The Willows Training Centre

3.0 star property
Suburban hotel with golf course and fitness centre
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

Photo gallery for The Willows Training Centre

Aerial view
Sports bar
Reception
Lobby lounge
Superior Double/Twin

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL
  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course
    4 min walk
  • St Neots Museum
    7 min drive
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio
    8 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton)
    56 min drive

Room options

Superior Double/Twin

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Bedford

A family-friendly stay in Bedford awaits you at The Willows Training Centre. You'll be within a 5-minute walk of Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and 4.2 km (2.6 mi) from St Neots Museum. Highlights at this hotel include a golf course, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The buffet restaurant, Cricket Kitchen, is open for breakfast and dinner. At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the gym and sauna as well as access to golf lessons and a driving range. Business travelers can take advantage of meeting rooms and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, massage/treatment rooms and laundry facilities. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Bedford hotel include Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Priory Country Park.

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 4 min walk
  • St Neots Museum - 7 min drive
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 8 min drive
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 15 min drive
  • Bedford Park - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 14 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waggon & Horses - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eaton Plaice - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Barley Mow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ambience Cafe Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bohemia - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Willows Training Centre

Suburban hotel with golf course and fitness centre
The Willows Training Centre offers its guests a golf course, a sauna, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and meeting rooms are available. Spa services, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly The Willows Training Centre. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Bedford hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 floor
  • 193 guestrooms or units
  • 2 buildings
  • Conference rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Willows Training Centre offers 193 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bedford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 11 treatment rooms. Services include massages.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cricket Kitchen

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Motor boating
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Water skiing
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • 11 treatment rooms
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 80

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Willows Training Centre?

The Willows Training Centre offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Willows Training Centre?

Yep, The Willows Training Centre has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at The Willows Training Centre?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

What makes The Willows Training Centre a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Willows Training Centre.

Is The Willows Training Centre family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a BBQ, it's no surprise that The Willows Training Centre is a hit with families.

Does The Willows Training Centre serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is available weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Willows Training Centre?

No, The Willows Training Centre does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Willows Training Centre?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Willows Training Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Willows Training Centre?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at The Willows Training Centre?

Yep, The Willows Training Centre has an 18-hole golf course. A golf driving range, golf lessons, golf carts and a golf pro shop are also available.

The Willows Training Centre Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 377 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 377 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 377 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 377 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 377 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eco-Bull Hotel - Just Average
This is a really, really average Motel type experience. It’s a decent room, cheap TV and a tea / coffee, little safe kind of space but nowhere near worth the money. Some important points for anyone who might get fooled by their “Eco-hotel” kind of marketing: The air-con in the corridors is blasting out cold air (on a cold Sept evening) and the rooms are subsequently very cold - so guests need to put the heating on which then competes with the corridor air-con as the rooms heat up. Madness! And burning up money - which is reflected in the cost - as well as CO2 expended. All the “do-the-right-thing” signage which swamps their marketing is a classic way of saying what they actually DON’T understand nor subscribe to, really. Other Points to note If there’s a big Hooray Henry Party (a huge finance company block-booked the place) happening then do not expect an evening meal. The (lovely, well-meaning) young staff suggested Burger King “just over the road” as the alternative. Think on that business guests. The corridors are dark, with a soulless grey decor and the signage for the whole complex is either confusing or non-existant. The staff I spoke to said it’s a perennial complaint of guests. See attached picture which lists room numbers back to front. I was told that the (actually, amazing) gym “can only take ten guests” which I’m sure was not true as there were over forty pieces of equipment and loads of space. But guess what? The signage to there is very poor.
Grey and dismal and back to front
Like a grim waiting room office decor
Cheap corrugated messages to break up the feeling of being in a mortuary.
Just before the light sensor kicks in, dark, dismal freezing cold corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Khaled

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leroy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mk Dons.
A great getaway
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and comfortable room Check in reception welcoming and friendly. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dance
Friday night stopover, this will be the last time here for about 12 months as the venue, St Neots priory is shuting for refurbishment.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

UK GSR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Wildly expensive and basic
Rooms feel like student dorms, no soul just basic as hell. The bar is wildly expensive for what it is £6 for a bottle of peroni is crazy. I won’t be staying again. You claim a spa also in the listing but when arrived it’s in another hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zainab

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Connor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely and clean. Staff very helpful overall a pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Julie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
Had work in the Knowledge Centre next door, so was very convenient and good value for the tidy set up.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl, Warfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free coffee, flavoured water,
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa, Banbury

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Does exactly what you want. A good value hotel/conference facility. Easy parking. Nice room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ejaz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Family stay.
The hotel is situated next to a nature reserve , with a spa, and wellness centre. A very good location. However I found the room to have a very strong smell of damp, there was a lot of dust on top of the curtains, and lamp shades. When closing the curtains the dust fell down and the curtains were stuck along the curtain pole, I’m not sure if the room is used often enough to be thoroughly cleaned each time as it felt very damp as though it was cleaned a while ago and left. Apart from this it is a lovely a room, with good amenties. There is a bar and restaurant within the hotel. There is a supermarket, petrol station and other stores within a very short drive away.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gem of a hotel
This is a gem of a hotel, when we arrived we were definitely pleasantly surprised. The hotel staff are really friendly and helpful, the room was a little on the small side but was really nice. Would definitely look to stay here again when we're down that way
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sukin, Uxbridge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smooth service through. Amazing area. Food bit expensive.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casson

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay away
Very good very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dance stopover
Stopover for a few beers
Stayed 1 night in May 2024