Woodland Manor Hotel, Bedford

Woodland Manor Hotel - A 19th-century country house with gardens, meeting spaces, and traditional afternoon tea

Set in the Bedfordshire countryside, Woodland Manor Hotel is a 19th-century country house surrounded by woodland gardens. The 34 rooms include garden views, private bathrooms with baths or showers, tea and coffee facilities, and flat-screen TVs. Autographs restaurant serves locally sourced dishes, and the conservatory offers traditional afternoon tea with scones, jams, and clotted cream. Three meeting rooms accommodate corporate events, with outdoor breakout areas and modern audio-visual equipment. Nearby, The Bromham Lake Nature Reserve is a 1 km walk, while Bedford town center is 3 km away. Golfers can enjoy a stay-and-play package at Bedford & County Golf Club's parkland course.

Pros

The historic 19th-century setting features manicured gardens and woodland views.

Convenient access to local attractions, including Bedford Castle (3 km) and the Glenn Miller Museum (2 km).

On-site Autographs restaurant serves locally sourced ingredients with garden views.

Three flexible meeting spaces with outdoor breakout areas for corporate or private events.

Stay-and-play golf packages available at a nearby parkland course.

Cons

Limited public transport access from Bedford station (3 km), making a car advisable.

No dedicated spa or pool facilities on-site.