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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property
Inn in Bedford with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Room amenity
Towels
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$205
includes taxes & fees
15 Feb - 16 Feb

Explore the area

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The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA
  • Place, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Greensand Ridge Walk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Flitwick Football Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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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

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Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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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

About the area

Bedford

At The Knife and Cleaver you'll be 4.3 km (2.6 mi) from Greensand Ridge Walk and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This smoke-free inn offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and a terrace. Additionally, you'll find express check-in, express check-out and wedding services. There's also the convenience of free extended parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Bedford inn, attractions include Woburn Safari Park and Bletchley Park.
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What's nearby

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Box End Park - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 12 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marston Vale Country Park - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Prince Of Wales - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ampthill Park Hub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yakamoz Meze Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

Inn in Bedford with restaurant and bar/lounge
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business centre and a meeting room are available.

WiFi is free in public spaces. The Knife and Cleaver also features a terrace, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Bedford inn is smoke free.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Knife and Cleaver offers 9 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

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 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The property is professionally cleaned.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Knife and Cleaver?

The Knife and Cleaver offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on 15 Feb 2026 start from NZ$205.25, including 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.

Is parking available at The Knife and Cleaver?

Yep, The Knife and Cleaver has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Are there any beaches close to The Knife and Cleaver?

The closest beach to The Knife and Cleaver is The Beach (5.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, The Knife and Cleaver does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Knife and Cleaver?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Knife and Cleaver?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 227 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 227 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 227 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 227 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 227 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter R P

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was very good,staff that were there did very well they need a good housekeeper and cleaners. Seemed to be very popular
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight Stay

Outstanding hotel. Staff very welcoming and room was excellent. Breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not a happy tummy after eating not gluten free foo

The pub itself was nice and the rooms were adequate for our needs. Unfortunately it seemed that the kitchen staff don’t know the difference between gluten free food and non gluten free food, the item in question was a roll for breakfast. It looked a lot like a brioche roll and tasted too nice for GF lol. I did email the place to explain my wife’s discomfort with the food and have not had a reply hence this not so good review. I will repeat myself from my email and hope the people in the kitchen get to hear how they basically poisoned my wife, causing her great discomfort and vomiting on our journey home. This was one week ago and she is still suffering
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely property and location, staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent to stay with great food and a friendly service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025