The Barns Hotel, Bedford, is situated in a beautiful riverside location, within three and a half acres of landscaped gardens, yet it is just 10 miles from the M1 and 8 miles from A1. The tranquil setting offers Bedford accommodation with views of the great River Ouse and the local country park and wonderful grounds in which to stroll and relax.

For more strenuous activities, guests at The Barns Hotel, Bedford also have FREE access to The Oasis Beach Pool and Images @ Oasis fitness facility.

Weddings at the Barns Hotel

From the moment you arrive at the hotel, set in three and a half acres of landscaped gardens, you will appreciate how both the stunning riverside location and the hotel's characterful 13th century Tithe Barn are magical backdrops for those all-important photographs, capturing treasured memories for years to come.

We pride ourselves on our personal attention to detail and when it comes to choosing from our hotel's five wonderful suites, you can benefit from the experience and knowledge of our professional Wedding Planner who will help you every step of the way. Maybe you'll choose the stunning Tithe Barn or light and spacious WineGlass Restaurant, both with easy access to the outside for riverside photos, or perhaps you would prefer the Riverside Suite with its sweeping bay windows. If your wedding is a smaller, more intimate affair we have two smaller suites overlooking the gardens.

Naturally you want it to be a truly perfect day for you, your partner and your family and friends, so let us help you with the planning and preparation. We are here to assist you every step of the way and we will do our best to see that everything runs as smoothly as possible.

Meetings and Conference Rooms at the Barns Hotel, Bedford

The Barns Hotel offers three flexible ground floor conference suites, perfect for meetings in Bedford. The Northill and Southill Suites both have a maximum capacity of 35 in theatre style and offer air conditioning and natural daylight. Both suites are accessible for disabled guests and offer a calm environment for any meeting.

The Tithe Barn, dating back to the 13th Century, has a traditional timber frame with red brick noggin and a red tiled roof. Its size of 20m x 6m, with maximum capacity of 120, makes it ideal for a range of meetings, events and celebrations.

We recognise that no two events are the same, but the dedication and commitment of our experienced staff will ensure you won't have to worry about a thing as we help you plan your event right down to the very last detail.

Although we have a range of rooms full of character, each meeting and event room has the same features:


• High-speed internet access
• Stationery box
• Speaker phone
• Data projector*

We even have our own preferred suppliers for all Audio Visual requirements, including set design and sound systems.

Before you arrive, all equipment in the room is checked with each room set up and available 30 minutes before your meeting or event. When you arrive at the hotel, your dedicated member of staff - available all day long - will meet you to run through all the details. They'll confirm what's been booked and organise any last minute changes or additional requirements. Then it's the simple things like agreeing the preferred method of communicating of any messages on the day.

Bedrooms at Barns Hotel in Bedford

The Barns Hotel, Bedford, offers you comfortable hotel accommodation in Bedford with 48 well-appointed bedrooms.

Each hotel bedroom is traditionally and comfortably furnished with dark wood furniture, power showers in the spacious bathrooms, TV, trouser press, hairdryer and tea and coffee making facilities.

The WineGlass Restaurant at the Barns Hotel, Bedford

As well as comfortable Bedford accommodation, you can also dine in the delightful WineGlass Restaurant, with views across the river, which is open for lunch and dinner and offers a daily specials menu. The hotel can also offer private dining in each of the three function rooms or semi-private dining within the library section of the WineGlass Restaurant, seating up to 30 guests.

The WineGlass Restaurant at the Barns Hotel offers simple, unstuffy service with delicious comforting food prepared with signature Michelin precision and intensity of flavour. As the name suggests, wine features prominently in the restaurant; a list handpicked by the Vineyard's Director of Wine offers over 40 wines and champagnes by the glass not to be found in the local area.

The contemporary Riverside Bar is the ideal place to unwind. Open from lunchtime to late evening, it offers a wide selection of wines, beers and other beverages, as well as bar snacks ranging from delicious salads to traditional English favourites. Seating is available both inside and outside by the riverside.

Enjoy Afternoon Tea by the river at The Barns Hotel. A great way to spend the afternoon is to try out our Afternoon Tea Menu with homemade scones, an assortment of afternoon tea cakes and pastries and wide range of speciality teas or coffee.