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Swan Hotel

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The Embankment, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40 1RW
Swan Hotel Exterior

Guest Rating: 3.8 / 5 3.8 / 5

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford this beautiful hotel overlooks the River Ouse in the centre of Bedford. Combines intimate surroundings, a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities & boasts a Roman Bath style spa.
Rooms from £59.50 [113 rooms total]
Location Railway Station Hotel ,  City / Town Centre ,  City / Town Ringroad ,  Business / Industrial Park ,  Main Shopping Area ,  Theatreland / Entertainment Area  
Transport Map & Directions
Rail Rail: Bedford , 0.8km
Air Air: London - Stansted , 80km
Road Road: M1

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About the hotel

Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford this beautiful hotel overlooks the River Ouse in the centre of Bedford. Combines intimate surroundings, a friendly atmosphere with high quality facilities & boasts a Roman Bath style spa.

With views overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside, The Bedford Swan Hotel is an ideal location for touring the area. Attractions in the area include Althorp, the ancestral home and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey, Silverstone, Whipsnade Zoo and Knebworth House.
 
The carefully designed lounges offer an ideal retreat in which to enjoy morning coffee or indulge in scrumptious afternoon tea, whilst the renowned River Room Restaurant offers a fine selection of cuisine and wines from around the world.
 
The Bedford Swan Hotel features 113 rooms 73 doubles, 7 singles, 25 twins, 6 junior suites, 1 family room, 1 double disabled room all of which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including colour TV, trouser press, hairdryer, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray, well lit work areas with power point and 24hr room service. Non-smoking bedrooms are also available.
 
The 'Roman Style' Leisure Pool & Spa is complimentary to guests staying overnight. This unique leisure area invites you to unwind and relax during your stay.
 

Hotel facilities

Parking & Transportation

  • Nearby Pay to Park
  • Free car park
  • Free car park for 120 cars
  • Self Parking

Concierge Services

  • Dry Cleaning / Laundry Service
  • Guest Laundry Facilities
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Porter Service (24 hour)
  • Currency exchange
  • Express Check out
  • Post/Parcel Service

Family / Children's services

  • Cots / Cribs
  • Childrens Menus
  • Baby listening services
  • Child friendly focus & attitude
  • High Chairs

Hospitality

  • Restaurant
  • Lounge / Bar

Health Suite Facilities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Spa Pool

Swimming Facilities

  • Swimming Pool

Business Facilities

  • Meeting Facilities
  • Secretarial Services
  • Internet access
  • Email access
  • Black & White photocopying
  • Fax service
  • TV & Video hire
  • Conference phones
  • Audio equipment
  • Flip Charts
  • Blackboard

Hotel Policies

Children

  • Children upto and including the age of 15 stay free.
  • Children over the age of 16 are charged as adults.

Check In / Check Out

  • You may check in from 14:00 hours onwards.
  • You must check out by 11:00 hours.

Cancellations

  • Bookings must be cancelled 1 days in advance of your arrival date.
  • In the event of a no show or a cancellation with less than 1 day notice prior to the date of arrival, an amount equivalent to one nights average cost of accomodation will be charged.

Payment - We accept

  • American Express
  • Diners Card
  • Master Card
  • Visa
  • Maestro (Switch)
we accept visa we accept mastercard we accept switch we accept American Express we accept Diners Card

A valid credit card is required to guarantee your booking.
 
Your credit card will not be charged until you depart from the hotel.
 
Children 15 years and under sharing the parents room stay for free and pay for meals as taken.
 
No pets are allowed other than registered guide dogs.
 
Non-smoking rooms are available on request, please contact the hotel prior to arrival to advise us of your preference.
 


 

Room information

Single including Breakfast Breakfast Included


Number of Beds:1

Double including Breakfast Breakfast Included


Number of Beds:1

Twin including Breakfast Breakfast Included


Number of Beds:2

Restaurants and Bars

Photo of Restaurant

River Room Restaurant

The locally renowned, elegant River Room Restaurant overlooks the River Ouse and offers a fine choice of English and Continental cuisine with a daily Table d'hote and a la Carte menu complemented by an excellent wine list.

Sample Menu

  • Starter, A Salad of Mixed Seasonal Leaves with Avocado, Mushrooms & Bacon Lardons, dressed with a Raspberry Vinaigrette. Chilled Canteloupe Melon with a Blueberry and Vanilla Compote and Champagne Syrup. Wild Mushroom Soup served with chive croutons.
  • Main Course, Roast Leg of Lamb with Natural Honey and Wholegrain Mustard over Creamed Spinach, Pommes Cocotte and Red Wine Jus. Fresh Supreme of Chicken filled with Mango and Coriander with a Timbale of Rice and chilled Green Salad. Grilled Lemon Sole with Sun dried Tomato and Basil Mash And Roasted Vegetables. Ravioli filled with Goats Cheese And Roasted Peppers, topped with a Rustic Tomato Sauce.
  • Dessert, Choice from a Selection of Chefs Homemade Desserts. Freshly Filtered Coffee and Chocolate Mints.

Breakfast

  • Breakfast served from 7:00 hours to 10:00 hours
  • Full English £ 11.95
  • Breakfast Buffet £ 11.95

Lunch

  • Lunch served from 12:00 hours to 16:00 hours
  • Minimum table d'hóte £ 16.00

Dinner

  • Dinner served from 19:00 hours to 22:00 hours
  • Minimum table d'hóte £ 22.50

Local Attractions

  • Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Museum (0 km) - A Victorian Mansion, originally home of the Higgins family, furnished in authentic style. Includes furniture designed by William Burgess. The adjoining modern gallery displays a fine collection of art. There is also a plesent riverside garden.
  • Woburn Abbey (10 km) - Home of the Dukes of Bedford for over 350 years. The Abbey houses an impressive collection of works of art, by some of the world's great masters. Set in a beautiful 3000 acre deer park, landscaped by Humphrey Repton, with nine species of deer.
  • Woburn Safari Park (10 km) - A drive-through Safari Park with a extensive leisure area. Elephants, sealions, parrots and birds of prey demonstrations are available to see. There is an adventure playground, swan boats, interactive computer centre & a chance for animal encounters.

Getting there

hotel map

Follow 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 centre. Once you have crossed the River Ouse, the hotel is immediately on your right. Follow the one-way system around the square and turn left down the Embankment - the hotel car park is 100 yards.
 

  • Nearest Motorway or Main Road, M1
  • Junction No., 13 - 6.4 km
  • Airport, London - Stansted - 80 km
  • Airport, London - Heathrow - 88 km
  • Airport, London - Luton - 32 km
  • Nearest Port/Ferrycrossing, Harwich - 176 km
  • Nearest Major Train Station, Bedford - 0.8 km

*Directions included in email booking confirmation

 

 

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