Alex Polizzi answers the call of hoteliers Terry and Nikki in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon. Here she discovers a guest house and spa, with next to no occupancy and owners unable to face up to the truth that their offering may not be as 'sumptuous' as they market it as.

In Arundel, West Sussex, Alex Polizzi meets husband-and-wife team Dave and Katie. They are hoping to turn a 500-year-old public house into a thriving gastropub with boutique accommodation. With opening day looming and no prior hospitality experience, plus three young children to care for, this could be the biggest gamble of their lives.