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00:00Come on, sausage!
00:02Four sets of holiday hosts...
00:04Nick, have you got any cleaning rooms?
00:06...check in to each other's places...
00:08Good morning.
00:09Good morning, Nick.
00:10...and check out one another.
00:12That's not in the spirit of the competition, that's insulting.
00:15Today, they split hairs...
00:17Whoa, my dears.
00:19That is disgusting, Bob.
00:21...as they battle...
00:22Looks like there's a mark on the pillow.
00:24That really shouldn't be here at this price.
00:27...to be named best value for money.
00:29Wow.
00:30Markers down at six is disgusting.
00:38The first visit of the week is to Carnforth, Lancashire.
00:42And Wonderland Retreat's luxury glamping,
00:45owned by Shauna O'Brien and Sam Westworth,
00:48a complimentary couple.
00:50Shauna's best quality.
00:51I couldn't give you one, to be fair.
00:53She's got a million.
00:54She's beautiful.
00:55She's hard-working.
00:57She's an amazing mum.
00:58Just without a ring on my finger, that's all.
01:02Guests ready to engage can choose one of four pods
01:05for up to £270 a night
01:08and have the option of a continental hamper,
01:11priced at £30 for two,
01:12or a cooked breakfast down the couple's own pub
01:15for £10 a head
01:16and meet hosts who think their capsules are timeless.
01:21We've got pool table, arcade games, outdoor cinema screen, hot tub.
01:26I don't think there's any pods as luxurious as I was ever on the market.
01:31No.
01:32And when it comes to their competitors,
01:34Shauna and Sam are convinced they'll be happy campers.
01:39Nothing but five-star reviews all the time.
01:42So, yeah, I'd be very shocked if anyone found anything wrong with the place.
01:47Shauna would be in tears if anyone criticised the pods.
01:50Yeah, probably.
01:52About to arrive is today's first guest.
01:55A place like this, the stars must be incredible at night.
01:59Maybe even the Burore, Aurora, Aurora Alice.
02:03One might see that.
02:05Heaven sent is Nick Davies of Impossible Motel in York, North Yorkshire.
02:11A man who's game for a laugh.
02:13My sense of humour is mad as a box of frogs.
02:17I've laughed my way through life.
02:19Humour is, I think, the most extraordinary gift that you have as a human being.
02:23Even dark humour.
02:27Jester's looking for a rest.
02:29Can choose from one of 13 rooms for up to £550 per night
02:33and enjoy some distinctive digs.
02:36I've been fortunate enough to stay in hotels all around the world
02:40and this has to be the most memorable.
02:43We have a room which has a bed on chains
02:46and the bathroom is in a cave.
02:48There can't really be many rooms like that in Britain.
02:51And when it comes to judging, Nick intends to sweat the small stuff.
02:56Attention to detail is everything.
02:58If something is half-turned and the label isn't showing, that bothers me.
03:02You have to make every effort to ensure
03:05that the room is presented as perfectly as it can be.
03:08Oh, wow.
03:10Welcome to the madhouse.
03:14Wow.
03:15Glamping with a touch of bonkers.
03:18Hi.
03:19Hiya.
03:20Aloha.
03:21I'm Shauna.
03:21I'm Sam.
03:22And I'm Nick.
03:23Welcome to Underland Retreats.
03:25You'll be staying in the Heart's Hideaway.
03:27It's £270 a night.
03:28We offer a continental breakfast at £30.
03:30That's ours too.
03:31Or you can come to our pub and we do a cup breakfast at £10 a head.
03:35Thank you so much.
03:35Have a great night, Nick.
03:36Cheers.
03:40Wow.
03:41Wow.
03:42Wow.
03:42Oh my goodness.
03:43This is crazy-licious.
03:45Look at that.
03:46With Nick mad about the site, today's next guests have their eyes on the prize.
03:53We're in it to win it.
03:54We're in it to win it.
03:55Yes, absolutely.
03:57We're in it to win it.
03:57The plug's coming home.
04:00Digging for victory, our friends and business partners Uzi Hussain and Bobzi Riaz, owners
04:06of Optimal Apartments in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
04:09A pair with an eye for a deal.
