Hotels in Bedfordshire, England

The Embankment Hotel stands in a picturesque location on the banks of the River Ouse, in the midst of Bedford's beautiful riverside setting overlooking tranquil gardens and the Victorian suspension bridge. However it is only a few minutes walk along the promenade to the busy town and shopping center. Higgins and Sons of the Castle Brewery founded the Hotel in 1891. The Brewery was set on the side of the old Bedford Castle, which was destroyed hundreds of years before. Today, the Old Brewery building is part of the Bedford Museum complex. It is just a short stroll from the Hotel for visitors wanting to see the museum and the award winning Cecil Higgins Art Gallery alongside. The Beautiful and convenient location of The Embankment is just part of the appeal. It is complemented by a warm, family welcome, friendly pub and a wide choice of meals in the restaurant and pub.

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With views overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, The Bedford Swan Hotel is an ideal location for touring the area. Attractions in the area include Althorp, the ancestral home and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey,Silverstone,Whipsnade Zoo and Knebworth House. The carefully designed public areas offer an ideal retreat in which to enjoy morning coffee or indulge in scrumptious afternoon tea, whilst the renowned River Room Restaurant offers a fine selection of cuisine and wines from around the world. The Bedford Swan Hotel features 110 en-suite bedrooms which includes 1 suite, 2 junior suites, 25 twins, 59 doubles, 19 singles, 4 family rooms of which all have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including colour tv, trouser press, hairdryer, direct dial telephone,hospitality tray, well lit workareas with power point and 24hr room service. Non-smoking bedrooms are also available. The 'Roman Style' Leisure Pool & Spa is complimentary to guests staying overnight. This unique leisure area invites you to unwind and relax during your stay.

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The Hotel with its stylish furnishings preserves the feel of a country house, with open fires and every modern comfort, ensuring your stay will be a memorable one. Woodlands Manor is one of the most exclusive and popular venues for wedding receptions in the Bedfordshire area, on the majority of Saturday nights there may be a wedding reception taking place in the hotel. Please contact the hotel direct for clarification or indeed, if you are looking for a wedding venue yourself. The elegantly proportioned two AA rosette awarded dining room, once the house's main reception room, provides an agreeable venue for dining. The menus balance English traditional dishes with the French flair for fresh, light flavours, complemented by wines from well stocked cellars.

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Whether you need somewhere for an overnight stay, an informal meeting, lunch, conference venue or a base for discovering the surrounding area you'll find the Bedford Moat House Hotel caters for all your needs. We offer a comfortable and informal area which offers all day snacks and refreshments. The sofas have integrated work stations and modem points, ideal to send or retrieve your e-mails. The Body Club health and fitness centre is an added benefit giving full cardiovascular resistance equipment with encouraging tuition from our trained instructors.

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Nestling in the tranquillity of acres of rolling gardens and parkland, Menzies Flitwick Manor is a classical Georgian house which continues its ancestral traditions of hospitality. The cosy lounge is elegantly furnished providing the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and relaxation. For private functions or business meetings Menzies Flitwick Manor offers the ultimate in luxury, all just one hour from London. With two AA rosettes the restaurant is rated as one of the finest in the country and offers the ideal combination of fine dining in a delightful setting. The 17 individually furnished guest rooms and suites are furnished with fine antiques and period pieces, blend effortlessly together to offer guests a comfortable and endearing stay. Located just minutes from junction 12 of the M1 this splendid hotel is ideal for visiting, Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton (and Luton Airport) and Woburn. Flitwick is also on the main line to Kings Cross.

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With excellent links to the A1 and M1 and built around a 13th Century barn and 17th Century manor house, the hotel still retains the character of the original beamed and timbered buildings with a stunning location on the riverbank of the Great Ouse and surrounded by 3.5 acres of landscaped gardens makes it a prefect base for all types of stay. The town of Bedford is noted for its excellent shops, unrivalled recreational amenities and The Great Ouse River, which is the central and attractive feature of the town. It is a good base for visiting Woburn Abbey and Safari Park, Whipsnade and the Shuttleworth collection of historic aeroplanes at Old Warden.

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The Quality Locals pub was refurbished (October 2002) and offers the best in pub entertainment every weekend plus big screen sport and a pool table in the bar.

