The Knife & Cleaver
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Knife & Cleaver
Bed and breakfast
The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom
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With a stay at The Knife and Cleaver in Bedford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Greensand Ridge Walk. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bletchley Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park.Show More
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Amenities
Conference room
Wi-Fi in public areasFree
Business center
Restaurant
Bar
Public parkingFree
EV charging station
Wedding service
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Property Description
With a stay at The Knife and Cleaver in Bedford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Greensand Ridge Walk. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bletchley Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park.
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3.9/5
GoodCleanliness3.9
Amenities3.9
Location3.9
Service3.9
All 69 Reviews
Surroundings
Airport: London Luton Airport
(28.6 km)
Train: Flitwick
(8.5 km)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
Policies
4
Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room )
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Toothbrushes
Private entrance
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4
Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Shampoo
Soap
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3
Standard Double or Twin Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Twin)
2 Double bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
TV
Electric fan
Towels
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4
Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View
1 King bed
Free Wi-Fi
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Towels
Daily housekeeping
Heating
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Guest Reviews
3.9/5
Good
69 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness3.9
- Amenities3.9
- Location3.9
- Service3.9
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AI Summary
Impeccably friendly staff provides excellent service in a dream location for exploring central Bedfordshire, with easy access to Ampthill, a charming Georgian town.
Guest User
February 27, 2025
Really warm welcome. We stayed for a night, having an evening meal as well. one of the nicest steaks we have ever had. They must have a really good chef, the food was beautifully presented . great service. Breakfast in the morning was lovely with great poached eggs . thankyou very much .
Ruth
February 26, 2025
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.
Paul
November 27, 2024
Needs attention
Stayed here a lot on business and it’s got worse over the year, shower was impossible to use with no pressure, no mattress or pillow protectors, stains on both..
Grubby, bathroom desperate for a refurb, not enough light outside rooms, no blind on bathroom window
The list goes on.
But staff in pub were very nice and polite.
I wouldn’t stay again nor recommend
Stephen
November 22, 2024
Don’t stay there
The pub is nice with lovely food ( a bit overpriced but they have the monopoly). The room was awful. The carpets were wet and the room smelled strongly of damp, which I complained about twice, with no resolution. Shower was broken. Had to hide my clothes in the ottoman and spray with deodorant. My clothes stunk of damp if I didn’t do this. Made me extremely uncomfortable. Wouldn’t go again
Sandra
December 2, 2024
Welcome was excellent, room was nice but en suite requires some attention. The cistern ran all night wasting water and disturbing our sleep. Restaurant and food was great. Breakfast was ok. Lovely church across the road chimes on the hour and tinkles every quarter so not great if you're already awake because of the cistern.
Gareth
December 29, 2024
Unfortunately
Food and service excellent, unfortunately the room smelt of damp really badly, the chimes from the church every 30 minutes kept me awake most of the night until I stuffed tissue in my ears, loud noise from cars passing on road, springy bed.
Probably the worst nights sleep ever!
Kenneth
November 22, 2024
V Good
It’s a pub and a very good one.
Food is very good.
Cat
September 11, 2024
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Conference room
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Business center
Restaurant
Bar
Public parking
Free
EV charging station
Conference room
Restaurant
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
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More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in public areas
Free
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Public parking
Free
Car charging facilities
Business Services
Wedding service
Conference room
Business center
Front Desk Services
Express check-in and check-out
Languages Spoken
English
Food & Drink
Bar
Public Areas
Smoking area
No smoking in public areas
Safety & Security
First aid kit
CCTV in public areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 14:00–23:30
Check-out: Before 10:00
Child Policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cribs and Extra Beds
Extra bed and crib policies may vary according to room type. Please refer to the room type details for more information.
Breakfast
TypeContinental
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old.
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 9
With a stay at The Knife and Cleaver in Bedford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Greensand Ridge Walk. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bletchley Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Knife and Cleaver, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this inn consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
At The Knife and Cleaver, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this inn consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.