The Barns 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 Ouse and the local country park and wonderful grounds in which to stroll and relax. For more strenuous activities guests at The Barns Hotel also have FREE access to The Oasis Beach Pool and Images fitness facility only 2 minutes away.Bedrooms offer traditional country house elegance combined with 21st century design and all the latest in room facilities including free WiFi to ensure guests enjoy the perfect night away. Enjoy a great night's sleep in the country but with all the mod cons including flat screen 32 inch LCD TV. With our peaceful and idyllic location we offer a choice of three meeting rooms and are an ideal choice for meetings and conferences with FREE wireless high speed internet accessThe history of The Barns can be traced back to the 11th Century when it was a monastic grange of Newham Priory. After the dissolutions of the monasteries the hotel passed into possession of the crown where it remained until 1599 it was then sold and passed through the hands of several owners who leased it to many families including the Whitbread's in 1630.Samuel Whitbread founder of the brewing business was born in the main house in 1720 and in 1779 he bought his birthplace for £720 and The Barns remained the family home until the 1890's. Trinity College Cambridge bought it with whom it remained until 1987 when Whitbread and Company PLC bought the house and obtained permission for change of use to a hotel and restaurant..The Hotel also boasts a 13th Century Tithe Barn with timber frame red brick nogging and red tile roof. It is believed that at one time people lived in the roof with their animals below to keep warm; during World War 2 the barn was used as a storage facility for people whose houses had been bombed to store their belongings. The Barn now provides a stunning location for conferences and weddings for those looking for something that bit different. With its superb location and setting the hotel is a popular choice for weddings birthday and anniversary parties and other family celebrations. The Barns Hotel offers a wonderful location free car parking comfortable rooms and great facilities. We pride ourself on customer service where we aim to exceed customer expectations.
Facilities at The Barns Hotel
- Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
- 24 Hour Reception
- Cots available
- Wedding Licence
- Car parking available onsite
- Wi-Fi Available
- Meeting Facilities
- Restaurant
- TV
- Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
- Hairdryer in each room
- Iron And Board In Each Room
- Telephone In Each Room
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Limited room service for hot food
- Laundry/Valet Service
- Wake Up Call Available
- Porter
- Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas
- Wi-Fi Available In Rooms
- Private dining services
- Lounge Menu
- Bar
- [Channels] News
- Radio