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Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Business centre
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Lobby

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Place, Cranfield University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Bowl
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Bletchley Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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

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Exterior
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About the area

Bedford

Located in Bedford, Cranfield Management Development Centre is within a 15-minute drive of Woburn Safari Park and National Bowl. .This hotel is 10.2 mi (16.5 km) from Bletchley Park and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Cranfield University.

What's nearby

  • Cranfield University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Xscape - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Central Milton Keynes Shopping Centre - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • National Bowl - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Bletchley Park - 19 min drive - 17.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carrington Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wild Bean Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Horse - Broughton Hotel - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Krafty Kuppa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Crawley Crossing Truck Stop - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

Hotel in Bedford with a 24-hour front desk and an indoor pool
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 186 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and an outdoor tennis court. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Cranfield Management Development Centre, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 11 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
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

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

Property is also known as

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Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 361 out of 564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 148 out of 564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 564 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wyn

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Business traveller
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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

silviu

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

NICE

Amazing place, clean,and tidy, frendly staff.Nice area,quiet. Breakfast amazing.In totally 5*.Recomand for everyone!Thank you .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Smita

Travelled with family
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

Steve

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Dennis

Business traveller

Great place to stay.

It is a great place to stay. Nothing negative at all. I stay in hotels 4 nights a week in all areas of the mainkand uk and this place ranks very highly in every respect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect quiet place to stop over when in the area. Free parking. Good EV charging deal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One Night

Stayed for one night. Friendly, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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
Another good stay at this favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another pleasant stay at this favoured hotel
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
NICE PLACE 100% ENDOSE
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025