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
8.88.8 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 $100
$100
$120 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)
Highlights
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)
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Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed
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Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 8 min drive
Elsenham Station - 13 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
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
Onsite parking limited
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
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
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
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 5-minute walk from Bridge End Gardens and 2 minutes' walk from Market Square.
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The Cross Keys Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing
Will be back again soon
Amylouise
Amylouise, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 19, 2024
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
Shelley, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2023
Excellent character and restaurant
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Dec 24, 2024
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
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 30, 2022
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
Aug 26, 2022
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
Mar 6, 2024
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
Jun 24, 2024
We were allowed to leave our cases while went to music festival in towm. Staff were more than helpful. Breakfast was superior
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 13, 2024
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
Mark, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
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
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 24, 2022
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
Jul 4, 2023
Great find, would highly recommend.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 17, 2023
Old style pub with rooms
Old style pub with rooms.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 12, 2023
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
Edward, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2023
Stop over
Lovely room which was very quirky, staff friendly and helpful, breakfast was also spot on
Dan
Dan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2022
Very Enjoyable
Ken
Ken, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 18, 2023
It was a great time and experience
Francis
Francis, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2023
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
Phillip, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2023
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
Douglas, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 15, 2023
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
Ian, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 13, 2024
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
Barbara, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 16, 2024
Incredibly noisy
Hopeless management
Liz
Liz, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2024
Good location
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
Craig
Craig, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2023
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.