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Accommodation Near Universal United Kingdom Resort Bedford

  If you're looking for hotel accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort, The Kingfisher in Bedford offers comfortable, affordable rooms just 5.7 miles or approximately an 8 minute drive from the Universal Studios site.
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Ideal Contractor Accommodation in Bedford

As construction of Universal United Kingdom Resort progresses, thousands of contractors, suppliers and specialists are expected to work across the Bedford area.

Whether you’re a contractor, project manager, engineer, consultant or part of the wider construction supply chain, we understand what matters when you’re working away from home. Our experienced team can arrange contractor accommodation in Bedford, offering flexible hotel booking options for individuals, project teams and long-term stays.

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel provides practical, comfortable business accommodation in Bedford that’s ideal for professionals needing somewhere reliable to stay during the project.

Guests can enjoy:

  • Comfortable en-suite bedrooms
  • Free on-site parking
  • Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, strong enough for video calls
  • Flexible cancellation policies
  • Flexible long-stay accommodation
  • Competitive corporate rates
  • Direct invoicing for company bookings
  • Group bookings for project teams
  • Desk space in every room
  • Small meeting room available on request
  • Late check-out and early check-in on request
  • Friendly local service
  • Delicious dining in the pub restaurant, with dietary options catered for
  • Relaxing riverside views
  • Easy access to main roads and transport links

Whether you need accommodation for a few nights or several months, our team can help you find the right solution.

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Corporate Accommodation for Universal United Kingdom Resort Contractors

We’re already supporting businesses working across Bedfordshire and understand that construction projects often require flexible accommodation arrangements.

If you’re responsible for organising corporate hotel accommodation in Bedford, we can provide tailored rates for construction contractors, civil engineering companies, infrastructure specialists, mechanical and electrical contractors, surveyors, architects, project managers and recruitment agencies.

Whether you need hotel rooms for one employee or an entire team, we’ll work with you to create a package that suits your project requirements.

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Meeting Rooms Close to the Universal United Kingdom Resort Development

The Kingfisher Bedford also offers professional meeting rooms in Bedford, making us an ideal base for project meetings, interviews, training sessions and client presentations.

Many businesses choose to combine accommodation with meeting room hire, allowing colleagues and clients to stay and meet in one convenient location.

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A Convenient Base Near the Universal United Kingdom Resort Site

Located in Cardington, Bedford, The Kingfisher offers easy access to the future Universal United Kingdom Resort development while providing a quieter and more affordable alternative to larger city hotels.

Our location makes us an excellent choice for contractors working across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Luton and the surrounding area.

The Kingfisher is easily accessible by road, with an easy route from London on the M1/A421.
The nearest rail connection is Bedford Railway station which is approximately 5 minutes away from The Kingfisher by taxi and London Luton airport is just 29 miles away (40 minutes by car, 20 minutes by train).

With free parking, excellent transport links and nearby amenities, you’ll have everything you need after a productive day on site.

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Long Stay Accommodation in Bedford

The arrival of Universal United Kingdom Resort represents one of the largest investment projects in Bedfordshire and is expected to attract thousands of construction professionals over the coming years during the construction phase and beyond.

Whether you’re in the area for one part of the development project or regularly travelling to the Universal United Kingdom Resort, our team can discuss long-term rates and booking options designed around your schedule.

Demand for accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort Bedford is expected to increase as work progresses, making early booking the best way to secure availability for your team.

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Contact The Kingfisher, Bedford

If you’re searching for contractor accommodation near Universal United Kingdom Resort, business accommodation in Bedford, or meeting rooms close to the Universal United Kingdom Resort development, we’d be delighted to help.

Contact our team today to discuss availability, corporate rates, long-stay accommodation or group bookings.

The Kingfisher Pub and Hotel,
Cardington Road,
Bedford
MK44 3SA

reservations@thekingfisherbedford.co.uk
01234 270044

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In the run up to Christmas, we know eating out can be expensive. And cold weather makes leaving the house feel like an impossible challenge.

So we’re here to remind you that we offer half portions of our main menu items at lunchtime. Perfectly warming and tasty, but not putting a dent in the bank. We also have a selection of fresh, toasted sandwiches for those of you who have a smaller appetite (or just love a toastie!)

We really hope to see you soon 🤍

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In the run up to Christmas, we know eating out can be expensive. And cold weather makes leaving the house feel like an impossible challenge. So we’re here to remind you that we offer half portions of our main menu items at lunchtime. Perfectly warming and tasty, but not putting a dent in the bank. We also have a selection of fresh, toasted sandwiches for those of you who have a smaller appetite (or just love a toastie!) We really hope to see you soon 🤍

Who knew a place like this could even exist?

Before you decide on which day you come for fondue, you will need to choose whether you would rather cheese or gravy to dip your sides into. It’s a pretty big deal around here (our team are pretty divided in opinion)

So let’s settle it once and for all.

CHEESE OR GRAVY?

The only other thing to decide is who you’re bringing with you!

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Who knew a place like this could even exist? Before you decide on which day you come for fondue, you will need to choose whether you would rather cheese or gravy to dip your sides into. It’s a pretty big deal around here (our team are pretty divided in opinion) So let’s settle it once and for all. CHEESE OR GRAVY? The only other thing to decide is who you’re bringing with you!

