Drift Inn (Formerly The Waterfront Hotel)

Set in 380 acres of countryside at Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedford, this spa & golf hotel sits steps from Wyboston Lakes Golf Course. Midway between Cambridge and Milton Keynes with easy access to the A1, M1 and M11, it’s minutes from St Neots Museum and Paxton Pits Nature Reserve. Ideal for guests after a rural lakeside escape with strong golf and spa appeal.

Choose from 103 rooms and suites, many with flat-screen TVs, tablet controls and laptop‑compatible safes. Expect rainfall showers, complimentary toiletries and some rooms with robes and slippers. The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar and terrace offer lake and golf-course views that set the tone for relaxed, contemporary décor.

Full-service Y Spa with massages, body treatments, facials and thermal facilities including salt and steam rooms, an outdoor hydrotherapy pool and kelo sauna. Indoor pool, fitness centre and complimentary use of the nearby 1Life Health & Leisure Club. Onsite 18-hole golf course and driving range, free Wi‑Fi across the property, 24-hour room service and free self-parking — wake up to lake-and-golf vistas.

More than 17,000 sq ft (1,612 m²) of event space including a conference centre and meeting rooms. Complimentary wireless internet, express check-in, concierge, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk make corporate stays straightforward.

The Gravel Pit Brasserie & Bar and Waterfront Restaurant serve seasonal menus with drinks at the bar and alfresco dining on the terrace overlooking the East Lake and golf course. Buffet breakfasts are available for a fee and 24-hour room service keeps late arrivals fed. Note: some bar and dining venues operate seasonally.