Cranfield Management Development Centre

4.0 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services

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Wharley End, Bedford, England, MK43 0HG
  • Place, Cranfield University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, National Bowl
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Bletchley Park
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LTN-Luton)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Cranfield Management Development Centre

This smoke-free hotel features an indoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a conference center, and an outdoor tennis court are onsite.
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers 186 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Cranfield Management Development Centre. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Cranfield University. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an indoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the indoor pool
  • Amenities include locker space, 11 meeting rooms, and a conference center
  • Onsite recreation includes an outdoor tennis court and racquetball/squash
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • 10 minutes by car from Woburn Safari Park and 14 minutes from National Bowl
Cranfield Management Development Centre offers its guests an outdoor tennis court and an indoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

There are 11 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly Cranfield Management Development Centre also features a garden, laundry facilities, and an ATM. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 11 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 for adults and GBP 13.00 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Cranfield Management Development Centre Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 436 out of 670 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 170 out of 670 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 670 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 670 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 670 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value room. Quiet and comfortable accommodation, free parking and good choice of food options (buffet dinner or bar menu)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, nice location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good value for money
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely one night stay, room very comfortable with a lovely view of the fields, especially nice at sunset and sunrise. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Always excellent to stay here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely short stay at the Cranfield Centre. All staff were very pleasant and friendly during our stay. Freddies breakfast at the Mitchell were spot on!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay here. The reception & bar staff are wonderful. Everything is always of a good standard.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service and site to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and the staff were excellent. Some noise from other residents late at night and rooms very warm. Shower could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tetiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic value and excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great as usual.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always pleasant in this favourite hotel when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another good stay in favourite hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes the room was very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, the staff helpful,
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean and lovely room. There is a lounge with free coffee and tea. Free parking.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My preferred property when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Beck

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed for one night and it was great comfortable beds and the food was good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, Room and facility
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, helpful and polite staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was good I like the fact that the room is made up every day, Staff are very good from reception to restaurant all are friendly and efficient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Business facility's are great however I did not get time to use the pool
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another happy stay at this favourite hotel when in the area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025