The Kingfisher
The Kingfisher
- River view
- Pet friendly
- Free Wifi
- Free parking
- Bathtub
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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The Kingfisher is a riverside pub with rooms located on the River Great Ouse, just 9.9 miles from the M1 and 8.1 miles from A1. The tranquil setting offers views of the River Great Ouse and the local country park. The team pride themselves on offering simple, friendly service with delicious food, wines and cask ales. A particular treat is to relax on the terrace in the warmer months adjacent to the river over dinner or a few drinks with family and friends. The Kingfisher champion quality ingredients sourced as locally as possible. With meat traveling under 15 miles and fruits delivered from just a mile away. With dining spaces both inside and out you are sure to find a comfy corner to enjoy a leisurely lunch or casual dinner and drinks of an evening. Bedroom options are doubles, kings and suites, each comfortably furnished with spacious bathrooms. Guests can relax with a TV, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities in every room. The Kingfisher is just 10 minutes drive from the M1 motorway, and is located close to Woburn Abbey, which is set in a beautiful 3,000 acre deer park and houses an impressive private collection of art, furniture and porcelain. Woburn Safari Park is filled with exotic animals and features both a safari drive and foot safari.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Sam
United Kingdom“Booked this hotel multiple times as it’s always been a decent place to stay. Will be returning as usual!” 
Chris
Australia“Great "country style" pub not in the country. Beautiful location with very comfortable room and great restaurant / bar. Beautiful to sit next to the river and have a meal and drink. The geese were lovely - but watch where you step.”- Andrea Australia“Staff were welcoming and helped us find out more about this historic property. Restaurant was great for breakfast and dinner. Location near the river was beautiful and must be lovely in the summer. Bedroom was comfortable and had everything we...”
- Andrea Australia“Beautiful peaceful setting. Lovely restaurant with good range of foods. Attentive staff at reception and in the restaurant. Comfy room with spacious bathroom. Good water pressure!”
Tracygiles United Kingdom“Venue was fab, room was lovely, staff all very lovely and food was excellent”- Stuart United Kingdom“Easy to find, great location for onward travel and it’s got its own car park. A massive bonus. It’s also five minutes away from a really great place to walk.”
- Thomas
United States“Location was amazing. Beautiful patio and restaurant on the river.” - Steve United Kingdom“Well sized bedroom and bathroom, with a bath and shower. Breakfast and dinner were tasty meals. Quite given it's proximity to major roads”
Hannah United Kingdom“All good. Polite & helpful staff. Clean & comfortable room. Great breakfast with river view! Plenty of parking.”- Dadds United Kingdom“Used as a short stay for a party in the adjoining barn. Was conveniently located for party. Room was clean and comfortable. Good tv. Coffee & tea. And fruit tea which was appreciated.”
Hotel area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- The Kingfisher
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The KingfisherGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
Living Area
- Sitting area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Coffee house on site
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
Business Facilities
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Wake-up service
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Accessibility
- Lowered sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Portuguese
- Romanian
House rulesThe Kingfisher takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and 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 and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-know information for guests at this property
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).
FAQs about The Kingfisher
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The prices at The Kingfisher may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Kingfisher is 1.8 miles from the center of Bedford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Kingfisher is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Guests staying at The Kingfisher can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The Kingfisher offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
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Room options at The Kingfisher include:
- Twin/Double
- Suite
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The Kingfisher has 1 restaurant:
- The Kingfisher
