You can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center at The Knife and Cleaver. In addition to a restaurant, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
Free self parking and extended parking
Breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
Wedding services, smoke-free premises, and 1 meeting room
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Knife and Cleaver include amenities such as WiFi.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free extended parking on site
Food and drink
Breakfast available for a fee
1 restaurant
1 bar
Guest services
Daily housekeeping
Wedding services
Business services
Business center
Conference space
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
This property does not have elevators
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Towels
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property is professionally cleaned
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
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Knife and Cleaver pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Knife and Cleaver?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Knife and Cleaver?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.
What time is check-out at The Knife and Cleaver?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Knife and Cleaver located?
Situated in Bedford, this inn is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Greensand Ridge Walk and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park. Birds of Prey Centre and Flitwick Football Centre are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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The Knife and Cleaver Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Welcome was excellent, room was nice but en suite requires some attention. The cistern ran all night wasting water and disturbing our sleep. Restaurant and food was great. Breakfast was ok. Lovely church across the road chimes on the hour and tinkles every quarter so not great if you're already awake because of the cistern.
Stayed here a lot on business and it’s got worse over the year, shower was impossible to use with no pressure, no mattress or pillow protectors, stains on both..
Grubby, bathroom desperate for a refurb, not enough light outside rooms, no blind on bathroom window
The list goes on.
But staff in pub were very nice and polite.
I wouldn’t stay again nor recommend
The pub is nice with lovely food ( a bit overpriced but they have the monopoly). The room was awful. The carpets were wet and the room smelled strongly of damp, which I complained about twice, with no resolution. Shower was broken. Had to hide my clothes in the ottoman and spray with deodorant. My clothes stunk of damp if I didn’t do this. Made me extremely uncomfortable. Wouldn’t go again
Stephen
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Rebecca
3 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very good- nice staff, comfy room, good restaurant
Hidden gem close to lots of places. The good was fantastic and definitely gastro and reasonably priced. Everything you need and very friendly staff
Jo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
8/10 Good
Cat
11 September 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
We have stayed hear several times and always had fantastic service and excellent food , this time was the first time that we required breakfast on a Friday and was disappointed that the choice was only continental,
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there.
The bar was nice and food was delicious.
The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
Julie
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rod
4 February 2023
So Relaxing
Amazing Comfy accommadation, great fresh food ,a bit on high side price wise ,great freindly manager Will, very informative and knowledgable, Waiting on team great ,Amy was so passionate and sincere you want to eat the whole menu, through her enthusiasm
Rod
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
4/10 Poor
Steven
5 March 2024
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Not bad, not great
The location was ideal and the room was good. Bathroom need an update and maybe a desk in the room.
However, no cooked breakfast in the morning. Just 2 bread loaves, ham, cheese and cereal plus some tired looking pastries. This was not mentioned at check-in
The arrival at The Knife and Cleaver was wonderful. Staff helped me with the luggage and room 9 was both clean and impressive. Nice seperate seating area and outside patio was a bonus in the room.
Well equipped and warm. WiFi was not so good but free inside the pub.
We ate at the restaurant for the two nights. Food was okay first night. Second night not so good. No atmosphere either and staff consistently just giggling or calling you guys!
All in all, the hotel side of the pub was well worth the money. Would definitely stay again.
Would have another hit at the restaurant but maybe in the daytime instead.
Great location, good staff who make you feel very welcome. My stay, was tainted by the manager. Never heard anyone talk to their team like he did. Completely shocking and I would be shocked if they dont have a staff retention issue.
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
Check in took 15 minutes due to Manager standing 3 metres away training new waiting staff. Waited for 5 minutes to be seated although both new waiting team were standing 5 metres away and did not even bother to engage with me. I left and went back to my room. The bedroom was very nice until i got into bed, the most uncomfortable mattress i have ever slept in.
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Roger
10 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Disappointing
This is marketed as a 4 star hotel however I was very disappointed.
The food was lovely however the service very poor.
A brief summary:
- not cheap
- couldn't check me in due to 'computer problem', needed me to show my email booking receipt
- I had pork skewers (lovely) but I had to ask for cutlery.
- I had fillet steak (excellent) for dinner but wasn't offered any condiments. The server even left my dirty skewer plate on the table when delivering the steak. I had finished the skewers late afternoon.
- The toilets for the bar area were tired, lots of broken tiles and a bit smelly.
- Room 3 was nice however very warm, it was difficult to access the heater controls due to a shelf directly above the heater.
- Toilet seat was broken.
- Couldn't lock the front door from the inside.
I wouldn't recommend staying here