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Luxury
4.0 star property
9.0

Wonderful

Upscale hotel

A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Cranfield Management Development Centre. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a conference center are available to all guests.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a desk lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Bedford is home to Cranfield Management Development Centre. Jurassic Mini-Golf and Cineworld Milton Keynes are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Woburn Safari Park and The Stables Theatre. Ready for a night out? Consider Bridge House and Bedford Corn Exchange. Visit our Bedford travel guide
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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG

What's nearby

  • A large, ornate Victorian-style mansion surrounded by dense trees and a calm lake.
    Bletchley Park
    27 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Cranfield University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre
    18 min drive - 9.6 miles
  • Stadium MK
    22 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • National Bowl
    23 min drive - 12.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station
    8 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffè Nero
    11 min drive
  • Wild Bean Cafe
    10 min drive
  • Tesco Café
    11 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    11 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

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.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (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, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Cranfield Management Development Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 25.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Cranfield Management Development Centre located?

Situated in Bedford, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cranfield University and within 6 mi (10 km) of Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Inspired Gourmet Cookery School. The Stables Theatre and Willen Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 693 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 693 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 693 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 693 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 693 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great accommodation, great staff and great amenities. Nearby Mitchell Hall Restaurant was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Clive

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff are very friendly, breakfast was actually amazing and can relax at the bar would definitely recommend and very fair price
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another lovely stay here . It’s our go to now when visiting MK . Clean comfortable and the staff are always so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mosharaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
a gem of hotel. 15-20min of m1 and possibly 30min from a1. uber to Bedford £15. nice swimming pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a quiet stay when travelling to the MK Bowl. So reasinapriced, good room sizes and affordable for solo travellers with plenty of parking including EV charging. Breakfast is good with options snd staff are all lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly very comfortable very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, decent sized rooms, very clean and lots of useful amenities like the pool and gym. Good breakfast and very helpful staff. EV charging on site at a cheap rate too. Will book again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Free tea and coffee whilst you wait for your room. My only criticism is my room wasn't quite ready at checkin as they were busy, however this was quickly sorted. I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gurpreet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, good location, very clean room, great facilities and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lomasi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not the largest of rooms but clean and well laid out with a good en-suite and air conditioning. The bed was very comfortable. The shower was perfectly warm. Breakfast was a good buffet. Parking, once you found the venue, was easy. Staff were friendly and helpful but unobtrusive. Overall, a lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean well maintained bedroom, modern amenities, lovely bar/restaurant area - overall great guest experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really splendid stay as always and is my go to place for a guaranteed well rested stay when on business. I really appreciated that the receptionist upon check-in remembered my previous room during my previous stay and placed me back there during my current stay. It’s this type of attentive service and quality rooms why I always return when travelling and doing business near by.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant reception staff, room was 5 star, clean comfortable and was so surprised at having air con. Great experience and definitely 5 stars in every way.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay as always at the management centre. Staff upon check in are always very kind and attentive. I needed to change rooms as my stay was extended and without any fuss they made the change with no problems. The breakfast was fresh and plentiful and the all of the staff are very approachable and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with my stay for the British Grand Prix. Used the gym in the morning which was open early which was great and I really enjoyed my breakfast served fresh and nice and early. Nice bar area and dinner that I had was very nice. Should I be near would use this hotel again definitely. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and pleasant Good value Safe parking and close proximity to UTAC On the less positive side the mobile and WiFi connectivity was poor. This may have been due to a local problem but it was useless when I was there.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely one night stay, room very comfortable with a lovely view of the fields, especially nice at sunset and sunrise. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for two nights, and everything was very clean; the breakfast buffet was extensive, the bar staff were attentive and friendly, and the bar food was excellent too. The room was spotless and everything was great, though the only thing I would change is the beds. In my opinion, the double beds are small and the mattresses uncomfortable—when two people share one, we both ended up rolling into the middle of the bed; I hope that makes sense. But Everything else was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was seamless and I was greeted with a welcoming smile. Due to my needs I require a certain room, as this was not available upon check in, they made my room change the next day and made sure all the front desk staff were aware. I really appreciated this, so I didn’t have to keep repeating myself. The staff always greeted you with a hello and a smile and the room was clean and fresh to high standards. I always make sure I stay here when working in Bedford and look forward to staying again as always.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely short stay at the Cranfield Centre. All staff were very pleasant and friendly during our stay. Freddies breakfast at the Mitchell were spot on!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were excellent. Some noise from other residents late at night and rooms very warm. Shower could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a clean and comfortable stay with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was good I like the fact that the room is made up every day, Staff are very good from reception to restaurant all are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great reception staff, very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025