The Old Mill Inn

Hotels
United Kingdom NEWTON BLOSSOMVILLE , Newton Blossomville , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Garden
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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:

Kindly note that the property doesn't provide wheelchair accessibility.

Please note that the property can only be accessed via stairs.This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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
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Michael • couple • gb
9
Excellent and exactly waht we needed after a long drive. Great hospitality and a comfortable place.
Pros:

Location was fantastic, tucked away in a beautiful village with wonderful local walks down to the River Nene and woodland. The staff were ultra freindly and very quick to help in anything we asked for. The evening curry meal was a delight and the morning breakfast scrumptious. All in all and lovely quiet stay in a beautiful setting.

Cons:

I guess the only thing would be private parking - there was however plenty of space outside the Inn on the road.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Tom • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

we were running late and got there at 09:30. the staff were kind enough to wait up for us and show us to our room. good, clean and well worth the price

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Andrew • couple • gb
8
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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christopher • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Jeana • couple • gb
1
Not worth it at all
Pros:

Location and nothing else

Cons:

1. No proper access into the property - doorbell and had to wait for long. No key given for return to property
2. No fan
3. Garish and stuffy interiors
4. Hotel staff member lives on site walking around in his under pants
5. Parking on the road
We booked it only because we confused it with another hotel called ‘the mill’. Never again!

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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AdamZam • solo_traveller • gb
6
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great for Santa Pod
Pros:

Very friendly staff , lovely Indian meal in the evening , room was warm but you can't blame the accommodation for the lovely weather , perfect place to stay while visiting Santa Pod

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Matt • extended_group • gb
8
Good value for money
Pros:

Nice location. Rooms were sufficiently sized and staff very welcoming.

Cons:

Could have done with more breakfast options.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Ellie louise • extended_group • gb
10
Amazing staff and lovely area!
Pros:

Staff amazing and friendly, lovely area great service was a huge help to us through our stay!

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Sheilalot • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

Generally the fixtures and fittings are looking rather tired even though some work has obviously been done.

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Chloe • couple • gb
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Scott • couple • gb
4
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Rachel • couple • gb
10
Really lovely well looked after.
Pros:

Lovely little room. Everything you needed

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Noreen • solo_traveller • gb
8
Great little pub.
Pros:

Very nice people, comfortable and clean room, the Indian food we had in the restaurant was excellent and very reasonably priced, the staff were very attentive and provided a good service. Lots of lovely riverside for walks in the evening and then back for a pint in the garden.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
Perfect Fit for Need
Pros:

Location superb.
Magnificent value.
Friendliness of staff and management, excellent.
Highly responsive and always wanting to help.
Breakfast very enjoyable, fresh and prepared to order.
(Very important to inform the staff at check in if you wish to have a vegetarian option).
An excellent walk in beautiful countryside just moments away.
(Tandoori restaurant available from your bedroom, but we had another engagement).
Cooling fan available in the room to aid restful sleep.
Very quiet and peaceful both inside and outside the accommodation.
Lovely outside garden for drinks.
Close to Bedford, around 20 minutes (we were going to a gig).

Cons:

Little tired inside and outside the room (this did not affect our stay).
Cleanliness was OK, but the room could do with a deep clean periodically.
Parking is on the street only.
Must pre-order special breakfast options.

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Dave • solo_traveller • gb
3
Wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The staff, on meeting the receptionist he couldn’t speak English the key card didn’t work , he rang his boss who was supposed to come and sort it out only worked intermittently, we was locked out at 11 pm the kitchen staff had to let us in,room very tired and needs updating we asked for additional coffee and milk in never came.
Breakfast poor , no tea or coffee just juice , no offer or choice just brought us a cooked breakfast, sausage,egg, tomato, a few mushrooms,spread was already on toast got the feeling they didn’t want to do breakfast.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
10
Clean and comfortable stay with friendly helpful staff.
Pros:

Helpful staff, clean and comfortable room, lovely breakfast and we also enjoyed an evening meal with family. Thank you again to the very generous staff.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Merrifield • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful quaint stay
Pros:

Really beautiful old building, with very comfortable rooms, a bar and restaurant if you're there for food. The owner was great and for some petrol money gave us a lift to the event we were going to which was greatly appreciated! Breakfast was a lovely addition too!

Cons:

It was not clear that the parking was on the road but we managed to find somewhere to park

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Michael • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Friendly staff
Good good
Comfy room

Cons:

Breakfast didn't start till 7:30

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee