The Cross Keys

Inn
8.6
/10
Very Good
141 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Michelle

10.0
/ 10
Fabulous room with a roll top bath that I took full advantage of! Sunday roast dinner and full English breakfast were great.

Mike

10.0
/ 10
Greeted on arrival, shown to room, Gentleman was Friendly and courteous, Room was lovely, nice warm shower and loved the TV housed behind the wall panelling!! Breakfast was amazing and once again the lady overseeing was really attentive. Great attitude to customer service by all...Amazing

Neil

10.0
/ 10
Had a fantastic welcome from Jim on the bar. Who showed us to our rooms and went out of his way to see if one of the rooms could have a bath. Room was a great size and very clean and nice and warm. We had to go early so were unable to thank anybody for a lovely stay but really enjoyed our night before a flight out of Stansted.
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32 High Street, Uttlesford District, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, CB10 1AX

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32 High Street, Uttlesford District, Saffron Walden, Essex, England, CB10 1AX
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General


Near Market Square

Location


With a stay at The Cross Keys in Saffron Walden, you'll be just steps from Market Square and Church of St. Mary. This inn is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from The Common and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Fry Art Gallery.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Market Square - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Church of St. Mary - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Fry Art Gallery - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Saffron Walden Amazes - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
The Common - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Bridge End Gardens - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Audley End House - 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Ashdon Village Museum - 6.6 km / 4.1 mi
Prior's Hall Barn - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi
Thaxted Parish Church - 11.8 km / 7.3 mi
Chilford Hall Vineyard - 12.2 km / 7.6 mi
Sawston Hall - 13.6 km / 8.5 mi
Imperial War Museum Duxford - 14.7 km / 9.1 mi
Whoosh Explore - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Stansted Airport (STN) - 21.9 km / 13.6 mi
Cambridge (CBG) - 28.7 km / 17.8 mi
Luton Airport (LTN) - 68.8 km / 42.8 mi

Facilities


Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.

Business Facilities


Limited parking is available onsite.

Dining


At The Cross Keys, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary breakfast is included.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms.

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Transportation

  • Limited parking

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in The Cross Keys

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
16:00 - 21:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Pets

Pets Not Allowed

Additional Policy

No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
Parking, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 16:00 - 21:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at The Cross Keys
10
Another facilities in The Cross Keys
Limited parking, Breakfast, Free WiFi, Smoke-free area

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What are available facilities at The Cross Keys?
There are top facilites at The Cross Keys such as Parking, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at The Cross Keys?
The standard check-in time at The Cross Keys is starting from 16:00 - 21:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does The Cross Keys provide breakfast?
Yes, The Cross Keys provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of The Cross Keys?
The Cross Keys is a 3.0-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at The Cross Keys?
The Cross Keys has 10 rooms in total.
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8.6
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From 141 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Miss D W
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10.0
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Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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The room was very comfortable and we had a lovely meal in the restaurant.
Beverley
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

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Very clean spacious room. We were in room 8 in the barn. I'm not a fan of the open bathroom with opaque door to the toilet butva screen was a desirable addition. Most staff were very friendly.
Sandra
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6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

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The staff were all very good and helpful. We changed rooms as the first one was at the front and the road noise was horrendous! The second room was a bit quieter but the bed wasn’t as comfortable. Not sure I would stay again.
Terence
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

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Good selection of spirits, staff very friendly and lovely breakfast. Room 6 is lovely just let down by renovations needed in the bathroom i.e. shower curtain required and as per photos.
Michelle
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Fabulous room with a roll top bath that I took full advantage of! Sunday roast dinner and full English breakfast were great.
Krystyna
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

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Room was spacious and clean. Staff in the pub were lovely and very welcoming. A great place to stay. Would highly recommend.
Mike
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Greeted on arrival, shown to room, Gentleman was Friendly and courteous, Room was lovely, nice warm shower and loved the TV housed behind the wall panelling!! Breakfast was amazing and once again the lady overseeing was really attentive. Great attitude to customer service by all...Amazing
Neil
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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Had a fantastic welcome from Jim on the bar. Who showed us to our rooms and went out of his way to see if one of the rooms could have a bath. Room was a great size and very clean and nice and warm. We had to go early so were unable to thank anybody for a lovely stay but really enjoyed our night before a flight out of Stansted.
Terry
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

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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.
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Keith
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

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I've always wanted to stay here and it didn't disappoint. Really friendly service, comfortable room and had a great vegan option for breakfast which is usually very difficult to find! Thank you!
Lesley
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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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
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Barry
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8.0
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Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

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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.
Melvyn
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Excellent all over. Fabulous food Fabulous room Spot on.
Nigel
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

