Premier Inn Milton Keynes South

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.2 (41 reviews)
Lakeside Grove, Bletcham Way,Caldecotte,Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire , Milton Keynes , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food and beverage options
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Aging facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.05
Some reviews indicate issues with cleanliness in rooms, such as dirty bathrooms and stained carpets.
Service
9.05
Multiple reviews highlight warm and friendly service from staff throughout the stay.
Location
8.55
The location near a lake and close to local attractions received positive feedback.
Room Quality
7.55
Rooms noted as clean but showing signs of aging and in need of refurbishment.
Amenities
8.05
Basic amenities were met, though some guests mentioned the need for upgrades.
Value for Money
8.05
Guests felt overall that the experience was commensurate with the price paid.
Food and Beverage
9.05
High praise for the breakfast selection and quality of food.
Overall Experience
8.25
Despite some negatives, overall satisfaction with the stay was expressed.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:04

Property Description

Escape to the serenity of Caldecotte Lake at Milton Keynes South, where comfort meets adventure in a picturesque setting.

Prime Location
Experience the best of Milton Keynes with our hotel just minutes from the historic Bletchley Park, MK Dons stadium, and thrilling Woburn Safari Park. Whether it's the elegance of giraffes or the excitement of cracking codes, there's something for everyone.

Spacious Comfort
Unwind in our generously sized rooms equipped with plush beds, ensuring a restful night’s sleep after a day filled with exploration.

Delicious Dining
Savor delightful meals at our onsite restaurant, with a menu designed to cater to every palate, making your stay not just comfortable, but entirely enjoyable.

Book your getaway now and discover the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure at Milton Keynes South!

Important information:

100 spaces. No height restrictions. Space for 2 coach/lorries.
Exit M1(J14), turn right towards Milton Keynes South (H6 Childs Way). Over 2 roundabouts, turn left at the 3rd roundabout onto V10. Over 5 roundabouts, at the 6th turn right onto H10, the hotel is on the right, look out for the Windmill. Next to the Caldecotte Arms.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.05
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.55
Room Quality: 7.55
Amenities: 8.05
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Andrew family
10
Pros:

It was a nice hotel.

2025-12-12 via Nuitee
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KW1Northamptonshire Couples Kettering, Northamptonshire, England
8
Welcoming Premier Inn
Pros:

Have been to this Premier Inn several
times. The staff friendly, helpful and the rooms are clean. The location is good and near to central Milton
Keynes for shopping etc. The only good thing that the Brewers Fayre are good at is the breakfast which is good, plenty of choice and staff polite, different to when we went in for a drink when the Manager was rude and more interested in putting up Christmas decorations. We had eaten there on a previous visit but not again, we took a short walk around the lake to The Lakeside pub and Brewers Fayre could
learn somethings from them. This is a shame that Brewers Fayre lets down Premier Inn as the staff in the hotel work hard to make people feel at home.
Will back to this Premier Inn - keep up your great work.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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A276KLnancyd Family
10
Will be back
Pros:

Enjoyed the delicious breakfast, multiple options and fresh ingredients. The place was spotlessly clean, the portions were generous and the staff was very polite and attentive. We look forward to visiting again.

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
6
624simonc Friends getaway Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
8
Great location, friendly staff
Pros:

Great location with views over the lake from some rooms. The breakfast was excellent and the staff really attentive and welcoming. The restaurant next door, Hickories, was fully booked both nights, so if you plan on eating here book early.
The room was clean and tidy, but the only negative, it was starting to look a little tired and could do with a refresh.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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tmB994DF Couples
10
Worthy
Pros:

Lovely place, lake view room. Breakfast was so good with lots of choices. Breakfast chef very friendly and welcoming. Will visit again

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
8
821dorothyo Couples
10
Clean Room & Great Service
Pros:

We were welcomed warmly by Hector at the reception when we checked in and throughout our stay particularly during breakfast time. The kitchen/buffet staff/chef Nora was also friendly and smiled throughout our interaction with her making us feel at ease as we ate our breakfast. Overall we received excellent customer service throughout our stay.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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joeli578 Family
10
Amazing
Pros:

The food was amazing. Chef Sharmila was too good and served the best and hit breakfast. The rooms were clean and tidy. We are very happy

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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Gabor_Maros Family Newport Pagnell, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England
10
Freshly made recommend
Pros:

The food is amazingly great fresh and very reasonable price kids eat free and is a bargain also if they do very good service and you could donate money to a hospital in London! Recommend!

