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A list by Sara Lind & Adam Larsen. Updated February 2024.
Delightful property. Highly elegant. Cosy rooms. Set amid 1000 acres of beautiful English parkland, Luton Hoo boasts a luxury spa and golf course. Just 2 miles from Luton, it offers fine dining and elegant rooms that have hosted Queen Elizabeth II. Individually styled rooms offer views of the landscaped gardens or the River Lea. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, minibar and a seating area whilst some have a private terrace. The championship golf course is set against Luton Hoo’s lakes and stunning landscape. The spa features an indoor pool with sauna and steam room. A range of beauty therapies can be enjoyed in one of the hotel's 6 treatment rooms.Tennis courts, jogging trails and clay pigeon shooting are also available. Guests can sample classic British cuisine in the Wernher Restaurant, set in the original State Dining Room. Adam’s Brasserie provides informal dining, with a varied modern menu. Luton Hoo is 10 minutes' drive from Luton Airport and 3 miles from the M1 motorway. Luton Parkway Rail Station is a 5-minute drive, providing 30-minute links to London.Show full description
I think this is one of the most elegant, historic and romantic luxury hotels in Bedfordshire! WOW!
Very stylish. Superb interior design. Great location. With a location overlooking the Great Ouse River in Bedford’s town centre. Bedford Rail Station is only 1 mile from the hotel, providing 40-minute links to central London. Contemporary 4-star rooms are decorated with signature wall papers. All have air conditioning, flat screen LCD TVs and free WiFi internet access is available throughout the hotel. Pen and Cob, the on-site British brasserie, is open for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The Bedford Swan also offers a choice of business facilities and event rooms.Show full description
I think this is the most STYLISH luxury hotel in Bedfordshire.
Hip. Charming. Superb breakfast. The Embankment Hotel is in a beautiful location beside the River Ouse. Only a few minutes’ walk from the town centre, this riverside setting overlooks quiet gardens and a Victorian bridge. The Embankment has a friendly pub and a dining area with a view of the Ouse. Food is served all day and drinks include real ales, wines and speciality coffees. On sunnier days you can sit outside with an afternoon cream tea. A short stroll from the Embankment Hotel is the Bedford Museum, and the award-winning Cecil Higgins Art Gallery. All bedrooms all en suite and have telephone and television. The Embankment Hotel was founded in 1891 by the Castle Brewery.Show full description
Based on my research this is one of the coolest small hotels in Bedfordshire.
Comfortable beds. Great value. Located less than 500m from the London Luton Airport passenger terminal, Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport is offers contemporary accommodation in Luton. The property features a fitness centre and free high-speed WiFi. All guest rooms come with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a desk, a mini fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Rooms are complete with a private bathroom fitted with free toiletries. Courtyard by Marriott Luton Airport offers a buffet breakfast. Kitchen & Bar serves all-day seasonal meals and drinks. Speaking English, Italian and Polish, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. The M1 motorway and Luton Airport Parkway rail station, with connections into Central London, are both less than a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Trendy. Elegant. Great breakfast. Popular among couples. Sitting proudly at the heart of picturesque Woburn Village, you’ll find The Woburn – a charming 18th-century property under the stewardship of the award-winning Oakman Group. Part of the Duke of Bedford Estates, The Woburn has 48 hotel rooms plus seven stylish, individually decorated cottages that sit just across the courtyard. There is ample free parking, making this the perfect base to explore famous local attractions such as Woburn Safari Park and Woburn Abbey. Woburn Golf Club, which has hosted The British Masters, is only a decent tee shot away, while the shops of Milton Keynes are within easy reach. We are also ideally placed for travellers flying into or out of London Luton Airport. Our restaurant boasts an open kitchen, keeping you right in the action and creating a lovely atmosphere as our chefs prepare your meal right alongside you. Our Mediterranean inspired menu begins with breakfast, brunch and runs right through to the evening. We cater to all with gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan dishes available. Whether you’re tempted by an authentic Neapolitan pizza cooked in our wood-fired oven, tucking into a superb Sunday roast, or stopping by for a light brunch, you’ll find we place great emphasis on the quality and provenance of our ingredients. For families, we have a bespoke children’s menu with a variety of dishes and an activity sheet to keep them entertained. The Tavistock Bar offers an extensive drinks menu. Relax with friends and enjoy our range of cocktails, real ales, fine wines, gins, and spirits. Or cosy up by the fire with a cup of coffee and the daily newspaper.Show full description
