The Embankment
Bedford
📍 6 The Embankment, Bedford, MK40 3PD
🚆 Nearest station: · 0.5 mi
Photo: PAUL FARMER (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Riverside hotel on the banks of the River Great Ouse
- Boutique bedrooms with seasonal food and crafted drinks
- One of Bedford's best riverside terraces
- Historic building from 1891 restored with modern comfort
- Dog-friendly stays with nearby walking routes
The Embankment is a riverside hotel in Bedford, Bedfordshire, set on the banks of the River Great Ouse. It combines boutique bedrooms with seasonal food, expertly crafted drinks and one of Bedford's best riverside terraces, housed in a building dating from 1891 and restored with modern comfort and character. The operator highlights relaxed dining, weekend stays, celebrations and private events, along with dog-friendly stays offering nearby walking routes and outdoor spaces. Bedford St Johns station is just 0.5 miles away, and the hotel sits close to several of the town's museums, including the Panacea Museum, The Higgins and the John Bunyan museum, all within a short walk, making it a convenient base for exploring Bedford's riverside and cultural attractions.
How far to…
- Station
- 0.5 miles away
- Panacea Museum
- 0.1 miles away
- The Higgins
- 0.2 miles away
- John Bunyan museum
- 0.2 miles away
Practical details
- Open
- Saturday: 7:30am - 11:00pm
- Pets
- Dog-friendly stays with walking routes
Details taken from the operator's own website on 25 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.
Facilities
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Restaurant
- ✓ Pet Friendly
- 🚆 Near a Train Station
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