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The Cricketers Arms

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

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Nestled close to Mountfitchet Castle, The Cricketers Arms offers a warm welcome with breakfast and a delightful restaurant serving kids' meals. Relax in the garden or unwind with a drink at the bar while staying connected through free WiFi. Helpful staff have made past guests feel right at home.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Garden
  • Wedding services

Feel at home (4)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
  • High chair
The current price is £95
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room) | Restaurant

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8) | Miscellaneous

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 ) | Miscellaneous

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, England, CB11 3YG

What's nearby

  • Prior's Hall Barn - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Whoosh Explore - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Mountfitchet Castle - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • House on the Hill Toy Museum - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Bishop's Stortford Golf Club - 10 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 21 min drive
  • Cambridge (CBG) - 47 min drive
  • London (LTN-Luton) - 80 min drive
  • Elsenham Station - 5 min drive
  • Newport Station - 9 min drive
  • Stansted Mountfitchet Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rose and Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cafe At Home And Eat - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wood Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Crown Public House - ‬7 min drive

About this property

The Cricketers Arms

When you stay at The Cricketers Arms, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Mountfitchet Castle and House on the Hill Toy Museum. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Bishop's Stortford Golf Club and Audley End House are within a short drive.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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Special check-in instructions

    • 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
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
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Parking

    • Free on-site self-parking
    • Free on-site extended parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Services

  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • High chair

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Frequently asked questions

Is parking offered on site at The Cricketers Arms?

Yes, there's free self and extended parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cricketers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at The Cricketers Arms and nearby?

The Cricketers Arms has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cricketers Arms?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

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Reviews

The Cricketers Arms Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, wonderful, and great, with many guests praising the variety and customization options. (16 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic location, fantastic staff and fantastic food. Will definitely stay here again
Lloyd, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable room in a quiet area, good breakfast included. Will visit again
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great pub with clean and comfortable rooms. The food was excellent with good portions.
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff very helpful. Clean room. Great shower. Very good breakfast.
TERRY, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice country pub / hotel
Steven, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was great value and hosts very welcoming especially at breakfast, which was lovely
NEIL, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It is a Pubsetting hotel. Stayed one night was nice and quiet at night.
Ajay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast and a tidy spacious room.
Corinne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and service staff
Valerie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay

Great stop over for Stanstead only 20mins away. Friendly staff, comfortable, clean rooms and excellent food
D, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Small but clean room. Shower want very strong but bathroom clean and
sue, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very nice and in a beautiful area
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great food. Friendly staff.Would definitely stay there again!
Kaspars, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel staff good clean and nice clean and warm room
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyable stay and very convenient location if your attending an event at Parklands nearby. The breakfast options are plentiful and the energetic host Andy is a top guy!
Hitesh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A really good pub stop. Staff , room, breakfast, as good as you would want.
Laurence, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The riom was spacious and clean. The staff were welcoming. We ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, both were great!
Tracey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Country Pub and great food

Lovely stay - very good food (Dinner and Breakfast). Large room, comfortable bed and excellent shower (digital temperature controlled). Helpful staff. Large carpark - suitable for Airport stays too. Quiet area.
Tim, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great place to stop

This is a lovely place to stop and relax. The bed was extremely comfortable and the food presentation was amazing, it also tasted really good.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable accommodation. Great food. Friendly staff.
Donna, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Really liked the pub. We stayed for a wedding in the local area. Accommodation was quiet, bed was comfortable and the bed linen and towels were great quality.
Maureen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb.

Superb.
adam, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Nice position but getting a bit tired.
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great stay for attending music concert

Great stay here. Stayed here as closeby to a music concert we we attending. Staff very friendly and went out of their way to help us.
Kevin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent friendly staff - fantastic lunch and breakfast offerings. Playlist in the bar !
Terry, 1-night trip