Four in a Bed

The Roade House, situated in Roade, Northamptonshire, is run by Paul and Maxine, who offer a range of facilities such as a yoga studio and a hair salon. However, despite the extensive amenities, guests soon encounter a pressing problem during their stay.

The Roade House is a programme presented as a single episode, set in the village of Roade in Northamptonshire. It follows the day‑to‑day life inside the titular house, giving viewers a glimpse of the environment and the people who run it. The episode centres on the two hosts, Paul and Maxine, who run the house and take pride in the range of amenities they offer. Among the facilities on offer are a yoga studio and a hair salon, both of which are highlighted as part of the house’s appeal. Despite the variety of services, the narrative takes a turn when the guests staying at the house become aware of a pressing problem that underlies the otherwise pleasant setting. Throughout the episode Paul and Maxine are shown boasting about the wealth of facilities available to visitors, positioning the house as a one‑stop location for wellness and grooming. The contrast between the polished amenities – the calm yoga space and the well‑equipped salon – and the emerging issue creates a subtle tension that drives the story forward. In the closing moments the guests’ discovery of the problem leaves the episode on an unsettled note, hinting that the house’s impressive offerings may not be enough to mask the underlying difficulty. The Roade House thus balances the showcase of its facilities with the reality that not everything runs smoothly behind the scenes.