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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Bedford England
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
This hotel has renovations that may affect your stay read more

Renovations

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Surrender to tranquility the moment you step into Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel), where relaxation is an art form, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 6 minutes from St Neots Museum. This golf hotel is 9 minutes drive to Cineworld St Neots and 20 minutes drive to Paxton Pits Nature Reserve.

Rejuvenate with room service, daily housekeeping, complimentary high-speed WiFi, rainfall showerhead, a 42-inch flat-screen TV, in-room coffee & tea facilities and a private bathroom with premium toiletries, direct access to our luxury spa. Conveniences include a desk, wheelchair-accessibility, an in-room safe and an iron and ironing board.

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Property Details

Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a living plant wall, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Outdoor furniture
  • No single-use plastic straws
  • No single-use plastic soda bottles
  • Coworking spaces
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Biodegradable/compostable straws
  • No single-use plastic water bottles
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fitness classes on site
  • All property's electricity comes from renewable sources
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Energy-saving switches
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Living plant wall
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Conference center
  • Electric car charging station
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Games
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Humane animal treatment
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Express check-in
  • Foosball
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Golfing on site
  • Garden
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Fishing on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Golf lessons on site
  • Pro shop
  • Golf lessons with a pro
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Billiards or pool table
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free self parking
  • Terrace
  • Golf course on site
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Year Built - 1997
  • Total number of rooms - 103
  • Number of floors - 2

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

Other details

Grab a bite to eat at Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, a diner where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge, take in the golf course view, and even dine alfresco. You can also stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
St Neots Museum - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Cineworld St Neots - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Paxton Pits Nature Reserve - 9.5 km / 5.9 mi
Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club - 12.9 km / 8 mi
Potton Library - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Priory Country Park - 13.9 km / 8.6 mi
Henry Smith Playing Fields - 14.3 km / 8.9 mi
Shortmead House - 15.6 km / 9.7 mi
Shuttleworth Collection - 15.8 km / 9.8 mi
Swiss Garden - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Bedford Park - 16.1 km / 10 mi
Panacea Museum - 16.2 km / 10.1 mi
John Bunyan Museum - 16.3 km / 10.1 mi
The Higgins Bedford - 16.4 km / 10.2 mi
The nearest airports are:
Cambridge (CBG) - 37.8 km / 23.5 mi
Luton Airport (LTN) - 60.5 km / 37.6 mi
The preferred airport for Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is Luton Airport (LTN).

  • Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Green Tourism Program
  • Essential workers only - NO

Pets

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets not allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 120 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

Great North Road, Bedford, England MK44 3AL, United Kingdom
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