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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property

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A traditional brick building with a sign for "The Knife & Cleaver" pub, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a white picket fence.
A table set with various pastries, sandwiches, and a cup of tea, with a bottle of champagne and glasses in the background.
Two glasses of iced tea with fruit slices and mint leaves.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a tray with a champagne bottle and glasses.
A brick building with a sign for "The Knife & Cleaver" indicating private dining rooms.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
12 July - 13 July

Explore the area

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The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA
  • Place, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Greensand Ridge Walk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Birds of Prey Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a window with a view, and a mirror.

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

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with a box and cups.

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 Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with a box and cups.

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 Wi-Fi

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wardrobe.

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 Wi-Fi

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 - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Flitwick Football Centre - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Birds of Prey Centre - 10 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Priory Country Park - 14 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Marston Beans Community Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart at Maulden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marston Vale Country Park - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

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

  • Smoking not allowed

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 4 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on 12 Jul 2026 start from NZ$213, 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. 129 out of 240 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 65 out of 240 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 240 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 240 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 240 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub with good food and rooms on site for a convenient place to stay over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pub with good food and with the very convenient accommodation - well worth a stop-over visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Superb room down the garden, staff, food, drink and god parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and room was good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dave

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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Amenities
Lovely property and location, staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel in a great village location and with a very good menu
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was very dirty, room dusty and needed some tlc. Bed linen was clean. In guest information book it says kitchen open 12-9 however when I asked for a snack at 3pm it was closed until 5pm. On a plus the dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
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6/10 Okay

Beverley

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
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely all round experience especially the food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025