The clocks went back. We’re choosing to see it as a fondue opportunity 🫕

When the evenings close in this early, The Jetty is the place to be. Heaters and coats on, blankets over your knees and a pot of melted cheese (or gravy!) between you.

Après on the Jetty is here every weekend.

And why rush home when you could stay the night from an extra £40 per person 🛌

Find your group and book your tables - we can’t promise there will be spaces forever!

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The clocks went back. We’re choosing to see it as a fondue opportunity 🫕 When the evenings close in this early, The Jetty is the place to be. Heaters and coats on, blankets over your knees and a pot of melted cheese (or gravy!) between you. Après on the Jetty is here every weekend. And why rush home when you could stay the night from an extra £40 per person 🛌 Find your group and book your tables - we can’t promise there will be spaces forever!

This is be the closest you’ll get to a ski-lodge without leaving Bedford…

Après at The Jetty reinvents the cosy firelight vibes of the ski season, and combines it with fondue pots and plates of picky bits. Now all you need to do is find a willing accomplice 😋

The hardest choice is which day to come - cheese (Friday & Saturday) or gravy (Sunday)

Come and give it a try before the evenings fill up!

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This is be the closest you’ll get to a ski-lodge without leaving Bedford… Après at The Jetty reinvents the cosy firelight vibes of the ski season, and combines it with fondue pots and plates of picky bits. Now all you need to do is find a willing accomplice 😋 The hardest choice is which day to come - cheese (Friday & Saturday) or gravy (Sunday) Come and give it a try before the evenings fill up!

Whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a quiet dinner for two, our kitchen team put real thought into every plate that leaves the pass.

The kitchen has been SUPER busy over the summer, and the menu is full of dishes we’re really proud of. Think proper pub classics alongside plates made for sharing, cooked with produce from local suppliers we know and trust.

What’s your favourite Kingfisher dish? 👇

P.S have you tried our fondue evenings yet?
Yes - YAY! We hope you loved it and are telling everyone you know how fab it was!
No - Why not! Tables are filling thick and fast so get booked in! ASAP!

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Whether it’s a long lunch with friends or a quiet dinner for two, our kitchen team put real thought into every plate that leaves the pass. The kitchen has been SUPER busy over the summer, and the menu is full of dishes we’re really proud of. Think proper pub classics alongside plates made for sharing, cooked with produce from local suppliers we know and trust. What’s your favourite Kingfisher dish? 👇 P.S have you tried our fondue evenings yet? Yes - YAY! We hope you loved it and are telling everyone you know how fab it was! No - Why not! Tables are filling thick and fast so get booked in! ASAP!

Searching for Bedford’s cosiest staycation? You’ve just found it 🍂

A riverside pub and hotel on the River Great Ouse with fondue evenings and a comfy bed waiting upstairs. Your Bedfordshire winter break starts here.

NEW: Après After Hours 🫕
Book Après at The Jetty on any Friday or Sunday until the end of December and stay the same night for just £40pp. Your room code lands in your Après booking confirmation.

Sip and Stay from £109 per room: a chilled bottle of Prosecco on arrival and breakfast the next morning. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until 30th November.

Winter Getaway from £259 per room: two nights by the river with dinner on your second evening and a lazy 12pm check out. Thursday to Sunday until 20th December.

Or keep it simple and have 20% off our bed and breakfast stays, Thursday to Sunday until 30th November.

We can’t wait to have you 🤍

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Searching for Bedford’s cosiest staycation? You’ve just found it 🍂 A riverside pub and hotel on the River Great Ouse with fondue evenings and a comfy bed waiting upstairs. Your Bedfordshire winter break starts here. NEW: Après After Hours 🫕 Book Après at The Jetty on any Friday or Sunday until the end of December and stay the same night for just £40pp. Your room code lands in your Après booking confirmation. Sip and Stay from £109 per room: a chilled bottle of Prosecco on arrival and breakfast the next morning. Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays until 30th November. Winter Getaway from £259 per room: two nights by the river with dinner on your second evening and a lazy 12pm check out. Thursday to Sunday until 20th December. Or keep it simple and have 20% off our bed and breakfast stays, Thursday to Sunday until 30th November. We can’t wait to have you 🤍

Today marks the start of this year’s Après at The Jetty 🫕

From now on, every Friday-Sunday you can dip your way through the weekend. Be it cheese or gravy, there’s plenty to be excited about!

Bedford, grab your coats and scarves because you’ll want to experience this 😋

Decide who you’re bringing and book your table!

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Today marks the start of this year’s Après at The Jetty 🫕 From now on, every Friday-Sunday you can dip your way through the weekend. Be it cheese or gravy, there’s plenty to be excited about! Bedford, grab your coats and scarves because you’ll want to experience this 😋 Decide who you’re bringing and book your table!

ONE WEEK TODAY…

…Until Sunday roasts look like this again. Yes, that’s right, it’s back. A full Sunday roast with more of the thing we all love the most - gravy!

A trio of meats - beef, gammon and chicken
Giant yorkshires
Roasties
Parsnips and carrots

See you there Bedford. We’ve always got a table waiting 🍴

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ONE WEEK TODAY… …Until Sunday roasts look like this again. Yes, that’s right, it’s back. A full Sunday roast with more of the thing we all love the most - gravy! A trio of meats - beef, gammon and chicken Giant yorkshires Roasties Parsnips and carrots See you there Bedford. We’ve always got a table waiting 🍴