Saffron Walden Great Chesterford Station - 8 min drive
Audley End Station - 11 min drive
Newport Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Duke of York - 4 min walk
The Temeraire - 1 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
When visiting Saffron Walden, The Cross Keys is a great choice to consider. After getting a workout at the outdoor tennis courts, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
Languages
English
At a glance
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 10:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free breakfast
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Traveling with children
Children's menu
What to do
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Facilities
Outdoor tennis court
Room amenities
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit/debit cards.
Also known as
Cross Keys Inn Saffron Walden
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Cross Keys?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Cross Keys?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cross Keys?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
What is there to do at The Cross Keys and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts.
Are there restaurants at or near The Cross Keys?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Cross Keys like?
The Cross Keys is a short 2-minute walk from Market Square and 10 minutes' walk from Saffron Walden Museum.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.2/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very Good
Nov 12, 2024
Very old historic building with lots of character. Room large, bed comfy, coffee machine and biscuits but no bottled water. Good shower, good breakfast included cooked to order. Staff friendly and helpful. WiFi rubbish, TV not great but was cool that it was hidden in the panelled wall. Short walk to paid parking. Overall a positive stay, would stay again.
Verified traveler
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2024
Mark
Mark, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 19, 2024
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
Shelley
Shelley, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Sep 13, 2024
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
Mark
Mark, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 16, 2024
Mandy
Mandy, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 13, 2024
Ideal quiet position in town centre so easy to walk or use buses nearby.Very old building so stairs awkward (There could be a reminder on website when booking).
Shower easy to use; ceiling above showing water damage stains. It was useful to have a stand for unpacking suitcase.
Bed comfortable; bed linen crisp, clean and ironed. Lighting good; a welcome tray of teas, coffees, biscuits topped up daily. TV set on a slant on wall due to structure of building?
Breakfasts good, portions generous; vegetarian options tasty; I would welcome some fruit and yoghurt choice too.
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 6, 2024
Amazing
Will be back again soon
Amylouise
Amylouise, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2024
Shame
Check in was poor, got ignored by staff gossiping, looked at me 5 times and decided ignoring me was the best so I stood there for about 5minutes. When a waitress already running around after clients saw me she came over and got someone to help me, she was helpful, manager came over and they had computer issues which apparently I wanted to know all about. Just very unprofessional. Room was adequate but small and not value , price is only for the old building. Room was adequate but bathroom wasn’t that clean. All toiletries were one use which isn’t green.
Best experience was breakfast where young guy on duty was very good with all the guests.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 13, 2024
David
David, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 5, 2024
Leon
Leon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Jun 30, 2024
Great food average accommodation.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2024
We were allowed to leave our cases while went to music festival in towm. Staff were more than helpful. Breakfast was superior
Janet
Janet, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 19, 2024
Helen
Helen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 8, 2024
Derek
Derek, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2024
Comfortable stay near the Fry Gallery
Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable room and bed. Quiet night. The stylish roll top bath needed a stool for access by customers with old joints!
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2024
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.
Karmel
Karmel, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 3, 2024
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Feb 25, 2024
Your very best earplugs required
20 unanswered phone calls and 3 unanswered emails before my stay to sort out appropriate rooms.
Unbelievably noisy superior room next to high street traffic. Moved to another noisy ( but not so noisy) and hot room. Had to request refund myself as it was not automatically forthcoming. A further 6 unanswered phone calls to do so and several emails. 10 days later sorted out by Wendy.
Inadequate management
Liz
Liz, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 16, 2024
Good location
The location is excellent but remember there is no parking at the hotel and hard to drop off your bags in the car as narrow street right outside. Keep this in mind if you have a lot of luggage or disabled. Hotel and food great. Getting a coffee or drink when breakfast was busy proved hard and we had to ask 3 times and took longer than it took to eat breakfast. Over all a great location and so don’t be put off. Maybe have a filter coffee machine and then could top up yourself