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- Diana and Steve have been living in Creetings House with their children for a number of years. Now that their kids have finally left the nest, the couple want a change in career. Both Diana and Steve have successful careers in the music industry, but they want to swap hot hits for hotels. Can businesswoman Ruth Watson help the couple create the hotel of their dreams? Or will they be left a little flat?
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Please, please Don't play the music LOUDER than the talking! Thank you!
My pet peeve with any show, they all do it and I do not understand why. Seems they think music is more important than the speakers.
We hear you! The volume is adjusted every episode but unfortunately we're delivered the episodes with audio mixed into together so you can't adjust just the music! We're currently trying to find ways around this and we're sorry for any frustrations❤️
Thank you for your reply Abode! Many people would be happy with No music, as we come here to unwind from the past 3 yrs of stressful times! Music can make videos chaotic at times.
@@AbodeLDS get a better editor!
Yes. I stop the videos and go looking for something else when they’re like this. There’s plenty to see on CZcams without listening to someone else’s music choices.
They managed to be successful for 10 years, until Covid.
They ceased operations in June of 2021.
So glad they pulled it off!
Did they sell the house?
Very sad; same here in The United States, all small businesses had to close their doors while corporate box stores were allowed to stay open, are your eyes open yet?
@@brianutting6296 Not ALL states! And not all businesses! Let's be honest about it!
I sincerely hope that they have reopened.
Covid was successful too...according to those whom planned it.
Diana is an absolute marvel. Steve is a very fortunate man.
Cannot believe how much Diana got done in that house in 6 months. You can quite see why she would be a brilliant Managing Director of a big company. Just jaw-dropping how well she got the place sorted. Kudos, Diana. Whatever you are doing now, I hope you are really enjoying it.
Ruth and Steve riffing at the end about charging the children when they come is pure gold.
More Ruth Watson Please...Love this show and Country House Rescue
Don't you worry!! We've got loads of Ruth content coming🔥
Agree
@@AbodeLDS Yay!
@@AbodeLDS Thank you! hope you have her as the hotel inspector series 1 to 3
@@AbodeLDS yipppppeeee i love Ruth xx I love Alex Polizzi too, both ladies are wonderful at what they do x
Really beautiful house but the smoke in the curtains and all the textiles. Yikes.
The ‘flow’ of 1-4+ guests a night does not seem overwhelming and the place looks incredibly comfy, food looks superb. I’d go there!!
Hats off to them for managing to maintain the place for 10 years. Hope, they made their money back!
I discovered this show recently, but I wish they would lose the music. It's louder than the narrator and anyone else speaking. The music is completely unnecessary.
Consistently a problem throughout. Poor editing. Pity.
Lasted 12 years. Successful business with good reviews. Post covid, they decided not to reopen and retire. Good for them.
Thanks for the update. These old shows really get you wondering what happened next.
Sadly, the couple decided to close their B&B 2021- sounds like because of Covid. They did end up with 4 rosettes though. Hopefully they can relax and enjoy their home now.
How did they remove the 15 years of cigarette smoke & residue?
Maybe painting and new carpet and or furniture should remove the smell of smoke in its entirety. Done move outs, remodels. This is the only way; but also very expensive 😄
Diana and Steve genuinely like each other and that’s nice to see.
Defintily hoarders... Such a beautiful old property could be elegant and cozy family house but it looks like a trash dump. This is the result of decades of clutter, these people obviously didn't care to keep their home neat. In order to run a B&B you must have an eye for details and be tidy and clean, what they were thinking of? Some people simply cause they have a big house or spare room think 'ok easy money'... Clearly deep into their hearts consider this house a family home and they are not ready to share it. Amazing to see them adapting to their new role. Well done for the 4 Stars!
No way that would be a 4 star in the USA. I do give them credit for their attempts. It is a beautiful home.
I'm American, yravel frequently, and I only stay in 4 star or better -- this def looks 4 star.
Don’t agree, America is known for bad hotels. You lot came up with a new word and category for how bad your hotels are… you call them motels 😂
I loved his honesty. "I'm naturally lazy." lol
I didn't think they would do so well ! Bravo
“Slightly” quirky. That was a huge understatement!
