Historic Hotels & Resorts in Shefford

The historical places in Shefford are likely at the top of your travel itinerary. Why not absorb the local colour with a visit to the bars?

Based on our travel expertise, Beadlow Manor Hotel & Golf Club is a top 3-star hotel for history buffs booking on Expedia, and it features a golf course and free WiFi. Wrest Park is a short 6-minute drive away.

Shefford is home to 4 hotels bookable on Expedia but not many designated as historic hotels.

A favourite place to visit is Beadlow Manor Golf & Country Club. You’ll also find Shuttleworth Collection and Bedford Park in the area.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can sleep in a building that has a national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Period features or traditional architecture are typically preserved in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Shefford, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels tend to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, while every effort is made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Shefford, don’t worry that you’ll find yourself staying at a place that is rundown or uncomfortable.