The Old Mill Inn

Hotels
United Kingdom NEWTON BLOSSOMVILLE , Newton Blossomville , gb

listing image 1
Show all photos

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Peaceful, rural/village location
Friendly/helpful staff reported by several guests
Comfortable beds and some spacious rooms with garden views
On-site Indian restaurant praised and recommended
Good/excellent value mentioned by multiple reviewers
Quiet surroundings for many guests
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty stairs, peeling/dirty finishes)
Thin walls and creaky floors causing noise/disturbance
Check-in/communication problems and occasional staff shouting
Amenity shortfalls (no decaf, missing towels/toilet paper, no parking)
Inconsistent heating and fluctuating shower temperatures
Some guests found the food or breakfast quality lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple guests reported areas needing deep cleaning (dirty narrow stairs, peeling/dirty finishes) and some room/bathroom cleanliness issues, though some rooms felt tidy.
Service
1
Mixed reports: several mentions of polite, helpful and attentive staff, but notable check-in problems and staff communication issues (reservation not found, shouting) reduced consistency.
Location
1
Consistently praised: peaceful, tranquil village setting, attractive surroundings and convenient for local events; valued by many guests.
Room Quality
1
Mixed: some guests praised large, comfortable rooms with good views and comfy beds; others reported small/dated rooms, creaky floors, inconsistent heating and small showers.
Amenities
1
Several practical shortfalls noted (no decaf, only one towel initially, missing public toilet supplies, no onsite parking, some heating/towel radiators not working).
Value for Money
1
Multiple guests called the property good or exceedingly good value; some felt the price matched the positive aspects despite other faults.
Food and Beverage
1
The on-site Indian restaurant received repeated praise and recommendations, though some found the food only OK and the English breakfast quality inconsistent.
Overall Experience
1
Overall mixed: many enjoyed the peaceful location, friendly moments and good value, but disruptive noise, cleanliness and amenity issues led to negative experiences for some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-03-25 22:20

Property Description

Nestled in the charming town of Bedford, The Old Mill Inn is your perfect retreat just 14 miles from Milton Keynes Bowl.

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our elegantly designed guest rooms, each featuring modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, electric tea pot, and en-suite bathroom stocked with free toiletries. Enjoy the tranquility of our lush garden views from the comfort of your room.

Delectable Dining
Savor a culinary journey with our diverse dining options. Whether you crave traditional British flavors or tantalizing Indian dishes, our restaurant offers a menu to delight every palate, including vegetarian and halal requests.

Unmatched Hospitality
Experience exceptional service with our 24-hour front desk and dedicated room service. Our friendly staff is always on hand to ensure your stay is seamless and enjoyable.

Embrace a getaway filled with comfort and charm at The Old Mill Inn—book your stay today!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
C
Colin • couple • gb
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
T
Tony • solo_traveller • gb
5
Room above an Indian Restaurant
Pros:

Beautiful country village location, enjoyed the drive through the countryside to get there.

Cons:

There is nowhere to relax inside at the bar as it's an Indian restaurant, staff are pushy for you to order food, the only cider on tap was unavailable so I ordered a coke. Refused food 4 times within the first 30mins of being there, asked by waiter/front of house if I liked poppadoms to which I replied yes I do with a chutney tray but made it clear I wasn't hungry as I had a late lunch.
After sitting in the beer garden to catch the sunset (Unkempt, ashtrays overflowing, lots of junk around) I went in to finish my drink, asked if I was ready to eat again! To which I apologised for not having an appetite, the waiter brought poppadoms and chutney tray to my table, I was grateful and thanked him for his kindness and generosity. I eat them and finished my drink to head to my room to relax for the night.
I went to pay my bill and was asked for £11.30!
"For a pint of Cola?" I asked, "and the poppadoms and chutney tray" he said, "but I never ordered those, I thought you brought them as a kind gesture?!" Ended up paying £10!!
Very annoying,! Won't be back!