Charming. Lovely property. Popular among couples. Nestled amid the tranquillity of acres of rolling gardens and parkland, this classical Georgian house aims to continue its ancestral traditions of hospitality throughout its 19 individually furnished bedrooms. For private functions or business meetings, Flitwick Manor; Best Western Premier Collection offers the ultimate in luxury, all just one hour from London (on the main line to King’s Cross). It is also just minutes from junction 12 of the M1 and ideally placed for visiting Milton Keynes, Bedford, Luton (and Luton Airport) and Woburn. The cosy lounge is elegantly furnished providing the perfect retreat for those seeking peace and relaxation, whilst the restaurant, rated as one of the finest in the country, offers the ideal combination of fine dining in a delightful setting. The 19 individually furnished guest rooms and suites are furnished with fine antiques and period pieces. Free Wi-Fi and TVs are also provided in all rooms. The hotel offers a croquet lawn, a helicopter landing pad, extensive free car parking and has been awarded a Green Tourism Award.Show full description
Opened June 2022. Situated in Luton, 22 km from Woburn Abbey, Sadie Best Western Hotel at Luton features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel features free WiFi and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Hatfield House. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Every room comes with a kettle, while some rooms are fitted with a balcony and others also feature garden views. At Sadie Best Western Hotel at Luton the rooms include bed linen and towels. The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or Full English/Irish options. Speaking Bulgarian, Bengali, English and French, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Knebworth House is 26 km from the accommodation, while Watford Junction is 29 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 4 km from Sadie Best Western Hotel at Luton.Show full description
The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms located on the River Great Ouse, just 9.9 miles from the M1 and 8.1 miles from A1. The tranquil setting offers views of the River Great Ouse and the local country park. The team pride themselves on offering simple, friendly service with delicious food, wines and cask ales. A particular treat is to relax on the terrace in the warmer months adjacent to the river over dinner or a few drinks with family and friends. The Kingfisher champion quality ingredients sourced as locally as possible. With meat travelling under 15 miles and fruits delivered from just a mile away. With dining spaces both inside and out you are sure to find a comfy corner to enjoy a leisurely lunch or casual dinner and drinks of an evening. Bedroom options are doubles, kings and suites, each comfortably furnished with spacious bathrooms. Guests can relax with a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities in every room. The Kingfisher is just 10 minutes drive from the M1 motorway, and is located close to Woburn Abbey, which is set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park and houses an impressive private collection of art, furniture and porcelain. Woburn Safari Park is filled with exotic animals and features both a safari drive and foot safari.Show full description
A 5-minute walk from Bedford rail station and a 10-minute walk from the town centre, Verve Hotel offers rooms with free high-speed WiFi, a bar and a restaurant. There is also free private parking. The en-suite rooms at Verve Hotel have a flat-screen TV with DVD player, tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryers and a work desk with global adaptors. A continental breakfast is available for an extra charge. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Verve Hotel, which also features the stylish Blue Orchid and Jax Restaurants, offering a fresh and varied seasonal menu. Guests can enjoy breakfast and dinner in the elegant dining room. The Glam Bar serves fine wines and beer, fresh signature cocktails and barista-made coffees.Show full description
Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel is a wonderfully vibrant hotel, set in the busy market town of Bedford. Relax in the Bar before dining in the Restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout and conference facilities are provided. At Mercure Bedford Centre Hotel, rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities and an en suite bathroom with hairdryer. The hotel offer a comfortable and informal area which serves snacks and refreshments all day. The hotel is a short drive from M1 and A1 and just 1 mile from Bedford Railway Station, with a 40-minute connection to Central London. Bedford International Athletic Stadium is 2 miles away. Gulliver’s Land in Milton Keynes is only 14 miles away, while Woburn Safari Park is 15 minutes’ drive away. Elms Farm, Priory, Wolseley and Marsh Leys business parks are all within 2 miles.Show full description
Opened March 2022. Situated in Luton, within 22 km of Woburn Abbey and 25 km of Hatfield House, ATZ&H Inn features accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and bed linen. All rooms will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Knebworth House is 26 km from ATZ&H Inn, while Watford Junction is 30 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Luton Airport, 4 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Luxury Hotel.Great value. Comfortable beds.Opened July 2021. Located 27 km from Knebworth House, Stratton Cottage Guesthouse offers 5-star accommodation in Biggleswade and features a bar. The property is around 34 km from University of Cambridge, 39 km from Woburn Abbey and 41 km from Hatfield House. The hotel has family rooms. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Stratton Cottage Guesthouse also provide guests with free WiFi. Milton Keynes Bowl is 45 km from the accommodation, while Bletchley Park is 46 km away. The nearest airport is London Luton, 34 km from Stratton Cottage Guesthouse, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
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