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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property
Bedford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Nestled at The Knife and Cleaver, discover a warm retreat with a delightful restaurant, cozy bar, and convenient business center. Connect to WiFi in public areas or simply unwind on the tranquil terrace; previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
The current price is ฿3,215
฿3,859 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room )

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Deep-soaking bath
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (TWIN)

Room amenity

Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (TWIN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

Room amenity

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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฿4,011 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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About the area

Map
The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA

What's nearby

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Birds of Prey Centre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Priory Country Park - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Wrest Park & Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • London (LTN-Luton) - 40 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 60 min drive
  • Stewartby Station - 5 min drive
  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 6 min drive
  • Millbrook Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George Maulden Ltd - ‬8 min drive
  • The Knife & Cleaver
  • ‪Marston Vale Country Park - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ampthill Park Hub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

When you stay at The Knife and Cleaver, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 9 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Conference space

Services

  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Terrace

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property is professionally cleaned.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Knife and Cleaver offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Knife and Cleaver does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Knife and Cleaver?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Knife and Cleaver?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Knife and Cleaver?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Luton (22-min drive) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near The Knife and Cleaver?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Food
Ambience
Bed
Restaurant
Toilet
Breakfast
Bar
Pub

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was wonderful and top notch. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Joanne, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight Stay

Outstanding hotel. Staff very welcoming and room was excellent. Breakfast was wonderful.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely property and location, staff were excellent.
STEVEN, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Phil, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel in a great village location and with a very good menu
Phil, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Could be improved

The bedroom was ok, but the room needed redecoration. The shower was low in pressure and just a shower curtain. The water was very very hot and would be dangerous for young children. Broken glass was found in the night under the bed and hurt my foot.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
Phil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The shower had some remedial work to the tiles and had mastic smeared along the joints, black mould had started to accumulate The staff especially Acer and Gavin were exceptional, nothing was too much, they are a credit to your team
Alan, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay

A lovely pub, great food, really great staff who couldn’t have been more helpful or friendly - and a good nights sleep in a well equipped room. Lots of quirky decorative touches.
Ruth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely all round experience especially the food
Alan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very good- nice staff, comfy room, good restaurant
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

V Good

It’s a pub and a very good one. Food is very good.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely but noisy

The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
K, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Motel like rooms very pleasant. Staff were really good and friendly.
Kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
Graham, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
Orla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You really must visit this one!!

This is a real find, staff are fabulous food amazing and room private and cosy, with lovely fresh cotton sheets. All for a really fair price
CM, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

A great pub and rooms with a friendly welcome and atmosphere
M D, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hidden Gem

Hidden gem close to lots of places. The good was fantastic and definitely gastro and reasonably priced. Everything you need and very friendly staff
Jo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The knife and Cleaver

The staff where welcoming and the breakfast was great
M D, 1-night trip