We didn’t like the fact that when the function room was in use we were unable to walk directly to our room, instead we had to enter or exit via going all the way upstairs and round the corridors to get to our room. If we had been unable to climb stairs or walk far then it would have been difficult. The food both in the evening and at breakfast was really mediocre. Rather untidy corridors due to various items being left in the way.

Apart from raucous guests in the bar area, the hotel was lovely and quiet and the garden outlook beautiful. We found the staff so helpful and willing to help. Our room was spacious and clean.

Stayed in July 2023

Bed was uncomfortable and seemed to dip in middle

Friendly efficient staff Great breakfast

Stayed in July 2023

Friendly staff from the start, clean and comfortable and breakfast was splendid

Stayed in July 2023

The hotel seems to run on very few people, so you may wait at reception or the bar - although all very pleasant. The breakfast was limited - the main offer is a good cooked breakfast rather than any buffet, and I like tea from a pot not a tea bag and hot water machine. The cleaning needs to target more hoovering, and cleaning the door edges.

A quiet setting, amongst interesting trees, and less than 10 minutes from town centre. A pleasant 1900 villa with modern bedroom wing - plenty of parking space. The room and bathroom were well furnished and fitted, although there was not space for an armchair as well.

Stayed in July 2023

The cooked breakfast was a bit overcooked but tasty nonetheless. The bed was a little firm for us but the room was perfectly fine for the one night. Some areas could do with a little spruce up especially the bar area .

The staff were very friendly and helpful. Overall a very pleasant stay. The grounds were very well maintained and nice to have a morning stroll after breakfast….

Stayed in July 2023

My only critique is that the rooms were a bit warm without any air conditioning. This would not change the great hotel, installation may not be appropriate for such a lovely place..

This is a fantastic building set in nice grounds, relatively close to Bedford station. The rooms were large and very clean and comfortable, I had a great view across the grounds from my room. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The room has all the amenities you need..

Stayed in June 2023

Beautiful and comfy stay!

Stayed in June 2023

Big safety issue was the hot water, it was scalding and much to hot to be safe. Very dated decor, curtains in room very translucent letting the morning sun straight into the room. No nets so when we opened the curtains there were people in the car park looking straight into the room. Bathroom in our room had white marble floor tiles which were stained around the toilet.

Great location, plenty of parking, walking distance to Bedford Park concerts. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Stayed in June 2023

Beautiful building lovely large rooms

Stayed in June 2023

Rooms are huge and v clean, gd value.

Stayed in June 2023

I have an allergy to mangos and unfortunately I couldn’t use any of the hand soap or lotion that were provided. lots of spiders in room and near mirror.

the property was gorgeous, really stunning.

Stayed in June 2023

Very pleasant traditional hotel. Great bar menu. Bedroom is a little tired, but not unpleasant. Would recommend and stay again if I’m in the area.

Stayed in June 2023

The bed was rock hard, too hard for me, but ok for my partner. The view out the window was down into there back yard so not so good. It is an old building so the windows have seen better days. .

Lovely hotel. Fantastic staff. Peaceful. The food was great, we only had a evening meal. Great grounds. Would come again if have softer mattresses.

Stayed in June 2023

Real loud noise in the middle of the night, had to move rooms. Told this was temporary. Staff did handle this well.

Staff are really friendly, hotel is pretty.

Stayed in May 2023

The bedroom was a bit cool with only a portable oil filled radiator if it got really cold. In winter one would hope for the main radiator to work.There was no double glazing. Overall it suited us on the warmish night we were there but on a cold night it might have become very cold. Of course we could retire to the lovely warm bathroom but that had no bed in it!

We had the (cottage),4 rooms apart from the main building so it was very quiet and felt newly refurbished with an outstanding large bathroom which was a lot warmer than the bedroom.

Stayed in May 2023

Early check in fee of £20p/h ended up amounting to £60 (3/4 of the cost of the booking on this occasion) - I felt this was unreasonable given the room in question was already prepared.

Beautiful grounds - both peaceful and picturesque. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for a little break from reality.

Stayed in May 2023

check out times

it was beautiful

Stayed in April 2023

Mattress was too soft for my liking.

Excellent. Nice and quiet and serene views. Very historic feel but modern at the same time. 5G on EE was excellent in my room I didn’t need the WiFi. Amy was extremely helpful and very accommodating during the stay.

Stayed in April 2023

Location good quality bed.

Stayed in April 2023

Having breakfast in the bar on saterday morning

The room was as i requested on the flat with no step

Stayed in April 2023

More light needed in room

Great location for Bedford autodrome. Good parking

Stayed in April 2023

The dinner menu in the restaurant was a little limited in terms of choice and the portions were not over generous. However, the food was well presented and tasty. Breakfast was more plentiful with good choices available.

Very pleasant and helpful staff and a comfortable and clean room in an interesting and well maintained old manor house. I took the package that included dinner and breakfast and felt that this represented very good value.

Stayed in February 2023

Musak in reception, Bar looks a bit like it was being decorated on one occassion. for me a nice addition would be an EV charge point nd a bigger menu. One one visit there was no fish and chips left at 8.30, but the food was, as stated above average, so the alternative was good,

It's a fine place for a few nights, but out of the way but the staff were good (needed more staff) On one night I was kept awake till 1am by the infernal musak in the reception, but they had fixed this by the next stay, Food was above average as was the wine. They gave me reduction for the Musak at night, thanks. Parking good.

Stayed in November 2022

Room was basic rather than standard, no chairs, only one bedside table, one large and one small towel only provided. Breakfast: Poached eggs tasteless. Had to ask for toast though marmalade and butter provided.

Room was quiet despite party downstairs. Water was very hot and the room well heated. Breakfast: ordinary

Stayed in December 2022

Lots of irritating little things Light switch for bathroom was temperamental, light up mirror in bathroom didn't work, no dressing table, mirror on wall too low, plug on hairdryer cracked in half and last safety tested in 2016, pulled plug out of socket and socket came out of wall, room too hot and no way to turn down the heat, window wouldn't stay open had to wedge it with a cushion. Giant cobweb on the curtains. Booked through booking.com as cheaper than the "deal" offered by the hotel when attending a function. This was questioned by the hotel staff on check in and was then told that we had been given incorrect information and that breakfast should have been included in the special deal rate - wasn't offered a refund though!!!

Room was functional, breakfast was great

Stayed in December 2022