it's going good.
06:32It's that nervous energy again, because you want to please and make sure this doesn't...
06:36You know, because we had a successful dinner last night, so you just don't want this to be the downfall.
06:41Has anyone had bread or pastries yet?
06:44I just had some of the baguette.
06:46I wonder if they managed to go to the bakery this morning or if they got it yesterday, because they woke up a bit late this morning.
06:52The pastries maybe look a little bit flat compared to yesterday's, very buoyant ones.
07:01Oh, my goodness.
07:02This is the table that keeps on giving.
07:04And then just a final little charcuterie treat.
07:07Oh, there's apricots on there as well.
07:10Apricots, cherries, burrata with small cherry tomatoes.
07:15So, who was in charge of the bakery run this morning?
07:19We luckily didn't have to do a bakery run.
07:21We were quite late yesterday, the afternoon, getting all the breads, so everything was straight out of the bakery from the supermarket.
07:31As suspected, the bread isn't fresh from this morning, hence why it's got that slightly stale, which I found highly disappointing.
07:43You know, when you've got such amazing projects on the table, it looks so pretty, and there's just that missed opportunity of making it perfect by not going to the bakery this morning.
07:50That's a bit of a faux pas for me.
07:53I feel exactly the same way.
07:55I feel very sad that there isn't a golden, blakey, crunchy on the outside, deliciously soggy on the inside croissant.
08:04You should write romantic fiction.
08:07Really?
08:09I mean, imagine losing this over a baguette.
08:12I think it'd be the Frenchest way to lose.
08:19Meanwhile, Nicole and Brett are the last couple on a research mission, and they're getting pointers on how to sell the family dream to the judges.
08:28Thank you so much.
08:30Thank you very much.
08:31They're very welcoming as a whole family, so that team structure is there, which is so important.
08:38You saw their two children and how helpful they were.
08:42And they had great people skills, you know, they were confident to show us our rooms.
08:46I think our children would really thrive here, you know.
08:49I do as well.
08:51It's just convincing them judges that we are ready as a family.
08:54Just staying here with Patrick and Claire, it's definitely inspired us more.
09:01It gives us hope that as a young family, we are ready to do this.
09:04Time to check out.
09:07Short and sweet stay this time.
09:09Hopefully you'll stay longer next time.
09:11And bring the kids along too.
09:12Yeah, absolutely.
09:14Thank you so much.
09:17Bye.
09:18Bye.
09:20They've got natural warmth, I think, which is what you need to welcome people into your home.
09:27I think they'll do a great job.
09:29Back at the prize B&B, Justin and Paul have served up everything they've got.
09:38How are we?
09:39How was breakfast for everyone?
09:41It's a very nice selection you've put together there.
09:44If I can give you just constructive feedback, there are certain breads that you can keep from the night before until the morning,
09:50maybe the more rustic ones, but the baguettes, they tend to go a bit stale the next day.
09:54Thank you very much.
09:56Our pleasure.
09:57See you later.
09:58See you later.
09:59Bye.
10:01Breakfast was good.
10:02It was well received.
10:03We had good feedback.
10:05So, you know, again, the bread thing.
10:07It was a valid point.
10:09The last breakfast of finals week has been served.
10:13Later, all the hosts will pitch their B&B vision to the judges.
10:17But first, Justin and Paul have one last chance to shine.
10:22Getting up this morning, I think we felt quite comfortable in the house, didn't we?
10:25We definitely don't want this to be the last time we sleep in it.
10:29Well, we've got today, haven't we, to make sure that they think, yes, you're the ones that should have it.
10:34Having stayed with all four hosts, the judges are checking out for the last time.
10:39I think they could have done a lot more.
10:42I was expecting them to go to the very cusp of their limit.
10:46They should have gone to the local bakery.
10:48They've got the excursion this morning, so let's see how that goes.
10:54I've still got a very open mind.
10:57Well, I'm really excited for your excursion, so we'll see you later.
11:01Okay, thank you.
11:03Thank you, guys.
11:04See you later.
11:06I think I've enjoyed it, don't you?
11:08I'm really proud of what we've done.
11:10I'm just interested to know what they said, you know, when they were talking together.
11:15It's decision day in the limousine, when one couple will win the prize of a lifetime.
11:34But before any decisions can be made, Justin and Paul have their last few hours under the judges' spotlight.
