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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room ) | WiFi
Restaurant
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Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

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The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA
  • Popular LocationBedford Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationWoburn Safari Park12 min drive
  • Popular LocationWrest Park12 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LTN-Luton)40 min drive

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

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Electric kettle
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Espresso maker
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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
Heating
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bedford

The Knife and Cleaver is located in Bedford. Greensand Ridge Walk and Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Woburn Safari Park and Birds of Prey Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flitwick Football Centre, or consider a night out at Bridge House.
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What's nearby

  • Bedford Park - 12 min drive
  • Woburn Safari Park - 12 min drive
  • Wrest Park - 12 min drive
  • Woburn Abbey - 19 min drive
  • Cranfield University - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Stewartby Station - 5 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • The George Maulden - 8 min drive
  • Lounge India - 9 min drive
  • Cafe Rouge - 7 min drive
  • The Albion - 6 min drive
  • The Stone Jug - 7 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center at The Knife and Cleaver. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, wedding services, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at The Knife and Cleaver include amenities such as WiFi.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Knife and Cleaver pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Knife and Cleaver?

As of Jun 4, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on Jun 30, 2024 start from $82.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Knife and Cleaver?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Knife and Cleaver?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Knife and Cleaver?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Knife and Cleaver located?

Situated in Bedford, this inn is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Greensand Ridge Walk and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Birds of Prey Centre and Flitwick Football Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 163 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 163 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not bad, not great
The location was ideal and the room was good. Bathroom need an update and maybe a desk in the room. However, no cooked breakfast in the morning. Just 2 bread loaves, ham, cheese and cereal plus some tired looking pastries. This was not mentioned at check-in
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to stay overnight.
The arrival at The Knife and Cleaver was wonderful. Staff helped me with the luggage and room 9 was both clean and impressive. Nice seperate seating area and outside patio was a bonus in the room. Well equipped and warm. WiFi was not so good but free inside the pub. We ate at the restaurant for the two nights. Food was okay first night. Second night not so good. No atmosphere either and staff consistently just giggling or calling you guys! All in all, the hotel side of the pub was well worth the money. Would definitely stay again. Would have another hit at the restaurant but maybe in the daytime instead.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel like rooms very pleasant. Staff were really good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good- nice staff, comfy room, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

CM

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Lack of Customer Service
Check in took 15 minutes due to Manager standing 3 metres away training new waiting staff. Waited for 5 minutes to be seated although both new waiting team were standing 5 metres away and did not even bother to engage with me. I left and went back to my room. The bedroom was very nice until i got into bed, the most uncomfortable mattress i have ever slept in.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

M D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended
A great pub and rooms with a friendly welcome and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No WIFI in the rooms
Decent room and food. Terrible WIFI in the room. Connection kept dropping out. For me this is important. So will not be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

M D

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The knife and Cleaver
The staff where welcoming and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Utter rubbish!!
We got there after a 3 1/2hr drive to a cramped cabin that was not as clean as we would have liked, grubby bathroom & cigarette burns in the throw on the bed. What made it worst was the shower cutout after one of us briefly used it after a long trip. This was not fixed though a plumber was called due to not having the right part. We ended up washing in the tea-cup of a sink we had. Nothing has been done to date despite reporting it on check out. I would not be going back anytime soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Carmel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Hugh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

ASHLEIGH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

MARTIN

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Sean

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great pub, bad management
Great location, good staff who make you feel very welcome. My stay, was tainted by the manager. Never heard anyone talk to their team like he did. Completely shocking and I would be shocked if they dont have a staff retention issue.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disappointing
One night stay, the room was clean but dusty plastic plants. The bath seal leaked so the floor floods when using over bath shower, despite closing the shower curtain as instructed. Glass shelf above sink not secured so collapsed as soon as a toothbrush was placed on it, fortunately didn’t smash. We went to the bar to eat at 7pm, ordered a pint of cider- no problem but ordering a pint of beer took three attempts to find one they had in stock. We got dinner menus and enquired about the pie advertised on blackboards outside and inside the bar but they had sold out- at 7pm. There is an extensive menu, we sat in cosy alcove with our drinks while we chose - chicken wings and pork steak… neither were available. We tried to order three more main courses, each time the lady had to come back to say they were unavailable, so we had mushrooms on toast from the starter menu with a side order of fries which amazingly they seemed to have. Both average. Breakfast equally disappointing there were 4 options but 2 were unavailable, we ordered bacon egg and tomatoes but there had no tomatoes despite them being offered as part of the full English. The cleaning staff were hoovering the room around us while we ate and the toilets were out of action. The staff we met were friendly but we felt were embarrassed and frustrated, creating a tense atmosphere and we overheard many angry sounding conversations. Overall disappointing -the pictures online look so inviting, we wont be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

stephen

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023