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The Kingfisher Bedford

4.0 star property
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Outdoor banquet area
Breakfast, dinner and brunch served
Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
Luxury Double Room | View from room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Cardington Road, Bedford, England, MK44 3SA
  • Place, Priory Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Oasis Beach Pool
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bedford Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪50 min drive‬
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Room options

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Executive Double or Twin Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Junior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Luxury Double Room

  • River view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Superior Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Kingfisher Bedford

A restaurant, a bar/lounge and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a library and express check-out are on-site. Housekeeping is not available.
The Kingfisher Bedford offers 49 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones.

During your stay at The Kingfisher Bedford, you'll be within walking distance of Priory Country Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus a restaurant. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Continental breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms, a terrace and library
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Priory Country Park and a few minutes from Oasis Beach Pool
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. A library, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly The Kingfisher Bedford. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy continental breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Kingfisher Pub – This pub serves breakfast, brunch and dinner. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Kingfisher Pub

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Barns Hotel Bedford
Barns Bedford
The Barns Hotel
Barns Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub And
The Kingfisher Pub Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Bedford
The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel Hotel Bedford

The Kingfisher Bedford Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 115 out of 330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 330 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great position ,by the river. Staff very friendly, rooms very clean. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and parking is good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

val

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautifully clean room. Very good breakfast. Plenty parking. Noticed the restaurant is very pet friendly. Staying as attending a wedding. Very well organised. Food was great and the staff worked hard and were very attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely retreat ! X
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TONY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely relaxing stay, thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Eva

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice 1 night stay, friendly staff, nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice, good food.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff. Good pub food
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely venue, basic but spacious rooms, food was really nice in the restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Malcolm

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly welcome from Reception. Clean and comfortable room and a great restaurant. Plenty of free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel/pub good value
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely place to stay, nice food and very reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We found everything very nice especially the waiting staff, always a smile and more than willing to help in every way . Only criticism we have was the wait for our meal on the one day other than that a lovely stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location for our visit to the Bedford area. Lovely settings & surroundings, very clean, comfortable and staff cannot do enough for you. Will return if ever in the area again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Torin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hotel brilliant for pets and pet family’s alike. Had a great time and will defo be using again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel, good food, great service. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property to walk around and sit outside for drinks or dinner. I’ll be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place to stay

Friendly and comfortable and pretty location on the river.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in this beautiful property for a wedding. Very comfortable bed and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly the breakfast was excellent and the outside area was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely gardens and hotel, in a quaint position next to the river.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024