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Reviews of The Knife & Cleaver 4 stars

The Grove, Houghton Conquest, Houghton Conquest, MK45 3LA, United Kingdom

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Review score

Based on 570 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    I stayed as a solo guest for Work for a few nights. The room was comfy, had everything I needed, plus more (coffee machi
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing I didn’t like about the property, just a couple of tiny things need a bit more attention, i.e., curtain hooks in the lounge area, many are missing, fan in the room was not working, shower head could maybe do with replacing and pole slightly fixing. I did leave a little note in the room. It did not hinder must stay in anyway and I would most definitely return.

    I think it was a nice set up, bedroom, small lounge, small garden, with an ensuite. The location is also nice and quiet, and rural. The pub attached was very quaint,. The whole thing was quite picturesque.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    8.0
    Good location, good food and friendly staff.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. TV remote didn’t work but found the control on the tv.

    Location and food was good. Staff were friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smaller kettle . Had to fill kettle using a glass as it was too big to get under the basin tap

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    no cooked breakfast except weekend's some elements in the room were in difficult positions especially bathroom; couldnt fill the kettle from the basin tap; shelf over basin and toilet paper holder in impossibly uncomfortable positions

    meal menu good and drink selection good. Room quite spacious but outside patio area untidy and really unusable. Staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    It's an excellent budget pub with rooms
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sadly they didn't do a cooked breakfast on the day I was there

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice room, comfy, bit dated
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had issues twice with TV signal. Staff did assist but we had to wait a while. Toilet kept dripping so this disturbed our sleep. Landlady said she'd get maintenance to look but it never happened. Disappointed no brown bread whatsoever or marmalade (a staple for breakfast) or no cereals on menu, until I asked then I got them. Room bit dated. Paintwork around door flaky and had to bang door shut to close it.. locks need attention

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tiles in bathroom needed re grouting. Key in door bit stiff

    Staff went above and beyond

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2024

    9.0
    lovely relaxing trip and great food with good people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    Great evening meal and breakfast ,pleasure to stay here.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    8.0
    A good overnight work stop for someone who likes an informal and comfortable stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lively pub environment with a great Pie of the day. Comfortable bed too

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Car park was really full and the wine far too expensive- 2 glasses £18!!!

    Friendly staff, easy check in and good room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    7.0
    OK but not great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower didn't work which made getting ready in the morning a bit of a rush as had to wait for the bath to run. Breakfast was a disappointment - no cooked option (despite a notice in the room saying how do you like your eggs in the morning), pastries were stale.

    The staff on arrival and the service in the bar/restaurant were great.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Stayed for one night. We were able to check in early, great room which had more of a suite feel to it. Breakfast was sup
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Stayed for one night. We were able to check in early, great room which had more of a suite feel to it. Breakfast was superb couldn’t fault any of it!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    The staff were lovely and we enjoyed our evening meal.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower room was very small and the door did not fit very well!

    Breakfast was not very exciting - no marmalade! - the staff were great and the evening meal was very good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Pillows were a bit hard, but if thats all then pretty good

    Really pleasant location and a warm welcome as soon as I arrived. The friendly staff continued in the restaurant in the evening and the following morning at breakfast. Food was also excellent.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic b and b
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Immaculate room and facilities. The pub restaurant the food was excellent- definitely be back!!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Someone else's stuff had been left in our room, which made we think that it hadn't been cleaned properly between visitors. The toilet smelt of sewage when flushed.

    Very quiet rooms, spacious and good location worh a beautiful church opposite. Staff friendly. Dinner was very good. Continental breakfast was nice.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The rooms were clean and comfortable and the staff were pleasant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    9.0
    Will definitely stay again.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattress could be a bit more comfortable but was fine.

    Great pub. Lovely room.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    7.0
    Lovely and clean, brilliant location but we had no remote! We are staying again soon rhough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We didn’t have a remote for the telly. We asked staff the same night we arrived, waited 3hrs and no one arrived so without a telly all our stay.

    The location was amazing! Cleanliness was super, space in the room and the little courtyard!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    As above
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing ,all was what we needed for an overnight stay.

    Room as expected as we have stayed before. Dinner was very good, and cooked perfectly also served very hot. Excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Very good value clean place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would have liked bedside light for both beds - only one available. Bbc

    Extremely good value for money. Comfortable, warm room. Quiet location and warm welcome. Value for money. No cooked breakfast but a very good continental option with good range of choices.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice place but room 4 sucks!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had room 4 , right on the car park right next to the bins, so car noise and smells. The cups in the room had been rinsed but were not cleaned. The bathroom had no blind and the sink is too small to use easy.

    Pretty, good food, busy bar good atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Nice, spacious, well appointed room Quiet Comfortable Nice food and drink Great staff

    Stayed in March 2024

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