04:11A lot of people say business before pleasure.
04:14Our business is our pleasure.
04:15Our social life even is all about business.
04:18We're just very hardworking, guys.
04:19It runs in our blood.
04:21Guests who love to graft can choose from one of five self-catering apartments for up to
04:27£239 a night, run by hosts chasing the high life.
04:31When we go out, we do try to look for something high-end.
04:34That's why we wanted these apartments to be luxurious as well.
04:38And the name should say it for itself, Optimal.
04:40We've got to keep the standards to the name.
04:42And when it comes to staying away, this pair prefer the pristine.
04:47We would expect it to be absolutely clean.
04:49That's the number one keeper.
04:50Yes.
04:50Because you're paying for a service.
04:52You don't want to be moving the quinn and seeing a few hairs there.
04:55You know, that's going to put you off straight away.
04:57Definitely.
05:02Hi, I'm Shauna.
05:03I'm Sam.
05:04I'm Oz.
05:05I'm Bobzi.
05:05And welcome to Underland Retreats.
05:07You'll be staying in Hatter's Hideout tonight.
05:09It's £270 a night.
05:11Have a great night.
05:14Wow, Bob, this is nice.
05:16Very creative.
05:17Credit is due.
05:19With Ozzy and Bobzi admiring the imagination,
05:22today's final guest is lightening the load.
05:25Look at the weather today.
05:27It's absolutely stunning.
05:28Pure sunshine.
05:31Taking the temperature is Dan Thomas, owner of Beach Sweets in Southport, Lancashire.
05:37A man hungry for success.
05:39Being the youngest of six, I've never known life without competition.
05:43We've had to compete for the last biscuit, a seat on the settee on a Saturday night.
05:47And I'm going to bring this into this competition.
05:50Feuding families can choose from one of six suites costing up to £81 per night based on
05:56a two-night minimum stay and meet a host who likes to practice what he preaches.
06:01I think our accommodation represents what I look for when I go away.
06:06I'm looking for value.
06:07I'm looking for location.
06:08And I'm looking for comfort as well.
06:10And when it comes to the competition, Dan doesn't expect to find flaws in the fundamentals.
06:16I'm super easy going, providing the basics of a D or two.
06:20Cleanliness, a decent breakfast, it's got to be right.
06:25Howdy.
06:25Hi, I'm Shauna.
06:27And I'm Sam.
06:27I'm Dan, pleased to meet you.
06:28Nice to meet you.
06:29You'll be stopping in my rabbit hole tonight, it's £260 a night.
06:32Cheers, guys.
06:33Have a good night, Dan.
06:33Cheers.
06:34Bye for now.
06:37Oh, wow, look at this.
06:39Pure table, hot tub, and I've got my own bar.
06:42Nice.
06:43With the hosts out of the way, the guests can see if Wonderland Retreats leaves them grinning
06:48like a Cheshire cat.
06:51Oh, wow.
06:51Nice tailing.
06:52Nice and shiny.
06:53This is a lot of fun.
06:56I've never seen make your own pizza in a room.
07:01Good size room.
07:02Nice double bed.
07:03Really, really nice.
07:05Bob, there's a hair there.
07:06Well, that shouldn't be there.
07:07Mmm.
07:09Full of dust.
07:10That should be wiped down.
07:12A bit of a rip on the bed sheet there.
07:14At this price, it shouldn't be there.
07:17Oh, wow.
07:18Uber clean.
07:19It has that tweak of nuts.
07:23Ooh.
07:24A spotlight.
07:26Oh, there's a bug here.
07:28Yeah, there's bugs here, but look at that.
07:29There's one there as well.
07:31Looks like there's a mark on the pillow.
07:33That really shouldn't be here at this price.
07:36Mmm.
07:37It's quite compact, but, yeah, it's nice.
07:40Personally, I would have gone for a heavier weight towel, I think.
07:45There's a bit of dust on the top shelf there, bottom was clean.
07:49Mm-hmm.
07:49Got a speck on the sink.
07:52Oh.
07:53What a dirty sink.
