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~ Bedfordshire ~

Luton Hoo Hotel. Luton.


Taking almost a decade to build during the late 1700‘s, the existing house is only the last of a number to have stood on the site. Designed by the architect Robert Adam - with the grounds the work of Capability Brown - this fine country house was originally the home of the 3rd Earl of Bute.

Samuel Johnson described it as one of the places he did not “regret coming to see”, although it later required great work following a massive fire at the property in 1843. During its existence, however, it is said to have been patronised by several members of the royal family and other notable figures such as Sir Winston Churchill.

Today, this grade-I listed property boasts around 1000 acres of parkland, an 18-hole golf course and a spa.

For tariffs, details and secure online booking, go straight to Luton Hoo’s entry at LateRooms or www.lastminute.com

The Falcon. Bletsoe.


“An inn, the cleanest, the sweetest, the civilist, the quietest, the liveliest and the cheapest that was ever built or conducted. On one side it has a garden, then the meadows through which winds the Ouse, and on the other the public road with its coach and horse hurrying to London, its market people halting to drink, its farmers, horsemen and foot travellers...“

So wrote Edward Fitzgerald whilst staying here in 1859. But far more famous than the lines about The Falcon he wrote in a letter was his 'The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám' which he penned during his stay.

Originally a mill, the building itself was transformed into a coaching inn as long ago as 1727. Today it offers one non-smoking guest room.

Aspley Guise

Best Western Moore Place. Georgian manor house dating back to 1786. Superbreak | TripAdvisor | Hotel Site

Bedford

Barns Hotel, The. Accommodation around a 17th century manor house and converted 13th century tithe barn. Book online now with www.lastminute.com | Superbreak or find out more with TripAdvisor | LateRooms


Bedford Swan Hotel. Built in 1794, this four-star hotel overlooks the River Ouse. TripAdvisor


Woodlands Manor. A Grade-II listed country house hotel offering 34 guest rooms. LateRooms


Dunstable


Old Palace Lodge Hotel.
Former farmhouse built upon the site of the medieval Kingsbury Palace (constructed by Henry I in 1109). Superbreak | LateRooms


Stevenage


Ramada Cromwell Stevenage.
Formerly the home of John Thurloe, secretary to Oliver Cromwell. Superbreak



Woburn


Bell Hotel, The.
A traditional seventeenth century English inn. Superbreak | TripAdvisor | Hotel's Own Site


Inn at Woburn, The. Beginning life as a coaching inn in 1724, today the Inn at Woburn offers accommodation both within the main building and seven individual cottages. TripAdvisor | Hotelbook.com


Menzies Flitwick Manor. Classic Georgian country house offering 17 individually designed guest rooms and suites. www.lastminute.com | TripAdvisor


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Bedfordshire is surrounded by four other counties you may find have the accommodation you’re seeking. There are period properties in Hertfordshire (south), Cambridgeshire (to the north east), Northamptonshire (to the north west) and there are some extraordinary historic hotels in Buckinghamshire (west). Those interested in history tours might also be interested in our new section devoted to accommodation near to English and Scottish battlefields. For more information, click here. We also hope to list more historical places to stay in Bedfordshire soon.


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