On approaching the hotel we were worried we had made a huge mistake. We'd had a nightmare journey trying to navigate through Bedford (must ask Santa for a SatNav next year). The hotel seemed in the middle of nowhere and situated on a busy main road. As it turned out we could not have picked a better hotel to stay in. Our room (room 2) was spacious, clean and well equiped and fortunately not overlooking the main road so nice and quiet as well. Electric panel radiator in bedroom meant we could have the heating on when we wanted it, not when the hotel dictated it, which was very pleasant at this time of year. Bathroom was adequately furnished with a shower much better than the one we've got at home. As previously mentioned in a review there is a book in the bedroom (The Importance of Milton Ernest) written by a local man which tells the history of Milton Ernest and is a fascinating "easy" read covering everything from very early history to witches to the theories surrounding Glen Miller's death.
We ate in the restaurant each night and the food is absolutely superb. Excellent choice, all perfectly cooked and reasonably priced.
On exiting the hotel if you turn left you pass some beautiful old cottages and it is just a short drive (or walk) to Milton Ernest Garden Centre which has a lovely cafe (as well as a good choice of plants and gifts).
The highlight of our trip was a visit to Bletchley Park. Absolutely fascinating and we spent a good 5 hours there. Highly recommended.
Bev, the manageress, runs a very friendly, efficient hotel and all staff welcome you as friends rather than guests. Lovely lady also helping Bev out. Bev said when we departed that she hoped she would see us again soon and we certainly hope that we will have the opportunity to return in the not too distant future.