Surprised and pleased they got their 4 stars
I like the chairs in the dinning room. They look nice an simple.
That’s so beautiful and sweet he loves his kids so much. I was surprised to see him with his name tags writing his kids names, adorbs. Made me have a bit of a soft spot for the guy. They’re both seemingly really sweet. Steve doesn’t understand women like Ruth which is interesting. They don’t realize they’re a bit misogynistic in being defensive. Kinda gotta look at her like your own boss. Not always going to like them or feel like they’re doing too much but it’s because they care about the business and investing in your growth.
😊
He’s more than a little bit misogynistic. I think he also suffers from a syndrome a lot of men have. They believe they are much more interesting and funny than they really are. 😂
I thought this episode gave a really good wake-up call and reality check to those who blithely decide they'll "just get a big old house and start a B&B". Many don't think through all the details involved. Hats off to Steve for climbing outside his comfort zone. I can only cringe to think what my musician husband would do if I not only booted him out of his den/office, but expected him to join in equally with the serving and cleaning! I'd probably end up with a tiny B&B of only one room to let with a tiny breakfast room I could run on my own.
They made a lovely place to stay on a visit. Im happy to see a small print, not a huge one on their wallpaper. 4 stars is amazing right out the gate!
Ruth Watson only, has this 'je ne sais quoi' ! Great show!
I'm 12 minutes in and I can't help but laugh at the husband with his "this wasn't my idea" attitude when it comes to cleaning 😂
His attitude was to be expected; he made it clear from the beginning that he was not on board. Maybe he should have put his foot down and simply said, "Count me out; do whatever you think you can accomplish; I'm not participating."
These people MUST get rid of all their junk.
I love this program,shame the music keeps blasting every few mins so i keep having to turn the volume down every time. 😅
Maybe a checklist for each bedroom with regard to dusting, etc. Would be helpful.
Great idea! I think I will draw up a check list for my own house!
@@mangoyacho. Ooooh sarcasm!!!
Beautiful house. I'm surprised these two successful music industry managers had to borrow 117,000 pounds? Ruth gave great advice as usual.
There's alot of collective myths surrounding the music business. Being successful doesn't necessarily mean you're very well off. It means you've mamaged well in your field and have a good reputation and even fame to some degree, at least within the business. It's not what people think most of the time.
One need'nt necessarily use their own money to fund a business venture. If one establishes it as a company, especially as an LLC, they can write off the debts, instead of paying back the bank. If the venture fails that is.
You never use your money.
Please consider uploading 'Ruth Watson Means Business' Abode - thank you. And 'Dirty Business' too pretty please!
Thanks for the recommendation!!❤️
i agree! and dont forget she was the original hotel inspector series 1 to 3
Naming the rooms “ Alex’s room,” etc is a pretty bad idea. I don’t want to stay in Marieles room; I want to stay in my own :))
Ruth shouldn’t have sent hoarders to Millers. That itself looked like it was bordering on hoarding.
This was a delightful episode. Two really great people with not an ounce of pretension about them. I had a feeling Steve was going to turn out to be a diamond in the rough. * Miller’s Residence is my kind of place! I’d love the feeling of being nestled in in that stupendous seating room.
Those folks did not pick up after themselves as evidenced by all the unorganized stuff in all the rooms shown.
The issue is that they are doing all the maintenance themselves. Hire cleaners and caterers to attend to manage all of these tasks.
Hiring helpers could eat into their profit.
That antique dealer b/b was too much stuff. Suffocating, think of the dusting and upkeep. More probably coming in.
The Millers place is horrendous. I'm really in to layer upon layer of treasures and antiques and artefacts but that communal area looked like a dirty, dusty, greasy chaos.
Miller's - I'd rather toss everything than have to DUST that place! Lol
I really love the unique character of this home.
I would hate to be spoken like that by an owner of a guest house, so obnoxious.
Yea, that 'joke' of Steve's to their very first guests ("how long does sexual intercourse take") - that was a moment of true and utter cringe. I don't know how Diana copes.
