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The Kingfisher Bedford

4.0 star property

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Outdoor banquet area
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
The current price is $113
$94 nightly
$113 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

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Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oasis Beach Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 234 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Luxury Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bedford

With a stay at The Kingfisher Bedford in Bedford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Priory Country Park. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Oasis Beach Pool and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from St. Paul's Church.

What's nearby

  • Priory Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Oasis Beach Pool - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Bedford Park - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Bletchley Park - 43 min drive - 23.5 miles
  • Santa Pod Raceway - 50 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Honey Crust Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Papillon Coffee House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Harvester Orchard Bedford - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Hangar Cafe & Bar - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Kingfisher Bedford

The Kingfisher Bedford offers 49 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Make yourself at home in one of the 49 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This hotel also features a picnic area and a banquet hall.
Satisfy your appetite for dinner or brunch at the hotel's bar/lounge, Kingfisher Pub, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Continental breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a library. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Kingfisher Pub - This pub serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Barns Hotel Bedford
Barns Bedford
The Barns Hotel
Barns Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub And
The Kingfisher Pub Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Bedford
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel Bedford

The Kingfisher Bedford Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 330 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and parking is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great position ,by the river. Staff very friendly, rooms very clean. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely retreat ! X
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 1 night stay, friendly staff, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Good pub food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue, basic but spacious rooms, food was really nice in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome from Reception. Clean and comfortable room and a great restaurant. Plenty of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel/pub good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay, nice food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything very nice especially the waiting staff, always a smile and more than willing to help in every way . Only criticism we have was the wait for our meal on the one day other than that a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, good food, great service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to walk around and sit outside for drinks or dinner. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Friendly and comfortable and pretty location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly the breakfast was excellent and the outside area was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens and hotel, in a quaint position next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel

Fantastic stay, friendly staff who made us and our dog feel welcome. Food was amazing as well, can’t recommend it enough
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022