The Best Hotels and B&Bs to Book in Bedford

4.5/5 (128 Reviews)

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Now from $105 per night

Doing what it says on the tin, this Bedford mainstay has a prized location on the River Great Ouse. The eye-catching building dates to 1891 and retains its Victorian appearance, but the interior has been brought right up to date. Flat-screen TVs and freestanding copper roll top baths share space with traditional gilt-framed mirrors in the rooms. Munch on a veggie deli plate in the restaurant.

The Waterfront Hotel, Spa & Golf

Spa Hotel, Golf Hotel

Business Family Golf

4.1/5 (500 Reviews)

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Now from $94 per night

You don’t have to be a golfer to enjoy the Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf, but it helps. Set in 380 acres (154ha) of gorgeous greenery, the hotel’s course will test any wannabe McIlroy with its fiendishly designed fairways and water hazards. For a more chilled-out time, the award-winning Y Spa has everything you need to relax, from a hydrotherapy pool to 11 treatment rooms.

Bedford Swan Hotel

Hotel

Business Family

4.2/5 (953 Reviews)

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Now from $78 per night

Rooms mix contemporary design with original 18th-century features at the Bedford Swan, a hotel as elegant as the creature after which it is named. The location is stellar, too: on the embankment of the Great River Ouse. No stay here is complete without an afternoon tea at restaurant Anna’s, named after the 7th Duchess of Bedford – in the early 19th century, she started a trend by having a brew and a light snack before dinner.

The Barns Hotel

Hotel

4.2/5 (147 Reviews)

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Now from $102 per night

On the outskirts of Bedford, the Barns Hotel makes the most of its location on the Great River Ouse by offering guests a spin on Brub, its very own boat. Back on dry land, the WineGlass restaurant has charming wooden beams, while the hotel’s 13th-century Tithe Barn is one of the area’s most popular spaces for events and weddings.

Woodland Manor Hotel

Hotel

4.2/5 (75 Reviews)

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Now from $109 per night

Living up to its name, Woodland Manor is surrounded by 23 acres (9ha) of idyllic woodland gardens, making it the perfect place for a tranquil retreat. The hotel had a starring role in Channel 4’s reality show The Great Hotel Escape, which chronicled a major facelift at the building. The removal of a pillar from the Autograph Room; new carpets in the reception area, lounge and bar; and a spruce-up of the hallways all enhanced its appeal.

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The Knife & Cleaver

Pubs with Rooms

4.3/5 (131 Reviews)

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Now from $0 per night

As the name suggests, the Knife & Cleaver is all about the grub. This award-winning gastropub in the village of Houghton Conquest has dishes made from local produce. Enjoy them in the restaurant, an outside courtyard or in private dining rooms. The rooms are equally high-quality, combining chic design with comfy king-sized beds and Egyptian cotton linen.

The Granary

Bed and Breakfast

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Now from $0 per night

If spending a night in a barn seems a bit rough – and draughty – you haven’t experienced the Granary. A converted storehouse that’s part of a working farm, its rooms are beautifully designed with either tiled or wooden floors and sink-into beds. This being a farm, the morning eggs and bacon are very fresh. An all-season tennis court is the cherry on top.