General Description
Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant 110 bedroom hotel stands on a site in the heart of Bedford, overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. Located in the heart of Bedford this wonderful hotel is ideally located for visiting the wonderful attractions in the Bedfordshire countryside or discovering the delights of this vibrant town. Attractions within a short drive include Althorp House, the resting placing of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey, Whipsnade Zoo & Knebworth House. Silverstone Race Track is a little bit further and the historic university cities of Oxford and Cambridge are within an hours drive. Central London is only 40 minutes by train whilst in Bedford, you will find the Cecil Higgins Art Gallery and the Bedford and Bunyan Museums well worth a visit. |