A MINEHEAD inn will open its doors to the nation when it features in a popular TV reality programme which airs throughout next week.

The Quay Inn is included in 4 In A Bed on Channel 4, where four pairs of bed and breakfast owners put their reputations on the line by staying at each other’s establishments. One of them will come out on top for offering the best value, after contestants pay what they feel is a fair amount for the experience, and also give feedback.

The long-running show, which will air for five nights from Monday, will feature The Quay Inn on Wednesday, and the final result will be shown on Friday.

Collette Whiteoak, who has run the inn for almost five years, hopes it will raise not just her establishment’s profile, but also show Minehead off as well.

She is excited but nervous about seeing the show next week, as it will be the first time she sees it, after filming took place last September.

“I hope the fun element comes through, because we all got on very well and had fun,” said Collette. “Our personalities all gelled, they were very nice people, it was a really pleasant experience and there was no animosity at all.”

For the full story see this week’s West Somerset Free Press.