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Guesthouse The Knife & Cleaver

The Knife & Cleaver

The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.0
Very Good
318 reviews
  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Total

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    6.1

Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding! Some of the best pub food I've had.

Kevin United States of America

Great location, friendly staff, excellent meals and very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!

Philip United Kingdom

Old world- log fire - warm lighting and very comfortable rooms

Graham United Kingdom

Nice outside space and plenty of room. Staff very friendly and personable. Rooms were nice and enjoyed the stay.

Rosena 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.

Diane 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

Carl 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.

Connie 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.

Mick 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 .

John United Kingdom

Location amazing but across from a church which the bells go off every hour..

Lee United Kingdom

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8.0
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318 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding! Some of the best pub food I've had.”
    Kevin Kevin United States of America United States of America
  • “Great location, friendly staff, excellent meals and very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!”
    Philip Philip United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Old world- log fire - warm lighting and very comfortable rooms”
    Graham Graham United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Nice outside space and plenty of room. Staff very friendly and personable. Rooms were nice and enjoyed the stay.”
    Rosena Rosena United Kingdom 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.”
    Diane Diane United Kingdom 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.”
    Carl Carl United Kingdom 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.”
    Connie Connie United Kingdom 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.”
    Mick Mick United Kingdom 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 .”
    John John United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location amazing but across from a church which the bells go off every hour..”
    Lee Lee United Kingdom United Kingdom

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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낍 Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian

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8.0
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318 reviews
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  • Kevin United States of America

    “Dinner and breakfast were both outstanding! Some of the best pub food I've had.”

  • Philip United Kingdom

    “Great location, friendly staff, excellent meals and very comfortable accommodation - highly recommended!”

  • Graham United Kingdom

    “Old world- log fire - warm lighting and very comfortable rooms”

  • Rosena United Kingdom

    “Nice outside space and plenty of room. Staff very friendly and personable. Rooms were nice and enjoyed the stay. ”

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. ”

  • 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 .”

  • Lee United Kingdom

    “Location amazing but across from a church which the bells go off every hour..”

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  • wifi does not work in rooms so this should be made clear in advertisement.

    The wifi is being fixed so that it will be available in the rooms as well as the restaurant


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  • Does the wifi work in the rooms? Thankyou

    Yes. The WiFi works throughout.


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  • do you have a twin room, or single beds? 30-11-19 Thanks Tim

    we only have double bed but if your booking for two people we can look at a double booking discount for you


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  • My husband has mobility issues and would need a walk in shower - do your rooms have these? Many thanks

    Good Afternoon We have 1 room with a larger walk in shower it is in one of our superior rooms.


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  • Hi we would like to bring our small dog please would you confirm if this is acceptable & is there an extra charge?

    Yes dogs are welcome with a £10 per night supplement for a dog in the room


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    £10 per night supplement for a dog in the room


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  • wifi does not work in rooms so this should be made clear in advertisement.

    The wifi is being fixed so that it will be available in the rooms as well as the restaurant


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  • Does the wifi work in the rooms? Thankyou

    Yes. The WiFi works throughout.


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  • do you have a twin room, or single beds? 30-11-19 Thanks Tim

    we only have double bed but if your booking for two people we can look at a double booking discount for you


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  • My husband has mobility issues and would need a walk in shower - do your rooms have these? Many thanks

    Good Afternoon We have 1 room with a larger walk in shower it is in one of our superior rooms.


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  • Hi we would like to bring our small dog please would you confirm if this is acceptable & is there an extra charge?

    Yes dogs are welcome with a £10 per night supplement for a dog in the room


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    £10 per night supplement for a dog in the room


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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

Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Great location - show map
What's nearby
  • Cainhoe Castle
    4.2 miles
  • Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club
    4.3 miles
  • Bedford Hospital South Wing
    4.7 miles
  • Wrest Park
    5 miles
  • Toddington Services M1
    7.9 miles
  • Wavendon
    8.2 miles
  • Woburn Abbey
    8.5 miles
Top attractions
  • Bletchley Park
    12.2 miles
  • Milton Keynes Bowl
    12.3 miles
Natural Beauty
  • Lake STEWARBY LAKE
    3 miles
Public transit
  • Train Flitwick Railway Station
    4 miles
  • Train Flitwick Train Station
    4 miles
  • Train Woburn Sands Railway Station
    8 miles
Closest Airports
  • London Luton Airport
    13.3 miles
  • Cambridge Airport
    29.5 miles
  • London Stansted Airport
    33.6 miles
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Amenities of The Knife & Cleaver

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Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Pets
  • 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
  • Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
Services
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Packed lunches
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
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  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

No age restriction

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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

Late check-out can be arranged for 12:00 at a surcharge.

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

  • 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

  • Yes, The Knife & Cleaver is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at The Knife & Cleaver is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Room options at The Knife & Cleaver include:

    • Double
    • Twin

  • The Knife & Cleaver is 800 feet from the center of Houghton Conquest.

  • 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.

  • 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

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  • Facilities 7.8
  • Cleanliness 8.2
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  • Value for money 7.8
  • Location 8.5
  • Free WiFi 6.1
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