07:55It's a bit, like, a bit cataphobic with this, but they could have had the shower here and
08:01then the toilet here because you're sitting down anyway.
08:04Yeah.
08:05Outdoor bath, absolutely amazing.
08:07Would be nice to have a little basket along here so you can put your toiletries in it.
08:13Well, that's a bit clean.
08:16Whoa, my days.
08:18That is disgusting, Bob.
08:20Love the sauna.
08:21Big thumbs up from me.
08:23Room inspection's almost over.
08:25Nick swings into action.
08:26Ah!
08:28Lights, camera, action.
08:30Uzi and Bobsy are soaking things up.
08:33Ooh, actually, it's not too bad.
08:35Quite comfy as well.
08:36I know where I'm having them off tonight.
08:38And Dan's on target.
08:40180!
08:47In 1945, Carnforth's railway station was the location for classic British romance movie Brief
08:53Encounter.
08:54And today, hosts Shauna and Sam hope the stay won't go off the rails as they take their guests
09:00for a trip down some local caves.
09:03Bring on the caving.
09:05And with hard hats on, the group head inside.
09:08Where guide Tracey's ready to greet them.
09:11Welcome to White Scar Cave, the longest show cave in Britain.
09:14Wow.
09:15This chap here is Christopher Long, who discovered the cave in 1923.
09:20Basically, he spotted some water across the valley, so he came down to investigate.
09:24And crawling for two hours, he finally got to the end of this passageway.
09:28Can I just ask how you've preserved Christopher for so long?
09:31Because he looks amazing.
09:33Good Botox.
09:35Should we wake him up?
09:36Who's willing to give him a kiss?
09:40Dan is a good chap, down to earth.
09:42Yeah, he's got a good sense of humour.
09:44Very friendly as well.
09:45Dan discussed.
09:46Oh!
09:47The group go chasing waterfalls.
09:50Oh, wow.
09:52Oh, my goodness.
09:53But host Sam isn't handing out the TLC.
09:57So, who's going in water, then?
09:58Ladies first, always.
10:00I insist.
10:01You're my guest.
10:01You go first.
10:02I think Eldie's going first.
10:04With me?
10:04I'm not the oldest.
10:06Cheeky chops.
10:07I'm only 35.
10:09Nick, I feel like me and him are going to be besties.
10:11He's lovely.
10:12He's such a nice man.
10:13Can't wait to get in there.
10:14Hold me back.
10:15Hold me back.
10:15Sam and Sean are a very cool couple.
10:18Loving the caving.
10:19Absolutely fantastic.
10:21Plunges put off.
10:22Everyone heads 300 foot deeper and down.
10:25You are now stood in an ice age cavern that was formed by meltwater from the ice ages.
10:31Where Tracy's ready to introduce some rock icons.
10:34We've got the witch's face.
10:36She's looking down to the left-hand side profile.
10:39Oh, yeah.
10:40I tell you what, Tracy, you've got some imagination.
10:42I can't see it.
10:44Where the white bit is, you can see the little nose.
10:47Yeah, that doesn't look like a witch.
10:48She looks like the queen, you know, the pound side.
10:50It looks like the queen's head.
10:51That's all I see.
10:53That's all you see?
10:55Money.
10:56You've always got money on your mind, boys.
10:58That's all it's about.
10:58Business.
10:59Money, money, money.
11:01Uzi and Bobsy, I think they will be here to win it, mate.
11:04I think they could be our biggest competitors.
11:05Yes.
11:06And with the afternoon at an end...
11:09Look for Daisy.
11:11Man down.
11:12Shauna and Sam hope they're not on rocky ground.
11:15Today's rocked, but we'll find out if anyone's buried us come feedback.
11:18We will.
11:26The first visit of the week is to Carnforth in Lancashire, where hosts Shauna and Sam have
11:31invited their guests for a jar round their local.
11:35Cheers, everybody.
11:36Cheers.
11:37Cheers.
11:38And as the group tastes their tipples, Bobsy ponders the pairing.
11:43How did you guys meet, then?
11:44So, we actually got set up on a blind date.
11:47Yeah.
11:48Wow.
