The competition starts in Torquay and owners Mark and Jo Warden hope their four star establishment, The Cimon, will win the competition. On arrival Russ and Karen from Cledan Valley in Mid Wales find their room doesn't quite match up to expectations, but Nigel Smith from The Cardinal's Hat in Worcester is wowed by the sea view. During a bouldering competition, Karen and Russ demonstrate their competitive sporty nature. At breakfast feedback, the guests felt it lacked the luxurious local feel of a four star but it didn't detract from them being happy to return.