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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

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 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
7.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The pub was beautiful and staff were helpful And lovely
  • Knox
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful friendly staff, despite a late check in! Very comfy bed and a delicious breakfast.
  • Wolseleyrules
    Canada Canada
    Breakfast excellent and a beautiful country location

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
  • Breakfast
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast

Amenities of The Knife & Cleaver
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Activities
  • Evening entertainment
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Express check-in/out
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Carpeted
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    Property practice

    This property told us they've implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, or nature.

    House rules

    The Knife & Cleaver takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    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 will be charged as 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

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash The Knife & Cleaver accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    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.

    FAQs about The Knife & Cleaver

    • Check-in at The Knife & Cleaver is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Room options at The Knife & Cleaver include:

      • Double
      • Twin

    • The Knife & Cleaver offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Evening entertainment

    • Guests staying at The Knife & Cleaver can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

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

    • The Knife & Cleaver has 2 restaurants:

      • Breakfast
      • Restaurant

    • 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 Knife & Cleaver is 800 feet from the center of Houghton Conquest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.