11:48We went up to the Lake District, had a few drinks, and then...
11:52A little bit first sight, right?
11:53A little bit first sight.
11:54Can't give away from me.
11:55You still talking to your friends?
11:57Yeah.
11:58Brilliant.
12:00Did you get married around here?
12:01No, we're not married.
12:02Oh, OK.
12:04So, subject, that.
12:05We're still waiting on that ring.
12:07No pressure.
12:07Any minute now.
12:09Any second.
12:10You can do this.
12:11Got faith in him.
12:12Cheers, lads, for dropping me in it.
12:14You're welcome.
12:14You're welcome.
12:16Get down on one knee.
12:18Get it done.
12:19Come on.
12:20Demands ringing in Sam's ear.
12:23Uzzies after their business background.
12:25How did you get into the hospitality sector?
12:28Well, Sam actually manufactures pods.
12:31Oh, wow.
12:32You've seen pretty much every glamping site up and down the UK.
12:35It was always my dream to own a glamping site,
12:37and just over 12 months ago, we managed to open one.
12:41And you've actually have got two sites that have been on 4 and a Bed and both won.
12:45They did, yeah.
12:46Yeah.
12:46Oh, marvellous.
12:47Sam has built 4 and a Bed winning pods, actually two of them.
12:52So, I think the pressure's not on us.
12:54The pressure's on them.
12:56Overall, a really nice place.
12:57But there is a few bits that they could improve on,
13:00and we will be recommending these to them.
13:04Prize pods pondered.
13:05Next, Nick wants a heads-up on the host's own holidays.
13:09So, when you guys go away, do you go glamping,
13:12or what kind of thing do you go and look for?
13:15We do.
13:16We're very extreme.
13:17We'll go camping one week when we've no kids.
13:20Yeah.
13:21We like a luxury hotel.
13:22We like our five-star luxury.
13:24Just to give you a little tip, our apartments are done to a very high standard.
13:29Ooh.
13:29Dubai is our second home.
13:31Love Dubai.
13:32So, would you say your apartments have a real Dubai feel?
13:35Yeah.
13:36You will get the well-factor.
13:37Oh.
13:38No expense bed.
13:39Yeah.
13:40Looking forward to it.
13:40Yeah, can't wait.
13:41They're saying that the high-end and luxury will be the judge of that.
13:44Looking forward to that one.
13:46Drink's done.
13:47It's back to the glamp site, where some guests catch a break.
13:51It's been a good night, Bob.
13:53Yeah, definitely.
13:54Oh, yes.
13:56This is the life.
14:03The sun's up in Carnforth, where Nick's been recharged.
14:08Slept like a log.
14:10Just had a really good night's sleep.
14:12And over in his pod, Dan's feeling tech-savvy.
14:15The gadgets and the features in this pod.
14:19Electronic blinds.
14:20We've got built-in speakers.
14:22It's blown me away.
14:24At Wonderland Retreats,
14:26guests who don't fancy the on-site Continental
14:29have the option of a £10 per head breakfast at the nearby pub,
14:33which Shauna and Sam also run.
14:35And the hosts think their price is right.
14:38£10 per person is a real good value for money for a full-cooked breakfast.
14:43We offer good produce and home-cooked food.
14:46I think the breakfast that we offer is really good quality.
14:50With the group gathered...
14:51Right, boys.
14:52Have you been up for breakfast?
14:53Oh, definitely.
14:55Waitress Lucy is ready to receive their orders.
14:58Good morning, everyone.
14:59Can I take your order?
15:01Can you do us outdoor with the poached eggs times two?
15:04Of course.
15:05We'll also have two coffees, please.
15:08Yes, that will be an extra charge at £3.50 per coffee.
15:10Not an issue.
15:11Could I have scrambled egg with salmon on toast?
15:15Of course you can.
15:15Perfect.
15:16We'll go and get that all prepared for you.
15:18Thank you, Lucy.
15:20Choices made...
15:21Two slices of sourdough toast with two poached eggs.
15:24The kitchen team crack on, while Dan wants a natter about Nick.
15:30So, Nick, I'd like to know a little bit more about yourself.
