The Knife & Cleaver
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$121
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About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this inn consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At The Knife and Cleaver, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Breakfast is available for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 9 guestrooms.
Location
With a stay at The Knife and Cleaver in Bedford, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Greensand Ridge Walk. This inn is 16 mi (25.7 km) from Bletchley Park and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park.
What's nearby
Greensand Ridge Walk(2.6 miles)
Marston Vale Millennium Country Park(2.7 miles)
Birds of Prey Centre(4 miles)
Flitwick Football Centre(4 miles)
Flitwick Leisure Centre(5 miles)
The Beach(5.5 miles)
Box End Park(5.8 miles)
St. Paul's Square(5.9 miles)
St. Paul's Church(6 miles)
Bedford Corn Exchange(6.1 miles)
Wrest Park & Gardens(6.3 miles)
Oasis Beach Pool(6.4 miles)
Wrest Park(6.4 miles)
John Bunyan Museum(6.5 miles)
Living It Up Performing Arts Centre(6.5 miles)
Luton Airport (LTN)(20.3 miles)
Cambridge (CBG)(39.4 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Business Center
Housekeeping
Banquet Facilities
Location
The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, England, United Kingdom
Greensand Ridge Walk (2.6 miles)
Marston Vale Millennium Country Park (2.7 miles)
Birds of Prey Centre (4 miles)
Flitwick Football Centre (4 miles)
Flitwick Leisure Centre (5 miles)
The Beach (5.5 miles)
Guest reviews
8.3
Very good
Based on 446 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
49%
Family
24%
Group
14%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
The Knife & Cleaver is a country pub with rooms where many guests praise the tasty food and friendly, welcoming staff, noting a cosy atmosphere and convenient village setting that suits short stays, stopovers, and relaxed meals.
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The Knife & Cleaver is a country pub with rooms where many guests praise the tasty food and friendly, welcoming staff, noting a cosy atmosphere and convenient village setting that suits short stays, stopovers, and relaxed meals.
Rooms vary: some are comfortable and quiet, while others feel dated with uncomfortable mattresses, low water pressure, and notably weak or absent in room WiFi. Housekeeping and maintenance are inconsistent, with repeated reports of dirty bathrooms, damp odours, tired decor, and occasional hazards like broken glass. The rural village location is appealing, but church bells and some road or function noise can disrupt sleep, and breakfast availability and pricing feel uneven, with one serious gluten free error reported. Expect a welcoming pub experience with good food, but manage expectations for room quality, cleanliness, WiFi, and potential noise.
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Facilities
Popular pub and bar with a lovely outdoor seating area; parking is available. Some guests noted easy access to the rooms.
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Elizabeth
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
10
Phil
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
10
Phil
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
8
ASHLEIGH
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
8
Cat
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
6
Julie
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there. The bar was nice and food was delicious. The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there. The bar was nice and food was delicious. The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
10
Kenneth
Nov 22, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It’s a pub and a very good one. Food is very good.
It’s a pub and a very good one. Food is very good.
10
Graham
Jun 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
Very nice and clean with easy access to rooms when returning later
6
Beverley
Sep 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Food was very good,staff that were there did very well they need a good housekeeper and cleaners. Seemed to be very popular
Food was very good,staff that were there did very well they need a good housekeeper and cleaners. Seemed to be very popular
10
Phil
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
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Cleanliness
Housekeeping is inconsistent, with reports of dirty bathrooms, dust, damp smells, and missed details, plus occasional hazards like broken glass. A few guests did find rooms clean.
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Laura
Jul 10, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We got there after a 3 1/2hr drive to a cramped cabin that was not as clean as we would have liked, grubby bathroom & cigarette burns in the throw on the bed. What made it worst was the shower cutout after one of us briefly used it after a long trip. This was not fixed though a plumber was called due to not having the right part. We ended up washing in the tea-cup of a sink we had. Nothing has been done to date despite reporting it on check out. I would not be going back anytime soon.
