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The Barns Hotel

4.0 of 5
Cardington Road, Bedford MK44 3SA, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Saint Albans, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The hotel is fine but the service was excellent. In addition I loved the simplicity of the web site with the clear, fairly prices upgrade options and I've never seen a wine list with all wines available by 125ml, 250ml, 50cl and a bottle all at pretty much the same price per volume. The complete opposite of being 'nickled and... More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Booked deluxe room weeks in advance but found the overall quality to be only above average. It took two attempts to get our room key to work! We were allocated a room (Number 3) which faced the front of the hotel and was above the main restaurant and close to other doors in the floor below. There was a fair... More

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Toddington, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

My husband and I attended a wedding at The Barns Hotel at the beginning of April and had a wonderful stay. The barn is just stunning and is a beautiful setting for a wedding. Our room was comfortable, clean and the breakfast was good - overall good value for money. Staff were lovely and very patient. Thank you.

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Bedford, United Kingdom
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32 reviews 32 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I had our wedding at the Barns hotel on Sunday and it was so special thanks to everyone at the hotel both in the planning of the day with Emily and to the running of the day controlled by Mags. The whole day was absolutely fantastic, we had the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening disco and buffet... More

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
12 May 2013

Dear jw1983, I was delighted to read your comments, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to have been a part of your special day and to know that it went so well for you. We hope to see you at The Barns again soon. Kind regards, Caroline Trichet More

cambridge uk
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

super value lunch-will certainly return.many thanks to hostesses maria/natasha for making us feel very relaxed-regarding food quality both of us found it to a high standard,natasha even offering a small variation to my preferred choice.thank you.bj

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear bjz42, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I was delighted on reading all your comments. We are all delighted that you enjoyed dining with us in our WineGlass restaurant. We are very proud of all our staff and I have passed on all your lovely feedback to my team. I... More

cambridge
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

Just returned from a very nice mid-week lunch at The Barns. We had a lovely table overlooking the river, the restaurant was spacious and the atmosphere calm and relaxed. Natasha was great and very helpful, the food was excellent, with a good choice and good value. We'll probably be coming back for a Sunday lunch very soon followed by a... More

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Brenda, Thank you so for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. I was delighted on reading all your comments. We are all delighted that you enjoyed dining with us in our WineGlass restaurant. we are very proud of all our staff, I have passed on all your lovely feedback to my team. I hope to... More

Bedford, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Took my mother for lunch, had a lovely meal in pleasant surroundings. Natasha was friendly and helpful, even got a different style of chair from the bar area for my mother, as she is disabled and has difficulty getting up from a chair without a arms. Very enjoyable lunch.

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Zoe_D_13_13, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are all delighted that you enjoyed dining with us in our WineGlass restaurant. I have passed on all your lovely feedback to my team. I do hope to welcome you back to The Barns Hotel again in the future Kind regards Caroline... More

Brisbane, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

WE had a night at the Barns Hotel in April. It is in a pretty location, with swans on the canal behind the hotel, and lovely gardens. Staff were friendly and helpful, with a bottle of bubbly and chocolates on arrival. The food was of a high standard. The only low point was have to lug very heavy suitcases up... More

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear merrilyn s Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. I was so delighted to read all your comments. I was pleased to see that you took advantage of our seasonal offer with Prosecco. I do hope to welcome you back to The Barns Hotel again in the future Kind regards Caroline... More

Northants
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

Our fourth trip to The Barns for a meal. Another lovely evening meal, service superb with a special thanks to Natasha. Will be back again for good food and wine.The settings so pretty and the view over the river from the restaurant is fantastic, will be booking a table outside if we ever get the weather!

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear P00tleFlump Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. I was delighted on reading all your comments. We are all delighted that you enjoyed dining with us in our WineGlass restaurant. I have passed on all your lovely feedback to my team. I do hope to welcome you back to The Barns... More

Waterlooville, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

Lovely hotel really helpful staff Maria particularly at breakfast knows exactly my needs. I have been coming here monthly since January and will continue to do so as I have found everyone really helpful and pleasant with nothing too much trouble.

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GMBedford, General Manager at The Barns Hotel, responded to this review
6 May 2013

Dear Yvonne, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review I was very pleased to hear that you enjoy staying with us and that our staff are always helpful and pleasant. We are very proud of all our staff and I have passed on all your lovely feedback to my team. Im sure we will see you... More

 
 
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  • Very good(8)
  • Staff were friendly(3)
  • Wedding breakfast(3)
  • Business meeting(3)

Additional Information about The Barns Hotel

Address: Cardington Road, Bedford MK44 3SA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Bedfordshire > Bedford
Amenities:
Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
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Price Range: ££
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Barns Hotel is situated in a beautiful riverside location, within three and a half acres of landscaped gardens, yet it is just 10 miles from the M1 and 8 miles from A1. The tranquil setting offers Bedford accommodation with views of the great River Great Ouse and the local country park and wonderful grounds in which to stroll and relax. Come and join us for a beautiful and relaxing stay! ... more   less 
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