11:40Who knows with the excursion?
11:44We've got our best foot forward.
11:46It'll be fun.
11:49Justin and Paul are seizing their last opportunity to show off the creativity that will underpin their business plan.
11:57Hey, we all ready, guys?
11:59Yes.
12:00So, has anyone done floristry before double dinner?
12:04I've arranged stuff from the garden.
12:07Mm-hmm.
12:08I used to work in a florist, so Valentine's Day was always a nightmare.
12:13Very good.
12:21Here we are.
12:23Get ready to get your creative on.
12:24Oh, fantastic.
12:29Designers Justin and Paul have signed up local florist Marie to show them how to create mojito-style arrangements.
12:37So, today that's what we're going to make.
12:39Well, I see the garden.
12:40OK.
12:41So, she's basically saying make sure that you're looking at it from all the angles.
12:44Yes.
12:45So that you get a nice view whichever way you look at it.
12:47You speak French?
12:49Merci.
12:50Sort of all harmony.
12:51Yeah.
12:53Paul, you look like you're absolutely in your element here.
12:57Is this what you'll like at work?
12:59This is my opportunity to get, to have a go.
13:02Usually at work, I might do the initial concepting.
13:06So this is me finally getting back into the do.
13:09You get to play.
13:10Yes.
13:11Fantastic.
13:12Oh, Eva, you're just trying to win, aren't you?
13:15Well, it's not just a competition for the hosts this way.
13:20I'm planning on winning this one.
13:27OK, Paul, so it's our turn to turn the tables.
13:30Let's flip it.
13:31Let's flip it.
13:32So, should we get our judges to turn the other way and we put them in order?
13:38Oh.
13:39Oh.
13:40Whoever.
13:41Nice one.
13:42We'll exclude our ones.
13:44So we're judging.
13:45Yes.
13:48We're looking for composition.
13:49We're looking for movement.
13:51We're looking for flair.
13:52This suspense is killing.
13:56OK, so if you'd like to turn and see if yours is swapped in place.
14:02Mine's gone.
14:03It looks like you're the winner.
14:05She's gone to the top, Nicola.
14:06We just thought the wildness really did come out and shine.
14:13You've won something at last, Nick.
14:15I'm overwhelmed because it doesn't happen to me very often.
14:18Eat your heart up.
14:19I'm a winner.
14:20Yay!
14:21Justin and Paul have blossomed, but their time hosting is now up.
14:30Well, this has been so much fun.
14:33Really fun.
14:34It's wonderful to see Nicola winning something.
14:36Now, the next time we see you is going to be when you're presenting your business plan to us.
14:40I'm ready for the big reveal.
14:42And the best part about all of this is we saw, actually, Justin and Paul's artistic ability.
14:49It felt so sophisticated.
14:51All the hosting is over.
15:02The final battle can now begin.
15:04But who has what it takes to turn this stunning property into a thriving business?
15:10It really is going to change their life, which is why it's so important that the right couple win it.
15:19For the final challenge, the hosts must pitch their B&B vision to the judges.
15:24The bed and breakfast needs to have a business plan.
15:27It's so important to have every single angle thought about.
15:31It's time for the hosts to fight for their future in Fenier.
15:38We are slightly nervous because this is mega, innit?
15:41This is a massive, massive prize.
15:44First to enter the barn are Michelle and Steve, who are planning to open a B&B centred around magic and crafting.
15:53We absolutely want this so much, don't we?
15:56Well, we've planned it, we've built it, we've decorated it.
15:59And we've lived here, so we want it.
16:06Hello and welcome.
16:08We are really excited to hear and see your plans for the prize house.
16:14Right, so, we've done the business plan and Alfred put his heart and soul into this for you.
16:21Part of their creative vision is bringing along four boxes that represent the different retreats they plan to offer.
16:28For our B&B, we're doing workshops.
16:31This is the sort of thing that I would do.
16:33They would have a beginner kit, I would teach them out in it, okay?
16:37But there would be other things as well.
16:39So we're doing rag rugging.
16:41So this is the sort of thing they'd get, step by step.
16:44And it's not just Michelle who can deliver crafting mini breaks.
16:48Over to you, Steve.
16:49Right.
16:50Well, this is my little section.
16:52This is the appulsa section.
16:54So to just give you guys an idea of what I can do.
