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The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers find relaxation in a garden setting or challenge themselves on the golf course at this countryside retreat that offers the best of both worlds

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The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel is next to a golf course, allowing guests to play without leaving the property. Relax in the library or garden, grab drinks at the bar, and enjoy breakfast at the restaurant. The hotel offers WiFi in all rooms and complimentary self-parking.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Bedford is home to The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel. Shortmead House and Sharnbrook Theatre are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flitwick Football Centre, or consider a night out at Bedford Corn Exchange.
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Map
Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Bedford Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Silverstone Circuit - 50 min drive - 64.0 km
  • Warner Bros. Studio Tour London - 52 min drive - 72.5 km

Getting around

  • Kempston Hardwick Station - 7 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kiosk at The Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papillon Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Priory Marina (Beefeater) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Anchor - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

Upscale hotel
At The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel, you can look forward to golfing on site, a terrace, and a garden. The on-site restaurant, Kingfisher Pub, offers breakfast, brunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a library and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a banquet hall
  • 3 meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and sound-insulated walls.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, travel cribs, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kingfisher Pub

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel crib

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
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

Property is also known as

Barns Hotel Bedford
Barns Bedford
The Barns Hotel
Barns Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub And
The Kingfisher Pub Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Bedford
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel located?

Situated in Bedford, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Priory Country Park and Oasis Beach Pool. St. Paul's Church and Bedford Corn Exchange are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 321 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 113 out of 321 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 321 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 321 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 321 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue, basic but spacious rooms, food was really nice in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome from Reception. Clean and comfortable room and a great restaurant. Plenty of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for our visit to the Bedford area. Lovely settings & surroundings, very clean, comfortable and staff cannot do enough for you. Will return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Torin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel brilliant for pets and pet family’s alike. Had a great time and will defo be using again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only reason we didn’t score excellent was a half hour wait for cooked breakfast on Tuesday and a mix up about us checking out earlier than our booking, which was confusing. The staff at reception and serving breakfast and dinner were great. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this beautiful property for a wedding. Very comfortable bed and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Kingfisher

Lovely spot and very nice hotel/pub/restaurant Thank you for a wonderful moment on my touring around
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

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

Another stay at the Kingfisher

We stay at the Kingfisher fairly frequently. The room and service on this occasion was excellent, as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens and hotel, in a quaint position next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

“ Bedfords own oasis”

It’s maintained to an excellent standard . Tucked away off a busy road but with ample and excellent car parking facilities . Had a couple of meals during our stay which were excellent value served by friendly staff and set next to the local river.. perfect ! Well worth giving it a try .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chrys

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
1) A convenient location. 2) Clean and comfortable room. 3) Good restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

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

Great stay

Amazing staff very friendly. Food was amazing. 100% will return.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Strange rule over terrace seating

We had a one night stay for a meeting in the region. The hotel is not near to any other Pubs so you are rather captive, it has a nice garden terrace area next to the river, this is very pleasant in warm weather. We were however very disappointed that despite being residents we were not allowed to use this unless eating. A bizarre rule.
Garden area
Swans on the river
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are fantastic ,friendly and helpful. The food was excellent and the rooms are well maintained and clean. Our only problem was the pillows are very soft and there was no information if you could get extra pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Nice area , lots of outer area space with neat , and beautiful gardens The food doesn’t give good value for money , steak’s about £26.00 and comes in a child’s portion without the standard additions you’d get from a standard pub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asim

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

Good hotel, bad restaurant.

Hotel was good, nice and clean, however the restaurant is overpriced for the type of food they offer. What the hell is ‘oyster mushroom’ dish about? Paid £15 for it for the dish and it wouldn’t even feed a child. So 2 stars for the restaurant and food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything very nice especially the waiting staff, always a smile and more than willing to help in every way . Only criticism we have was the wait for our meal on the one day other than that a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to walk around and sit outside for drinks or dinner. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel/pub good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay, nice food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, good food, great service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022