2025-11-22 via Tripadvisor
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O9482ACkellyg NONE
10
We Will Be Back
Pros:

Lovely hotel, everything clean, staff are friendly. Just difficult to find in the dark and pouring rain. A tip for anyone visiting, its the second roundabout, not the first one that shows a bed sign!!

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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davidsJ5902CO NONE
10
Good sleep
Pros:

Great nights sleep staff fabulous
We stay 2 to 3 times a year well pleased
And will in future stay more at this inn thank you dave

2025-11-10 via Tripadvisor
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Curious580931 Business
2
Worn out
Pros:

Staff wonderful but the hotel is just worn out and cold. If it's a business trip, find somewhere else as the lakeside location is irrelevant

2025-11-04 via Tripadvisor
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jamesbS2912NR Business
2
Give it a MISS!
Pros:

Don't shower - it's dirty, you are better off when you get home! The bed was so uncomfortable, quality of the linen was very poor. Dirty bathroom, carpets stained - overall this PI needs a full refurbishment - paint peeling, stained floor in the bathroom...AVOID! oh, and if you are cold, don't bother about trying to raise the temperature in the room - it doesn't allow you to, even though there is instructions!!

2025-11-03 via Tripadvisor
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hufri NONE
10
Fabulous stay
Pros:

This Premier Inn is situated alongside a lovely lake and next to a Hickory's Smokehouse.

We received a very warm welcome on arrival and the room was its usual high standard.

Breakfast was plentiful and the service was excellent.

2025-10-29 via Tripadvisor
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NorthStar49209717216 NONE
10
Weekend break
Pros:

Very clean Hotel and friendly efficient staff , location very good close to Milton Keynes, would definitely recommend for leasure or business.

2025-10-21 via Tripadvisor
M
MerlinFalcon42 NONE Guildford, Surrey, England
10
Traditional Premier Inn experience. I'd choose Willen Lake for my next visit to Milton Keynes.
Pros:

For a weekend away PI meets our family needs and remains our go-to budget hotel of choice. There are several PI's in Milton Keynes, though not all had vacancies. The other criteria I set is to have on-site parking (check - Though not free, was about £8 per 24 hours via an app/machine; air-conditioning - check, my wife likes a cool night's sleep; on-site restaurant - check, nicely laid out and up to PI's usual good standard. We included the buffet full-English for our stay, which was great and plentiful). The lake is accessible to walk around and a children's play area also close by. Willen Lake PI is obviously well used, though very clean with comfortable amenities. The staff are efficient, were always available and friendly.

2025-10-14 via Tripadvisor
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robking114 Business St Helens, Merseyside, England
10
Clean, clear and simple
Pros:

Great value for money in a lovely location. Really enjoyed the stay and have to say this is great value for money. Convenient EV chargers on site too.

2025-10-09 via Tripadvisor
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233norbertc NONE
6
Room for Improvement
Pros:

Good things:
- Clean
- Comfy bed
- Not too expensive
- Sweets left for my 9 year-old was a nice touch.

Bad things:
- Paying for parking takes the mickey to start with, and now the discount for Premier Inn customers has been reduced. I think I paid around £7.40. It's a hotel, not a train station
- Only two towels left for three of us
- Room is ventilated, but windows don't open at all. I don't like this.
- Breakfast at the Brewer's Fayre next door is good, but on Sunday morning it is insanely busy. You will likely need to queue before being seated.

2025-10-06 via Tripadvisor
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colincY8140SJ Business
10
Pre book the restaurant, you won't regret it.
Pros:

What you expect from a Premier Inn, receptionist was amazing and so helpful and was very welcoming after a long day in meetings and driving. I have used the Smoke House restaurant on my previous stays and I would highly recommend pre booking this as they get very busy and it's worth the experience.

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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JC1LondonEngland Family East Sussex, England
6
Good location but needs an upgrade.
Pros:

This hotel must be an older Premier Inn as it is a bit dated and in need of an upgrade. There is no air conditioning and to get fresh air you have to have the window open. There is no lift so if you can’t get upstairs ask for a ground floor room.

Being close to the A5 it can be a bit noisy.

Having said that it was very clean and the staff are friendly and it is in a good location to get to everything in MK but there is no shops close by to walk to. Plenty of free parking.

Restaurant attached is a Smokehouse which gets very busy

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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F9744XRjudyh Family
10
Water sports are amazing
Pros:

Came for the weekend with the kids for the water sports oh what a weekend. The hotel is in the perfect location right by the water a big restaurant over looking the lake and the food was really nice. The hotel was clean and the staff were lovely were coming back next summer it was amazing

2025-10-02 via Tripadvisor