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The Willows Training Centre

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with a golf course and a fitness center

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Lobby lounge
Reception
Sports bar
Superior Double/Twin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast and dinner served
The Willows Training Centre combines golf and relaxation in a countryside setting. Visitors enjoy the links, refresh in the sauna or steam room, and book rejuvenating massages. The property includes a gym and offers water skiing, creating an experience that appeals to all ages.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double/Twin | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double/Twin

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Basic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • St Neots Museum - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 15 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Bedford Park - 15 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 14 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fishface - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eaton Plaice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wyboston Lakes Conference Centre & Willows Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Willows Training Centre

Family-friendly hotel in a rural location
You can look forward to a golf course, a garden, and an arcade/game room at The Willows Training Centre. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf pro shop. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Cricket Kitchen, offers breakfast and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like water skiing, fishing, and motor boating. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 193 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cricket Kitchen

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Motor boating
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 80

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Willows Training Centre pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Willows Training Centre?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Willows Training Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Willows Training Centre?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00.

Where is The Willows Training Centre located?

This family-friendly Bedford hotel is located in the suburbs, within 3 mi (5 km) of Wyboston Lakes Golf Course, St Neots Museum and Cineworld St Neots. Henry Smith Playing Fields and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

The Willows Training Centre Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 187 out of 440 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 440 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 440 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 440 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 440 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to stay and the area around is absolutely beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I can’t fault the hotel, it was a lovely and relaxing stay. I will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and close to main road.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location and food was okay that we had in the bar area. Only downside was the cobwebs in room and rubbish left on wardrobe shelf above hanging rail which gave an impression that cleaning not so great.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edmunds

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
friendly staff especially Hannah in reservations who dealt with our amended booking. The bed was very comfy and cosy. Breakfast was a bit disappointing- only one style of eggs - scrambled. Dinner was also very rushed with the preordered food being rushed out. Games facilities were good fun. An enjoyable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good price, handy for ongoing journies, friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and plenty parking
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good sized rooms. Comfortable beds.Good choice at breakfast. Very convenient for major roads when travelling. Al in all a good find.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable bed, well rquipped room, even fan with an iron and ironing board.
Lake opposite accommodation
Car park and accommodation in background
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cricket bar with retro games, pool.tabkes, darts and sports great. Food lovely. Rooms very very warm, fan provided but good excuse to enjoy the facilities to enjoy cooler air
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rest and relaxation

Lovely stay and sooooo chilled. Comfy bed and good night's sleep. Staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Small bedroom, although as a solo travelling female i didn't feel comfortable having my window open so wide anyone could have climbed in, this did make me wake a few times in the night as it was too warm to leave open. Staff could have been better to explain the facilities, and the food situation was rather confusing with no explanation, i was pretty much able to go and help myself to a 3 course buffet without payment or question from the team. I may have chosen this if i knew about it, but no information about. Table scan option didn't work for ordering food, little disappointing had to join the busy bar que. but the bar dishes where nice - not too much choice on the menu either
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

The room was very warm even though the fan was on. The vegetarian dish halloumi salad had lots of olives which wasn’t mentioned on menu. All the staff were very efficient Breakfast a bit pricey.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice property which was clean with ample space for storage. A nice room though quite hot without Aircon, though there was a fan. The reception area was spacious with lots of amenities and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds and pillows a bit to soft. Bed moved as went to sit on it. No locks on the wheels of the base.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place

Beautiful place with very welcoming staff. Rooms even come with iron and ironing board
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent everything i needed on site
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebenzile

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Value for money

The room was small which is to be expected given the price, bed was comfy and everything was in good orde. Really good room for the money
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

Lovely, clean room. It is on the small side but enough for solo traveller. Nice hotel. Spacious lobby. Good signposting to rooms. Free coffee on arrival. Only issue - no hot water. Rang to sort it out but went to voicemail so had cold shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staying in the area for a wedding. Bed was comfortable, room is clean, staff are very friendly and helpful. Checked in late but was not an issue. Bar and restaurant hours were limited so we weren’t unable to use.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very friendly and helpful. The grounds were immaculate. And it was so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely surroundings friendly staff. Will come back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Coffee machines in the corridors are a winner much easier than messing with a kettle on the room. Hotel is spotless, standard room was a little small for two people. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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