Hotels in Bedford England

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 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.

Opposite the medieval church of All Saints, the largest parish church in Bedfordshire.

Woodlands Manor, with its stylish furnishing preserves the feel of a country house, with open fires, modern comforts and professional, courteous staff ensuring your stay will be a memorable one. All 32 bedrooms are individually decorated and vary in size, however all have excellent facilities which you would expect from a superior Country House Hotel. Facilities include Sky television, hospitality tray, direct dial telephones with modem points and trouser presses. We offer standard rooms and executive suites including four poster rooms. The elegantly refurbished Autographs is Woodlands Manor's award winning restaurant, hosting a variety of A la Carte dishes and bespoke menus that balance English traditional dishes with the ...