15:33Some interesting facts or info?
15:35I would, but I'd have to cure you afterwards.
15:39I've worked in high-end hospitality, so I've been fortunate enough to look after quite a lot of celebrities and
15:45royalty and prime ministers and stuff.
15:47Oh, wow.
15:48I once looked after The Rock.
15:50Oh, wow.
15:51Lovely chap, actually.
15:52So, you've been babysitting the big boys, haven't you?
15:54Yeah.
15:55Does that mean I can't be autographed at the end of this?
15:57Oh, absolutely, yes.
15:58I'll write it on your arm, if you like.
16:01On your chest.
16:03Keep it close to the art.
16:05I'm looking forward to being treated like a celebrity.
16:08It'll be fun.
16:09Hopefully the red carpet's out for us.
16:12Names dropped.
16:14Service, Helen.
16:15In the kitchen, the hot stuff is also ready to rock.
16:19There we go, gents.
16:20Thank you, you're a star.
16:22Great, thank you.
16:24Wow.
16:24Cooked to perfection.
16:27Mmm.
16:28How's your breakfast?
16:29It is perfectly cooked and presented, and it's very tasty.
16:32I'm happy.
16:33It's good.
16:34Mmm, it's very nice.
16:36My breakfast is lovely.
16:37Eggs are done to perfection.
16:40Exactly what I'm after.
16:41I think £10 is definitely worth it.
16:43I agree with that.
16:44Had a great breakfast, quality ingredients,
16:47but I think that should have been included
16:50in the price of the accommodation.
16:52Costs counted.
16:54Next, Uzi digests the offering.
16:56So, Dan, how old you stayed, then, overall?
16:59You know, when I first went into the pod, I was impressed.
17:02I was very impressed.
17:03Was there any downside to anything?
17:06There's a little bit of dust.
17:07Just like yourself, first impression was the wow,
17:10but there was a few little issues which they need to work on.
17:13What do you think, Bob?
17:14Yeah.
17:14They need to work on the small things.
17:17At this price, the fine details should matter, even if it's a pod.
17:22I do agree strongly the price should match the expectations of the place.
17:29Food finished.
17:30The guests head back to the glamp site
17:32to complete their anonymous feedback forms.
17:34How were your hosts at Wonderland Retreats?
17:37Amazing hosts.
17:39Ten points.
17:41How clean was Wonderland Retreats?
17:44There was a red mark on the pillow,
17:45there was a dirty sink,
17:47and dust on the windowsill.
17:48Oh, that's unacceptable.
17:50I'm going to score an eighth.
17:52On the sofa, there was a bunch of hair.
17:54There was hair on the bed.
17:55There was bugs in the bedroom.
17:57And there was dust in the bathroom cupboard.
17:59So what were we scoring?
18:01Six.
18:02I agree.
18:04How were the facilities?
18:06Facilities were amazing.
18:08I would score ten.
18:11Crazy, licious, wow factor.
18:14Couple of very small downsides.
18:17The weight of the towels,
18:19basket missing outdoor bath.
18:21I'm going to score that as a nine.
18:24Love gaming slash pool included.
18:26The downside of things,
18:28there was a hole in the bed sheet.
18:29The bathroom ceiling was too low,
18:31and it does need altering.
18:32It's going to have to be an eight.
18:33I agree.
18:35How did you sleep?
18:36Brilliant sleep.
18:37Ten points.
18:39How was breakfast, Bob?
18:40I think it's excellent value for money.
18:42It's going to have to be a ten.
18:43No doubt.
18:44It was a great breakfast,
18:45but I would expect breakfast to be included
18:48at this price.
18:50I'd give it a nine.
18:52The big question.
18:53Would you stay here again?
18:57Yes!
18:59Absolutely.
19:01Taking into account all the issues
19:03with cleanliness and the facilities,
19:05it's a no for me.
19:07I agree.
19:10Now the guests must pay
19:11what they think their stay was worth.
19:13And there we have it.
19:15Voila.
19:16The cash will be kept secret
19:17until the end of the competition.