We got there after a 3 1/2hr drive to a cramped cabin that was not as clean as we would have liked, grubby bathroom & cigarette burns in the throw on the bed. What made it worst was the shower cutout after one of us briefly used it after a long trip. This was not fixed though a plumber was called due to not having the right part. We ended up washing in the tea-cup of a sink we had. Nothing has been done to date despite reporting it on check out. I would not be going back anytime soon.
4
Stephen
Nov 21, 2024
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Stayed 5 nights
The pub is nice with lovely food ( a bit overpriced but they have the monopoly). The room was awful. The carpets were wet and the room smelled strongly of damp, which I complained about twice, with no resolution. Shower was broken. Had to hide my clothes in the ottoman and spray with deodorant. My clothes stunk of damp if I didn’t do this. Made me extremely uncomfortable. Wouldn’t go again
The pub is nice with lovely food ( a bit overpriced but they have the monopoly). The room was awful. The carpets were wet and the room smelled strongly of damp, which I complained about twice, with no resolution. Shower was broken. Had to hide my clothes in the ottoman and spray with deodorant. My clothes stunk of damp if I didn’t do this. Made me extremely uncomfortable. Wouldn’t go again
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Ian
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bedroom was ok, but the room needed redecoration. The shower was low in pressure and just a shower curtain. The water was very very hot and would be dangerous for young children. Broken glass was found in the night under the bed and hurt my foot.
The bedroom was ok, but the room needed redecoration. The shower was low in pressure and just a shower curtain. The water was very very hot and would be dangerous for young children. Broken glass was found in the night under the bed and hurt my foot.
10
Martin
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
8
Cat
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
6
Julie
Jun 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there. The bar was nice and food was delicious. The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
The first room we were given was filthy so moved to another, again this was poorly cleaned, tissues under chair, hairs in the shower, an old razor left in the shower and walls stained. We cancelled a second night there. The bar was nice and food was delicious. The rooms need updating and thorough cleaning. Shame because it could be so much more
4
Paul
Nov 27, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here a lot on business and it’s got worse over the year, shower was impossible to use with no pressure, no mattress or pillow protectors, stains on both.. Grubby, bathroom desperate for a refurb, not enough light outside rooms, no blind on bathroom window The list goes on. But staff in pub were very nice and polite. I wouldn’t stay again nor recommend
Stayed here a lot on business and it’s got worse over the year, shower was impossible to use with no pressure, no mattress or pillow protectors, stains on both.. Grubby, bathroom desperate for a refurb, not enough light outside rooms, no blind on bathroom window The list goes on. But staff in pub were very nice and polite. I wouldn’t stay again nor recommend
10
Gareth
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Food and service excellent, unfortunately the room smelt of damp really badly, the chimes from the church every 30 minutes kept me awake most of the night until I stuffed tissue in my ears, loud noise from cars passing on road, springy bed. Probably the worst nights sleep ever!
Food and service excellent, unfortunately the room smelt of damp really badly, the chimes from the church every 30 minutes kept me awake most of the night until I stuffed tissue in my ears, loud noise from cars passing on road, springy bed. Probably the worst nights sleep ever!
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Amanda
Feb 12, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Bathroom was very dirty, room dusty and needed some tlc. Bed linen was clean. In guest information book it says kitchen open 12-9 however when I asked for a snack at 3pm it was closed until 5pm. On a plus the dinner was excellent.
Bathroom was very dirty, room dusty and needed some tlc. Bed linen was clean. In guest information book it says kitchen open 12-9 however when I asked for a snack at 3pm it was closed until 5pm. On a plus the dinner was excellent.
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Alan
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 6 nights
The shower had some remedial work to the tiles and had mastic smeared along the joints, black mould had started to accumulate The staff especially Acer and Gavin were exceptional, nothing was too much, they are a credit to your team
The shower had some remedial work to the tiles and had mastic smeared along the joints, black mould had started to accumulate The staff especially Acer and Gavin were exceptional, nothing was too much, they are a credit to your team
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Rooms
Comfort and quality vary; some rooms are cosy and quiet, while others feel small or dated with uncomfortable beds, low water pressure, or temperamental showers, and in room WiFi can be weak or absent. Church bells nearby often disrupt sleep.
