Name: The Knife & Cleaver
Address: The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom, The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LA, UK
Rating: 7.9

The Knife & Cleaver

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About this property

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 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Breakfast info

Continental

Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Standard Twin Room 2 single beds
Superior King Room 1 extra-large double bed
Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed
King Room 1 extra-large double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Megan

United Kingdom

“Lovely staff throughout our staff. Room was lovely, very big and had everything we would need - staff were very helpful pointing this out too. Breakfast was a lovely addition.”

Lorraine

United Kingdom

“Dinner - I have dietary needs and they were very accomodating, knowledgeable and the food was wonderfully cooked, nice varied menu too. Breakfast - Wonderful cooked to order breakfast included in our price. Room - Lovely room with powerful...”

Christian

United Kingdom

“Brent and team are exceptional, including the chef who has raised the bar considerably over the past month or so. I was pleased to get the chance to thank him face to face too.”

Samantha

United Kingdom

“Everything about the place, very friendly staff and the food was great”

Chloe

United Kingdom

“From the start, right until we left we were so happy! The lovely lady who greeted us, made sure to show us into our room, engaged with us and showed us where things were. We went for a drink before our meal and loved how cosy the setting was!...”

Steve

United Kingdom

“I thought it was good .. nice place with good facilities.. nice room Deffo would re visit .. good value”

Adela

United Kingdom

“The bedroom was nicely decorated and the kingsize bed was very comfortable”

Brenda

United Kingdom

“The staff were welcoming and friendly. The Accommodation was near Old Warden, our venue for the Flying Proms. The room was pleasant and on the level. The food we had was tasty and reasonably priced.”

Andy

United Kingdom

“Evening Food & Breakfast was excellent - compliments to the Chief. Staff very helpful.”

Hannah

Australia

“I loved that accomodation was ground level so dragging bags up stairs. Rooms clean. Room have a bit of modern character with the wall prints and cute rabbit lamp Good price Love the chiming of the bells from the church across the road”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site

Restaurant

Cuisine
British
Open for
Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
Dietary options
Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Breakfast

Cuisine
British
Open for
Breakfast

Facilities of The Knife & Cleaver

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-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.