🇬🇧 Dunstable, United Kingdom
The Pheasant Inn
📍 208, West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1NX
Your stay — The Pheasant Inn
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dunstable Christadelphan Church (344 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Brethren's Meeting Room (377 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: St Mary's Catholic Church (481 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Church of Our Lady of Częstochowa (623 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Westfield News — 883 m · ~11 min walk
Grove House Gardens — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Dunstable Conference Centre — 873 m · ~11 min walk
Bennett's Adventure Play — 639 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
West Street Pharmacy — 875 m · ~11 min walk
Thompson News & Food — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post offices for the best rates; avoid currency exchange bureaux at Luton Airport as they charge poor rates and high fees.
Contactless debit/credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, including supermarkets, cafes, and buses; mobile pay (Apple Pay/Google Pay) is also widely used.
Not expected but appreciated: round up the bill in pubs/cafes, leave 10% in restaurants for good service, tip taxi drivers £1-2, and give hotel porters £1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →An Americano or filter coffee from a local cafe costs around £2.50-£3.00.
A sandwich or jacket potato with filling from a supermarket or bakery costs £4-£5.
A main course at a pub or casual restaurant costs around £10-£12.
Dunstable has no dedicated street food area; for cheap eats try high street lunchtime sandwich shops, bakeries, or the weekly market (Wed/Sat).
Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in Dunstable.
Dunstable town centre has Primark, Matalan, and charity shops for affordable clothing.
A single bus fare within Dunstable costs £2 (capped at £5.50 for unlimited day travel) – pay contactless. From Luton Airport, take the 100/101 bus (about £3 single).
Buy groceries at Aldi or Lidl instead of Tesco Express. Use a contactless card to cap bus fares. Visit the Dunstable market (Wed/Sat) for fresh produce and bargain household items.
Good to know — Dunstable
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
DunstableFor non-emergency police matters, call 101. NHS 111 provides medical advice outside emergencies. Dunstable is served by Bedfordshire Police, East of England Ambulance Service, and Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dunstable, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at The Pheasant Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk — pharmacy · West Street Pharmacy — 875 m · ~11 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Luton Airport → Holiday Inn Express Dunstable
💡 Take the free shuttle bus from the airport terminal to Luton Airport Parkway station (5 mins). Then get a Thameslink train to Leagrave (10 mins, £6.80), and catch the 73 bus to Dunstable town centre—the hotel is a 5-min walk from the bus stop.
London Victoria Coach Station → Dunstable (Grovebury Road stop)
💡 Get off at 'Dunstable, Grovebury Road' rather than the main bus station—it's a 3-min walk to the Holiday Inn. Buy tickets on the app for a £2 discount.
Anywhere in Dunstable → Holiday Inn Express Dunstable
💡 Call 01582 666999 or use their app. Cash fares are cheaper but have exact change—they don't always have float. Avoid the cab rank at the train station; they charge a £2 'booking fee' for short hops.
Stansted Airport → Holiday Inn Express Dunstable
💡 Book with Skyline or Addison Lee a day ahead to lock in the fare. Avoid flagging down at arrivals—you'll pay 20% more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at The Pheasant Inn?
Check-in at The Pheasant Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Where can I eat cheaply near The Pheasant Inn?
A sandwich or jacket potato with filling from a supermarket or bakery costs £4-£5.
What is the cheapest way to get around from The Pheasant Inn?
A single bus fare within Dunstable costs £2 (capped at £5.50 for unlimited day travel) – pay contactless. From Luton Airport, take the 100/101 bus (about £3 single).
Top Attractions in Dunstable
💡 Pop in during weekday office hours and ask the receptionist if the chamber is free – it's often empty and worth a quick look for the stained glass and wood panelling. Free leaflets about local history are available in the foyer.
💡 Look for the 13th-century wooden effigy of a crusader knight near the altar – one of only two such effigies in the country. The church is often quiet on weekday afternoons.
💡 Best visited in late spring for wildflowers like cowslips and orchids. It's muddy after rain, so wear wellies or boots. No bins, so take your rubbish home.
💡 Arrive early on weekends to claim a good parking spot, as it fills up fast with families and glider pilots. The visitor centre has decent loo facilities.
💡 Bring your own picnic – the café is overpriced and the on-site food is average. Arrive by 10am to see the animals most active. The zoo is huge; pick up a map first and focus on one or two zones.