Woodland Manor Hotel

Great location with phenomenal breakfast (wide selection of continental food including fresh pastries, menu of hot food to choose from including eggs benedict and pancakes, coffee machine with decaf options). We stayed in a room in the cottage which was slightly apart from the main building - perfect for peace and quiet even during events. The room was spacious and the bathroom also had hand rails that helped my elderly mum.

So, looking at prior reviews I decided to book this on a whim. What I can say is that the surroundings are amazing. Located close to the city centre but far enough away to not be bothered by traffic flowing past. Plenty of parking spaces, beautiful hotel with an interesting history. Our room was fantastic, quiet and a great view of the tranquil gardens from the windows. We are coming back and hopefully sooner rather than later. Staff helpful and pleasant and the breakfast (we were out in the evenings) was perfect with plenty of choice. How this place has 3 stars I'll never know.

I stayed in a suite overlooking the front lawn and it was lovely. Truly evocative of a Victorian Gentlefolk bedroom with large raised bed area, lounge in front of a pretty (non-working) fireplace, huge separate dressing room with desk (work or make-up) and chaise lounge and a checkered bathroom with claw foot bath and over shower. Very romantic even if staying for work, but definitely so if staying for romantic reasons. The price was excellent as well being the same as a local premier inn. Breakfast was also great value and large enough to cover you until dinner time. Surroundings are lovely and worth a gentle stroll in the grounds in the fresh early morning. I will stay here again when next in Bedford and recommend it for others too.

I stopped in a suite room, the room itself was very spacious and heated well especially for as cold a night as it was. Bed was comfy and sockets were easy to get to for charging phones/laptops etc. The Bathroom was again spacious with the amities you could require if you had forgotten anything. The food and breakfast was very fairly priced and excellent and drinks are readily available and also a fair cost. The grounds surrounding the area also look great although I didn't get to see everything due to arrival time and having to leave earlier.

We had a wonderful afternoon tea booked for when we arrived. Following a family wedding at a nearby venue we returned to the clean and comfortable bed. A really good night 's sleep was followed with a delicious breakfast. Other than the usual breakfast buffet foods there was an extensive choice of cooked items. My husband had a full English and I had eggs Benedict, both were piping hot and delicious.