The Knife & Cleaver

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Staff

8.9

Opposite a Grade I listed church, The Knife & Cleaver is a AA 4 Gold Star award winning guest house. It is located in the picturesque village of Houghton Conquest, just 15 minutes’ drive from Bedford city center and main line rail station of Ampthill. Countryside walks can be enjoyed in the surrounding area, or venture into Bedford to enjoy sights such as St Paul’s Square, River Great Ouse or Embankment Gardens. An private bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a TV are provided in each room at The Knife & Cleaver, and some come with a king-size bed. A fine dining restaurant serving a wide variety of modern British classics is available on-site, as well as a terrace for alfresco dining and drinking. A range of real ales can be enjoyed in the bar or in the beer garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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See what guests loved the most:

Paul
Netherlands Netherlands
“The atmosphere. It is how it should be. Old fashioned English style. Bed is great.”
Stephanie
Canada Canada
“Dinner was great, location and room was good. Check in simple and easy”
Nicola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The pub was beautiful and staff were helpful And lovely”
Adrian
Spain Spain
“The place was nice and the food was really good, the were staff were great”
Roderic
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well located in the centre of the village, popular with locals and visitors. Well laid out drinking and dining areas, outside dining a particular delight on a warm summer evening.”
Mary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely pub and food. Staff are so nice and welcoming. It was our fourth stay here.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rooms were comfortable and the evening meal was very good”
Maggie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely welcome. Brilliant attentive staff. Good value for money . Lovely coffee at breakfast”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great friendly staff with decent food menu and a fantastic beer garden.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very friendly and helpful. The bed was super comfy. The breakfast was well set out. Good location.”

Area info

Restaurants

2 Restaurants On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Breakfast
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Open for
    Breakfast

Amenities of The Knife & Cleaver

Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • 2 restaurants
  • Free Wifi
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Late check-out can be arranged for 12:00 at a surcharge.

Pets can be accommodated at a supplement of GBP 10 per night.

The restaurant takes last orders at 21:45 Monday to Saturday, and 21:30 on Sundays.

Guests arriving while the pub us closed can still access the rooms as the room buildings are separate to the main building.

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