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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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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

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

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

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

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Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 30 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 5 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Birds of Prey Centre - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Flitwick Football Centre - 8 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Wrest Park & Gardens - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cottage Bakery - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The George Maulden Ltd - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marston Vale Country Park - ‬12 min drive
  • The Knife & Cleaver
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬5 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.

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
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.

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 Dec 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on Dec 21, 2025 start from $101.28, 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. 119 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 222 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Wayne

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

simon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverley

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The shower had some remedial work to the tiles and had mastic smeared along the joints, black mould had started to accumulate The staff especially Acer and Gavin were exceptional, nothing was too much, they are a credit to your team
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

4/10 Poor

Douglas

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

Not a happy tummy after eating not gluten free foo

The pub itself was nice and the rooms were adequate for our needs. Unfortunately it seemed that the kitchen staff don’t know the difference between gluten free food and non gluten free food, the item in question was a roll for breakfast. It looked a lot like a brioche roll and tasted too nice for GF lol. I did email the place to explain my wife’s discomfort with the food and have not had a reply hence this not so good review. I will repeat myself from my email and hope the people in the kitchen get to hear how they basically poisoned my wife, causing her great discomfort and vomiting on our journey home. This was one week ago and she is still suffering
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Lovely property and location, staff were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Ed

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Business traveler
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

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