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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property
Bedford inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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

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

Main amenities (8)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
The current price is $106
includes taxes & fees
$88 per night
Mar 23 - Mar 24

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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
Premium bedding
Heating
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
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
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Shower/tub combination
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Wrest Park & Gardens - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Bedford Park - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Wrest Park - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Cranfield University - 20 min drive - 15.6 km

Getting around

  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 40 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 60 min drive
  • Stewartby Station - 5 min drive
  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 6 min drive
  • Millbrook Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rouge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Surfin Cafe Ampthill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ampthill Park Hub - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lounge India - ‬9 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.

Languages

English

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
    • 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
LOCAL_PARKING

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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The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Very pleasant stay.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely all round experience especially the food
Alan, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Really disappointing
Room a little tired with a rather uncomfortable bed. Lots of strange knick-knacks eg a ceramic horse’s head, 2 old trunks acting as a table and several bird ornaments. Shower good though. What was more disappointing was the evening meal. Caesar salad and chips(!) off, then hummus off after we ordered it. Cauliflower steak was 2 large pieces of cauliflower raw in the middle served with stone cold fries. Inedible. The mini pudding of cheesecake was tiny. In fairness to the waitress, who was very attentive and a bit embarrassed, we weren’t charged for the cauliflower and given a further discount, but this was definitely NOT the gastropub experience we were expecting. When we left the pub just after 9, there were only 2 customers left. Said it all really.
Bruce, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Gareth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Sandra, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Paul, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Stephen, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Desmo
Breakfast could be full English every day not just weekends Restaurant is very good but expensive
Ralph, 2-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
Graham, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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.
Cat, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended
A great pub and rooms with a friendly welcome and atmosphere
M D, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Welsh Friends
We have stayed hear several times and always had fantastic service and excellent food , this time was the first time that we required breakfast on a Friday and was disappointed that the choice was only continental,
Ralph, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The knife and Cleaver
The staff where welcoming and the breakfast was great
M D, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Great food but accommodation let it down
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there. The bar was nice and food was delicious. The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

So Relaxing
Amazing Comfy accommadation, great fresh food ,a bit on high side price wise ,great freindly manager Will, very informative and knowledgable, Waiting on team great ,Amy was so passionate and sincere you want to eat the whole menu, through her enthusiasm
Rod, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Ian, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Sean, 1-night trip