See all properties

The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Audley End House

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for The Cross Keys

Restaurant
Double Room, Ensuite (KING) | Bathroom
Restaurant
Exterior
Double Room, Ensuite (DBL) | View from property
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

8.6 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
$107 nightly
The total price is $129
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP) | View from property

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

Double Room, Ensuite (KING) | View from property

Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP) | View from property

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH) | View from property

Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

Double Room, Ensuite (DBL) | View from property

Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN) | View from property

Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

The Cricketers

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 248 reviews
$113 nightly
The price is $136
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
The Cricketers
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign inSign up, it's free

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
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 12 min drive - 14.6 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
  • ‪Zafferano Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Cross Keys Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • Deja Vu Sandwich Bar
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys puts you within a 15-minute drive of Audley End House and Imperial War Museum Duxford. 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.

Languages

English

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
DONE

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
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
DONE

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
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
DONE

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.

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Breakfast
Service staff
Food
Towns
Restaurant
Pub
Parking
Bar
Ambience

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as very good, delicious, and cooked to order. (13 reviews)
AI Sparkle IconFrom real guest reviews summarized by AI.

Reviews

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

1 night away in Saffron Waldren

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

10/10 Exceptional

A fantastic property in the heart of Saffron Walden with bags of charactrr and friendly staff.
Terry, 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

Perfect Stay in a Beautiful Town

Fabulous stay , friendly staff , nothing was too much trouble. Food was beautiful at reasonable prices. Room was warm and very comfortable bed. Facilities good , the only thing that would improve is maybe a little redecoration , not to take the originality out of this historic building but just to freshen up a bit and a mirror on the wall under the television for ease when styling hair etc whilst sat at the desk. This would not stop us staying again though - perfect stay
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely nice hotel with a lot of character. One of our top hotels in our 30 trip to England
Brian, 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

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

Amazing Will be back again soon
Amylouise, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff very friendly and helpful; clean and quiet and very good breakfast. Beautiful town with plenty to do.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent character and restaurant
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great pub atmosphere

Great little place to stay with a lovely pub atmosphere. Food and drink were bith excellent, as well as the breakfast, and the staff very friendly.
Antony, 1-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

8/10 Very good

Old style pub with rooms

Old style pub with rooms.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very old building, in keeping with the town itself. Friendly, efficient staff, nice room and cooked breakfast. Very easy to find, on main through road. Cheap parking nearby.
Edward, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very Enjoyable
Ken, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hotels.com

I'm sure it would have been a lovely stay if Hotels.com had actually booked the hotel for our weekend stay but when we arrived the cross keys hadn't received the booking from Hotels.com
Shelley, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Intermittent low level electronic hum for the first part of the night. Mattress too soft. Not sure I like having the toilet inside the room inside a cubicle without good ventilation.
John, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

It was a great time and experience
Francis, 3-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

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

8/10 Very good

Lovely hotel with plenty of charm

Nice bedroom which was very clean and welcoming. Full English breakfast included. Right in the centre of town so parking can be a problem if you arrive before 4pm. 2 hours free street parking available after 6pm.
Ian, 1-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