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The Cricketers Arms

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Mountfitchet Castle

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Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5) | 1 bedroom
Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite) | Bathroom
Exterior
Garden
Bathroom
The Cricketers Arms places travelers close to Mountfitchet Castle. Helpful staff serves breakfast and restaurant meals (including kids' options) in the garden. Guests enjoy drinks at the bar and stay connected with free WiFi throughout their stay.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room) | Restaurant

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8) | Miscellaneous

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5) | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Fan
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 ) | Miscellaneous

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Hair dryer
Deep soaking bathtub
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Saffron Walden is home to The Cricketers Arms. Notable landmarks in the area include Mountfitchet Castle and Audley End House, and travelers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try House on the Hill Toy Museum. Don't miss out on a visit to Bridge End Gardens.
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Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, England, CB11 3YG

What's nearby

  • Mountfitchet Castle - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Audley End House - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Market Square - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Bridge End Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 15 min drive - 14.8 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Station - 5 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Crown Public House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Cricketers Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kings Arms Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Nolaki - ‬6 min drive

About this property

The Cricketers Arms

Guesthouse near Mountfitchet Castle
Located close to House on the Hill Toy Museum and Audley End House, The Cricketers Arms provides free breakfast, a garden, and a bar. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Wedding services and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

The Cricketers

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 262 reviews
The Cricketers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at The Cricketers Arms?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cricketers Arms?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cricketers Arms?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cricketers Arms located?

Situated in Saffron Walden, this guesthouse is within 6 mi (10 km) of Mountfitchet Castle, House on the Hill Toy Museum, and Audley End House. Market Square and Fry Art Gallery are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Cricketers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 361 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 361 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 42 out of 361 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 361 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 361 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice country pub / hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
It is a Pubsetting hotel. Stayed one night was nice and quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb.

Superb.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Great stop over for Stanstead only 20mins away. Friendly staff, comfortable, clean rooms and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sholee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get to. Great brekkie for those who are not vegan. On arrival, had a spot of lunch. Would be nice to have more vegan options that didn't involve curry spices.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niels

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful house, very nice employees, enjoyed sitting outside in the evening sun. Thx a lot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel was great value and hosts very welcoming especially at breakfast, which was lovely
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely breakfast and a tidy spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country Pub and great food

Lovely stay - very good food (Dinner and Breakfast). Large room, comfortable bed and excellent shower (digital temperature controlled). Helpful staff. Large carpark - suitable for Airport stays too. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Food was excellent, pub was nice, breakfast was nice. Room was nice and comfortable but bathroom let it down, toilet had not been flushed and was full of toilet paper, cold shower would not heat up tried everything and then basin in shower was blocked and filled with water quickly. Still a lovely old pub
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel staff good clean and nice clean and warm room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hitesh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyable stay and very convenient location if your attending an event at Parklands nearby. The breakfast options are plentiful and the energetic host Andy is a top guy!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaspars

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great food. Friendly staff.Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and in a beautiful area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A really good pub stop. Staff , room, breakfast, as good as you would want.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back again after a couple of year gap - glad we did. Much improved wi-fi. Same awesome food and staff - lovely rooms - we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the pub. We stayed for a wedding in the local area. Accommodation was quiet, bed was comfortable and the bed linen and towels were great quality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent friendly staff - fantastic lunch and breakfast offerings. Playlist in the bar !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great place to stop

This is a lovely place to stop and relax. The bed was extremely comfortable and the food presentation was amazing, it also tasted really good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for attending music concert

Great stay here. Stayed here as closeby to a music concert we we attending. Staff very friendly and went out of their way to help us.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

lovely place

stayed here a few times lovely place good food and selection of beers room wasnt as good this time near a door to 2nd floor so quiet noisy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice location, great customer service, choice for B'fast & clean. The property needs big improvements as it can be very hot in summer days! fan was supplied but didn't help much, we had ground floor room couldn't leave the curtains & window open as no net to keep flies away and to have privacy as can see people traffic outside your room window. Lovely surroundings to have picnic.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Andy and staff were wonderfully accommodating. Friendly and warm. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and Andy particularly helpful. Nice room and very comfortable bed. All as it should be and an enjoyable breakfast. Would certainly stop at this pub again..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

reginald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we were part of a large wedding party and the staff were brilliant. the food was fantastic. it started off the celebrations perfectly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

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