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Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with full-service spa and golf course

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Property entrance
Golf
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Bar (on property)
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf offers an upscale, eco-certified retreat in a peaceful rural setting. Enjoy the 18-hole course, a deep-tissue massage at Y Spa, and outdoor dining at Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar. Practical amenities include free in-room WiFi and laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Drift Classic Double | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2013
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Drift Classic Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2015
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 188 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Drift Classic Plus Double/Twin

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Bedford, Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) is in a rural area. Shortmead House and Island Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and Cineworld St Neots. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Huntingdon Racecourse, or consider a night out at Bedford Corn Exchange. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as windsurfing.
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Great North Road, Wyboston, Bedford, England, MK44 3AL

What's nearby

  • Wyboston Lakes Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting, Build a Bear and Craft Studio - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • St Neots Museum - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Shuttleworth Collection - 16 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Bedford Park - 16 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • St Neots Station - 7 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishface - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Eaton Plaice - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪ambience - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Barley Mow - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Upscale eco-certified hotel in a rural location
A golf course, a terrace and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel). Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons and a golf pro shop. Take some time to relax at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and al fresco dining. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; other things to do include fishing. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • Express check-in, meeting rooms and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 103 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet 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 17.50 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Gravel Pit Cafe-Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Foosball table
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

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
  • Lift
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1997
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 31 December to 31 December:
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately GBP 17.50 for adults and from GBP 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 25.00
  • Spa fee: GBP 120 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston
Wyboston Hotel
Wyboston Lakes
Wyboston Lakes Bedford
The Waterfront Spa & Bedford
Wyboston Lakes Hotel Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Bedford
The Waterfront Hotel Spa & Golf Hotel Bedford

Frequently asked questions

Is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 25.00.

Where is Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel) located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is steps from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course and within 3 mi (5 km) of St Neots Museum and Cineworld St Neots. Paxton Pits Nature Reserve and Colmworth and North Bedfordshire Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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