16:57And this is what I made.
16:59And each one of these is hand-fingered into place.
17:03And would you be teaching people this?
17:05I would be teaching people this, yes.
17:07So you would sell it as part of a workshop?
17:09Yes, I would sell it as a workshop.
17:11But they've got more to offer guests than just crafting.
17:14So the last one is the magic evening.
17:17So every so often probably between six to ten people we would have.
17:22And it would be a magic evening event.
17:24Steve could be hired out as well sometimes on the evenings.
17:27You're selling your husband?
17:29Dinner parties, can we just get back?
17:32Make it fun.
17:33Have you got any questions?
17:35One or two.
17:36I thought we could go now.
17:40I think there's no doubt that you know about your craft.
17:42But I would really like to know how you would run a B&B on a daily basis.
17:48We're going to do it our way.
17:49I mean our hosting skills are really, really good.
17:52We know that.
17:53We have four totally different couples.
17:56Yes.
17:57Why should we choose you two?
18:00Do you know what?
18:02We're quite unique.
18:03Yes we are.
18:05You absolutely are.
18:07We're very clever really.
18:09It's alright having one avenue, right?
18:12But if it don't work you've got other things.
18:14So we want this.
18:15We're the best couple of course.
18:17Why do you want it so much?
18:22We can't afford this.
18:24To be part of this competition is like mega innit?
18:28It's just like...
18:30It doesn't happen to us does it?
18:31It's just like...
18:33Oh I'm getting upset now.
18:34I'm not going to help so but...
18:40Do you know what I mean?
18:41I know I'm a couple.
18:42Don't get me wrong.
18:43We've a lot to learn.
18:44The French, the wine and we're listening to what you guys are telling us.
18:47But Michelle, we'll never forget you.
18:50I don't think I'll forget you to be honest.
18:54You fill a room with joy and whatever the outcome.
19:00You are inspirational.
19:01Is there anything that you would have done differently?
19:04Dojo with curry.
19:08But thank you.
19:11Thank you very much.
19:12Michelle and Steve's crafting and magic holidays have left the judges with plenty to think about.
19:18But will the judges think this plan will work for this B&B?
19:22We've done everything we could possibly do.
19:24And we wouldn't change anything, only maybe.
19:28What?
19:31Curry.
19:32Today's not going to let me live that one down, is it right? Honestly.
19:35You've got your faults, you know.
19:37I know I have.
19:38Yeah, I've seen them on the list.
19:40As Michelle and Steve now wait for the results,
19:44it's time for foodies Nicola and Roy to enter the barn.
19:49Not feeling excited at all about doing the business plan.
19:51Oh, stop.
19:52No, not.
19:53I've been fine all day and it felt like really good and now I'm like,
19:56oh dear.
19:58You can't go in as friends.
19:59Is there a decision at the end of the day?
20:02I'm breaking it.
20:04Stop it.
20:05I am panicking.
20:06I am panicking.
20:19It's the final day in the limousine and the hosts are pitching for their futures.
20:24Second into the barn are Devonshire bakers Nicola and Roy who are pitching a traditional B&B named after their cat.
20:35Hello judges.
20:36A very warm welcome to you and the very best of luck.
20:40Thank you very much.
20:42Nicola's wrote a little poem.
20:44It kind of covers the business plan.
20:47Monsieur Morgan's a relaxing homely place to stay, serving table d'eau at night and breakfast the next day.
20:54We'll dress our rooms with chic but not fuss and put a bin in the bathroom as an added plus.
20:59Our operation plan is to work as a team to ensure our business runs like a dream.
21:04Dedication and hard work set us apart along with a love of France in our heart.
21:10Very nice. Thank you very much.
21:13Through poetry, they've given a heartfelt account of the B&B they want to run serving up home cooked food.
21:21We're going to offer guests where they can come, cook a four course meal, sit down, we can discuss it.
21:28Maybe make a couple of breads, pastry, whatever.
21:30We're going to do jam preserving, pickle preserving, chutneys.
21:34We can take a lot of the product from our own gardens.
21:36We're also going to have probably about 10, 12 chickens.
21:40So any food that we get left over with, it's going to go to the chickens.
21:45And the way we look at it, if we feed them, they're going to feed us.
21:49We've bought a few items just relative to the business so that you can have a look at.