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Rebecca
Feb 25, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The arrival at The Knife and Cleaver was wonderful. Staff helped me with the luggage and room 9 was both clean and impressive. Nice seperate seating area and outside patio was a bonus in the room. Well equipped and warm. WiFi was not so good but free inside the pub. We ate at the restaurant for the two nights. Food was okay first night. Second night not so good. No atmosphere either and staff consistently just giggling or calling you guys! All in all, the hotel side of the pub was well worth the money. Would definitely stay again. Would have another hit at the restaurant but maybe in the daytime instead.
The arrival at The Knife and Cleaver was wonderful. Staff helped me with the luggage and room 9 was both clean and impressive. Nice seperate seating area and outside patio was a bonus in the room. Well equipped and warm. WiFi was not so good but free inside the pub. We ate at the restaurant for the two nights. Food was okay first night. Second night not so good. No atmosphere either and staff consistently just giggling or calling you guys! All in all, the hotel side of the pub was well worth the money. Would definitely stay again. Would have another hit at the restaurant but maybe in the daytime instead.
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Mark
Sep 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Check in took 15 minutes due to Manager standing 3 metres away training new waiting staff. Waited for 5 minutes to be seated although both new waiting team were standing 5 metres away and did not even bother to engage with me. I left and went back to my room. The bedroom was very nice until i got into bed, the most uncomfortable mattress i have ever slept in.
Check in took 15 minutes due to Manager standing 3 metres away training new waiting staff. Waited for 5 minutes to be seated although both new waiting team were standing 5 metres away and did not even bother to engage with me. I left and went back to my room. The bedroom was very nice until i got into bed, the most uncomfortable mattress i have ever slept in.
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Joanne
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
6
Orla
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
6
Ian
Sep 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The bedroom was ok, but the room needed redecoration. The shower was low in pressure and just a shower curtain. The water was very very hot and would be dangerous for young children. Broken glass was found in the night under the bed and hurt my foot.
The bedroom was ok, but the room needed redecoration. The shower was low in pressure and just a shower curtain. The water was very very hot and would be dangerous for young children. Broken glass was found in the night under the bed and hurt my foot.
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Ian
Jul 15, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Decent room and food. Terrible WIFI in the room. Connection kept dropping out. For me this is important. So will not be visiting again.
Decent room and food. Terrible WIFI in the room. Connection kept dropping out. For me this is important. So will not be visiting again.
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Bruce
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room a little tired with a rather uncomfortable bed. Lots of strange knick-knacks eg a ceramic horse’s head, 2 old trunks acting as a table and several bird ornaments. Shower good though. What was more disappointing was the evening meal. Caesar salad and chips(!) off, then hummus off after we ordered it. Cauliflower steak was 2 large pieces of cauliflower raw in the middle served with stone cold fries. Inedible. The mini pudding of cheesecake was tiny. In fairness to the waitress, who was very attentive and a bit embarrassed, we weren’t charged for the cauliflower and given a further discount, but this was definitely NOT the gastropub experience we were expecting. When we left the pub just after 9, there were only 2 customers left. Said it all really.
Room a little tired with a rather uncomfortable bed. Lots of strange knick-knacks eg a ceramic horse’s head, 2 old trunks acting as a table and several bird ornaments. Shower good though. What was more disappointing was the evening meal. Caesar salad and chips(!) off, then hummus off after we ordered it. Cauliflower steak was 2 large pieces of cauliflower raw in the middle served with stone cold fries. Inedible. The mini pudding of cheesecake was tiny. In fairness to the waitress, who was very attentive and a bit embarrassed, we weren’t charged for the cauliflower and given a further discount, but this was definitely NOT the gastropub experience we were expecting. When we left the pub just after 9, there were only 2 customers left. Said it all really.