@@gracec3418 yes, that is definitely cringe. I hate jokes like that from absolute strangers.
Unfathomable.
He's a total boor.
Where were their children? Couldn’t they have come (with their partners if possible) and help their parents with the moving off clutter, tidying up and painting? Damn!
It's a wonderful house.
The house must reek of stale smoke. She is still smoking in it. A smoker can’t ever understand how a nonsmoker is repulsed by that smell. Hopefully a deep cleaning helps.
Wow what a transformation, they were amazing to step up and setup the lovely B&B 👍🏿 Another great show
Please, please tone down the volume of the horrible background music during the introduction! Why would you want to deafen your viewers and muffle Hugh Bonneville’s marvellous voice!?
Millers is just too much clutter. Too much stuff!!
The B&B place felt suffocating. I've been in similar places and it feels like everything is going to come crashing down on one's head. We have different needs and views on how we want it, so I think many people find it warm and exciting. But I have to have air and be able to see that it is clean.
Before people get into any kind of business they should work in another business that it the same they have in mind, to acquired experience and learn
33:59 That is a beautiful room in so many ways. The architecture is a gift. I was screaming though about that lovely large rug that is so light in colour...going to get messed up very quickly.
I wanted to see the rest of that fabulous house!
I'm married to a Steve. Ruth has her hands full.
Wow! The absolute best I’ve seen yet of these episodes! I’m so amazed at all they did! Very cool! Love this place & love this couple, & the chairs too!
I am 10 mins in and so happy to see that their office looks like mine, lol! I heard that they closed during Covid, sadly. I am going to guess that they didn't keep up on paperwork and other ideas for marketing or things to keep their business alive during Covid.
I can't understand why a couple of high flying record execs don't seem to have any money? Arista was a massive label!
Dirty joke was not impressed😢I wouldn't like to be greted like that.
I’d leave. He’s creepy.
People want space she says but you cannot open the wardrobe because there’s a table stuck in front of it. I love clutter but Miller’s is giving me nightmares.
All these types of Guest Houses or B&Bs are closing in England because the older people are dying off and the young people now would rather go abroad for the same cost. Taking easyJet or Ryanair to Spain, Portugal or even Dubai is a lot more fun than spending a weekend in one of these Guest Houses out of nowhere.
It's a lovely house, now we can see its character, loved the dining room, colours and awesome windows.
Where are their children? Why haven’t they come to get their belongings?
Good question.
Maybe the kids were just not there on taping days or maybe they have all moved out.
The house is a dump and a hoarder’s nest! I can’t imagine how dirty the whole house is under all the junk in each room. Like most hoarder’s, they are blind to the mess. The fact she thinks she can make this place a guest house, is nuts! The house is beautiful and I wish them luck.
My thoughts exactly, if you can’t keep your own home tidy, how are you going to manage a hotel?
But they have managed to adjust to their "new careers" - they are an inspiration. Human beings can raise to the occasion when need be.
Annnnnd...you were WRONG.
They did it..and they pulled it off beautifully.
They can't do it I think they will waste their money, and she needs to stop smoking inside
They did well for 10 years, covid killed the business. I assume she gave up the smokes.
The hotel they visit to clean is so very luscious 🤩
"You won't try to hide my Charles and Di kneeling stool, will you?" ~ Steve
hahahahahahahahahahahahahhaha
I travelled alot in England and Scotland and like mixing fine hotels with local B&B's with character. Places with a bit more history than this, but some quite a bit more quirky. It's not for everyone, but if you like travelling for culture, inside stories and tips on points of interest besides the obvious beaten track, and appreciate not being anonymous or surrounded by anonymity it's adds alot especially in rural travels. If you prefer being a tourist seeing things at a more disengaged distance there are plenty of proper hotels with exellent service and restaurants all over the UK. I really had little hope they'd manage and was surprized they did for many years, I'm sure it improved their life in ways they'd not expected. People ask why. Sometimes when children have flown out it's time for a life change and a projectnthat requires working and learning together once again to get out of the rut of depressive holding on yo what once was. If they couldn't afford to keep the house they'd still need to sort through and get rid of most of it and simply moving doesn't necessarily mean changing or making a real effort. There's much more to all this than meets the eye. They learnt alot in the process, regardless of what they are doing today. They really needed all the help!
