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The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Terrace/patio
Serves breakfast, dinner, and brunch
View from property
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Box End Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 234 sq ft
  • 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)
  • 234 sq ft
  • 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)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Luxury Double Room

  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel is located within a mile (2 km) of Priory Country Park and Oasis Beach Pool. This 4-star hotel has 49 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bedford Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Box End Park - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 14 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Longhome - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Priory Marina (Beefeater) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvester Orchard Bedford - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel

Hotel in Bedford with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Guests of The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel enjoy access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and coffee in a common area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff are standing by 24/7 to assist with any requests. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a library, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is not available.

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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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free 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, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Barns Hotel Bedford
Barns Bedford
The Barns Hotel
Barns Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub And
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

As of Oct 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel on Nov 2, 2025 start from $154.71, 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.

What's there to do near The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

This hotel is located in Bedford within a short 20-minute walk of Priory Country Park. You'll also find Bedford Park and Oasis Beach Pool within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a bar and a restaurant plus some guestrooms include river views.

Are there hot tubs at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel serves continental breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Kingfisher Pub.

Does The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel for a fee of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 29.3 mi away (37 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cambridge (CBG), which is around 26.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel.

Reviews

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 313 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 112 out of 313 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 313 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 313 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 313 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Traveled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

Natasha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Lacked any warmth

Check-in set the tone for the entire stay. We arrived excited to check in to the hotel. We stood at the desk which seemed an age waiting for the member of staff to look up from his computer screen and acknowledge us. Eventually he did. Gave us our key and we went to the room. No information given to when breakfast actually was or WiFi code. Luckily these are on the key card. Went to the room. We had paid extra for a family room as we had our 13 year old with us. The room was just a double. Phoned down and told reception that we must have the wrong room and was told they would put a z bed in. This bed was terrible, one false move and my son spent the night sleeping on the floor as it kept collapsing. There are no net curtains, so as the room is so dark due to lack of lights, you can’t even draw back the curtains as all and sundry can see in your room!! Breakfast carried on the poor theme. We had to send back the Eggs Benedict, as it was inedible. So I switched to the buffet breakfast. This was scarce, not topped up at all and had a very small breakfast with about 12 baked beans. Checkout carried on the theme of the stay. There was no one on the reception desk. So we couldn’t convey our disappointment in the stay. We simply had to put our key in the quick check out box.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan

Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

William

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

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

Mike

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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

Peter

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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

8/10 Good

Kevin

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chien-Sheng

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Annina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Nick

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Avoid

The rooms are clean and nice but no better than a Premier Inn so at £125 a night I expected a bit better. Don't eat in the restaurant if you are hungry! It's minimalistic and wildly overpriced for average at best food. They also put a service charge on before you get the bill which I found very arrogant. I requested it be removed both times as the service was poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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