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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property
Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Bedford inn

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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA
  • Woburn Safari Park
  • Wrest Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bedford Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room ) | 1 bedroom, WiFi

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

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 30 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

In Bedford .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Bedford inn, you'll find Greensand Ridge Walk and Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Birds of Prey Centre and Flitwick Football Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wrest Park & Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 11 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Box End Park - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Wrest Park - 11 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Bedford Park - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

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

Enjoy the free parking at this 3.5-star Bedford inn
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center 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 daily.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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
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.

Property 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

How close is The Knife and Cleaver to the airport?

The Knife and Cleaver is 20.3 mi (40-min drive) away from the Luton Airport (LTN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on Jul 31, 2025 start from $111.68, excluding 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.

Does The Knife and Cleaver have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Knife and Cleaver.

How close is The Knife and Cleaver to the beach?

This inn is 5.5 mi (28-min drive) from The Beach.

Does The Knife and Cleaver offer free breakfast?

The Knife and Cleaver does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, there is no casino at this inn, but Genting Casino Luton (22-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Knife and Cleaver?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at The Knife and Cleaver?

This inn offers free self parking and extended parking.

Does The Knife and Cleaver have a pool?

The Knife and Cleaver does not have a pool.

Does The Knife and Cleaver have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Knife and Cleaver have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Knife and Cleaver to downtown Bedford?

The Knife and Cleaver is 0.9 mi away from Houghton Conquest.

The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 207 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 207 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 207 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 207 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 207 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Orla

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JAMIE

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

6/10 Okay

Anita

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

K

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

Lovely but noisy

The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikolay

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

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

6/10 Okay

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Paul

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

V Good

It’s a pub and a very good one. Food is very good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

habtamu

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Vere

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Cat

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

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

4/10 Poor

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

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