Bedford sits on the River Great Ouse, and its riverside setting gives it a walkable, unhurried character that suits a slow visit. With 144 destinations catalogued across town, most travellers start with the cafes, which dominate the local scene, before checking into one of the hotels. Evenings are best spent among the town's restaurants, a compact but well-chosen selection for a market town of this size.
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Embankment Hotel
Hotels
The Embankment Hotel was built in 1891 and we renovated it to reflect its late-Victorian…
Bedford Swan Hotel
Hotels
Luxurious and individually designed rooms and suites with beautiful riverside views and…
Swan Hotel
Cafes
Luxurious and individually designed rooms and suites with beautiful riverside views and…
The Embankment
Cafes
The Embankment Hotel was built in 1891 and we renovated it to reflect its late-Victorian…
Woodland Manor Hotel
Hotels
Woodland Manor Hotel & Restaurant is a stunning country house set in the heart of…
Embankment Hotel
Restaurants
The Embankment Hotel was built in 1891 and we renovated it to reflect its late-Victorian…
Saint Peter's Ale House
Cafes
Originally a hairdresser's and then a micropub this has now been remodelled again as a…
The Plough
Cafes
The true joy of The Plough at Bolnhurst is the trinity of atmosphere, service and sumptuous…
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