The Cricketers, an upscale inn near Audley End House, offers a warm welcome with its British cuisine restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Unwind on the charming garden or enjoy a drink at the bar. With free WiFi in public areas and multilingual staff to help you navigate your stay.
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 15 min drive - 23.1 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 28 min drive
Cambridge (CBG) - 45 min drive
Luton Airport (LTN) - 71 min drive
Newport Station - 9 min drive
Elsenham Station - 11 min drive
Audley End Station - 13 min drive
Restaurants
The Rose and Crown - 12 min drive
Wood Grill - 12 min drive
The Bell Inn - 6 min drive
The Cricketers - 1 min walk
the Railway Arms - 10 min drive
About this property
The Cricketers
When you stay at The Cricketers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Audley End House and Bridge End Gardens. For a bite to eat, guests can check out The Cricketers, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
20 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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 allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking
Free onsite self parking
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
What to do
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Local culture & ecosystem education
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Satellite TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Crib/infant bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Bathtub or shower
Stay connected
Desk
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Water-efficient toilets only
Special features
Dining
The Cricketers - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 5 for children
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for GBP 15 per stay
Rollaway beds are available for GBP 15.0 per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Property Registration Number 77/SB/13556821/07
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Cricketers offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cricketers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cricketers?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Cricketers?
Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cricketers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Cricketers and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Enjoy amenities like a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Cricketers?
Yes, The Cricketers offers British cuisine.
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Reviews
The Cricketers Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently great with a good selection and excellent quality. (25 reviews)
On-site parking was very convenient and easily accessible. (5 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
May 9, 2026
Staff members are a credit to the establishment Beautiful food well run restaurant and accommodation
james
james, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 7, 2026
Clean. Lovely pub. Nice accomodation.
Ben
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
Absolutely glorious stay. Super staff, comfortable room and bed and delicious dinner and breakfast. Could ask for nothing more.
Sarah
Sarah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 14, 2026
Very clean spacious room with a comfortable bed.
Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was good.
Wendy
Wendy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 13, 2026
All ok
Kathleen
Kathleen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 12, 2026
Staff are friendly and the drink and food were really nice. Rooms are very well done but I stayed in one room above the pub and the shower had very little pressure. The rooms over the other side of the car park are more modern and really nice
James
James, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Clean room, warm community m, great breakfast, and great drinks!
Mercedes
Mercedes, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 15, 2026
Found the staff to be very welcoming. Our room (The Parks) was clean, well equipped and comfortable, and gave us a real "wow factor" when entering. The pub has great character and we enjoyed having a drink in there. Good selection for breakfast, which certainly set us up for our onward travels. We were disturbed slightly by some early morning traffic noise.
JOHN
JOHN, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 5, 2025
A lovely pub, with excellent staff. Food was very nice and room was nice, clean and confortable. The pub was lovely, open fire etc and had a nice atmosphere. I will certainly be staying again.
Graham Hughes
Graham Hughes, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 19, 2025
Lovely food and beers, roaring fire in the bar / restaurant area
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
Great history with pub accompanied by great staff who made us very welcome.
Food great and our overall stay was superb.
Grant
Grant, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 8, 2025
Room was lovely, staff very helpful and breakfast excellent. Had a very good dinner there too. Will be back.
Jason
Jason, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 20, 2026
Staff is really helpful and friendly with good knowledge of local stuff to do and see. The room was nicely designed. Bed was fantastic. Comfortable, clean and linen was soft and well ironed. Shower was great with high pressure and hot water, carpark was quite tight but free of charge! Breakfast was perfect! Dinner at their restaurant/ pub was very tasty and very well made and fresh.
Only down points: Room and bathroom could be cleaner.
We stayed on the ground floor room so had some noise from the building entrance when guests went up and down the stairs - but nothing that will make us feel unpleasant.
Would stay again and recommend!
Tamir
Tamir, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 26, 2025
Good food, comfortable beed and easy parking
Christian
Christian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Great room and very clean.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 1, 2025
Great Room, Great Food, Friendly Staff - Lovely Stay
Zacchary
Zacchary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 29, 2025
Third time we’ve stayed and dined at the Cricketers. Always great from start to finish
Spotless warm room , superb bedding and food is both great value and excellent quality . This particular stay was memorable due to the excellent service at check in dinner and breakfast . Thanks .
Nick
Nick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 24, 2025
Great stay at The Cricketers
Wonderful country pub with beautiful rooms. Breakfast was delicious and on-site parking very convenient. Recommended!
Jamie
Jamie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2025
Great stay
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 29, 2025
Very nice pub with accommodation. Quiet location and lovely food in the restaurant.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2025
Pre holiday stay
Great pub with rooms close to Stansted.
Excellent food and some great draught beers
Really friendly staff
Anthony
Anthony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Excellent accommodation in pristine condition could not fault it.
Mary
Mary, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2024
Lovely rooms, great breakfast and the staff were really friendly
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 28, 2025
Good stay
Debra
Debra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 27, 2025
I would stay here again
First time I’ve used this chain, very good experience nice room well equipped good food friendly stuff