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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
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is CNY643
CNY772 total
includes taxes & fees
May 17 - May 18

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Dbl_Twn)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Dbl)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Ensuite (DblL_Eesbath)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Sup)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (King)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (King_Sup)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fry Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saffron Walden Amazes - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.7 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 Railway Arms - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Goat - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Eight Bells - ‬4 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

Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden

Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden

Cross Keys Saffron Walden

Inn The Cross Keys Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden The Cross Keys Inn

Inn The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys Saffron Walden

Cross Keys Inn

Cross Keys

The Cross Keys Inn

The Cross Keys Saffron Walden

The Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden

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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Reviews

The Cross Keys Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for being delicious, generous, and offering great options, including vegetarian and vegan choices. (23 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location , parking good , superb breakfast always a a warm welcome.
thomas, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A really superb hotel that was fantastic value for money. We had a Superior Double room that was spacious and very comfortable. Excellent en-suite with very good toiletries and motion sensor lighting. Even the toilet roll was top quality, something that many chains get wrong. The breakfast was outstanding and all staff were very friendly. Only thing to note is that it's a very old building on a busy road, so there is some traffic noise, but we're not light sleepers, so not a problem for us.
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast! Great location but no parking because it’s an old historic building. Room was spacious with a huge clawfoot bath and walk-in shower. Room was not warm enough for us (winter) but the fan heater helped. We enjoyed the stay
Crawford, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Good selection of spirits, staff very friendly and lovely breakfast. Room 6 is lovely just let down by renovations needed in the bathroom i.e. shower curtain required and as per photos.
Terence, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Good

The staff were all very good and helpful. We changed rooms as the first one was at the front and the road noise was horrendous! The second room was a bit quieter but the bed wasn’t as comfortable. Not sure I would stay again.
Sandra, 2-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I've always wanted to stay here and it didn't disappoint. Really friendly service, comfortable room and had a great vegan option for breakfast which is usually very difficult to find! Thank you!
Keith, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Just spot on

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

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
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice and comfortable
Kerry, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice welcome by friendly team member. Imaginatively restored historic pub with a lovely room with a comfy bed, well furnished with a claw bath. Generous breakfast served by an equally friendly server. So enjoyed our stay. The town has a lot to offer with lovely buildings and shops. Quite a find.
Nigel, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent character and restaurant
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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