I am somewhat terrified to travel, for fear of bedbugs. I haven't seen any yet in my life, but others have told me about their scary experiences.
@@curiouscat3384 I agree with you. She has a lot of valuable experience & is able to make her points in a travel story format. I would love to read such a re-telling.
I agree with you. I think that even getting rid of "family junk" is a major transition that calls for a lot of courage and faith in what is to come.
Four star ???? You have got to be kidding. They would barely make a three star in the USA.
I like them both and the house is really lovely .they are still running it as a B&B .
like the kitchen in stainless steel... what about putting up your prices post covid, and just opening for the season (limited one), and for special events from previous customers
Steve just reminds me of John Prescott
Sadly Creetings House closed during the Covid.
Id love to stay at their b and b..it's so homely and beautiful
Google says they are permanently closed now but our business on google says the same thing and I have have put in multiple times to change it.
45:39 I cried like I was personally invested.
Such a sweet couple. I wish them all the best.
Music too load, cannot hear the speaker.
Very enjoyable episode..wish them much success!
They should have called in "hoarders" before calling Ruth
Is that the only breakfast they serve in the UK? I've watched dozens of these shows and have never seen them make anything else.
They are called ‘ bed and breakfast’ for a reason, it’s a very popular style of accomodation in the UK, just bed and breakfast and no expectation of other meals or snacks, usually there are plenty of local pubs etc for lunch and evening meal
No it’s not .
i would also pay to have the cleaning done...but 1st I would interview several girls and ask for CVs ,,,,,and call the best ones when I am ready to open...start with one girl, then 2 etc ...till people get to know u ...u need 2 inspect room after it has been cleaned
The bigger the house the more stuff I swear.
Could you make the background music a bit louder on the next video please? I couldn't quite hear it.
I was an innkeeper. The first thing guests want to do is use the restroom. The loo. The toilet. Lol.
I hope Steve got faster!! Too much talking!
Steve although appearing convivial is actually sabotaging his wife’s endeavours plus he really is lazy and a bit of a narcissist and a bully….I don’t like him. No wonder Diana still smokes.
Steve, tell us you're lazy without saying you're lazy.
Sorry, I didn’t think 4 stars was correct in view of the faults found by the inspector.
the dining area is soooo beautiful
Great - dust is partly made of human skin!
Love this couple ❤
I wouldn’t stay a minute in the “wacky” place. All I can imagine is the dust and grime on the junk all over the room! Horrible place! There is difference between charm and clutter.
Pathetic joke by the man of the house - Steve. Not funny.
Unwatchable with the music playing can not hear what is being said.
The way one enjoys people one doesn’t like is to pretend you’re watching them on a sit-com. Examples: Lucy, on I LOVE LUCY, ARCHIE BUNKER, or Basil Fawlty. No matter how bad the consequences every time, Lucy never learned not to lie. But long-lasting characters also have a side to them that offset the way they annoy some people. Try to imagine how they got that way or what their spouse sees in them. They can be enjoyed for a half hour or once a week as characters. Guests likewise for a few nights. Objectivity helps one tolerate them while discovering who they are and finding something to love.
Yes.. Treat. unbearable life situations as though you are there merely to gather character studies for your novel..that was indeed the only way I could handle working with Walmart customers for a whole year...and do I have some stories..??? Well...let me tell you what.
Great show
Seriously why does she want to do this? And with husband not wanting to be a part of it...not doable. The jokes are cringe worthy.
Steve sounds like Paul macca
Where does she find all the cookoo people
The fancy hotel can’t spell disinfected in their checklist 😂☮
With 2023 eyes, it seems shocking to me that she smokes in the house
TBH I didn't think they had it in them. I'm glad they did, though.
The antique dealer’s daughter place is terrible. So framed with “ stuff” everywhere. I wouldn’t stay there.
why is the music so loud you can hardly hear the narrator speak