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The Cross Keys features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Saffron Walden. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. University of Cambridge is 16 miles from the inn and Hedingham Castle is 20 miles away. At the inn, every room comes with a desk and a TV. At The Cross Keys, every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Audley End House is 1.2 miles from The Cross Keys, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 14 miles from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 queen bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    This is a wonderful 16th century Tudor building, in a town that has a lot of historic Tudor architecture. It was fun to stay in a place so old. The restaurant downstairs is really good too, and breakfast!
  • Clare
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We were welcomed and shown to our room and offers were made to carry our luggage (which was light). The room was small (The hotel dates from the 16th century) but very comfortable. Evening meal and breakfasts were good.
  • John
    Australia Australia
    Staff were all very pleasant, quaint room with a nice size en-suite.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Cross Keys
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Cross Keys
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £3.50 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    General
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Cross Keys takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    1 - 16 years
    Extra bed upon request
    £20 per child, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Mastercard Visa Solo Cash The Cross Keys accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform The Cross Keys of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Cross Keys

    • Check-in at The Cross Keys is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Cross Keys is 800 feet from the center of Saffron Walden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at The Cross Keys may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at The Cross Keys can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.6).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Full English/Irish

    • Room options at The Cross Keys include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double

    • The Cross Keys offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The Cross Keys has 1 restaurant:

        • The Cross Keys