21:55The first one is this one here.
22:00Voila.
22:01Very nice.
22:03Monsieur Morgan's bed and breakfast.
22:05So I'm going to let you taste our homemade chilli jam.
22:09Does anybody want to taste the eggs?
22:13Is it hot?
22:16It's delicious.
22:18But it's quite hot.
22:19So we're also going to have an honesty box outside the front of the house with daily bakes and the homemade chilli jams.
22:29Their ambitions may be modest, but the judges have some questions about the viability of their plan.
22:36Do you think that you actually can live, thrive and blossom here in Fenier?
22:47Absolutely.
22:48We know that Run the B&B will never make you a millionaire.
22:50As long as we can live off and be comfortable, we're happy.
22:54Now, the competition is really high.
22:57There are four amazing couples.
22:59Why should we choose you?
23:01We've both worked in hospitality for years and years.
23:05Thirty years.
23:06We both love doing it.
23:07We love looking after people.
23:08Yeah.
23:09We love cooking.
23:10We're feeders.
23:11We disagree over who's the best cook.
23:12I would say, honestly, Nicola is yours.
23:15But it's something which we love, we just love to do, look after people.
23:18Thank you both for a lovely presentation.
23:21And no matter what the outcome, we're very, very proud to have had you here as part of this amazing competition.
23:30Thank you so much.
23:31Bye-bye.
23:32Nicola and Roy dream of running a classic countryside B&B serving hearty meals made from homegrown produce.
23:42But will the judges think their vision is bold enough to claim the ultimate prize?
23:47I'm 50% wobbly and 50% confident now because we have the weight for the results.
23:53Yeah.
23:54We'll just see what happens.
23:55See what happens.
23:56We can do no more.
23:57Third to enter the barn are designers Justin and Paul, who are pitching a fresh take on the classic B&B.
24:08I think we're feeling quite confident.
24:11Yeah.
24:12About going in with the judges.
24:13I think, you know, we put together a good plan.
24:16I'm expecting a grilling.
24:17Hello, gents.
24:18Hello.
24:19Welcome to the bar.
24:21So our presentation today, and it's the house at, and now we know it's the house at Fenia.
24:35The team are looking to bring a youthful approach to their accommodation, creating a space to relax, gather and socialise.
24:44Their mission is to create a contemporary aesthetic that is welcoming as well as stylish, with an atmosphere that is relaxed and warm.
24:51And then, in terms of how we will style the house, Justin would treat this as a briefing session with one of his clients.
24:59So this just kind of gives you an idea.
25:02It's very pretty, the colours.
25:05Yeah.
25:07Again, it's the back to the garden of kind of plant, organic colours.
25:12It's very tasteful.
25:13Very tasteful.
25:15Justin and Paul plan to renovate the prize house into a modern B&B that focuses on decor rather than dining.
25:24And in terms of the excursions, Justin and I did a lot of research in and around the tapestries of the area.
25:31The City International, which is the museum that we went for our inspiration, this year they've had 60,000 visitors,
25:37and the growth in their visitorship is coming from the Japanese visitors.
25:45And when we talked with the team there, they talked to us about having spaces like ours to be able to send dignitaries.
25:51Using their connections, the boys plan to bring the famous tapestries of the area into their B&B.
25:57So what we'd like to do is present you guys with our view of that.
26:02This is for you.
26:04That is for you.
26:07And that's for you.
26:08The fabric on the front is from Uberson.
26:11The cushion that we've made for you all as a keepsake to take away, which would be the sort of thing that we would dress our rooms with.
26:19You've made it.
26:20Yes.
26:21Oh, wow.
26:22Absolutely stunning.
26:23Yeah.
26:24And then in terms of teamwork, the intention initially is that Justin will be based here at 360,
26:32and I will still work from the UK, coming out to France on all of my holidays, all of my breaks, and all of the time that I can.
26:41It will be hard for Justin to start off with, but we also have an army of friends, family waiting to support.
26:48I might not need him.
26:50I might already have a part-timer.
26:53Do you think, honestly, that you can live, thrive, and survive in Finier?
27:00I think we can.
27:01We really want to show B&B in a different light.
27:04You know, like, sometimes it can appear a little older, a little dustier, but we would just want to present it in a more contemporary way.
27:13Why should it be you?
27:14Why should it be you?
