The Knife & Cleaver
The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
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 situated in the picturesque village of Houghton Conquest, just 15 minutes’ drive from Bedford city centre 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 en suite 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Neville
United Kingdom“Comfortable cosy rooms and good food at a great price”
Jennifer United Kingdom“Friendly staff, very helpful in the early part of the evening when the bar area was crowded and we needed space for the 6 of us. The food was average, but the purpose of our trip was to meet up with friends. The bed was comfortable with a nice...”
Lisa United Kingdom“The food was absolutely fantastic! Quality, very good sized meals, I was extremely impressed by all meals during our stay. The staff were lovely, so friendly helpful and a waitress dealing with a rather difficult situation did amazingly well to...”
Michelle United Kingdom“Food and staff were excellent. Very friendly. Room smelt a little damp and bathroom needs upgrading. But overall great place to stay.”- Louis United Kingdom“Nice and handy location. Restaurant food is excellent, rooms are good quality and spacious.”
- Marie United Kingdom“A lovely warm atmosphere great staff good food and great selection of drinks.”
- Michael United Kingdom“The rooms where nice and big with good facilities and the a superb location, the staff in the bar where friendly and the food was excellent.”
Alan United Kingdom“Breakfast was outstanding , room was clean very nice and quiet the restaurant for evening meals was very nothing was to much trouble”
Henriette United Kingdom“I needed a place to stay last minute for a business event. I loved the look of Knive & Cleaver and the restaurant. The room was very rustic in design, matching the rest of the restaurant's interior. I love it. There was no noise during the night;...”- Michelle
Australia“Friendly staff, accomodation perfect, breakfast and dinner lovely. We ordered all the share plates - well presented, great variety and better yet tasted amazing. Had lovely atmosphere.”
Property surroundings
Restaurants2 restaurants on site
- Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Breakfast
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast
Facilities of The Knife & Cleaver
- 2 restaurants
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Towels
- Shower
- Linen
- Terrace
- Evening entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Express check-in/check-out
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Designated smoking area
- Non-smoking throughout
- Carpeted
- Heating
- Non-smoking rooms
- English
House rulesThe Knife & Cleaver takes special requests - add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine printNeed-to-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 whilst the pub us closed can still access the rooms as the room buildings are separate to the main building.
Legal information
FAQs about The Knife & Cleaver
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The Knife & Cleaver has 2 restaurants:
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
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The Knife & Cleaver is 250 yards from the centre of Houghton Conquest. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Check-in at The Knife & Cleaver is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.
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The prices at The Knife & Cleaver may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Room options at The Knife & Cleaver include:
- Double
- Twin
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Guests staying at The Knife & Cleaver can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Yes, The Knife & Cleaver is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The Knife & Cleaver offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Evening entertainment
