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The Knife and Cleaver

3.5 star property
Inn in Bedford with a restaurant and a bar

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The Knife and Cleaver offers a warm retreat with its delightful restaurant and cozy bar. Travelers can use the business center, connect to WiFi in public areas, or simply unwind on the peaceful terrace. Previous guests particularly appreciate the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is ₩145,133
₩174,160 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

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 )

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Room amenity

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room amenity

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

Room amenity

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Heating
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA

What's nearby

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Birds of Prey Centre - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Priory Country Park - 10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Wrest Park & Gardens - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

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
  • The Knife & Cleaver
  • ‪Marston Vale Country Park - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ampthill Park Hub - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

Property highlights
You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center at The Knife and Cleaver. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Knife and Cleaver include amenities such as WiFi.

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, 443 reviews
The price is ₩94,983
₩113,979 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 12 - Dec 13
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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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets not 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Knife and Cleaver pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Nov 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on Dec 21, 2025 start from ₩145,133, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

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

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

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Knife and Cleaver located?

Situated in Bedford, this inn is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Greensand Ridge Walk and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Birds of Prey Centre and Flitwick Football Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 221 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 61 out of 221 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 221 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 221 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 221 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
I would stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Amenities
Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

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

6/10 Okay

Beverley

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

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

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

8/10 Good

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good- nice staff, comfy room, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

8/10 Good

K

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

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel like rooms very pleasant. Staff were really good and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Orla

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

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CM

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

You really must visit this one!!

This is a real find, staff are fabulous food amazing and room private and cosy, with lovely fresh cotton sheets. All for a really fair price
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

M D

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

Highly recommended

A great pub and rooms with a friendly welcome and atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo

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

Hidden Gem

Hidden gem close to lots of places. The good was fantastic and definitely gastro and reasonably priced. Everything you need and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D

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

The knife and Cleaver

The staff where welcoming and the breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023