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Observatory Apartment
Observatory Apartment
Short Term Let - Bedford
Accommodation
Stay in a historic, character-filled apartment in the heart of Bedford. Observatory Apartment is a spacious, self-contained 3-bedroom property sleeping up to 8 guests, set behind Observatory House on Bedford’s elegant late Georgian Crescent.
With traditional interiors, mature gardens, a cinema-style projector screen and access to an outdoor salt-water swimming pool, it is ideal for families, groups and guests looking for a distinctive stay close to Bedford town centre.
Well-behaved pets may also be accommodated by prior arrangement.
The Space
A spacious 3-bedroom apartment with warm wooden floors, traditional furnishings, and cozy living areas. The downstairs living room has a projector TV with a large cinema-style screen, ideal for family movie nights. The upstairs country-style kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering.
Sleeping arrangements (sleeps 8)
- Bedroom 1: Kingsize, single, and single trundle (sleeps up to 4)
- Bedroom 2: Kingsize with cot
- Bedroom 3: Two singles
- Sitting room: Kingsize sofa bed
Guests have private access to a tranquil mature garden and an outdoor salt-water pool, open year-round for a natural swim.
Guest Access
Exclusive private access to the entire apartment, with self-check-in and access codes provided prior to arrival.
Free private driveway parking is also available for guests.
Location
Observatory Apartment is located on Bedford’s attractive late Georgian Crescent in the MK40 area.
The setting is quiet and green while still providing convenient access to the town centre, riverside, parks and transport connections.
Bedford Park – 10-minute walk
A large Victorian park with an ornamental lake, bandstand, tea shop and free tennis courts.
The Embankment & River Great Ouse – 15-minute walk
Enjoy riverside walks along one of Bedford’s best-known areas.
Bedford Town Centre – 5 minutes
Home to a wide selection of restaurants, cafés, shops and Bedford’s twice-weekly market.
Bedford Train Station – 10 minutes
Fast rail connections, with journeys to London taking approximately 37 minutes.
Bedford Bus Station – 5 minutes
Convenient services connecting Bedford with Cambridge, Oxford, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
Good To Know
- Salt-chlorinated, unheated (naturally temperature-varying) outdoor pool, open all year
- Well-behaved pets welcome strictly by prior arrangement with the owners
- Non-smoking property
- Suitable for children and infants; linens, towels and a hairdryer provided
Hosts (Shaun, Anne and son Ben) live in the adjoining part of the property and are on hand if needed.
Check-in: 4:00 PM | Check-out: 10:00 AM
Facilities
Sleeping arrangements (sleeps 8):
Bedroom 1 - Kingsize, single, and single trundle (sleeps up to 4)
Bedroom 2 - Kingsize with cot
Bedroom 3 - Two singles
Sitting room - Kingsize sofa bed
FAQs
Observatory Apartment sleeps up to 8 guests across three bedrooms, with additional sleeping space available in the sitting room.










