Bedford Overview
Bedford is the county town of Bedfordshire. This pleasant river-side town, situated near to London, Oxford and Cambridge, has many places to see, and no end of facilities for cultural and leisure pursuits.
Bedford is noted for its excellent shops, wide range of high quality housing, first class educational facilities, unrivalled recreational amenities and The River Great Ouse, which is the central and attractive feature of the town.
The Bedford Swan Hotel, Bedford
Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this elegant hotel stands on a site in the heart of Bedford, overlooking the River Ouse, which gracefully meanders through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. The Bedford Swan Hotel is an ideal location for touring Althorp, the ancestral home and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales, as well as Woburn Abbey, Whipsnade Zoo and Knebworth House.
The carefully designed public areas 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 110 en-suite bedrooms (1 suite, 2 junior suites, 25 twins, 59 doubles, 19 singles, 4 family rooms) which have been carefully designed with your personal comfort in mind and offer a high standard of furnishings including hairdryer, trouser press, 24-hour room service, television, direct dial telephone, hospitality tray and well lit workspace. Non-smoking bedrooms are also available on request.
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.
Surrounding Area
Althorp
Woburn Abbey
The Shuttleworth Aircraft Collection
Silverstone Race Track
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery
The Bedford and Bunyan Museums