Member since November 2025
The Kingfisher is a riverside inn located on the River Great Ouse, offering delicious dining and relaxed service in a historical setting. Priding themselves in embracing the very best the local area has to offer, meat travels under 15 miles from farm to plate and fruit is delivered from just a mile away, there are even local wines to enjoy. Bedrooms are spacious, comfortable and classic with all the ameneties to offer a stay that feels like home.
The Kingfisher team really embrace life on the river, and even offers boat hire from it's jetty. At the Kingfisher, everyone's a local.
OPL Exclusive details
3 Special Offers for this hotel.
Stay and receive:
- A welcome drink on arrival (house wine, beer, soft drink)
- Dinner on your first evening (£25pp allowance)
- Full English Breakfast daily
- Late check out at noon
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Highlights
- Relaxing riverside location
- Private boat hire from the hotel's own jetty
- Grade II listed building main house with 13th Century Tithe Barn in the grounds
- 30 minutes drive from Milton Keynes and 90 minutes from London
Where is The Kingfisher Hotel?
The Kingfisher Hotel
Barns Hotel
Cardington Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK44 3SA
Good to know
Hotel check-in time:
2:00 PMHotel check-out time:
11:00 AMRestaurant
Opening Times
Breakfast: 6.30am - 9am Mon - Fri, 8am - 10.30am weekends and Bank Holidays
All day dining from 11.30am - 9pm
Afternoon Tea 3pm - 5pm daily (please book 24h in advance)
Can you park at The Kingfisher Hotel?
Free onsite parking available for guests.
Is The Kingfisher Hotel accessible for disabled guests?
Double and King bedrooms are available on the ground floor, and there is an accessible toilet for the public areas in the main hallway. As this is an old property, there is no lift.
Can children stay at The Kingfisher Hotel?
Children are welcome and up to two children under the age of 12 can be accommodated on roll away beds in some rooms, please enquire at the time of booking. The pub offers a children's menu.
History of the hotel
The Kingfisher is a Grade II listed building formerly known as the Barns Hotel. after it was flooded in December 2020, it reopened as The Kingfisher in August 2022 following extensive refurbishment. The 13th century Tithe Barn still exists on site.
Does The Kingfisher Hotel allow dogs?
The Kingfisher team love dogs, there's even a dedicated doggy menu with treats like a Paw Star Martini! All bedrooms permit dogs.
There is a charge of £15 per dog per night for pets.
