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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 16 miles from the inn and Hedingham Castle is 20 miles away. At the inn, every room comes with a desk and a TV. At The Cross Keys, every room includes a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. Audley End House is 1.2 miles from The Cross Keys, while Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 10 miles away. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 14 miles from the inn.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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 twin beds
or
1 full bed
1 queen 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
8.1
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
8.7
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location, great breakfast. Pleasant staff. Comfortable bed.
  • Vosper
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was fine and interesting, the staff friendly, the breakfast and dinner very good.
  • Andrea
    United States of America United States of America
    We decided to stay at this hotel since we had a flight from Stansted the next morning. The staff was very helpful, particularly Libby, who served an entire dining room by herself and did an excellent job! The food was very good as well as the...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available 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 ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 07:00 to 10:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

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

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardSoloCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about The Cross Keys

    • Room options at The Cross Keys include:

      • Twin/Double
      • Double
    • Check-in at The Cross Keys is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Cross Keys has 1 restaurant:

      • The Cross Keys
    • The Cross Keys is 800 feet from the center of Saffron Walden. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Guests staying at The Cross Keys can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

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

      • The prices at The Cross Keys may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.