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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.
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Most popular facilities
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
United Kingdom“Everything! Beautiful 1569 building including all the interior.” - Alan United Kingdom“A great stay in this comfortable atmospheric inn. Well located in the center of town.”
- Robert 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“Breakfast was excellent good choices available. We had a problem with our key and it was dealt with straight away.”
- George 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.”
- Stephen United Kingdom“Room great food good especially fabulous breakfast”
- Lorraine United Kingdom“Lovely quaint old hotel in the middle of the town. The location was perfect. Restaurant food was good and the breakfast was really good. Excellent value for money”
- Anita United Kingdom“Comfortable with old charm, such as beamed ceilings. Very comfortable bed.”
- Adrianne United Kingdom“We had a wonderful sleep. The bed was so comfortable. All the staff we met were so friendly and welcoming. We ate here too and the food was marvellous as was the wine selection.”
- Mcfadden United Kingdom“The Cross Keys has been a hotel since 1560 & the building dates from the 1340s so lots of character & history throughout. The location in the heart of Saffron Walden is perfect to explore the town & the surrounding attractions. The staff are very...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- The Cross Keys
- CuisineBritish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.
The fine print
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.
