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The Cross Keys features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Saffron Walden. This 4-star inn offers free WiFi. University of Cambridge is 26 km from the inn and Hedingham Castle is 32 km away. At the inn, every room comes with a desk and a TV. At The Cross Keys every room has a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Audley End House is 1.9 km from The Cross Keys, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 16 km away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 22 km from the inn.

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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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A good position in the town, comfortable bed, great shower room and lovely breakfast.
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very attractive room and pub. Breakfast and dinner were good. Excellent staff.
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We needed somewhere to stay on our way North after a trying long haul flight and this was perfect. The staff were relaxed and friendly and the facilities clean and luxurious enough to fully replenish us. The location was excellent too and we were...

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

Facilities of The Cross Keys
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • iPod dock
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs £3.50 per day.
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    General
    • Heating
    • Fan
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Languages spoken
    • English

    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

    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 room.

    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.

    Mastercard Visa Solo Cash The Cross Keys accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    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.

    FAQs about The Cross Keys

    • The Cross Keys is 250 yards from the centre of Saffron Walden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Cross Keys offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Check-in at The Cross Keys is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

      • The prices at The Cross Keys may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Room options at The Cross Keys include:

        • Twin/Double
        • Double

      • Guests staying at The Cross Keys can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.7).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish

      • The Cross Keys has 1 restaurant:

        • The Cross Keys