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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
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor tennis court
The current price is CA $147
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 15 - Jun 16

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

Highlights

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

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

Highlights

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

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

Highlights

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

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

Highlights

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

The Cricketers

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 225 reviews
The price is CA $160
CA $192 total
includes taxes & fees
May 29 - May 30
The Cricketers
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About the area

Map
32 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AX

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fry Art Gallery - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Audley End House - 4 min drive - 2.8 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 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 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
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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.

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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

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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 Exceptional

John, 1-night business trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Neil, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Linda, 2-night family trip
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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
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2/10 Poor

Shane, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Paul, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Never again

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)
John, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Phillip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Rosemary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very old historic building with lots of character. Room large, bed comfy, coffee machine and biscuits but no bottled water. Good shower, good breakfast included cooked to order. Staff friendly and helpful. WiFi rubbish, TV not great but was cool that it was hidden in the panelled wall. Short walk to paid parking. Overall a positive stay, would stay again.
1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Mark, 2-night business trip
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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
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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
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8/10 Very good

Mandy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

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.
Barbara, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Will be back again soon
Amylouise, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Shame

Check in was poor, got ignored by staff gossiping, looked at me 5 times and decided ignoring me was the best so I stood there for about 5minutes. When a waitress already running around after clients saw me she came over and got someone to help me, she was helpful, manager came over and they had computer issues which apparently I wanted to know all about. Just very unprofessional. Room was adequate but small and not value , price is only for the old building. Room was adequate but bathroom wasn’t that clean. All toiletries were one use which isn’t green. Best experience was breakfast where young guy on duty was very good with all the guests.
Mark, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Leon, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Great food average accommodation.

Paul, 1-night trip
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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
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8/10 Very good

Helen, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Derek, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable stay near the Fry Gallery

Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and bed. Quiet night. The stylish roll top bath needed a stool for access by customers with old joints!
Martin, 1-night trip
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