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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

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
The current price is CNY692
CNY831 total
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Room options

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

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

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Box End Park - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 15 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 60 min drive
  • Stewartby Station - 5 min drive
  • Millbrook Station - 8 min drive
  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marston Beans Community Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Yakamoz Meze Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • The Knife & Cleaver
  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 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 travelers 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • 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
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite 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 center
  • 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 elevators.
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 to 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 onsite 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 onsite restaurant.

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Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was wonderful and the food options were top notch. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice pub with good food and rooms on site for a convenient place to stay over
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Had a great stay! Superb room down the garden, staff, food, drink and god parking!
mike, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Lovely staff and room was good!
Jason, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent to stay with great food and a friendly service
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight Stay

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Phil, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Staff were lovely and the food was great only down side was the room our bed seemed broken and dipped on one side so I woke up with a sore back. but other than that it was a lovely stay and I would stay again but I would go to a different room.
Laura, 3-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Food was good and homemade. But rooms need much investment. Mattress you could feel the springs. Pillows lumpy. Kettle lid broken. Shelf in bathroom broken. Blind broken. Tv had electrical fault and kept coming on during the night.
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
Phil, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
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8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Motel like rooms very pleasant. Staff were really good and friendly.
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

V Good

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

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
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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
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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