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
Michelle, 1-night trip
The Cross Keys
Saffron Walden inn with restaurant and bar/lounge
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.
Excellent
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Bar
- Non-smoking
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
Main amenities (3)
- Daily housekeeping
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Outdoor tennis court
CA $146
CA $175 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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Showing 6 of 6 rooms
Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (Dbl_Twn)
Exceptional
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite (Dbl)
Good
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite (DblL_Eesbath)
Good
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Sup)
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Double Bed
Double Room, Ensuite (King)
Very good
Highlights
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
Superior Double Room, Ensuite (King_Sup)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
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About the area
32 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AX
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.
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The Cross Keys Reviews
8.8
Excellent
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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RoomBreakfastService staffFoodTownsPubRestaurantParkingBarDrinksWhat guests liked
- Breakfast was consistently described as good, delicious, and generous with tasty vegetarian options. (18 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.8/10 Very good
Great place to stay
We loved Saffron Walden, the hotel location and staff. We will definitely return.
STACEY
STACEY, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Just spot on
Excellent all over.
Fabulous food
Fabulous room
Spot on.
Melvyn
Melvyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 night away in Saffron Waldren
Great 1 nighter
Very quirky pub hotel with bags of character
ROBERT
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
A fantastic property in the heart of Saffron Walden with bags of charactrr and friendly staff.
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Very nice and comfortable
Kerry
Kerry, 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
Brian, 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
Ian, 4-night trip
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
Lesley, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
1 night away.
Room clean & comfortable. Had problem with tea & coffee facilities but soon sort by evening staff. Lovely room in front of hotel.Good evening meal& breakfast in morning.Nothing to much problem.
Barry
Barry, 1-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
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Does the job. Beds are nice. A little dated buts it’s not an issue.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
I wish
Penny
Penny, 1-night trip
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
Loraine, 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
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Amazing
Will be back again soon
Amylouise
Amylouise, 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
Antony, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Excellent character and restaurant
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
I love the Cross Keys. This was my third time staying here... room 2 is my go-to room. I could hear the traffic late and early- but I knew that before I requested room 2. The room has old charm and a comfy bed. The breakfast is excellent- I get the "full English breakfast" of course. The host or hostess always had a smile or laugh- a good way to start the day. The background music seems to fit the personality of whichever employee was there that day... the young man who I gifted a bottle of hot sauce or the more mature hostess who liked music from my era (60's and 70's) ... she would sing from one end of the pub to the other. Made me smile. I absolutely recommend the Cross Keys for any overnight stays. Clean, inviting, and happy!!! Of course the pub aspect is an added plus! CHEERS... I will be back.
Terry
Terry, 2-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
Jacqueline, 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
David, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nice hotel/inn with comfortable rooms
A lovely hotel/inn with quite small but very comfortable rooms. Service was a little slow, particularly at breakfast, but was delivered with a smile.
Alan
Alan, 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
Karmel, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Great find, would highly recommend.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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