19:19But for now,
19:20Shauna and Sam can see
19:21if anyone was mad as a hatter
19:23about Wonderland Retreats.
19:25Moment of truth.
19:27How was your host at Wonderland Retreats?
19:29A ten.
19:30Woo!
19:31Amazing hosting.
19:32That's what we want.
19:33How were the facilities?
19:35A nine.
19:36I'm very happy with that.
19:37Yeah.
19:37Crazy-licious wow factor.
19:39That is really nice.
19:41Weight of towels.
19:42I think that's just personal preference.
19:44Basket missing on outdoor bath.
19:47Something we could look into.
19:48How did you sleep?
19:49A ten.
19:50Amazing.
19:51Brilliant sleep.
19:52That's what we want.
19:54Yeah.
19:54What we expected.
19:55Thank you, guys.
19:56It's been really great.
19:58It's been our pleasure, Nick.
19:59Bye.
20:00Would he say again?
20:01Let's have a look.
20:02Yes.
20:03Great.
20:04High five.
20:04That'll do us, won't it?
20:06Yeah.
20:08On to the next one.
20:10How clean was Wonderland Retreats?
20:12We scored an eight.
20:14Hmm.
20:14Let's see what he has to say.
20:16Red mark on pillow.
20:17I can't remember seeing anything on that bedding.
20:19Dirty sink.
20:20I don't think any of our sinks are dirty, so I think that's a very bold statement to make.
20:25Dust on windowsill.
20:27I can't see there being much dust in that pod.
20:29How were the facilities?
20:31Ten.
20:31Just what we wanted to hear.
20:33The facilities were amazing.
20:34I think they're unbeatable, to be fair.
20:37How was breakfast?
20:38Nine.
20:38It was a great breakfast, but I would expect a breakfast to be provided at this price.
20:44Ten pounds cheap, so I think this bit harsh.
20:47Thanks very much.
20:48Not a problem.
20:48Hope you enjoyed your stay.
20:49Take care.
20:50Bye now.
20:50I hope they're coming back.
20:52Yes.
20:53Happy with that.
20:54Very happy.
20:56On to the last one.
20:57Let's see.
20:59How clean was Wonderland Retreats?
21:00A six.
21:01Wow.
21:02Bunch of long hair on sofa.
21:05Now, I'd really like to know if it is a bunch or one singular strand.
21:08Hair on bed.
21:10I mean, we checked everything over.
21:12If there's a singular hair left there, what can we do?
21:15Bugs in bedroom.
21:16We are in the countryside, and we are a glamping site.
21:19Dust in bathroom cupboard.
21:21I think we were looking for vaults, to be fair.
21:23Based on these comments, marking us down at six is disgusting in my eyes, to be honest.
21:30How were the facilities?
21:31And we scored an eight.
21:32I was expecting a little bit higher than that.
21:35Love gaming.
21:36Pool included.
21:37That's a good comment.
21:38I reckon this is Ozzy and Bobsy.
21:40Very ones with the gaming machines.
21:42Yeah.
21:43Hole in bed sheet.
21:44I mean, it might be a tiny little dot.
21:46Bathroom ceiling too low, needs altering.
21:49It's a pod.
21:50I think we're clutching at straws there to try and downgrade us again.
21:54How was breakfast?
21:55A ten.
21:56Happy with that.
21:57Excellent value for money.
21:58Glad they agree.
22:00Thank you for the stay.
22:01You're welcome, guys.
22:02See you soon.
22:02See you soon.
22:04Shall we see if these last ones are coming back?
22:06No.
22:07No.
22:07I'm really disappointed with that.
22:10Ozzy and Bobsy obviously come here to win.
22:12Their place better be sparkling clean.
22:16Next time when Ozzy and Bobsy host...
22:19Good morning.
22:20Welcome to Optimal Apartments.
22:22Shauna can't count on the kitchen.
22:23You're going to call yourself high-end.
22:25I would expect a marble worktop.
22:27While Nick gives a dressing table a dressing down.
22:30Did not expect flat, packed furniture.
22:33infertility
22:50You're going to very soon.
22:58You're going to break me.
22:59I think that you're looking for this next one
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