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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Saffron Walden inn with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Located in the heart of town, The Cross Keys offers a warm atmosphere with breakfast cooked to your liking, a cozy bar, and delicious meals at the restaurant. Stay connected with WiFi and unwind on the outdoor tennis court or explore nearby attractions.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
$104 nightly
The total price is $125
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Dbl_Twn)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (Dbl)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (DblL_Eesbath)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Sup)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (King_Sup)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AX

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Common - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fry Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Audley End House - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 36 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 42 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 84 min drive
  • Elsenham Station - 13 min drive
  • Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 15 min drive
  • Audley End Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Temeraire - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Goat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys Hotel - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cross Keys

When visiting Saffron Walden, The Cross Keys is a great choice to consider. After getting a workout at the outdoor tennis courts, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Facilities

  • Outdoor tennis court

Room amenities

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Cross Keys?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Cross Keys?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

What is there to do at The Cross Keys and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cross Keys?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Cross Keys like?

The Cross Keys is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square and 5 minutes' walk from Bridge End Gardens.

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The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Towns
Parking
Bar
Pub
Restaurant
Location

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, and generous with tasty vegetarian options. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous room with a roll top bath that I took full advantage of! Sunday roast dinner and full English breakfast were great.
Michelle, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great place to stay

We loved Saffron Walden, the hotel location and staff. We will definitely return.
STACEY, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Just spot on

Excellent all over. Fabulous food Fabulous room Spot on.
Melvyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A fabulous place to stay

Amazing and great value lunch, a fabulous breakfast, staff were all lovely and helpful, car park not on site but this was not a problem as the nearest is a few minutes walk away and not too expensive ( download the app for ease) free WiFi and a comfortable bed with a lovely room.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very nice and comfortable
Kerry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good all round

It was really good. Stayed for a couple of weeks on business. Rooms were comfortable, staff were very friendly, WiFi worked great and the food was really good.
Ian, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A return visit to this lovely old Inn. A different and larger room with a very comfortable bed, decent sized shower unit and good complimentary tray and toiletries. Great choices for breakfast and the evening menu was also varied with 'specials' evenings. Friendly and welcoming. Pretty town to explore with good architecture. Car parking a short walk but not extortionate. Have MiPark as your app so no need to get up before 8 am to feed the parking meter. Excellent value
Lesley, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We got a room for us and our English friends. We loved it. The restaurant was great. That night we all had the carvery, I was impressed, for English food it was good. We stayed in room 9. I’ve been married 40-years, and that was the most fun, funky room, we loved. How often do you sleep in a room from 1569?
Loraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent character and restaurant
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very historic place which dates back to the 1500's . The character of the property has been largely kept, this does include sloping floor in the bedroom.
Jacqueline, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love the Cross Keys. This was my third time staying here... room 2 is my go-to room. I could hear the traffic late and early- but I knew that before I requested room 2. The room has old charm and a comfy bed. The breakfast is excellent- I get the "full English breakfast" of course. The host or hostess always had a smile or laugh- a good way to start the day. The background music seems to fit the personality of whichever employee was there that day... the young man who I gifted a bottle of hot sauce or the more mature hostess who liked music from my era (60's and 70's) ... she would sing from one end of the pub to the other. Made me smile. I absolutely recommend the Cross Keys for any overnight stays. Clean, inviting, and happy!!! Of course the pub aspect is an added plus! CHEERS... I will be back.
Terry, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommended

Lovely room and ensuite - very clean comfortable and beautifully decorated. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The breakfast was delicious. I would definitely stay there again.
Karmel, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Avoid the rooms facing the centre.

Very old hotel, room was ok, bed really comfortable, very small TV, hot water for the sink took ages to come through. My room was at the front of the hotel very noisy with the traffic and people and the road sweeper at 6am. Food was average, no fish & chips as the fish was defrosting 😂, only had all day to sort that, had the burger and asked without sauce and came with sauce. Finally, chargeable car park which is a 5 minute walk away.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay near the Fry Gallery

Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and bed. Quiet night. The stylish roll top bath needed a stool for access by customers with old joints!
Martin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We were allowed to leave our cases while went to music festival in towm. Staff were more than helpful. Breakfast was superior
Janet, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very old historic building with lots of character. Room large, bed comfy, coffee machine and biscuits but no bottled water. Good shower, good breakfast included cooked to order. Staff friendly and helpful. WiFi rubbish, TV not great but was cool that it was hidden in the panelled wall. Short walk to paid parking. Overall a positive stay, would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is the place if you want to stay in an historic hotel. Expect it to be charming but also expect stairs and off site parking. But the staff is wonderful, the pub is a joy and the food very good. And the whole area is walkable. Just great.
Phillip, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique and pleasant hotel/pub. Very comfortable and clean bed and bedding. Enjoyed the Sunday roast dinner specials. Breakfast was very good. Central location in a very walkable village. Transportation by local bus to Stansted airport was quick (about 1 hour), stop just down the street and cost was 2£ each. Great way to get to the airport, scenic drive in the countryside.
Douglas, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff members excellent. Lighting in bathroom was poor 2 lights not working did report this. Cups in bedroom not changed or cleaned over 3 day stay. Food was good
Mark, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location

The location is excellent but remember there is no parking at the hotel and hard to drop off your bags in the car as narrow street right outside. Keep this in mind if you have a lot of luggage or disabled. Hotel and food great. Getting a coffee or drink when breakfast was busy proved hard and we had to ask 3 times and took longer than it took to eat breakfast. Over all a great location and so don’t be put off. Maybe have a filter coffee machine and then could top up yourself
Craig, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ideal quiet position in town centre so easy to walk or use buses nearby.Very old building so stairs awkward (There could be a reminder on website when booking). Shower easy to use; ceiling above showing water damage stains. It was useful to have a stand for unpacking suitcase. Bed comfortable; bed linen crisp, clean and ironed. Lighting good; a welcome tray of teas, coffees, biscuits topped up daily. TV set on a slant on wall due to structure of building? Breakfasts good, portions generous; vegetarian options tasty; I would welcome some fruit and yoghurt choice too.
Barbara, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Strange checkin and no parking !

Checked in ok but felt slightly strange that I had to approach the bar staff to check in, when the pub was busy. Barman had to stop serving at the bar to give me keys and take me to the room. Felt a bit rushed . On the hotels.com website I was led to believe parking was available - however the staff said they didn’t know why it said that, and I had to pay for parking at the town car park 5 mins walk away. No real concerns, but please make this clearer. Breakfast is included as was very good .
Colin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Shame

Check in was poor, got ignored by staff gossiping, looked at me 5 times and decided ignoring me was the best so I stood there for about 5minutes. When a waitress already running around after clients saw me she came over and got someone to help me, she was helpful, manager came over and they had computer issues which apparently I wanted to know all about. Just very unprofessional. Room was adequate but small and not value , price is only for the old building. Room was adequate but bathroom wasn’t that clean. All toiletries were one use which isn’t green. Best experience was breakfast where young guy on duty was very good with all the guests.
Mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Greeted on arrival, shown to room, Gentleman was Friendly and courteous, Room was lovely, nice warm shower and loved the TV housed behind the wall panelling!! Breakfast was amazing and once again the lady overseeing was really attentive. Great attitude to customer service by all...Amazing
Mike, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

1 night away in Saffron Waldren

Great 1 nighter Very quirky pub hotel with bags of character
ROBERT, 1-night trip