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The Knife and Cleaver

Property class: 3.5

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A traditional brick building with a sign for "The Knife & Cleaver" pub, outdoor seating with umbrellas, and a white picket fence.
A brick building with a sign for "The Knife & Cleaver" indicating private dining rooms.
A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, a vase with flowers, and a tray with a champagne bottle and glasses.
A table set with various pastries, sandwiches, and a cup of tea, with a bottle of champagne and glasses in the background.
Two glasses of iced tea with fruit slices and mint leaves.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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The Grove, Houghton, Bedford, England, MK45 3LA
  • Place, Marston Vale Millennium Country Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Greensand Ridge Walk
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Box End Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Standard King Room )

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, a window with a view, and a mirror.

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

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

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

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with a box and cups.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wardrobe.

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a tray with a box and cups.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wardrobe.

Double Room, Ensuite, Courtyard View (Superior)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bedford

The Knife and Cleaver places you within a few miles (5 km) of Greensand Ridge Walk and Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. This 9-room, 3.5-star inn has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Marston Vale Millennium Country Park - 6 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Greensand Ridge Walk - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Box End Park - 14 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Priory Country Park - 14 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Woburn Safari Park - 15 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Hart at Maulden - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Marston Beans Community Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • The Knife & Cleaver
  • ‪The George Maulden Ltd - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marv's - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Knife and Cleaver

The Knife and Cleaver features free WiFi in public areas, conference space, and a business center. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a terrace.

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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
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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-11:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.
  • The property is professionally cleaned.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Knife and Cleaver?

The Knife and Cleaver offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Sep 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Knife and Cleaver on Sep 13, 2026 start from $123, including 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.

What's there to do close to The Knife and Cleaver?

This inn is located in Bedford, close to Wrest Park, Bedford Park, and The Beach. You'll also find Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Greensand Ridge Walk within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Knife and Cleaver?

Yes, extended and self parking are offered for free at the inn.

Does The Knife and Cleaver include a casino on the premises?

No, The Knife and Cleaver doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

Is The Knife and Cleaver a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this inn will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a courtyard view and a deep soaking bathtub.

Are there hot tubs at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Knife and Cleaver have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Knife and Cleaver serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will The Knife and Cleaver allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Knife and Cleaver.

Are there connecting rooms at The Knife and Cleaver?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Knife and Cleaver?

The closest major airport to The Knife and Cleaver is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 20.3 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cambridge (CBG), which is around 29.6 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Knife and Cleaver?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Knife and Cleaver offer a deck/patio and may feature courtyard views.

Does The Knife and Cleaver offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at The Knife and Cleaver.

The Knife and Cleaver Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 247 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub pub with excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff and nice rooms to stay over
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms well equipped and tidy, breakfast choices good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice pub with good food and rooms on site for a convenient place to stay over
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great pub with good food and with the very convenient accommodation - well worth a stop-over visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great. Room clean. Food great. One slight thing, room decor was lovely except for an unnecessary large TV on wall that half obscured a picture and bathroom window did not close properly. Nice place to stay though.
Outside
Bedroom
Pub
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay! Superb room down the garden, staff, food, drink and god parking!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff and room was good!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Disappointing. On arrival to the room, there was a distinct musty smell. Not pleasant and still present after opening the windows. No WiFi in the room. Breakfast was almost non existent. For a pub/hotel that promotes its food service and quality, a couple of boxes of cereal and a few miniature pastries was not what was expected or advised. A cooked choice would be expected (and was advertised)
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rebecca

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

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom was very dirty, room dusty and needed some tlc. Bed linen was clean. In guest information book it says kitchen open 12-9 however when I asked for a snack at 3pm it was closed until 5pm. On a plus the dinner was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026