The Dukes

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Scored 7.7
Rated good

Staff

9.2

About this property

Historic Setting: The Dukes in Leighton Buzzard is housed in a historic building, offering a unique and charming atmosphere. Guests enjoy garden views and a private entrance, complemented by parquet floors and period furnishings. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, sofa beds, and modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, and minibars. Family rooms and ground-floor units cater to all travellers, ensuring a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves British and local cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Guests can enjoy brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails in a traditional or romantic ambience. Convenient Location: Located 27 km from London Luton Airport, The Dukes is near attractions like Woburn Abbey (8 km) and Bletchley Park (13 km). Free on-site parking and walking, bike, and cycling tours enhance the guest experience.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Free parking available on-site

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room type
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1 double bed
2 sofa beds
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1 large double bed
1 double bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A cosy little room around the back of the dukes pub. This was small but comfortable. The bed was lovely and comfy and the room was fresh and clean. Bathroom was small but stayed warm after use of the shower. I’d stay here again but without the...”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was very well cooked presented and delicious.The location is ideal for my needs as allows me to visit family and friends around the area.”
Stuart
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our room at The Dukes was spotless and modern, with fresh bed linen, fluffy towels, and a super comfortable bed. The shower was perfectly warm, and we loved the little touch of complimentary body wash. Breakfast the next morning was just what we...”
Adam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff are lovely and make you feel really welcome. Handy location and really quiet in the evenings, so easy to drift off to sleep. Very clean inside and out, with doorstep parking. What’s not to like?”
Katy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The communication was excellent The room had everything we needed, plus cookie !”
Keith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly staff, good breakfast and attractive location.”
Alison
Ireland Ireland
“Great location quiet, spotlessly clean. filter coffee provided”
Bernadette
New Zealand New Zealand
“Room basic but had all we needed. Was a bit cold and took a while to get heating going some instructions would have helped. Was good having pub adjoining to go for a drink snack and cozy atmosphere in there. Would use again as we often visit...”
Kathryn
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Location was very good and property easy to find. We had dinner and breakfast both of which was excellent. Allergy dietary requirements were excellent.”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The dukes offered a great service and nothing was too much for them.”

Hosted by Sarah Smith & Jo Carter

9.2
Host review score
Sarah Smith & Jo Carter
The Dukes, formally The Dukes Head, is an 18th century, grade II listed, thatched roofed village pub. It has been recently refurbished and transformed into a gastro pub with an A La Carte restaurant, traditional bar menu, real ales, open fire and 6 en-suite bedrooms.
The project has been a labour of love for sisters Sarah Smith and Jo Carter who would love to welcome you into their abode. The pub’s recent restoration facelift has included restoring the open fire, re-equipping the bar and restaurant areas, and refurbishing the six bed and breakfast rooms. Owner and Landlady Sarah Smith has 14 years’ experience in the hospitality trade including a spell as restaurant manager at the Michelin-starred restaurant in Oxfordshire.
We are located in heart of Heath & Reach village opposite the village green and the glorious clock tower. We just 1.5 miles from Leighton Buzzard town centre towards the A5, 15 minutes drive from Milton Keynes and less than 10 minutes drive from Woburn. We're just 15 minutes drive away from the M1 at Junction 13. There is a bus stop right outside of our front door on the main road and the busses will take you to Milton Keynes City Centre or to Leighton Buzzard or surrounding areas. We're 10 minutes from Woburn Safari Park and 15 minutes from Xscape Milton Keynes or Milton Keynes Bowl.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
The Dukes Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British • Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Dukes takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 17:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 12:00
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.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Dukes in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.