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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
Bedford hotel with golf course and spa

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Property entrance
Front of property
Bar (on property)
Golf
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Escape to The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf, an upscale eco-certified haven in a serene rural setting. Tee off on the 18-hole golf course or unwind with a deep-tissue massage at Y Spa, then savor al fresco dining at Gravel Pit Brasserie & Ba. With free in-room WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services, you'll feel right at home.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Golf course
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Conference center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Garden

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Why we love this property

Foodie delights menu
A restaurant with al fresco dining sets the culinary scene. The hotel also has a bar. Both vegan and vegetarian options, plus a buffet breakfast, await.
Perfect fairway retreat
Tee off at this hotel's 18-hole course with a driving range and expert golf lessons. Savor tasty bites at the golf-view restaurant after a spa visit.
Work and play paradise
This hotel blends business with pleasure through meeting spaces and in-room workstations. After work, indulge in spa treatments or hit the 18-hole golf course.

Room options

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Drift Classic Twin

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Drift Classic Double | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • St Neots Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Bedford Park - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Cambridge (CBG) - 27 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 49 min drive
  • St Neots Station - 7 min drive
  • Sandy Station - 15 min drive
  • Bedford Station - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eaton Plaice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mow - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ambience Cafe Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

A great stay at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) in Bedford can include a round of golf at the 18-hole course. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this eco-certified hotel include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Polish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 103 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Express check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service

What to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Golfing
  • Pool table
  • Foosball
  • Fishing
  • Free use of nearby fitness center
  • Windsurfing nearby

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1997
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Golf course on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf pro shop on site
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • 100% renewable energy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Desk chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar - Overlooking the golf course, this diner serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 25.00
  • Spa access is available for an extra charge of GBP 120 per day

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from December 31 to December 31:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Children & extra beds

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard

Also known as

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Wyboston Hotel
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes Bedford
The Waterfront Spa & Bedford
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Does Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 25.00. Express check-in is available.

What is there to do at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities such as fishing, and practice your swing at the golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as a fitness center and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Yes, Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar offers alfresco dining and golf course views.

What's the area around Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) like?

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is located a short 1-minute walk from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course.

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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Room
Breakfast
Food
Restaurant
Spa
View
Bed
Drinks
Location

What guests liked

  • The gym was fantastic and amazing. (3 reviews)
  • The Y Spa was excellent and provided a brilliant and dreamlike experience. (5 reviews)
  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, excellent, or delicious with a great view and high standard. (9 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful

Great service and rooms
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall very comfortable and safe and clean
Asim, 8-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, great staff

Nice overnight stay for a reasonable price. Flexible support from staff due to limited physical ability, swapped rooms to ground floor for us.
Guy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good

On the whole very impressed with the hotel, clean and modern with good facilities on site, breakfast was nice with good choices. The only disappointment we had was on check in we were directed to the machine that didn’t work and the assistant on check in desk told us the machine can do it much better than I can, which after a long day traveling is not what you expect to hear
Matthew, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice room, great facilities, restaurant closed at 8 and there’s not much around other than a McDonalds service station or a supermarket around so evening meal is limited.
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel but room was far too hot

Lovely hotel and room and the gym was just amazing. But the room was so hot. No aircon, just a little fan and couldn’t open the window. Didn’t get much sleep.
Donna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Room very warm, air con very noisy. WiFi wasn’t working as I had work to do, spoke with reception and they did nothing. Food was cold had to be sent back. Very disappointing as it’s been rebranded.
Peter, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely

Have stayed here before as it is a lovely place with an excellent breakfast
t, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay

Lovely stay. Food was good. Service was excellent. A couple of technical issues in room, but they were dealt with efficiently. Would stay again.
Linda, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy

Extremely noisy with guests playing loud music into the early hours
Bradley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was so friendly.
Georgia, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and excellent qaulity
4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful place, spacious and well mantained
Tafadzwa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Parking readily available, gym accessible, rooms clean and comfortable.
Ben, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Relaxing

Fourth stay here, always has a very relaxing atmosphere. Room was quiet and clean. Highly recommend staying here.
Chris, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with even better staff

Fab hotel with excellent staff. Definitely the best hotel in the area. Good rooms. Nice surroundings. Lovely food, drink and restaurant.
Phillip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous stay
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our time at the Waterford was short, so we were not able to see or use all the facilities offered, and give them full review. We will be staying here again. Our only criticism is, the cocktails were very weak & not worth the money, we would recommend at trip to the near by supermarket.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel, stay here as often as I can. Price doubled for the second night so had to move on unfortunately.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place to stay access to road and motorway
george, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a lovely stay, the facilities and staff were brilliant.
Sophia, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great spot to stay

Amazing hotel, lots of facilities, beautiful views and friendly staff
Adam, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely relaxing weekend at the hotel and spa....
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean and staff helpful. Gave the impression pool and gym part of the hotel but it wasn’t.
Susanna, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

NYE stay

Deluxe rooms are very small and storage space limited. Lack of climate control in the room isn’t great as it was either cold or hot.
1-night trip