Bedford Swan Hotel

Built in 1794, the Bedford Swan Hotel is an elegant country house which has been converted into a hotel overlooking the River Ouse. This three-floor hotel features 113 guestrooms, all of which include tea- and coffee- making facilities, televisions, and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Other amenities include trouser presses, direct- dial phones and radios.
The River Room Restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, is a smart, a la carte restaurant specialising in traditional English and European cuisine, with views of the river. A more relaxed ambience can be experienced in the Sunken Lounge & Bar. Open for light lunches and afternoon tea, the lounge serves fresh baguettes, salads and traditional cream teas. The roman-style pool and spa is available for guests' use. The hotel is also well known for its conference facilities, with a range of meeting and function rooms. The 24-hour front desk can assist with Internet access, laundry and safe deposits, and guests can browse through the complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free parking is available on site. The closest airport is Luton Airport (LTN); approximate driving time is 40 minutes and distance is 20 miles (32 kilometres).