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Cat
Sep 11, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
The room was nice, good layout, and the sofa area in the conservatory and outdoor space was a bonus. And it was quiet too, which I was worried about as it's a pub. The room wasn't super clean, there were dead bugs and stuff. And some of the room felt tired and tatty. But that wouldn't stop me staying again. However, the biggest issue was there is no wifi in the rooms, and the phone signal isn't great. As I was there to work it was a problem.
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Helen
Jan 16, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Food was good and homemade. But rooms need much investment. Mattress you could feel the springs. Pillows lumpy. Kettle lid broken. Shelf in bathroom broken. Blind broken. Tv had electrical fault and kept coming on during the night.
Food was good and homemade. But rooms need much investment. Mattress you could feel the springs. Pillows lumpy. Kettle lid broken. Shelf in bathroom broken. Blind broken. Tv had electrical fault and kept coming on during the night.
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K
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
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Service
Staff are widely described as friendly and welcoming, though some guests experienced slow or disorganised service and occasional unprofessional management.
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Elizabeth
Nov 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
Staff welcoming. Breakfast excellent. Great ambience. Handy location with parking. Twin room was on the small side, shower room needs tlc., i.e. tiles on floor need regrouting and securing. Surround of shower doors could do with some attention. Overall a pleasant three nights.
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Roger
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
This is marketed as a 4 star hotel however I was very disappointed. The food was lovely however the service very poor. A brief summary: - not cheap - couldn't check me in due to 'computer problem', needed me to show my email booking receipt - I had pork skewers (lovely) but I had to ask for cutlery. - I had fillet steak (excellent) for dinner but wasn't offered any condiments. The server even left my dirty skewer plate on the table when delivering the steak. I had finished the skewers late afternoon. - The toilets for the bar area were tired, lots of broken tiles and a bit smelly. - Room 3 was nice however very warm, it was difficult to access the heater controls due to a shelf directly above the heater. - Toilet seat was broken. - Couldn't lock the front door from the inside. I wouldn't recommend staying here
This is marketed as a 4 star hotel however I was very disappointed. The food was lovely however the service very poor. A brief summary: - not cheap - couldn't check me in due to 'computer problem', needed me to show my email booking receipt - I had pork skewers (lovely) but I had to ask for cutlery. - I had fillet steak (excellent) for dinner but wasn't offered any condiments. The server even left my dirty skewer plate on the table when delivering the steak. I had finished the skewers late afternoon. - The toilets for the bar area were tired, lots of broken tiles and a bit smelly. - Room 3 was nice however very warm, it was difficult to access the heater controls due to a shelf directly above the heater. - Toilet seat was broken. - Couldn't lock the front door from the inside. I wouldn't recommend staying here
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Joanne
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
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Martin
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
Greeted by very friendly staff who then showed me to my room, drink selection good but I didn't eat there so can't judge that, I will say there is a broken window in the room but it doesn't affect noise or sleep and there was two pieces of broken glass on the table, but it's a lovely place 100% would stay there again
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Phil
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
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Sean
Mar 21, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Great location, good staff who make you feel very welcome. My stay, was tainted by the manager. Never heard anyone talk to their team like he did. Completely shocking and I would be shocked if they dont have a staff retention issue.
Great location, good staff who make you feel very welcome. My stay, was tainted by the manager. Never heard anyone talk to their team like he did. Completely shocking and I would be shocked if they dont have a staff retention issue.
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Phil
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
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Phil
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
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Phil
May 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
always a friendly welcome and nothing is ever too much trouble - it's a great place to stay
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Dave
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
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Location
Lovely rural village setting close to places of interest. However, nearby church bells (and occasional road or function noise) can disturb sleep.
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Sandra
Dec 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Welcome was excellent, room was nice but en suite requires some attention. The cistern ran all night wasting water and disturbing our sleep. Restaurant and food was great. Breakfast was ok. Lovely church across the road chimes on the hour and tinkles every quarter so not great if you're already awake because of the cistern.
