I recall it being pretty chaotic at Dave's but he was very good natured and they all liked him, so I think I remember that we (on the thread) all wanted him to learn and up his game a bit.
Not sure what to say BG, am undecided if you really need to see tonight's to be up to speed, or not.
He should win but his pricing will probably go against him.
Agreed, and that's without seeing any of the others. Gorgeous looking house. He came across as a really nice guy, but, it is day 1, I wonder if he'll have a sting in his tail. His place looked perfect though. Pricy, but I can't imagine Cheltenham being a cheap area in terms of finding accommodation so I'd imagine he's done his research and they're priced accordingly. Lovely room, great looking breakfast. Almost fault free. But, would I personally want to pay £125 for a night staying in what's essentially someone's spare room, I'm not so sure. But then, that's why I'd never stay at a B&B and would go for a hotel instead.
ps. edit to say - isn't it fun once you've learnt to multi-quote!
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Cheltenham's certainly not a bargain destination and he has private parking.
I wasn't all that impressed with the room decor though and they were fairly snug sizes as well, but he did seem very hospitable and keen to refine things to suit.
Cheltenham's certainly not a bargain destination and he has private parking.
I wasn't all that impressed with the room decor though and they were fairly snug sizes as well, but he did seem very hospitable and keen to refine things to suit.
Oh yes, the Llandudno man said didn't he, but then mattress density is subjective, it depends on the thickness and construction etc. I suppose.
You can buy a good quality mattress but I don't suppose it'll suit all comers?
I was surprised to see the Ikea stuff in the bedrooms. Didn't think that would exactly be his thing.
Wouldn't have thought so, but then again we once stayed at Ruth Waton's Crown and Castle (she of the original and now repeated Hotel Inspector) and she was using Ikea stuff in the main house rooms at the time
I had to say, at the time, she'd have been well advised to give herself some advice - it was very curate's egg when we were there.
I think deciding what sort of mattress to supply must be a nightmare for anyone setting up a B&B. You can't anticipate people's taste. Personally I like it very firm and hard, but I expect plenty of others don't.
Wouldn't have thought so, but then again we once stayed at Ruth Waton's Crown and Castle (she of the original and now repeated Hotel Inspector) and she was using Ikea stuff in the main house rooms at the time
I had to say, at the time, she'd have been well advised to give herself some advice - it was very curate's egg when we were there.
That certainly is surprising! Wonder if Ruth's still wearing coats all the time these days.
:eek: I got ordained from the ULC about 10 years ago, it takes 2 minutes and you got to choose your title, I think I went for high priestess - they send you your certificate by email. It was just for a laugh and I would never have the pomposity to boast on national tv that i'm a minister! What a pratt.
I recall it being pretty chaotic at Dave's but he was very good natured and they all liked him, so I think I remember that we (on the thread) all wanted him to learn and up his game a bit.
Not sure what to say BG, am undecided if you really need to see tonight's to be up to speed, or not.
Oh yes, the Llandudno man said didn't he, but then mattress density is subjective, it depends on the thickness and construction etc. I suppose.
You can buy a good quality mattress but I don't suppose it'll suit all comers?
Wouldn't have thought so, but then again we once stayed at Ruth Waton's Crown and Castle (she of the original and now repeated Hotel Inspector) and she was using Ikea stuff in the main house rooms at the time
I had to say, at the time, she'd have been well advised to give herself some advice - it was very curate's egg when we were there.
Never heard that expression before - is it the opposite to cutting edge??
I think deciding what sort of mattress to supply must be a nightmare for anyone setting up a B&B. You can't anticipate people's taste. Personally I like it very firm and hard, but I expect plenty of others don't.
Frankly, there hasn't been a single B&B I can think of on this show that I would pay the rack rate to stay in. I'd rather stay in a hotel and pay for my own breakfast at somewhere decent.
Most of these B&Bs are just accommodation for the wealthy.
I always wonder about that. If I'm going to pay over £100 for a room, then I'll stay in a hotel.
I wonder just how much the prices per night of these places actually vary according to season, availability, etc. I just checked yesterday's for an imaginary one night stay next week, (November 6/7th), only £95 inc breakfast.
Makes you wonder, is £125 per night the highest price he's able to charge, or the average price per night if levelled out over the course of the year, or what? How is it arrived at exactly that £125 is the going rate for that place?
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Oh just read you were affected by the power cuts. Glad they got your power back in time for todays show. They must be fans too.
Butterfly Dave.
This is his episode on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXHYn1R6pd4&list=PLq2h3g418GmWpFp1R3Syu5t4VehBmt7-I&index=18
Oooooh teepees. Think I remember it now. Not many reviews on TA.
Missed tonight's show. Will have to try and catch up before tomorrow.
I recall it being pretty chaotic at Dave's but he was very good natured and they all liked him, so I think I remember that we (on the thread) all wanted him to learn and up his game a bit.
Not sure what to say BG, am undecided if you really need to see tonight's to be up to speed, or not.
Agreed, and that's without seeing any of the others. Gorgeous looking house. He came across as a really nice guy, but, it is day 1, I wonder if he'll have a sting in his tail. His place looked perfect though. Pricy, but I can't imagine Cheltenham being a cheap area in terms of finding accommodation so I'd imagine he's done his research and they're priced accordingly. Lovely room, great looking breakfast. Almost fault free. But, would I personally want to pay £125 for a night staying in what's essentially someone's spare room, I'm not so sure. But then, that's why I'd never stay at a B&B and would go for a hotel instead.
Me too.
She looked like a Toyah Wilcox fan.
Yes, he played fair giving a 10, which surprised me to be honest, but it was nice to see.
ps. edit to say - isn't it fun once you've learnt to multi-quote!
It's a lovely place. Think it's worth catching up on for the hot totty alone.
I saw no totty
Just some bloke with his kit off:eek:
Looks like 4iab producers know their audience:D
They certainly do
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Cheltenham's certainly not a bargain destination and he has private parking.
I wasn't all that impressed with the room decor though and they were fairly snug sizes as well, but he did seem very hospitable and keen to refine things to suit.
The mattress was too soft also.
You can buy a good quality mattress but I don't suppose it'll suit all comers?
Wouldn't have thought so, but then again we once stayed at Ruth Waton's Crown and Castle (she of the original and now repeated Hotel Inspector) and she was using Ikea stuff in the main house rooms at the time
I had to say, at the time, she'd have been well advised to give herself some advice - it was very curate's egg when we were there.
I think deciding what sort of mattress to supply must be a nightmare for anyone setting up a B&B. You can't anticipate people's taste. Personally I like it very firm and hard, but I expect plenty of others don't.
Tomorrow's prog will give an update.
Never heard that expression before - is it the opposite to cutting edge??
The Curate's Egg. Only bad in parts.
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I always wonder about that. If I'm going to pay over £100 for a room, then I'll stay in a hotel.
Maybe you just have a small bum!
http://www.expedia.co.uk/Gloucestershire-Hotels-One4BB.h5997879.Hotel-Information?&chkin=06/11/2013&chkout=07/11/2013&rm1=a1&affcid=expe.uk.001.000.2224078.17346466&eapid=4232-3&afflid=HTL.5997879.B6.Cheltenham&mctc=5&evar34=2783.0
Makes you wonder, is £125 per night the highest price he's able to charge, or the average price per night if levelled out over the course of the year, or what? How is it arrived at exactly that £125 is the going rate for that place?