The Dukes

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Historic Setting: The Dukes in Leighton Buzzard is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance, complemented by parquet floors and period furnishings. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sofa beds, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and mini-bars. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all travelers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional or romantic ambiance. Convenient Location: Located 17 mi from London Luton Airport, The Dukes is near attractions like Woburn Abbey (5 mi) and Bletchley Park (8.1 mi). Free on-site parking and walking, bike, and cycling tours enhance the guest experience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

    • Free Parking Available On Site

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
2 sofa beds
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1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The quality of the Breakfast was dependant on which of the staff cooked it. The pub side is quaint & Olde Worlde, atmospheric with wood burner, very nice.”
  • Sharon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everyone made us feel welcome. Very relaxed place.”
  • Dionne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Easy access , great parking , easy for food and drink , great staff”
  • Colin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Plenty of parking and helpful staff, It was a very quiet comfortable stay.”
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Our room at The Dukes was spotless and modern, with fresh bed linen, fluffy towels, and a super comfortable bed. The shower was perfectly warm, and we loved the little touch of complimentary body wash. Breakfast the next morning was just what we...”
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The staff are lovely and make you feel really welcome. Handy location and really quiet in the evenings, so easy to drift off to sleep. Very clean inside and out, with doorstep parking. What’s not to like?”
  • Katy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The communication was excellent The room had everything we needed, plus cookie !”
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Friendly staff, good breakfast and attractive location.”
  • Alison
    Ireland Ireland
    “Great location quiet, spotlessly clean. filter coffee provided”
  • Bernadette
    New Zealand New Zealand
    “Room basic but had all we needed. Was a bit cold and took a while to get heating going some instructions would have helped. Was good having pub adjoining to go for a drink snack and cozy atmosphere in there. Would use again as we often visit...”

Hosted by Sarah Smith & Jo Carter

9.2
Host Review Score
Sarah Smith & Jo Carter
The Dukes, formally The Dukes Head, is an 18th century, grade II listed, thatched roofed village pub. It has been recently refurbished and transformed into a gastro pub with an A La Carte restaurant, traditional bar menu, real ales, open fire and 6 en-suite bedrooms.
The project has been a labour of love for sisters Sarah Smith and Jo Carter who would love to welcome you into their abode. The pub’s recent restoration facelift has included restoring the open fire, re-equipping the bar and restaurant areas, and refurbishing the six bed and breakfast rooms. Owner and Landlady Sarah Smith has 14 years’ experience in the hospitality trade including a spell as restaurant manager at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Oxfordshire.
We are located in heart of Heath & Reach village opposite the village green and the glorious clock tower. We just 1.5 miles from Leighton Buzzard town centre towards the A5, 15 minutes drive from Milton Keynes and less than 10 minutes drive from Woburn. We're just 15 minutes drive away from the M1 at Junction 13. There is a bus stop right outside of our front door on the main road and the busses will take you to Milton Keynes City Centre or to Leighton Buzzard or surrounding areas. We're 10 minutes from Woburn Safari Park and 15 minutes from Xscape Milton Keynes or Milton Keynes Bowl.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • The Dukes Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Local
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Dukes takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 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 21
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Dukes of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

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