Welcome was excellent, room was nice but en suite requires some attention. The cistern ran all night wasting water and disturbing our sleep. Restaurant and food was great. Breakfast was ok. Lovely church across the road chimes on the hour and tinkles every quarter so not great if you're already awake because of the cistern.
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Orla
Apr 17, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
Not great, wouldn't stay again. The bed was extremely uncomfortable, church bells rang all evening into the night which was not advertised. The room had a really strong smell of washing detergent which was off putting and somehow made the room feel unclean.
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Phil
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
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Phil
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
Lovely pub in a great location, especially in the summer as they have an excellent outside seating area
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ASHLEIGH
Jun 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
Property was lovely, restaurant and bar were clean and bright. Rooms were clean and well decorated. Freebies were also really nice. With the warm wether a fan would have been nice in our room, our friends next door had one but when asked at reception no one knew where to get one. Bed was a little hard but for 1 nights stay was okay. Would stay again just as overnight but wouldn't recommend for long stays! The room was also right opposite a function which luckily ended early but trying to nap through the day with the windows open because of hot weather was slightly difficult. Overall would rate 7.5/10
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Phil
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
Fantastic pub in a great location with excellent food and friendly staff
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Phil
May 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
Fantastic pub in a lovely village location with great food and friendly staff
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K
Apr 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
The room was great, but the church bell rang every 25 minutes all through the night. I barely slept. It was every annoying.
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Phil
Jul 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
Great country pub with good food and in a lovely rural location
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Dave
Sep 22, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
Fantastic host Great food Great location Friendly, quiet and safe
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Dining
Food is frequently praised, especially dinners, but breakfast can be limited to continental on some weekdays and prices feel high to some. A few guests reported inconsistent meals and one serious gluten free error.
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Douglas
Jul 11, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The pub itself was nice and the rooms were adequate for our needs. Unfortunately it seemed that the kitchen staff don’t know the difference between gluten free food and non gluten free food, the item in question was a roll for breakfast. It looked a lot like a brioche roll and tasted too nice for GF lol. I did email the place to explain my wife’s discomfort with the food and have not had a reply hence this not so good review. I will repeat myself from my email and hope the people in the kitchen get to hear how they basically poisoned my wife, causing her great discomfort and vomiting on our journey home. This was one week ago and she is still suffering
The pub itself was nice and the rooms were adequate for our needs. Unfortunately it seemed that the kitchen staff don’t know the difference between gluten free food and non gluten free food, the item in question was a roll for breakfast. It looked a lot like a brioche roll and tasted too nice for GF lol. I did email the place to explain my wife’s discomfort with the food and have not had a reply hence this not so good review. I will repeat myself from my email and hope the people in the kitchen get to hear how they basically poisoned my wife, causing her great discomfort and vomiting on our journey home. This was one week ago and she is still suffering
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Joanne
Oct 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
Quiet room, food for both dinner and breakfast top notch. Service great.
10
Phil
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great pub with good food and with the very convenient accommodation - well worth a stop-over visit
Great pub with good food and with the very convenient accommodation - well worth a stop-over visit
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Bruce
Mar 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Room a little tired with a rather uncomfortable bed. Lots of strange knick-knacks eg a ceramic horse’s head, 2 old trunks acting as a table and several bird ornaments. Shower good though. What was more disappointing was the evening meal. Caesar salad and chips(!) off, then hummus off after we ordered it. Cauliflower steak was 2 large pieces of cauliflower raw in the middle served with stone cold fries. Inedible. The mini pudding of cheesecake was tiny. In fairness to the waitress, who was very attentive and a bit embarrassed, we weren’t charged for the cauliflower and given a further discount, but this was definitely NOT the gastropub experience we were expecting. When we left the pub just after 9, there were only 2 customers left. Said it all really.
