This 17th century inn is located in the beautiful village of Turvey, a quintessential English village just 10 miles (9.9 mi) west of Bedford and just a short drive from Northampton and Milton Keynes. Located just off the A428, the Three Cranes’ convenient location means it has good access to the region’s major road network. Located in the heart of this picturesque village, this small country inn is also a great base from which to visit nearby Castle Ashby and Woburn Abbey with its impressive safari park, populated with elephants, giraffes and lions. There are 5 bedrooms, each of which has a country inn style. All rooms have a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The inn's restaurant offers freshly prepared meals and a choice of fine wines. The bar has open fireplaces and serves an extensive range of real ales.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for Turvey
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Wendy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room so clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent prepared and served by lovely staff
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    lovely country style pub/hotel. spotlessly clean, comfortable bed, good shower and quiet at night. food in the restaurant was excellent, reasonable price, and breakfast was equally superb. I cannot fault the hotel in any way.
  • Ian
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice size room, comfortable bed, good shower. Free parking. Very friendly staff, excellent food.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.7Based on 172 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Cliff and Hayley manage the Three Cranes providing a caring, individual and courteous service to our guests.

Property info

The Three Cranes is a Grade II listed, mock Tudor, building which has been caringly renovated over the last 3 years by the current owners to a high standard. We are located next to the Church at the centre of the village. We specialise in providing freshly cooked food with a good variety of choice as well as a good choice of ales and wines. Our 5 bedrooms are individually designed providing for comfortable accommodation. Two bedrooms are accessible from the car park offering private access as well as easier access for the less mobile.

Neighborhood info

The Three Cranes is located in the centre of Turvey, a thriving Bedfordshire village, off the A428 between Bedford and Northampton. Turvey has plenty of local walks, access to the river Ouse for fishing and historic sites to visit. We are close to Bedford, Northampton, Milton Keynes and Woburn as well as being in easy reach of Cambridge and London by train.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

Amenities of Three-Cranes
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Fishing
Media & Technology
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Fast free Wifi 69 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • 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

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 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.

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Crib and extra bed policies

2+ years
Extra bed upon request
£45 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted Three-Cranes accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

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

Cots for infants will need to be provided by guests.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of 10 GBP per pet, per nigh applies.

Not all rooms are pet-friendly

FAQs about Three-Cranes

  • Three-Cranes is 2,300 feet from the center of Turvey. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Three-Cranes offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fishing

  • Three-Cranes has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Room options at Three-Cranes include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Check-in at Three-Cranes is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Three-Cranes may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, Three-Cranes is popular with guests booking family stays.