27:15The thing that gets us through the year is our annual trip to France.
27:21We want to just share it, and actually we want to share it with each other.
27:25And we understand each other.
27:26To meet two people so bound to themselves and the honesty of being that has been an absolute joy.
27:34So whatever the outcome, we wish you every success with the house at.
27:39Justin and Paul plan to turn the prize house into a contemporary B&B, tapping into the local art market.
27:49But will their vision be right for this property?
27:52It went really well.
27:53It's really rewarding to just share it.
27:57And I think now the judges get us.
27:59This is us.
28:00Yeah.
28:01You're seeing the real us.
28:02Yeah.
28:05The fourth and final couple into the barn are family-focused Nicole and Brett.
28:12I can honestly say I am so nervous today.
28:15It's the prize of a lifetime.
28:16I think it's going to be quite daunting going in there and then delivering in front of the judges.
28:22So we're doing this for our kids.
28:26Hello everyone.
28:28Hello.
28:30Welcome.
28:32So before we start our presentation, we're going to give you a little sample of some tea.
28:36They plan to run a family-friendly B&B, inspired by Nicole's heritage,
28:41and will serve chai tea, their signature dish, through the competition.
28:47Imagine arriving at a family-led boutique bed and breakfast with a warm tea in hand.
28:53This is residence art.
28:55We've always wanted to create something that combines family, food, culture, community and hospitality.
29:03This is more than our home. This is our dream.
29:05We'll offer home-cooked, authentic meals that will have ingredients all from local produce.
29:12As well as running the B&B, Nicole and Brett have plans for other income streams.
29:19So what is our vision?
29:21So we're thinking the community field.
29:24I believe that this could be the heart of Venares.
29:27We want to run events.
29:29The yoga classes pop up in Dane.
29:31It's bringing the community to us and allowing us to make memories here.
29:36So financially, you're probably thinking, how are we going to do this?
29:40We've sold our house in Belfast.
29:42And we will use funds to make the living space in the loft area.
29:47Because of course, it's very important for our children to have their own space here too.
29:51Because at the day, they're sharing their home with people.
29:53I'm trying to think.
29:58Can I take two wee minutes?
30:00Of course.
30:01Right, okay. Financially.
30:03I've lost track now.
30:08We know that it's not going to happen overnight.
30:11For me personally, as a young girl, I've always dreamed of living in France.
30:15And this property over here has the beautiful shutters.
30:18I know it's going to be amazing for my family to make memories in.
30:21And give the children the best upbringing we can give.
30:24And it will just mean everything for my wee team.
30:25So thank you.
30:29And breathe.
30:31So are you ready for some questions?
30:33Yes.
30:35Can I ask you individually, if all goes according to your plans,
30:40what aspect of running a B&B are you most looking forward to?
30:45Do you want the short list or a long list?
30:47For me, it's cooking in the kitchen.
30:49I feel like the kitchen is cooking in the kitchen.
30:52I feel like the kitchen is my home.
30:56I think for me personally, I really enjoy meeting new people.
31:00Because I find that from every person you can learn something from.
31:04It's a lovely answer.
31:05Thank you, Beth.
31:07We have four amazing couples.
31:09Why should we choose you guys?
31:12This would just mean everything to our family.
31:14We've always dreamed of having our family in one place all together.
31:18We want this to be a family property and stay in our family for generations.
31:23Oh, God.
31:26I'm terrible.
31:28She's doing it as well.
31:31The four of us have been on a journey with you.
31:34You've grown so much.
31:36It's a joy for us to spend time with you.
31:41Nicole and Brett plan to launch a family-friendly boutique B&B with authentic Indian flavours woven in.
31:50But will their passion be enough to convince the judges they're ready?
31:54This is more than a house to us.
31:55This is our home.
31:56This is our business.
31:57This is our livelihood.
31:58And it's a dream.
32:00And the opportunity of a lifetime.
32:03Very, very anxious for the results now.
32:07Each couple has laid out their vision for their futures.
32:10Now the judges face the toughest decision of their lives.
32:15That's it.
32:16They're so different.
32:17And it's bloody stiff competition.
32:20Right.
32:22It's time to decide who will win the keys to the B&B.
32:25All four couples have hosted the judges overnight.
32:42They've pitched their vision for their B&B.
32:45Now the judges must decide who will win the prize of a lifetime.
