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Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property
Hotel in Bedford with 24-hour front desk and indoor pool

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Visitors find a perfect balance of tranquility and convenience at Cranfield Management Development Centre. The beautiful gardens complement modern facilities throughout the property. Guests can enjoy meals at the restaurant, play tennis outdoors, or relax with drinks at the bar.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$165
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov

Room options

View all photos for Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Desk
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Gullivers Land - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Xscape - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • National Bowl - 16 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Bletchley Park - 18 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

  • Ridgmont Station - 8 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Krafty Kuppa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Carrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crawley Crossing Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cranfield Kebab Wagon - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

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 centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court and 11 meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 186 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, 409 reviews
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

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

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and from 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

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Cranfield Management Development Centre have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cranfield Management Development Centre on 6 Nov 2025 start from NZ$165.44, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cranfield Management Development Centre pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cranfield Management Development Centre?

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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (10 km) of Marston Vale Millennium Country Park and Inspired Gourmet Cookery School. The Stables Theatre and Willen Lake are also within 6 miles (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

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 345 out of 541 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 541 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 26 out of 541 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 541 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 541 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay in favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this preferred hotel when in the area. Always clean and welcoming. Friendly staff too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Smita

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value for money, basic accommodation however clean and had everything for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favourite hotel when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Preferred property when in the area. Reliably good and clean .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean throughout. Staff were incredibly polite and friendly. Food was amazing. Ideally situated for university.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when I’m in the area. Clean friendly and very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. Staff were incredibly welcoming and the room was spotless.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another pleasant stay at this first choice hotel when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay at this hotel when in the area. Consistently good staff and room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and staff located a little remote for some maybe. Only recommendation was to put a fridge in each room as not everyone dines in nowadays
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favoured hotel when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
adequate for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay at this favoured hotel. Always clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always pleased to stay at this hotel when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, spacious and well appointed. Breakfast was excellent, and staff were most courteous and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As K wats pleased to stay here with clean rooms and friendly professional staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another stay at this first choice hotel in the area. Friendly professional staff and clean comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great food.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My favourite place to stay when in the area…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024