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
D
Donna • couple • gb
7
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
S
soosie • couple • gb
8
Lovely location
Pros:

Comfortable bed lovely room

Cons:

Breakfast. Having to leave and enter through the restaurant so having to come back before I wanted to because they closed restaurant

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
F
Fiona • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Lovely location for walking. Good food in the evening. Good value for money

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
B
Bob • couple • gb
5
OK, but not quite what we were expecting from the write-up.
Pros:

Set in pretty village. Polite and helpful staff. Comfy bed. Tasty evening meal.

Cons:

Hotel does not have any parking and a car is the only realistic way to get there. Neighbour from hell opposite ranted that I was blocking his drive (which I wasn't). Room described as deluxe but I would describe as adequate. A case of over promising and under delivering.

2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
V
Virginia • couple • gb
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
R
Rob Larkin • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great stay
Pros:

The accommodation was exceptional,as was the comfort, the facilities and the staff .
The location is great, nice and rural

Cons:

No off road parking, although there was plenty of parking on the street.
I had a nap at 5.30pm, which lasted for 4hours, so when I went downstairs to partake of some food, they had closed for the evening including the bar, it was a Monday evening though..

2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
V
Vicky • extended_group • gb
7
Would stay again as in the countyside with nice views and nice rooms
Pros:

Nice rooms nice staff and resturant curry food was lovely

Cons:

Could here loud talking from downstairs late on

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
P
Proust • couple • gb
3
Pros:

The location is absolutely beautiful. The host kindly waited for us until late approx until 11pm.

Cons:

The room had no central heating, when we walked into the room it was freezing cold. The bathroom, no heating and freezing cold.

Breakfast is very poor with the possible cheapest ingredients, and very small portions. No sugar on the table, no coffee machine to get a variety of coffee, just black coffee.

I am a little bit surprised that this place got such high reviews, especially about breakfast.

Avoid it, in all costs!

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
A
Ashton • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The staff (Teej in particular,) was very accommodating and friendly and really made our stay comfortable.

Cons:

No check-in desk availability and waling through the restaurant to check in.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
6
Terrible Breakfast
Pros:

The room was beautiful. With comfy beds and stylish design. The restaurant was very good and we had a very nice curry.

Cons:

THE BREAKFAST
We were shown to a table, asked if we wanted tea or coffee. After 15 mins 2 breakfasts tuned up(1 fried egg, 1 hash brown, a pot of beans, 1 jumbo sausage cut in half and some mushrooms.) 5 mins after the food came the drinks turned up. After asking the host about toast and bacon he said we never ordered any. We were not given a menu to choose our breakfasts from. I was asked( on my way to the toilet ) how my breakfast was. I told him it was disgusting. When I went back to the table all the staff had disappeared. It really spoiled our stay.

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
M
Michael • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Spacious room, charming building, good food

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
R
Roz • couple • gb
7
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great location and value
Pros:

The helpful welcoming staff

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • couple • gb
8
Very satisfying pleasant stay
Pros:

The fact that it was very quiet and listed building, very pleasant surroundings, nice quaint village area bit of the beaten track but just what we needed , nice comfy bed etc

Cons:

No decaf tea or coffee ! Only one bath towel to which we had to ask for second and wait longer than stated , no toilet paper in public toilet to which I had to ask for again ??

2026-03-20 • via Nuitee
J
Joe • couple • gb
10
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
D
David • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Peace and quiet and tranquil location
Great Indian cuisine on offer in the restaurant.

Cons:

n/a

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
I
Iain • couple • gb
10
Character property in peaceful village with beautiful large room with sofa and desk and garden view, excellent breakfast
Pros:

Character property in peaceful village with beautiful large room with sofa and desk and garden view, excellent breakfast and eggs, exceedingly good value

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
L
lyn • couple • gb
8
Restaurant with rooms.
Pros:

Polite and helpful staff. Cosy environment. Comfortable bed. Quiet location. Ample size bedroom and nice hot shower. Restaurant well decorated but we didn't eat there.

Cons:

Nothing we disliked.

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee