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Doesn't want 'poofs' sharing a bed in his inn

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An English gay couple proves that homophobia isn't confined to the US and other backward countries.

The couple, from London, were hoping to have a four-day walking holiday in Wester Ross and stay at the Cromasaig guest house at Kinlochewe.

But Mr Nock was told in an exchange of e-mails that "two gents" could only book a twin room because the B&B would not "condone perversion". In one e-mail, Tom Forrest, the owner of the three-star Cromasaig, wrote: "We do not have a problem with your personal sexual deviation, that is up to you.

"You are welcome to our twin room if you wish, but we will not condone your perversion." When Mr Nock replied informing the owner that he was complaining to the tourist board following the "homophobic e-mail", Mr Forrest insisted he was not bigoted and wrote: "Bigot? No! - respect for our other guests.

"Homophobic? No!, I have no hatred or fear of poofs etc. ...

Anger as gay couple called 'sexual deviants' by hotelier

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