32:50This process has almost broken me.
32:55We have this incredible prize.
32:57We have four very, very talented couples who have very special products for us.
33:03Very different.
33:04And therein comes a dilemma.
33:06How do we make this decision?
33:09The judges will assess each couple's business plan, consider their guest books and reflect on their hosting throughout the competition.
33:16First up for scrutiny is Michelle and Steve's B&B, hosting crafting and magic retreats.
33:24Their presentation as well with the business plan, those red houses, it was just genius.
33:31It just represents them so much.
33:33It's a very solid business plan.
33:35It's extraordinary.
33:36It feels like it's a big plan.
33:37It's a big plan.
33:38I see them making money, absolutely.
33:40To focus on the craft, as in arts and craft aspects, as the key USP.
33:47There is a lot of demand for that.
33:49It does sell.
33:50It's a brilliant idea.
33:51No, but the best part about that is that Michelle is an avid crafter and a very talented crafter as well.
33:58She's a canny little business woman.
34:00She absolutely is.
34:01Very clever.
34:02We experienced a lovely stay with them, but it was very full on.
34:07You know, it was event after event after event because they're natural entertainers.
34:11I just don't want them to lose themselves in a place that's maybe too quiet for them.
34:18Next to be debated is Nicola and Roy's traditional B&B, focusing on home-cooked meals and sustainability.
34:25Now, the business plan was simple.
34:28But in a way, its very simplicity sort of suits this place.
34:34I mean, they have said to us, we don't want to be millionaires.
34:38They want to run a happy life in a rural village in France in small traditional B&B.
34:45Roy is a pastry chef.
34:46Nicola is a very good cook.
34:49It's very much on brand in terms of the growing the vegetables, the growing the soft fruit for the jams and the marmalades,
34:56the having the chickens to use up the leftovers.
34:59They've thought up everything to make it a lovely, sustainable way of being.
35:04Well, you also need to make a profit because it's nice to have a lovely home and open your doors to guests.
35:09But you need to make a living out of it.
35:12And I think they're not in this to make a huge amount of money.
35:15It's a lifestyle choice.
35:17So I think it's sustainable with low ambition.
35:19The biggest negative note for me out of that whole business plan is the naivety that's gone into it.
35:23However, on the other side, they've been warm, friendly, caring and kind hosts.
35:32You just have to read their guest book.
35:34Designers Justin and Paul are offering a stylish contemporary B&B that celebrates the arts and crafts of the area.
35:41The most impressive brochure.
35:46It's so small.
35:48It's slick.
35:49It's so well done.
35:50They've got an eye for design.
35:52It's beautiful.
35:53Very tasteful.
35:54I also really enjoy spending time with them.
35:56I really do.
35:58Because they're very relaxed.
35:59It's very sophisticated.
36:00They have put together a project that even the title of the project, The House At.
36:08I mean, would I want to come here?
36:09Absolutely.
36:11And my only worry is that he's only going to be one of them most of the time.
36:16It'll just be Justin.
36:17Justin on his own would be taking on a hell of a lot and not having the constant support of a partner.
36:25The huge positives are that they are tapping in directly to the UNESCO aspect, the tapestries, the arts and crafts of this area, which is international.
36:38In the region, that's so design.
36:40And they will make this beautiful and they will make the garden perfect.
36:44Last to come under the judges' scrutiny are Nicole and Brett who plan to open a family boutique B&B serving Indian cuisine to guests and the local community.
36:55Wow.
36:56We have a ready-built boutique hotel.
36:59This is a very sophisticated plan.
37:02It is, but it's with their family at the heart of it.
37:05I think involving the community, bringing the community straight in.
37:09It would just bring a lot more life to this village and I think they would bring a lot more young lives to this village as well.
37:15We all know Nicole's an excellent cook.
37:18Do you think it's too polished though, the concept? Is it too elevated?
37:22It's them once again, they're aiming for perfection.
37:26There was a stress factor that did knock on to guests.
37:30And when you're going for so much or the rest, I'm not seeing any down points in the stress.
37:36I would love to see them here blossoming their time together having a wonderful family.
37:41I'm just a little bit anxious that they're creating more stress in a foreign country.
37:48Without any support network.
37:50Can they do it? Yes.
37:52Can they do it now?
