Guesthouse The Knife & Cleaver
The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding! Some of the best pub food I've had.
United States of AmericaGreat location, friendly staff, excellent meals and very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!
United KingdomOld world- log fire - warm lighting and very comfortable rooms
United KingdomNice outside space and plenty of room. Staff very friendly and personable. Rooms were nice and enjoyed the stay.
United KingdomNice bar area and restaurant, good atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. Felt very safe with social distancing and clear one way system in place. Very good food, and good choice of drinks on tap. Rooms had everything I needed, very clean and well presented.
United KingdomQuiet and comfortable rooms in a great location, Rooms are good size and everything you need including WiFi. and biscuits 😬 Polite and friendly staff. Great breakfast included in room price. Pub food was very good with great menu and reasonable prices. We’re sure to return again
United KingdomI visit many hotels for one day only as do a lot of walking and here I was treated as a VIP residents. The hotel and staff all observed COVID rules. The building is beautiful, large garden, large new marque, bright and airy restaurant. Some rooms set apart from the main building which were very quiet and very clean.
United KingdomIt's a lovely quiet location and the pub and garden are nice. I thought the church clock chiming would be irratating but in fact in just added more charm to the location.
United KingdomBreakfast looked great.Only had scrambled egg and bacon due to still being full from the SUPERB MEAL we had in their restraunt the night before.The scrambled eggs and bacon were delicious .
United KingdomLocation amazing but across from a church which the bells go off every hour..
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The Knife & Cleaver
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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 8.4 for a two-person trip.
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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)
Breakfast Info
Continental, Vegetarian
Free Private Parking Available On Site
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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See what guests loved the most:
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Kevin
United States of America“Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding! Some of the best pub food I've had.”
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Philip
United Kingdom“Great location, friendly staff, excellent meals and very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!”
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Graham
United Kingdom
“Old world- log fire - warm lighting and very comfortable rooms”
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Rosena
United Kingdom
“Nice outside space and plenty of room. Staff very friendly and personable. Rooms were nice and enjoyed the stay. ”
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Diane
United Kingdom
“Nice bar area and restaurant, good atmosphere, very friendly and helpful staff. Felt very safe with social distancing and clear one way system in place. Very good food, and good choice of drinks on tap. Rooms had everything I needed, very clean and well presented.” Read more
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Carl
United Kingdom
“Quiet and comfortable rooms in a great location, Rooms are good size and everything you need including WiFi. and biscuits 😬 Polite and friendly staff. Great breakfast included in room price. Pub food was very good with great menu and reasonable prices. We’re sure to return again” Read more
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Connie
United Kingdom
“I visit many hotels for one day only as do a lot of walking and here I was treated as a VIP residents. The hotel and staff all observed COVID rules. The building is beautiful, large garden, large new marque, bright and airy restaurant. Some rooms set apart from the main building which were very quiet and very clean.” Read more
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Mick
United Kingdom
“It's a lovely quiet location and the pub and garden are nice. I thought the church clock chiming would be irratating but in fact in just added more charm to the location. ”
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John
United Kingdom
“Breakfast looked great.Only had scrambled egg and bacon due to still being full from the SUPERB MEAL we had in their restraunt the night before.The scrambled eggs and bacon were delicious .”
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Lee
United Kingdom
“Location amazing but across from a church which the bells go off every hour..”
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First built in 1442, over the years the old farmhouse has gradually been extended to house, bars, restaurants, private dining room, meeting room and 9 en-suite rooms all situated with gardens and terrace.
Our team are very customer service conscious, they pride them selves in customer relations, ensuring our guests have a good stay with us. Likewise our chefs are eager to ensure that whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner our guests only have the best!
The Knife & Cleaver looks out on to the 14th century Church of All Saints which is largest parish church in Bedfordshire. Just a couple of minutes drive in the direction of Ampthill will find you at the English Heritage owned site of Houghton House, which is reputedly the inspiration behind 'House Beautiful' in John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress. The hotel is also a short drive from Centre Parcs Woburn & the award winning spa Aqua Sana.
Languages spoken: English
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Cainhoe Castle4.2 miles
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Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club4.3 miles
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Bedford Hospital South Wing4.7 miles
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Wrest Park5 miles
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Toddington Services M17.9 miles
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Wavendon8.2 miles
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Woburn Abbey8.5 miles
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Bletchley Park12.2 miles
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Milton Keynes Bowl12.3 miles
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Lake STEWARBY LAKE3 miles
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Train Flitwick Railway Station4 miles
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Train Flitwick Train Station4 miles
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Train Woburn Sands Railway Station8 miles
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London Luton Airport13.3 miles
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Cambridge Airport29.5 miles
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London Stansted Airport33.6 miles
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Amenities of The Knife & Cleaver
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- TV
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Bottle of water
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
Services
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Packed lunches
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Newspapers
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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The Knife & Cleaver accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
The fine print
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.
Please inform The Knife & Cleaver 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.
FAQs about The Knife & Cleaver
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Guests staying at The Knife & Cleaver can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
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Check-in at The Knife & Cleaver is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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The Knife & Cleaver is 800 feet from the center of Houghton Conquest.
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The prices at The Knife & Cleaver may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at The Knife & Cleaver include:
- Double
- Twin
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Yes, The Knife & Cleaver is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Knife & Cleaver (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
