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Saturday, March 13, 2010

Bedford Swan Hotel

Rooms From: £59

The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 1RW
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Best Internet Rate Guaranteed Bedford's most historic hotel has been transformed, and features sensational new rooms with air conditioning, a great town-centre location and stunning views over the River Ouse.


The 18th-century Bedford Swan is full of character and history. It was built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, and is one of the most distinctive hotels in the town. It has a Roman-bath-style pool and Jacuzzi. Spa treatments are available at an additional cost.

Luxurious rooms come with stylish furniture and a flat-screen 32-inch LCD TV (with movies). White Company toiletries are in all bathrooms.

River Room Restaurant has an outdoor terrace overlooking the river and serves freshly prepared food. There are elegant meeting and function rooms for events.
Enjoy complimentary use of the pool and spa located on the ground floor, open to residents Monday to Sunday, from 07:00 to 22:00.


Rooms
From £59 (113 rooms total)
Location
Railway Station Hotel,  City / Town Centre,  City / Town Ringroad,  Business / Industrial Park,  Main Shopping Area,  Theatreland / Entertainment Area, 
Transport
Air: London - Stansted , 80Km
Road: M1
Rail: Bedford, 0.8Km
Average guest rating
77.4%

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Directions

By Car:
From Birmingham:
- Follow the M6 to the M1 and continue south to junction 13.
- From the M1 (junction 13), follow the A421 to Bedford, then the A6 and signs to the town centre.
- 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 Embankment.
From the A1:
- Follow the A428 to Bedford. Upon reaching the town, turn left at the traffic lights signposted for M1 south.
- Go over the roundabout, then exit at the 1st right down Embankment.

From Cambridge:
- Leave 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 the next roundabout and then turn right down Embankment.

GPS Co-ordinates:
Latitude: 52.08.06N
Longitude: 0.27.55W


Nearest Motorway or Main Road: M1
Junction No.: (13) , 6.4Km
Airport: (STN) London - Stansted , 80Km
Airport: (LHR) London - Heathrow , 88Km
Airport: (LTN) London - Luton , 32Km
Nearest Port: (Harwich) , 176Km
Nearest Major Train Station: Bedford, 0.8Km


*Directions are included in your booking confirmation email.

In Hotel Guest Services
Parking & Transport: Nearby Pay to Park,  Free car park,  Self Parking, 
Family / Children's services: Cots / Cribs,  Childrens Menus,  Baby listening services,  Child friendly focus & attitude,  High Chairs, 
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, 
Guest Entertainment: Restaurant,  Lounge / Bar,  Jacuzzi,  Spa Pool,  Swimming Pool, 
Business Services: Meeting Facilities,  Secretarial Services,  Internet access,  Email access,  Black & White photocopying,  Fax service,  TV & Video hire,  Conference phones,  Audio equipment,  Flip Charts,  Blackboard, 
Hotel Policy
Check In: You may check in from 14:00 hours.
Check Out: You must check out by 11:00 hours.
CANCELLATION POLICY: null
Local Attractions
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery & Museum
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
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
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.






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