37:54Four couples, one prize B&B, five hours deliberating and the clock is ticking for the judges to reach their final verdict.
38:03It's just about the people that are going to be here and how happy the guests are going to feel there.
38:10We also need to know that we're not going to give away a house that sits empty or gets sold in a year.
38:16I think food is also at the heart of a B&B and if it's something you're struggling with.
38:21We are after all it is bed and breakfast.
38:23B&B.
38:25At the end of the day, we really have to think who gives the best B&B experience.
38:29Ultimately, after much deliberation, I think we've made our decision.
38:39I think we have, but I think we've made it on the basis that we wouldn't want to put somebody into this house who we didn't feel it was right for.
38:49It's been really, really tough, but I'm sure we've made the right decision.
38:54Right. Let's go and deliver the news.
38:57Let's go.
38:59Three gruelling weeks, 32 guest comments, 21 sleepless nights, and one couple's life about to be transformed forever.
39:09The way it's been horrendous, it's just been a really long day, emotional day.
39:15Our life in some of his hands at the moment.
39:19The wait's been very, very nerve-wracking, but we're ready for the result.
39:24I think we've waited long enough.
39:27Yep. We're ready.
39:28We're ready, yep.
39:37Hello.
39:39It's a bit dark, isn't this?
39:40Hello.
39:41Nicole, Brett.
39:42Nicola, Roy.
39:43Michelle and Steve.
39:50Justin and Paul.
39:51Justin and Paul.
39:52No doubt you both have incredible design skills and a beautiful eye for that.
40:02We have no doubt that people will travel far and wide to come and stay with you.
40:08We love your ambition and your concept for your future business together.
40:13Your hosting skills are second to none, which was confirmed by all of your guests in their comments.
40:26Running a B&B can be a tough business and we do have a few concerns.
40:30Justin will be here alone for a significant amount of time.
40:35All the focus on workshops and events could take away from the B&B and guest experience rather than adding to it.
40:48Your business plan is quite simplistic and you're selling yourselves as pastry chefs in the land of bakers.
41:00We feel the high-end boutique experience that you're aiming for would put you under far too much pressure.
41:09And that would continue to affect the guest experience.
41:13But your business plan is a real vision.
41:22We've taken everything into account and we've made our final decision.
41:34We're very sorry, but you haven't won the B&B.
41:38Okay.
41:39We've come to a very difficult decision.
41:49I'm sorry, you have not won the B&B.
41:52We give it as best.
41:53Yeah.
42:00It's been a very difficult decision between you and one other couple.
42:06You have so much ambition and we can see the most amazing family business for you both.
42:21You have made some mistakes, but you've always handled them brilliantly with humility and kindness.
42:30But we have made a decision.
42:31You haven't won the B&B.
42:32You haven't won the B&B.
42:33Thank you for the most amazing experience.
42:35You have won a B&B in France.
42:36What?
42:37What?
42:38What?
42:39Won?
42:40What?
42:41One?
42:42What?
42:43One?
42:44One?
42:45Oh!
42:46One?
42:47You have won a B&B in France
43:17Oh, I'm so happy for you
43:21Four couples came to France hoping to win the prize of a lifetime
43:29Three couples are going home empty-handed
43:32It is disappointing, but we love what we do
43:36We know others do love it
43:37Not right for this, but it's going to be right for lots of other things
43:41It wasn't the result we wanted
43:46No, we kind of didn't go our way
43:48The dream is definitely still there
43:50I'm really, really gutted, I'm not going to lie
43:56This is not the end for us
43:58There's opportunities, believe you me
44:00I will find them opportunities
44:02Whoever's won, I just wish them all the best
44:06But for Nicola and Roy, life will never be the same again
44:11How are we feeling? Oh, my God
44:14We just want a B&B in France
44:16It's unreal
44:17Something I've always wanted
44:18It made our dreams come true
44:21I mean, being given this is just, it's life-changing
44:24We will cherish this house
44:29Absolutely cherish it
44:30And not take a moment of it for granted, ever
44:32As they take the keys to their very own five-bedroom B&B
44:36We're just so excited that we own a B&B in France
44:40Can't believe it
44:41Thank you so much
44:43Thank you so much
44:44Still hasn't sung in
44:46Can we stay here tonight?
44:51Can we stay here tonight?
44:51Can we stay here tonight?
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