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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near Audley End House

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Restaurant

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (KING_SUP)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
32 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AX

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Imperial War Museum Duxford - 12 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Elsenham Station - 13 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 36 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

Inn near Audley End House
You can look forward to free breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant at The Cross Keys. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • An outdoor tennis court and smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

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/debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden
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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 Saffron Walden

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cross Keys?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cross Keys?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cross Keys located?

Situated in Saffron Walden, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Market Square and Audley End House. Church of St. Mary and Fry Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

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The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 151 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely nice hotel with a lot of character. One of our top hotels in our 30 trip to England
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Does the job. Beds are nice. A little dated buts it’s not an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We got a room for us and our English friends. We loved it. The restaurant was great. That night we all had the carvery, I was impressed, for English food it was good. We stayed in room 9. I’ve been married 40-years, and that was the most fun, funky room, we loved. How often do you sleep in a room from 1569?
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Penny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wish
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic place which dates back to the 1500's . The character of the property has been largely kept, this does include sloping floor in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amylouise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful; clean and quiet and very good breakfast. Beautiful town with plenty to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent character and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karmel

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Intermittent low level electronic hum for the first part of the night. Mattress too soft. Not sure I like having the toilet inside the room inside a cubicle without good ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old style pub with rooms

Old style pub with rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Shelley

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed to leave our cases while went to music festival in towm. Staff were more than helpful. Breakfast was superior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great time and experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Liz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Incredibly noisy Hopeless management
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023