“Indulgent spa hotel within easy reach of London with first-rate service and atmospheric restaurant. Georgian charm, neutral tones and lush textures contrast with the work-out drive of the gym and wonderfully cool aura of the spa. Be it racing, romance or business, you'll want for nothing. ”

Hotel review

The compact spa alone is worth the trip to this 77-room Newmarket hotel. Its big, bubbly pool and luxury rest area look out over calming skies and spires, and lunch with champagne in the chic spa dining room feels deliciously decadent before a massage with ESPA products. The sprawling hotel boasts cosy, well-appointed rooms with luxe velvet headboards, wool throws and deco-style dark wood furniture. There’s no skimping, with Egyptian cotton sheets, thick duvets, Molton Brown bath products and Tea Pigs tea elevating the hotel experience. The dark and atmospheric Squires Restaurant offers an excellent Euro-twist on classic dishes like steak and fish and lists local suppliers on the menu. Bedford Lodge pays attention to detail and it shows in the experience and service. Head there for a race weekend or relaxation away from the London bustle.

Vicki Power
Vicki Power Review published: 10/29/2019

Recommended for

  • Riding

    • Barrow Hall Stables. Lessons for anyone from the age of 5 upwards.
  • Other Activities

    • Newmarket Nights; Live concerts at the racecourse. Forest Folk Festival in summer, Thetford Forest.
  • Historic

    • Originally a Georgian hunting lodge built for the Duke of Bedford in the 18th century.
  • Restaurant

    • Squires restaurant, 2AA Rosette award, delicious menus using locally sourced produce.
  • Weddings

    • Perfect backdrop, fully licensed with wedding co-ordinator available. Dreamy!
  • Great walks

    • City of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with it's 10th century Abbey.
  • Sights nearby

    • Newmarket races. Saturday races. A great day out for the family.
  • Business meetings

    • 20 minutes from Cambridge and easy access to London.
  • Spa

    • Solarium, hot tub, Hammam and sauna available.
  • Luxury

    • Spa with sauna, solarium, hot tub and hammam.
  • Owner managed

    • Great service and attention to detail.
  • Child friendly

    • Babysitting services available.
  • Gym

    • First class health club.
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Wedding license

  • Country House

  • Total relaxation

  • Romantic Break

  • Foodies

  • Wellbeing

  • Traditional

  • Charming

  • Romantic

  • Free wifi

  • Conference facilities

  • Gourmet

Facilities

  • Rooms

    77 rooms in this hotel
  • Restaurant

    Squires restaurant, 2AA Rosette award, delicious menus using locally sourced produce.
  • Spa

    Solarium, hot tub, Hammam and sauna available.
  • Child friendly

    Babysitting services available.
  • Gym

    First class health club.
  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor. All year round.
  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Wedding license

  • In room DVD

  • Internet

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Garden

  • Meeting Room

  • Cots available

  • Massage

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Sitting Room

  • Room service

  • 24 Hour room service

  • Hot Tub

  • Concierge

  • Bath robes

  • In room music system

  • Wifi

  • Free wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Conference facilities

Activities

  • Riding

    • Barrow Hall Stables. Lessons for anyone from the age of 5 upwards.
  • Other Activities

    • Newmarket Nights; Live concerts at the racecourse. Forest Folk Festival in summer, Thetford Forest.
  • Great walks

    • City of Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds with it's 10th century Abbey.
  • Sights nearby

    • Newmarket races. Saturday races. A great day out for the family.

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Why do people love staying in your hotel? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is perfect for a luxury country getaway, retaining the charm of a country house whilst boasting the best in modern comfort. By identifying and anticipating individual customer needs the Hotel is able to ensure they have an exceptional stay. What is there to do in the area? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is nestled in an idyllic location in the heart of East Anglia and offers guests the perfect base for exploring Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Cambridgeshire. The Hotel teams up with the Newmarket Nights organisers at the Newmarket Racecourse on an annual basis and offers an accommodation package to tie in with the act/concert, previous acts have included Kylie Minogue and Sir Tom Jones. The Hotel also teams up Newmarket Racecourse Saturday Racing to offer accommodation options. The Hotel has a 5* Spa onsite so guests don’t need to leave the hotel to be able to relax and unwind. What kind of breakfast do you offer? Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa has been awarded the prestigious Visit England Breakfast Award which recognises the sumptuous spread of breakfast treats on offer. The Hotel offers a number of delicious breakfast options that cater for the traditional palette as well as lighter choices and fish alternatives. All breakfasts are freshly cooked and plated to order allowing customers the ability to personalise their menu. The Hotel uses the finest seasonal ingredients and local produce wherever possible, the breakfast includes sausages from Newmarket’s own sausage company Powters. Do you offer other meals? And can you recommend good places to eat out locally? Open to residents and non-residents, the Hotel’s 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant provides a completely modern dining experience serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, lighter options are also available throughout the day in the bar. The Executive Head Chef is always happy to accommodate any dietary requirements or requests. Which are your most popular room types, and why? We have many different room types at the hotel, but a very popular room type is our Executive Suites. We have 6 suites that are housed in the original part of the hotel and these are on a private floor. They are open plan with a lounge area and all differ in decor. Suite 6 has its own balcony. Each suite has a Molten Brown welcome gift, fruit bowl, chocolates etc. Luxurious and spacious. What facilities do you have for children and can you fit extra beds in your rooms? The Hotel’s suites all contain sofa beds that can be made up for children, there is also the option to fit extra beds into rooms if necessary. What message would you like to give Hotel Guru readers? The Hotel’s aim is to exceed guests’ expectations by providing the ultimate hospitality experience. The Hotel is the perfect blend of old and new, so if you are looking for a hotel close to some of the UK’s most popular destinations that has it all – look no further!

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