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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Cross Keys in Saffron Walden offers four-star comfort with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, work desk, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: Guests can enjoy British cuisine at the family-friendly restaurant, which serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and cocktails in a traditional and romantic ambience. The restaurant caters to vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets. Leisure Facilities: The inn features a garden, terrace, and outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a coffee shop, bicycle parking, and paid parking. Convenient Location: Located 22 km from London Stansted Airport, The Cross Keys is near attractions such as Audley End House (2 km) and Stansted Mountfitchet Station (16 km). Guests appreciate the breakfast provided by the property and the attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Beautiful 1569 building including all the interior.
  • Alan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A great stay in this comfortable atmospheric inn. Well located in the center of town.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely old building. Exceptionally helpful and friendly staff. One of the most comfortable beds we've ever slept in. A very good breakfast indeed!
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast was excellent good choices available. We had a problem with our key and it was dealt with straight away.
  • William
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean. Well maintained. Location. Historical (built 1569)
  • Justine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very oldie worldie rooms were in keeping with the property
  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed one night at the Cross Keys on a cycle tour. We had seen this lovely old building before but it had been fully booked when we tried previously. We liked the old uneven floors, the décor and the simple historic age of the place. The staff...
  • George
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lots of character in this really old building. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and there was a great selection. Bed very comfortable.
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, great staff, excellent breakfast and the pub also has a tea room.
  • Fiona
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable rooms with very generous coffee/chocolate/biscuits etc. Lovely breakfast with lots of choice served by a very friendly woman.

Property surroundings

Restaurants

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

House rules

The Cross Keys takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
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.

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

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

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for 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 allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification 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 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.