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Nice welcome by friendly team member. Imaginatively restored historic pub with a lovely room with a comfy bed, well furnished with a claw bath. Generous breakfast served by an equally friendly server. So enjoyed our stay. The town has a lot to offer with lovely buildings and shops. Quite a find.
martin
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

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Everything was great. The place was built in 1569, so don't expect air cond but the place is great. Park in Swan meadows car park and walk up the lane. Parking cheap, and machines easy to use (no dumb apps that don't work). The single thing that let it down was poor wifi... not the signal, but the free service being offered by some third party that mines your data, and is chronically bad a t connections, they vanish, then won't connect, then keep restarting. All our 4 devices were a pain to connect to it. Get a dedicated decent service, this one does you a real disservice. Please note though, that the staff were great, the place fab if you're looking for authentic olde UK. The brekky was great... choosing off menu was no trouble for them... Thx , but really... sort the wifi !!
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Karen
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10.0
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Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

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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
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ROBERT
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Great 1 nighter Very quirky pub hotel with bags of character
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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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.
David
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6.0
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Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

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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.
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STACEY
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8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

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We loved Saffron Walden, the hotel location and staff. We will definitely return.
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8.6
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From 141 reviews
Cleanliness

9.0

Room Comfort

8.8

Service and Facilites

8.8

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Miss D W
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 13 week(s) ago

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The room was very comfortable and we had a lovely meal in the restaurant.
Beverley
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 14 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Very clean spacious room. We were in room 8 in the barn. I'm not a fan of the open bathroom with opaque door to the toilet butva screen was a desirable addition. Most staff were very friendly.
Sandra
icon-with Partner
with Partner
6.0
/10
Reviewed 17 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

The staff were all very good and helpful. We changed rooms as the first one was at the front and the road noise was horrendous! The second room was a bit quieter but the bed wasn’t as comfortable. Not sure I would stay again.
Terence
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 21 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Good selection of spirits, staff very friendly and lovely breakfast. Room 6 is lovely just let down by renovations needed in the bathroom i.e. shower curtain required and as per photos.
Michelle
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Fabulous room with a roll top bath that I took full advantage of! Sunday roast dinner and full English breakfast were great.
Krystyna
8.0
/10
Reviewed 27 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Room was spacious and clean. Staff in the pub were lovely and very welcoming. A great place to stay. Would highly recommend.
Mike
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Greeted on arrival, shown to room, Gentleman was Friendly and courteous, Room was lovely, nice warm shower and loved the TV housed behind the wall panelling!! Breakfast was amazing and once again the lady overseeing was really attentive. Great attitude to customer service by all...Amazing
Neil
icon-Friends and Family with Friends
Friends and Family with Friends
10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Had a fantastic welcome from Jim on the bar. Who showed us to our rooms and went out of his way to see if one of the rooms could have a bath. Room was a great size and very clean and nice and warm. We had to go early so were unable to thank anybody for a lovely stay but really enjoyed our night before a flight out of Stansted.
Terry
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10.0
/10
Reviewed 30 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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Keith
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 32 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

I've always wanted to stay here and it didn't disappoint. Really friendly service, comfortable room and had a great vegan option for breakfast which is usually very difficult to find! Thank you!
Lesley
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
Read More
Barry
icon-with Partner
with Partner
8.0
/10
Reviewed 34 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
Melvyn
icon-Business
Business
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Excellent all over. Fabulous food Fabulous room Spot on.
Nigel
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Leisure with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 35 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Nice welcome by friendly team member. Imaginatively restored historic pub with a lovely room with a comfy bed, well furnished with a claw bath. Generous breakfast served by an equally friendly server. So enjoyed our stay. The town has a lot to offer with lovely buildings and shops. Quite a find.
martin
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 39 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Everything was great. The place was built in 1569, so don't expect air cond but the place is great. Park in Swan meadows car park and walk up the lane. Parking cheap, and machines easy to use (no dumb apps that don't work). The single thing that let it down was poor wifi... not the signal, but the free service being offered by some third party that mines your data, and is chronically bad a t connections, they vanish, then won't connect, then keep restarting. All our 4 devices were a pain to connect to it. Get a dedicated decent service, this one does you a real disservice. Please note though, that the staff were great, the place fab if you're looking for authentic olde UK. The brekky was great... choosing off menu was no trouble for them... Thx , but really... sort the wifi !!
Read More
Karen
icon-with Partner
with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 40 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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
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ROBERT
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with Partner
10.0
/10
Reviewed 41 week(s) ago

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Great 1 nighter Very quirky pub hotel with bags of character
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Friends and Family Family
10.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
David
icon-Business
Business
6.0
/10
Reviewed 43 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.
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STACEY
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Friends and Family with Friends
8.0
/10
Reviewed 44 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

We loved Saffron Walden, the hotel location and staff. We will definitely return.
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