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The Hotel has a reputation for a very high standard of food and service. The wood panelling, exquisite furnishings and friendly atmosphere combine to make the hotel a fine, highly characteristic and unique venue. Nearby Dunstable Downs has wonderful views across the Vale of Aylesbury. A fine, highly characteristic and unique venue.

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Our 80 guest bedrooms are designed to be comfortable, and cater for all your needs and requirements. All bedrooms are equipped with ensuite power shower and hairdryer, colour TV with satellite and movie channels, direct dial telephones with dataport, work desk and lamp, and tea and coffee making facilities. Guests can choose from double, twin, family or disabled access rooms, and both smoking and non-smoking. Our competitively priced room rates include the Express complimentary breakfast; a delicious continental-style buffet served in our Great Room. The Great Room also features a licensed bar servig soft drinks, beers, wines and spirits in a relaxed environment. Tasty, affordable evening meals are also available, for your convenience. Our 2 purpose-built meeting rooms are located on the ground floor, and can cater for up to 35 delegates each. Both meeting rooms feature air-conditioning, natural daylight and blackout facilities. To complement our great value meeting rates, we also offer business services to assist you to have a smooth-running, efficient meeting. This stylish hotel is ideally located for both business and leisure travellers, just south of Bedford and within easy reach of a number of tourist attractions and local businesses. Elstow Moot Hall, Cecil Higgins Art Gallery, Bedford Museum, Woburn Abbey and Swiss Garden are all less than 15 minutes from the hotel. We look forward to welcoming you to this friendly and vibrant hotel, time and time again.

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This elegant Georgian building lies equidistant between Oxford and Cambridge. Formerly a posting stop between the two university cities, The Swan Hotel offers a perfect combination of pleasure, relaxation, and comfort. An ideal hotel for both business and pleasure. The hotel provides 38 delightful en-suite bedrooms and for that special occasion we can offer you a four poster bedroom. The hotel is an excellent location for business meetings for up to 20 delegates, or functions for up to 40 people. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere with good food and good wine. The intimate Hunter's Bar with its lovely oak carving is the perfect spot to enjoy an aperitif or a traditional ale. With its elegant decor and intimate atmosphere, the restaurant offers a superb choice of both traditional and international cuisine. To complement your meal we have an excellent choice selection of wines. Although only a short distance from London, Leighton Buzzard has all the atmosphere of an ancient market town with its many historic buildings, old market cross, fascinating shopping mews, and peaceful canal walks on the Grand Union Canal. In the heart of this charming town the Swan Hotel commands an ideal location for exploring the lush countryside and numerous attractions of the region including picturesque villages, imposing stately homes and the extraordinary chalk uplands of the Chilterns.

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A spacious and comfortable environment to relax and unwind in. Whether it is to take advantage of our two bars equipped with sky TV or to eat from our extensive menu. You will find our commitment to provide great food and excellent service. Residents bar until 2.00 am.

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A splendid old Victorian House, converted into a family run hotel with bar and restaurant. The Hotels 15 bedrooms are equipped to the highest standards, giving you a homely and comfortable stay and are complete with en suite facilities.

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Situated next to the town centre, airport and train station, with a friendly and homely atmosphere.

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The hotel offers contemporary style, facilities and services to meet the needs of todays business and leisure guests. London Luton Airport car park is located opposite the hotel. We have excellent access to London via train, bus and road networks and are a must for any traveler with a late night flight into or early morning flight out of Luton.

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Our hotel is an excellent hotel with a welcoming atmosphere, and is ideal whether you are visiting for business or pleasure, we offer a good standard of accommodation service and comfort. In the informal atmosphere of Hills Restaurant you can enjoy good food, wine and attentive service. Leisure guests are perfectly located to explore the scenic Chiltern Hills, Dunstable Downs and the areas countless attractions. We offer easy access to the airport and London is only 35 miles away. The Chiltern hotel is within close proximity of Luton Airport.

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The hotel offers 152-bedrooms including studios and a suite and all rooms offer trouser press, hairdryer, satellite TV plus tea and coffee making facilities. An Otium Leisure Club with swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi and workout room has recently opened

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Our hotel offers the Holiday Inn trademarks of quality accommodation whilst providing essential services and facilities. All our rooms have en suite facilities as well as Direct-dial telephone, Satellite TV, Hairdryer, Tea and coffee making facilities.

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