About this property

This former Georgian coaching inn located in the picturesque village of Great Chesterford, just off the M11 motorway, features a garden and free parking. The comfortable rooms at The Crown House Hotel feature seating areas with flat screen TVs with free view and work desks. They also include hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available to all guests. A cooked full English breakfast is available at the property. The Crown House is 2 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden. Great Chesterford Train Station is 200 metres away and has direct links to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cfenn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We arrived late in the evening, yet were given a wonderfully warm welcome and offer of drinks and making ourselves at home in the lounge area. The room was clean and comfortable and excellent breakfast.
  • Stuart
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Had all the facilities expected for my single night stay and the staff were friendly, helpful & polite
  • Brett
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location for area I was visiting in a marvellous old coaching inn with everything I needed. Amazing staff always available with advice for on places to visit or eat. Nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back.
  • Gary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The trip was a birthday treat, and we was welcomed by a complimentary bottle of wine, and upgraded to the best suite imaginable, the room was very luxurious and an eye for detail was second to none. The breakfast was delicious and very the staff...
  • Geraint
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is situated on the outskirts of a small village (Great Chesterford), right next to the main road. Even though it is next to a main road, in the garden it is quiet and relaxing. Noise was minimal in the room that we were in as well....
  • Joan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean rooms lovely surroundings lovely n to a very pretty village lovely breakfast Accommodating staff
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was comfortable and had all the right facilities
  • Overland
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The rooms were spacious, with big beds and lovely grounds to sit out and have a drink in.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice old building. Clean rooms with big comfy bed. Parking. Nice breakfast.
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ideally located for a family function we were attending. Excellent freshly cooked breakfast-lovely and hot.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.4Based on 545 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The AA 4* rated Crown House Inn has a history of hospitality going back to King Charles II, rumored to have left his wife at Audley End, stopped off here to meet his friends before continuing on to Newmarket races. Easily accessible by both road and rail, situated in the village of Great Chesterford. We are close to the university city of Cambridge, National Trust properties of Ickworth, Anglesey Abbey, Wimpole Estate. Audley End, with its grounds, house tours and seasonal concerts and events is 3 miles away. We are also close to the medieval market town of Saffron Walden, with its street markets, historical walks, independent shops, mazes and restaurants. A small independently owned Inn, we are consistently highly reviewed for our friendly, helpful customer relationships. We are very proud of this grade II listed building with its history of famous guests, of secret tunnels and priest holes. The Crown House is perfect for getaways/corporate events. We love to share this historic building with our guests. Our breakfasts are also highly rated on review sites, we do not serve evening meals. Allergies catered for. Advance notice is appreciated.

Property information

-Historic building -Large Landscaped Gardens -Perfect for functions -Ground floor rooms -Wakes -Conferences -Weddings -Baby Showers -Parties -The Crown House is an excellent choice for travellers, a tranquil comfortable retreat. Well served by excellent travel links by road and rail. Popular with walkers, on The Icknield Way in a delightful Essex village. The Crown House is a non corporate, romantic hotel offering ensuite rooms, each with a flat screen TV . It easy to stay connected during your stay as free WIFI is offered to our guests. The hotel is nestled in beautiful grounds with comfortable outdoor furniture, in the gazebo or on the patio. Guests can enjoy sitting in the lounge, which is a popular choice among travellers visiting Great Chesterford. Room service is available,(chargeable) and you can order newspapers. For guests with a vehicle, we offer free on site parking. We do not serve evening meals. There are two pubs/restaurants in the village The Plough or The Crown and Thistle. We also have a delicatessen bakery serving snacks during the day, all a short walk away. We look forward to welcoming you to The Crown House!

Neighbourhood information

This former Georgian coaching inn located in the picturesque village of Great Chesterford, just off the M11 motorway, features a garden and free parking. The comfortable rooms at The Crown House Hotel feature seating areas with flat screen TVs with free view and work desks. They also include hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available to all guests. A cooked full English breakfast is available at the property. The Crown House is 2 miles from the market town of Saffron

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00
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Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Driving Instructions: the Sat Nav may take you off the B1383, please do not turn off main road, please do not turn off this road. The Crown House Hotel is on the point where this road changes from The London Road to The Newmarket Road.

Please note that the restaurant in this property is now closed.

This property does not serve evening meals.

Please note that dogs can only be accommodated in the Superior Double or Twin Rooms and there are only 4 rooms that can accommodate dogs. Requests for dog-friendly rooms is subject to availability upon request.

Please inform The Crown House Inn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.