Historic Hotel in Bedford, Bedfordshire, The Bedford Swan Hotel

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The Embankment
Bedford
Bedfordshire
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The Bedford Swan Hotel, Bedford

Accommodation Description:
The Bedford Swan Hotel in Bedford is a delightful 18th century hotel located in the centre of Bedford, only a few miles from Luton Airport, and only an hour drive from the university towns of Oxford and Cambridge and central London is only 40 minutes by train.This elegant hotel, built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, is one of the most distinctive hotels in Bedford, occupying a prominent position, overlooking the River Ouse. The hotel features a Roman Style Pool and Spa, which is complimentary to hotel guests

Guests can enjoy a meal in the restaurant or a light snack, afternoon tea or a drink in the Sunken Lounge Bar. Ten Conference rooms cater for up to 250 people for conferences or private banqueting parties. Parking is available on site

From: £58.33

Accommodation Rating: 4* (about ratings)

Facilities

Disabled Facilities
Air conditioning in rooms
24 Hour Reception
Cots available
Wedding Licence
Car parking available onsite
Wi-Fi Available
Meeting Facilities
Restaurant
Indoor Pool
Massage
Beauty Salon/Manicure
Jacuzzi
TV
Satellite TV
Smoking allowed in bedrooms
Safety Deposit Box
Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
Hairdryer in each room
Iron And Board In Each Room
Telephone In Each Room
24 Hour Room Service
Laundry/Valet Service
Wake Up Call Available
Currency Exchange
Interconnecting rooms available
Pets Allowed
Doctor on call
Porter
Lift to all floors
Disabled Access Public Areas
Disabled Access Bedrooms
Disabled toilets on ground floor
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair Access To Reception
Wheelchair Access To Restaurant
Wheelchair Access To Bar
Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms
Wheelchair Access To Leisure Facilities
Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces
In-room Broadband
In-room Modem Hook up
Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
Private dining services
Lounge Menu
Bar
Breakfast to go
[Channels] News
[Channels] Movies (Pay Per View)
Radio
Public Air Conditioning

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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

Bedford Castle

Nearest Attractions

Bedford Castle - 0.1 miles (Castle)

Bedford Museum and Cecil Higgins Gallery - 0.1 miles (Museum)

Bedford, St Mary's Church - 0.1 miles (Historic Church)

Cecil Higgins Art Gallery - 0.1 miles (Museum)

Bedford, St. Paul Church - 0.1 miles (Historic Church)

St. John the Baptist - 0.3 miles (Historic Church)

St. Peter de Merton - 0.6 miles (Historic Church)

Bedford School Chapel - 0.9 miles (Historic Church)

Elstow Moot Hall - 1.4 miles (Museum)

Elstow Abbey - 1.4 miles (Abbey)

Nearby Towns & Villages to Visit

Bedford - 0.1 miles away

Elstow - 1.9 miles away

Kempston - 2 miles away

Cardington - 2.6 miles away

Cople - 3.3 miles away

Oakley - 3.5 miles away

Turvey - 7.1 miles away

Odell - 7.3 miles away

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GPS Co-ordinatesLatitude = 52:08:06N (52.135)Longitude= 0:27:55W (-0.4653)From BirminghamFollow the M6 to the M1 and continue South to Junction 13. From M1 junction 13: follow the A421 to Bedford then A6 and signs to town center. Once you have crossed the River Ouse the hotel is immediately on your right. Follow the one-way system round the square and turn left down the Embankment- the hotel car park is 100 yards.From A1Follow A428 to Bedford. On reaching the town turn left at the traffic lights signposted for M1 south go over the roundabout then exit at the 1st right down the Embankment. The hotel car park is 1 mile on the right.From CambridgeLeave Cambridge on the A1303 and join the A428 towards St. Neots. Continue on the A428 until the A1. Turn south on the A1 and at the next roundabout take the 2nd exit and continue on the A428. At the next roundabout take the 2nd exit and continue into the town. At the traffic lights turn left signposted M1 south continue straight over at next roundabout and then turn right down the embankment. The hotel car park is approximately 1 mile along on the right hand side.From M25Exit at the M1 (Junction 21 of the M25) North to junction 13: follow the A421 to Bedford then A6 and signs to town center. Once you have crossed the River Ouse the hotel is immediately on your right. Follow the one-way system round the square and turn left down the Embankment - hotel car park is 100 yards.

The Bedford Swan Hotel

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