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Axe & Compass Lodge

2.5 star property
Inn in Leighton Buzzard with free breakfast and restaurant

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The Axe & Compass Lodge blends rustic charm with modern convenience. Guests start their day with a continental breakfast, enjoy local flavors at the restaurant, and unwind with drinks at the bar. Free WiFi and self parking enhance the comfortable experience.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room

Standard Double or Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds
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About the area

Map
Leighton Road, , Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, England, LU7 0AA

What's nearby

  • Woburn Golf Club - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Woburn Safari Park - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Bletchley Park - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • National Bowl - 13 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Woburn Abbey - 14 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

  • Leighton Buzzard Station - 6 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Swan Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Globe Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sizzlers - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Clay Pipe - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Axe & Compass Lodge

Property highlights
Free continental breakfast, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at Axe & Compass Lodge. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Smoke-free property
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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

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

Property is also known as

Axe Compass Lodge Leighton Buzzard
Axe Compass Lodge
Axe Compass Leighton Buzzard
Axe & Compass Lodge Inn
Axe & Compass Lodge Leighton Buzzard
Axe & Compass Lodge Inn Leighton Buzzard

Frequently asked questions

Is Axe & Compass Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Axe & Compass Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Axe & Compass Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Axe & Compass Lodge?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Axe & Compass Lodge located?

Situated in Leighton Buzzard, this inn is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Stockgrove Country Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Leighton Buzzard Light Railway and Ascott House. St Mary's Church and Mead Open Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Axe & Compass Lodge Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 67 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colin

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

Very clean and pleasant staff

Very clean but a little worn in places .it was expected for basic price staff were all pleasant and help full home cooked food was excellent . We were a little concerned that there may be a bit of noise from pub but was very quiet . Breakfast left in our room was great idea and good choice with milk and yogurt kept in fridge . Over all very good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Nicky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Used as a base due to friend’s birthday locally. Lovely self contained rooms. Good effort at continental breakfast in the room. Would be nice if the fridge was cold for milk and yogurt though. It felt as if it had only just been put on before we arrived. Value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

MR DAVID

Average accommodation but value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly, Saltburn by the sea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was helpful and the room was spotless. Very comfortable and cosy, i was very happy with the service, will definitely recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unfortunately by the time we arrived 14.55 hours the restaurant had stopped serving food. Other than that the service and location was lovely thankyou.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The breakfast was very poor. Noisy fridge inside your wardrobe
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice rooms

Rooms nice .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Deborah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't Stay Here If You Like Cleanliness

We knew when we booked cheap that it would not be the Ritz but it was close to where we needed to be and accepted dogs so it fitted our needs. However the wood floor had not been hoovered and was covered in bits. The bathroom was shockingly filthy, not just a little bit. Really dirty. dirt on the walls, scum in the sink, an unclean toilet and minging shower. The beds were tiny and cheap. The minute you sat on them they moved across the floor. The breakfast included was good but we had to listen to the noisy fridge all night. Also it was way to o hot and there was no way of regulating it other than opening the window and listening to the goings on at the pub all night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
I liked the facilities in the room. It was very comfortable and had a good, powerful shower. The only thing that lets it down is that the walls and ceilings are very thin - I was disturbed frequently throughout the night as people came and went and got up to use the loo!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciate this is budget accommodation, but it still should be cleaned fully before accepting new guests.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everyone was so attentive, nothing was not to much trouble. Food was the most Homely I have tasted. Portions were of good size. It was a welcome to find food piping Hot 🔥. The sleeping accommodation was very clean, Double Divan. Kettle coffee or Tea making, Fridge with Milk, Yogurts etc. Cornflakes and Rice Crispes supplied. Bathroom Very Clean, Shower Wc and wash basin.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
External lodges meant any noise from pub was minimal. The lodge was basic but adequate for our overnight stop. Beds were quite soft for us (but not in a bad condition.) Breakfast of cereal, juice and a pastry was in the room for us; this suited us as we had to make a prompt start in the morning. A fridge in the room was much appreciated. We had booked two rooms and we were placed next to each other, which we also appreciated. We found the pub very noisy at tea time (there was a party on) which discouraged us from eating there. Overall very good value for money paid.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked.....proximity to Bletchley park Disliked......noise, value, poor maintenance of rooms......bathroom fan and bedside light not working. Filthy duvet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Valerie

Liked: Staff & service

Budget accommodation, friendly welcome

Sold as budget accommodation and that's what it is. Reasonable value and clean enough. Noisy with pub revellers on a Sat night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were helpful when i phoned as we could not find them. Sat nav kept taking us to the wrong place. We had a good meal in the bar. Service was excellent. The room was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was too warm they lent us a fan but it only helped a little and was extremely loud. The single bed mattress was too uncomfortable to sleep on as the serpentine springs had no padding under the outer cover and as it was so very hot I couldn’t sleep on the duvet either . Otherwise the room was comfortable just went in the heat wave 😏
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I must say that I have nothing negative to say about the Axe and Compass. The check in was easy, the room that I had was very clean and comfortable. That facilities, in the bar were very good, and there was a very good and varied menu, though I must admit I did not eat, as I had already eaten. Another really nice thing about the venue, was the clientele, I was a stranger in the area, and the local clientele engaged with me in conversation, and made my stay all the better. Highly recommend the Axe and Compass, will definitely stay again in the future. Thank you to all in the bar and customers for a great evening.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly cheap and great value
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

dominic

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

excellent service

Very friendly and efficient service. When we arrived Hotels.com hadnt selected that we needed a Double bed so the owner quickly swapped it round - next time we will specify it inthe notes. Food at the pub was very good value and nice and tasty with local butchers meat. Fresh milk in the fridge for breakfast and drinks.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A good budget hotel offering good service and value for money. Ideal location for the attractions of the local area. Good choice of food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived quite late in the evening. I had called ahead and the member of staff was very reassuring and told me not to worry. When we did turn up he was very helpful with checking in and general service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good value for money
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money, bit noisy on Saturdays, but to be expected, it's a good pub for the locals too!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Staff & service
Ok, for a budget accommodation, was not aware or no cooked breakfast but continental in room was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very nice and helpful, I intend staying again when I can
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019