B&B The Best is a new series appearing on BBC2 on Tuesday afternoons.

Can this programme benfit prospective B&B owners by giving some key indicators as to the challenges and rewards of running a B&B or guesthouse?

• B&B The best 7th Feb 2006

Todays Bed and Breakfast couple started with a very run down pub which the BBC's accomodation experts - B&B The Best team - and viewers saw was not fit enough to stay overnight in. The bathroom was particularly dingy!

The couple lacked B&B experience and had little local knowledge, so they were given a few tips on the local surroundings and were informed that guests would expect them to be better informed.

With a small budget the couple set about improving the facilities with a spot of painting, new flooring, curtains and even a new bed!

Then the B&B inspector called 'incognito' and stayed overnight. He gave them a 3 star award and the couple were delighted.

B&B The Best - BBC

Now the couple have to market their 3 Star B&B - though much cleaner, having been spruced up,  It was clear the couple with a large task on their hands.

I wonder if the BBC will revisit in a few months?

Overall, the programme is a bit lightweight for prospective B&B owners - it's more of a 'changing rooms' than a business boost.

B&B the Best, BBC2 7th Feb - 28th Feb 2006

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