Room a little tired with a rather uncomfortable bed. Lots of strange knick-knacks eg a ceramic horse’s head, 2 old trunks acting as a table and several bird ornaments. Shower good though. What was more disappointing was the evening meal. Caesar salad and chips(!) off, then hummus off after we ordered it. Cauliflower steak was 2 large pieces of cauliflower raw in the middle served with stone cold fries. Inedible. The mini pudding of cheesecake was tiny. In fairness to the waitress, who was very attentive and a bit embarrassed, we weren’t charged for the cauliflower and given a further discount, but this was definitely NOT the gastropub experience we were expecting. When we left the pub just after 9, there were only 2 customers left. Said it all really.
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Ralph
Mar 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We have stayed hear several times and always had fantastic service and excellent food , this time was the first time that we required breakfast on a Friday and was disappointed that the choice was only continental,
We have stayed hear several times and always had fantastic service and excellent food , this time was the first time that we required breakfast on a Friday and was disappointed that the choice was only continental,
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Steven
Mar 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The location was ideal and the room was good. Bathroom need an update and maybe a desk in the room. However, no cooked breakfast in the morning. Just 2 bread loaves, ham, cheese and cereal plus some tired looking pastries. This was not mentioned at check-in
The location was ideal and the room was good. Bathroom need an update and maybe a desk in the room. However, no cooked breakfast in the morning. Just 2 bread loaves, ham, cheese and cereal plus some tired looking pastries. This was not mentioned at check-in
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Phil
Apr 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel in a great village location and with a very good menu
Excellent hotel in a great village location and with a very good menu
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Jo
Jan 4, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hidden gem close to lots of places. The good was fantastic and definitely gastro and reasonably priced. Everything you need and very friendly staff
Hidden gem close to lots of places. The good was fantastic and definitely gastro and reasonably priced. Everything you need and very friendly staff
10
Alan
Sep 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely all round experience especially the food
Lovely all round experience especially the food
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Ralph
May 18, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Breakfast could be full English every day not just weekends Restaurant is very good but expensive
Breakfast could be full English every day not just weekends Restaurant is very good but expensive
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Francesco
Jul 31, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Perfect hotel for the night. Excellent restaurant. Manager and staff very helpful. Breakfast way very basic, way below the quality they provided at dinner. Furthermore, at 8:30 there was no fruit left nor cold cuts.
Perfect hotel for the night. Excellent restaurant. Manager and staff very helpful. Breakfast way very basic, way below the quality they provided at dinner. Furthermore, at 8:30 there was no fruit left nor cold cuts.
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Patricia
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely building and very comfortable rooms.
Lovely building and very comfortable rooms.
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Steve
Jul 6, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Sue and the staff made both myself and my partner very welcome. This really is a gem and will definitely return
Sue and the staff made both myself and my partner very welcome. This really is a gem and will definitely return
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Kevin
Jul 1, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Great value and superb facilities. Food was excellent
Great value and superb facilities. Food was excellent
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Rebecca
Jun 8, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Staff great. Room clean. Food great. One slight thing, room decor was lovely except for an unnecessary large TV on wall that half obscured a picture and bathroom window did not close properly. Nice place to stay though.
Staff great. Room clean. Food great. One slight thing, room decor was lovely except for an unnecessary large TV on wall that half obscured a picture and bathroom window did not close properly. Nice place to stay though.
FAQs about The Knife & Cleaver
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Yes, breakfast is available for a fee at The Knife and Cleaver restaurant.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in Houghton Conquest, within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and Greensand Ridge Walk. It is approximately 2.7 miles from Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and 16 miles from Bletchley Park.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, but specific age policies for free stays are not detailed.
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- 2026-10-29: 120.25687266159058USD
- 2026-10-30: 131.38382324981688USD
- 2026-10-31: 131.52721185684203USD
- 2026-11-01: 109.77586643600463USD
- 2026-11-02: 120.49031225585938USD
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- 2026-11-04: 120.70990126037597USD
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards
- This property is professionally cleaned
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- The property is professionally cleaned.
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