Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
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Cumbria

2 Eden Grove Cottage

Armathwaite
Self catering cottage

Eden Grove has 3 double bedrooms, 1 bathroom with over-bath shower, seperate toilet and basin, all located on the first floor. Ground floor consists … more >>
Sleeps 6

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Gloucestershire

1 Holmer Cottages

Woolstone
Self catering cottage

The cottage offers 1 double with brass bed & 1 single bed, bathroom with shower over bath, south-facing sitting/dining room with french windows onto sun … more >>
Sleeps 3

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Luton (Hotel)

Days Hotel Luton

Days Hotel Luton is ideally located in the town centre and is easily accessible for Luton Airport and Central London. The hotel offers a modern, fresh feel with high quality contemporary furnishings and decor, featuring 120 air conditioned bedrooms, 24 hour reception, restaurant and bar. A modern contemporary restaurant is … more >>

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Luton (Hotel)

Express by Holiday Inn Luton Airport and 3 days parking

The hotel is located at Luton's airport terminal. This is a contemporary and stylish hotel offering excellent value for money. Rooms are well equipped with satellite TV and in-room movies, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. The hotel has a licensed bar and 'Great Room' offering continental breakfast. more >>

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Biggleswade

The market town of Biggleswade evolved as a ford across the River Ivel (the name means "Biccel's ford" in Saxon).

The Market House was built in 1565, and saw use an an administrative centre for the weekly market. The building was remodeled extensively in the 20th century, and is now home to several shops, but the original 16th century roof has been preserved.

Cycling pioneer Dan Alborne is Biggleswade's most famous resident. Albone, working from a shop at #3 Market Square, invented both the lady's bicycle and the tandem. But he didn't stop at bicycles; Albone also invented the Ivel Agricultural Tractor, which became ubiquitous on farms across Britain.

During the early 19th century the town was a bustling inland port, connected to the sea by the Ivel Navigation (canal).

More information:
Leisure and Tourism Services
Mid Bedfordshire District Council
23 London Road
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire SG18 8ER

 

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Accommodation
Cumbria

Hawthorn Cottage

Gamblesby
Self catering cottage

This single storey cottage offers 1 double bedroom, bathroom with shower over, lounge with double sofa bed and kitchen/diner, all on one level.

short breaks … more >>
Sleeps 4

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Lincolnshire

Honeysuckle Bungalow

Alford
Self catering cottage

This property offers 1 double, 1 single, bath/shower, lounge, dining/kitchen.

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Sleeps 3

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Luton (Hotel)

Days Hotel Luton

Days Hotel Luton is ideally located in the town centre and is easily accessible for Luton Airport and Central London. The hotel offers a modern, fresh feel with high quality contemporary furnishings and decor, featuring 120 air conditioned bedrooms, 24 hour reception, restaurant and bar. A modern contemporary restaurant is … more >>

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Luton (Hotel)

Express by Holiday Inn Luton Airport and 3 days parking

The hotel is located at Luton's airport terminal. This is a contemporary and stylish hotel offering excellent value for money. Rooms are well equipped with satellite TV and in-room movies, tea and coffee making facilities and hair dryer. The hotel has a licensed bar and 'Great Room' offering continental breakfast. more >>

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