The Axe and Compass

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Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

8.9

Property highlights

About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Axe and Compass in Leighton Buzzard offers family rooms with private bathrooms, showers, electric kettles, and free toiletries. Ground-floor units provide easy access and additional amenities include TVs and tea and coffee makers. Dining and Leisure: Guests can enjoy a restaurant and bar, complemented by a beautiful garden. The property features a relaxing space for unwinding after a day of exploration. Convenient Location: Located 27 km from London Luton Airport, the hotel is close to attractions such as Woburn Abbey (8 km), Bletchley Park (13 km), and Milton Keynes Bowl (15 km). Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Highly Rated by Guests: The Axe and Compass receives high ratings for its excellent facilities and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Guests who stayed here loved

Battams
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great and helpful staff, lovely room, lovely location for drinks, food and a nice walk.”
Sutcliffe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice welcome, excellent meals, good sized car park, vfm”
Clive
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Nice spacious room with comfy bed. Double glazing meant that the music coming from disco was barely discernible.”
Vlb966
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“There was nothing not to like at this place! I loved the little touches like fresh milk in the fridge and cereals on the side. It's the little things like this that make a stay so welcoming. Comfortable bed and lovely spacious room. Parking was...”
Jayne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Room was clean and had everything we needed for a one night stay. Staff were helpful and we were able to check in at 12 noon which was a bonus as we were heading to a wedding for 3pm. Fridge in room kept drinks really cold which often isn't the...”
Barclay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was great for our needs. Room clean and tidy, had everything I needed. Staff and management were all lovely and very accommodating, couldn't have done more for us. Free parking is always a bonus. Will stay again if in the area”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Decent rooms, comfortable enough and very clean. Could do with more fans in the height of summer as there's no a/c and rooms get very hot. Bathroom good size, powerful shower. Breakfast was in the room - cornflakes / milk. Good amount of tea...”
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was clean and comfortable. There was coffee etc. Provided in the room, and also bowl and a box of cereal and a cereal bar for breakfast. The room was a good size for one and plenty of drawer space.”
Cox
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location ideal. Bed very comfortable & had excellent night's sleep. Pub and staff very welcoming. Lots of on-site parking.”
Janet
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The stay at the Axe and Compass was fantastic we will stay there every time we see our son's.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 to 21:00
Check-out
From 00:00 to 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.