Hotels in Bedford England

Whether you need somewhere for an overnight stay, an informal meeting, lunch, conference venue or a base for discovering the surrounding area, you'll find the Park Inn Bedford caters for all your needs. The Inn offer a comfortable and informal area which offers snacks and refreshments all day.

The Body Club health and fitness centre is an added benefit, giving full cardiovascular resistance equipment with encouraging tuition from the trained instructors.

Within the country park is a cinema, gym and bingo - all only 5 minutes away.

Priory Marina Beefeater is next door and has a large, attractive beer garden and alfresco dining area. Premier Inn Bedford Priory Marina hotel features a large, free car park ideal for bigger vehicles.

Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The all-you-can-eat breakfast includes the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection.

The restaurant serves fine English and continental cuisine and daily specials. The bedrooms are well-equipped and there are 4 ground-floor rooms, including a disabled twin room.

Local attractions include the charming village of Felmersham with its old stone and thatch houses. Nearby Castle Ashby has a 16th-century house completed by Inigo Jones, with gardens created by Capability Brown.

The staff at the Edwardian go that bit further to give your stay a ?home-from-home? feel.

The Shakespeare Hotel has established an excellent reputation as a conference venue due to its 2 well-equipped rooms. The larger Juliets can be set up for up to 120 delegates.

The hotel is the perfect setting for that very special occasion, be it a wedding, a civil wedding ceremony, social function, birthday party or anniversary. For weddings, the setting is romantic. Whether a small intimate dinner or a full reception, help is at hand to plan and advise during the months of preparation. The hotel encourages guests to book accommodation, creating a memorable gathering of family and friends.

The tranquil setting offers views of the great River Ouse and the local country park and wonderful grounds in which to stroll and relax.

For more strenuous activities, guests have access to the local Oasis Fitness and Leisure Club. Samuel Whitbread, founder of the brewing business, was born in the main house in 1720 and it remained within the Whitbread family until 1890s, becoming a hotel in 1987.

5 acres of landscaped gardens on the banks of the River Great Ouse and still retains the character of the original beamed and timbered buildings. Dine in the Anglers restaurant overlooking the river or relax over a drink on the terrace at the Riverside bar. All guest bedrooms and public areas have complimentary WiFi and guests can enjoy free use of the local leisure centre.

Stay 2 nights bed and breakfast and receive dinner on the first night of your stay.