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The Airman Hotel

3.0 star property
A peaceful retreat with beautiful gardens where travelers can relax in comfortable rooms or gather with friends in the banquet facilities

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains. - The Airman Hotel (Shefford)
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A restaurant with brick walls, wooden beams, and orange chairs. Tables are set for dining. - The Airman Hotel (Shefford)
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The Airman Hotel offers a quiet getaway with beautiful gardens. Guests enjoy WiFi in common areas, comfortable rooms with electric kettles and heating, and free self-parking. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff who enhance the stay experience.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture of a bridge.

Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Shefford is home to The Airman Hotel. Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve and Shortmead House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Woburn Safari Park and Birds of Prey Centre. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Top Field, or consider a night out at Bedford Corn Exchange. Visit our Meppershall travel guide
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16 Hitchin Road, Meppershall, Shefford, England, SG17 5JF

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear blue sky.
    Wrest Park & Gardens
    10 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club
    6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve
    8 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Swiss Garden
    12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Shuttleworth Collection
    12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

  • Arlesey Station
    5 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Crêpe Franglaise
    7 min drive
  • The Pavilion Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Clifton Indian Cuisine
    2 min drive
  • Bites & Breeze
    7 min drive
  • Ivel Valley Coffee Shop
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 12 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

  • Pet fee: GBP 12 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Airman Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 12 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Airman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Airman Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Airman Hotel located?

Situated in Shefford, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club, Stotfold Watermill & Nature Reserve, and Top Field. Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Airman Hotel Reviews

5.6

5.8

Cleanliness

6.0

Location

6.4

Staff & service

5.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes good condition and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Kieran

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Rooms are starting to look neglected and no hot water for the duration of our stay. The Turkish Restaurant attached to the hotel is very good though, if a little pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cheap and cheerful - great if that's what you're looking for: impeccably clean, smoothly run, and Marlon the receptionist is a really nice bloke, couldn't have been more helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Needs Refurbishing.

The rooms are very big but very old and tired. The beds were very comfortably and the linen was clean and fresh. We only needed to sleep there for the night so all of the above didnt really affect us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chery

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a good all round experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money and situated over an excellent restaurant. Large room size and comfortable beds. I've stayed a few times now.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

james

Disliked: Staff & service
Out of hours staff cover is poor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Terry

The hotel perhaps needs a little TLC. The bed was fine, the shower worked. But....there was 1 bath towel between two people. The shower curtain was stained, and inner curtain is needed. The window blind was broken. We would not stay here again, and felt the room was overpriced for the condition. The booking form needs to be clearer with regards to dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charlene

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

Happy and grateful

The staff and hotel was great. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location for my needs and reasonable price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
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4/10 Poor

david

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beds very poor springs sticking up desk nearly falling apart no lights on the steps down to the ground floor rooms very dangerous
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
The room was comfortable and clean, shower was worse than unless
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK

OK, but building under renovations, no breakfast available. Not easy to find address.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Linda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Website said it was a pub but it was just a Turkish restaurant. No other amenities for over a mile. Website needs to be updated
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Nigel

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was dated but clean with very basic facilities. However, No mention before booking that the Hotel was having major renovation work, making most of the pictures on the website misleading, it’s a building site including the car park. Although Tea / Coffee in the room, no breakfast is offered and the nearest shop is a car ride away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Needs through cleaning

Needs cleaning badly
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Avoid

A very tired hotel that would benefit from redecoration. No breakfast option available. Nothing around within walking distance. However, the Turkish Restaurant (not part of the hotel) was well worth a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Do NOT stay here!

Do NOT stay here! It was run down, dirty and got eaten so much from mosquitos or bed bugs! The bed was uncomfortable and rock hard. The stairs on the way up to reception were very unstable! Literally bendy!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Ralph

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not for me

Tired accommodation and shower was pathetic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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4/10 Poor

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was clean. Bathroom was dated but ok. Staff were friendly and lovely. The main issue is that the hotel does not have a bar or any catering facilities. No vending machines or similar. It looks like the place is on its last legs. The reception looks like a cab office! £75 a night is too much. I would class this as 2* max
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

steve

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Poor accommodation, toilet didn’t flush no towels, shower broken, smelt of dead people. They did move us but standards not great for basics. Won’t be returning
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

Should offer a refund!!! AVOID THIS HOTEL

The worst hotel I have ever stayed in.. filthy dirty, run down.. owners/staff seem to find it funny to come in at 4am, talk and laugh loudly all around the hotel.. fly trap full of flies on the velux window from summers gone.. bathroom appauling, not a thread left on the carpet.. blood/bodily fluid splatter up the walls..this hotel should not be allowed to stay open.. I am shocked that Hotels.com have them on their books. They should be shut down permanently.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mchelle

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

We arrived late in the evening, no one at reception, our key was given to our friend who arrived earlier in the day which was ok. There was no food or bar open due to renovations taking place. There was no information about this on the website if I had of known we wouldn’t of booked this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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2/10 Terrible

Scott

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

Terrible! Worst hotel ever!

This hotel was terrible, the furniture was worn out, holes in the carpet and stains in the wall. No shower or I should say no holder for shower part. A sticker on the velux window covered in 20 dead flys probably from summer! It was a nightmare . They don’t want to spend money on it just give it cheap and what a disgrace!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Gary

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
02 Sept 2023. Having aving booked to attend a wedding and checked in early to get ready. There was no hot water for a shower. The hot water sink tap did not work. No hair dryer and place was generally dirty, cobwebs etc. The website looks great but in reality it was everything but. Would not recommend nor stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023