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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Inn with restaurant, near Audley End House

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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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is £85
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

Highlights

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

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About the area

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
  • Old Sun Inn - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Temeraire - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Waffle and Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪the Railway Arms - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Curious Goat - ‬1 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 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

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

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

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

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • On-site parking is limited

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Facilities

  • Outdoor tennis court
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Room amenities

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  • Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have lifts.
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
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The Cross Keys Inn
The Cross Keys Saffron Walden
The Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden
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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 spaces 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?

Practise your swing on the tennis courts.

Are there restaurants at or near The Cross Keys?

Yes, there's an on-site 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

8.6

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was very good, delicious, and generous with tasty vegetarian options. (12 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

A fantastic property in the heart of Saffron Walden with bags of charactrr and friendly staff.
1-night trip

10/10

Extremely nice hotel with a lot of character. One of our top hotels in our 30 trip to England
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

Amazing Will be back again soon
1-night trip

10/10

Excellent character and restaurant
1-night trip

10/10

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

6/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

4/10

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
2-night trip

8/10

Old style pub with rooms.
1-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

Very Enjoyable
2-night trip

10/10

It was a great time and experience
3-night trip

8/10

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
3-night trip

2/10

No heating no food service at 20.30 but said 9 bar closed early so no drinks at 22.30 shocking rude bar staff (not interested bad attitude)
1-night trip

10/10

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.
4-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

10/10

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.
1-night trip

2/10

Incredibly noisy Hopeless management
3-night trip

8/10

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.
3-night trip

8/10

Mostly excellent. Spoiled by a. intermittent bleeping noise on first night b. poor breakfast service on second morning. One particularly good point - manager let us park on-site in summer outdoor dining area. This saved a lot of faff.
2-night trip

10/10

A really comfortable, clean and pleasant 3-day stay. Service each day was with a smile. The breakfast is great, too. This is my second stay, a different room but just as lovely. Beautiful old building, made up so cozy. As to be expected due to being a pub downstairs, some noise at night but nothing major. Just worthy to consider when booking. Literally on the doorstep of all the shops, so convenient. I felt safe staying solo and will be coming again.
3-night trip

8/10

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
2-night trip