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Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel

–Great location - show map
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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

8.6

About Drift Inn Right off the A1, halfway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes, Drift Inn is where you check in, chill out, and crack on. We’ve got a lake out front, a golf course out back, and a vibe that says “let’s not overcomplicate things.” Rooms are slick, smart, and sorted with everything you need — fast Wi-Fi, big beds, good showers, and zero waffle. The Gravel Pit Café & Bar slinging bold plates with a side of lake views. And if you’re into a bit of spa time, Y Spa’s just next door — mist showers, outdoor hydro pool, the works. Book it early, it’s popular for a reason. Here for a meeting? A meetup? A mates’ weekend? Sorted. From power lunches to last-round cocktails, we’re built for work and the wind-down. Drift Inn. Easy stays. Zero faff. Full vibe.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Availability

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Room type
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2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
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Sustainability

This property has 2 third-party sustainability certifications.
ECOsmart
ECOsmart
Green Tourism
Green Tourism

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Belinda
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff friendly and helpful. Room was clean. Bed was comfy and a big double. Decor was good.”
Ross
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Modern and clean hotel. Staff friendly and helpful.”
Louise
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff absolutely amazing! Lovely bar area. Great location just off the motorway but you can't tell that. Vegan breakfast options out so you don't need to ask and wait for it to be prepared”
Tesha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was great,,my partner is very fussy, and he did enjoy the Breakfast”
Dunc
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice compact twin room, everything needed was there. Special touches inc coffee bags rather than instant and extra pollows if needed.”
Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very nice place but I was told to go to the willows so I can play pool,when I got there it was like a youth club I wasn’t impressed..”
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spent the night before my daughters wedding at this hotel and then other guests occupied my room the following day. Your team could not have been more helpful in changing the room early for our wedding guests, so thankyou. Much appreciated. We...”
Trevor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Convenient location. Helpful staff and attractive reception are with a great smell! Loved the robot waiters in the bar area.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Stayed here for a wedding so great location. Clean and comfortable and staff friendly and helpful. Lovely views and quiet area”
Kay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good parking, friendly helpful staff, room decorated well and luxury furniture etc”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Gravel Pit Brasserie and Bar
  • Cuisine
    American • Italian • Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Drift Inn formerly the Waterfront Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
From 01:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Health & Fitness Club: Access to the Health and Fitness Club operated by 1Life is free. However, the spa facilities, including the outdoor Hydrotherapy pool, incur an additional charge for a 3-hour session. Booking is required in advance.

Fitness Club: Children may use the indoor pool only during designated family swim times.

Check-In: Upon arrival, please proceed to Drift Inn reception for self-check-in using the kiosks.

Breakfast: Served from 07:00 to 09:00 on weekdays and from 08:00 to 10:00 on weekends and bank holidays.

Group Bookings: We do not accept group bookings of more than 9 rooms.

Payments: Drift Inn does not accept third-party payments or advance payments within 3 days of arrival.

Café-Bar Closure: The Gravel Pit Café-Bar will close from 13:00 on December 31st for preparation of our New Year's Eve Gala, exclusive to package guests.

Payment Process Updates (Effective March 2025):

- Prepayment: For reservations with a balance due at check-in, please ensure payment is completed at least 72 hours before arrival. For last-minute bookings, payments can be made on arrival via chip and pin.

- Dining Payments: Meal allowances will no longer be accepted. Payments for meals can be made directly at the resort.

- Pay-As-You-Go System: We are replacing bedroom accounts with a pay-as-you-go system for food, drinks, and extras. Bill-back will only cover the booked rate.