The Best Bedford Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Bedford

Bedford is a town in Bedfordshire, England, situated on the River Great Ouse. With a population of around 170,000 people, it is the county town of Bedfordshire and known for its historic buildings, museums, parks, and the nearby attraction of Woburn Safari Park.


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set in a quiet, riverside location amidst 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens on Bedford's outskirts; bedrooms are spacious and well-appointed

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a bright, modern hotel situated on the outskirts of Bedford with good access to the A6, A421, A1 and M1 making it a good exploring base

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a traditional hotel near Bedford's centre has transformed its interior to offer stylish dining and smart rooms with contemporary colour schemes

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boasts an attractive setting beside the River Ouse and overlooking pretty riverside gardens

d'Parys

Bedford

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a fusion of contemporary design and Victorian style with luxurious rooms and informal dining, coffee shop and spacious patio area

Swan Hotel

Bedford

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a stylish, independent hotel set on the River Great Ouse with elegant, individually designed bedrooms and a riverside brasserie and bar

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in a quiet setting on the banks of the River Ouse yet also handy for the A6; restaurant serves an à la carte menu which features local produce

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features vibrant and contemporary interior decor and is in a prominent spot beside the River Ouse

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a former warehouse in Bedford centre is now a characterful Wetherspoon inn with luxurious rooms, a sociable bar and good value food

Queens Head Inn

Milton Ernest

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features a welcoming bar, real ales and an outside terrace to enjoy a drink on a summers evening

The Knife & Cleaver

Houghton Conquest

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set in a pretty village and opposite the Grade I listed church, rooms are in a separate annexe

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a traditional pub offering simple style rooms and a handy location for shops and restaurants

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this Grade II listed manor house retains many period features and sits in secluded grounds

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an attractive 17th century inn with a popular restaurant, located in the pretty Bedfordshire village of Turvey, has added well-appointed rooms

The Red Lion

Stevington

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a delightful hotel in a village near Bedford features exquisitely-designed rooms with a garden theme, and a restaurant with seasonal dishes

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a fine listed building overlooking the River Great Ouse in Bedford is the setting for a relaxing restaurant offering strikingly stylish rooms

Cornfields

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find sumptuous rooms, original oak beams and an Inglenook fireplace at this former 17th century inn

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a B&B in a village near the M1 features its "Truly Scrumptious Tea House" restaurant, and charming rooms, some with their own entrance

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previous guests have commended this guest house for its service, friendliness and value

The Granary

Brogborough

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a peaceful, off-the-beaten-track B&B, set in a converted barn in the grounds of a manor house but only 15 minutes drive to Milton Keynes

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