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The Cross Keys, hotel in Saffron Walden

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.

Lovely feel to the place. Gorgeous rooms. Comfiest bed.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
1,011 reviews
Price from
£105
1 night, 2 adults
The Red Cow, hotel in Saffron Walden

Set in Heydon and within 10 km of Audley End House, The Red Cow features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

Quality of accommodation and breakfast.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated superb
Superb
229 reviews
Price from
£140
1 night, 2 adults
The Cricketers Arms, hotel in Saffron Walden

Set within the rural village of Rickling Green overlooking the historic cricket ground, three-star rated The Cricketers Arms offers rooms with king-size beds and LCD TVs, just 15 minutes’ drive from...

Staff were amazing, breakfast was lovely but perhaps restocking of the continental table was needed at busy times. Room drink facilities were nice quality.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
885 reviews
Price from
£85
1 night, 2 adults
The Cricketers Clavering, hotel in Saffron Walden

Located 9.1 km from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodation in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar.

Lovely pub in great countryside. Very good food and excellent service. Breakfast and dinner high quality.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
894 reviews
Price from
£162.15
1 night, 2 adults
The Red Lion Hinxton, hotel in Saffron Walden

In a tiny village south of Cambridge, this appealing 16th-century freehouse has an AA Rosette restaurant, an atmospheric bar, and new-build en suite rooms with free internet.

great place for a short stay, really close to the Duxford Imperial War Museum.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
156 reviews
Price from
£179
1 night, 2 adults
The Lord Byron Inn, hotel in Saffron Walden

The Lord Byron Inn is a charming pub that dates back to the 17th century. It has a restaurant, free Wi-Fi, and offers guest accommodation just over 2 miles south of Cambridge city centre.

Lovely old building, perfect location , excellent staff
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
2,149 reviews
Price from
£104.50
1 night, 2 adults
Swan Hotel by Greene King Inns, hotel in Saffron Walden

In picturesque Thaxted, Swan Hotel is just 8 miles from London Stansted Airport. The historic coaching inn features a charming restaurant, real ale bar and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi.

comfortable convenient and friendly
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
1,119 reviews
Price from
£76.50
1 night, 2 adults
The Black Bull Inn, hotel in Saffron Walden

This charming thatched public house offers bright, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. In the rural Cambridgeshire village of Balsham, it has a restaurant serving classic English dishes and real ales.

Nice friendly staff, made to feel welcome and very comfortable clean room. Definitely recommend.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
106 reviews
Price from
£174
1 night, 2 adults
Kings Arms Hotel, hotel in Saffron Walden

Boasting a terrace, restaurant, bar and free WiFi, Kings Arms Hotel is set in Stansted Mountfitchet, 200 metres from Stansted Mountfitchet Station and 14 km from Audley End House.

Great location so close to the train station - just one stop from Stansted Airport and cheaper than the cost of an airport hotel.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
448 reviews
Price from
£112
1 night, 2 adults
The Carpenters Arms, hotel in Saffron Walden

Located in Great Wilbraham, 14 km from University of Cambridge, The Carpenters Arms provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Style, decor, menu all good. Lovely to have Adnams on cask and Copper House for a G&T. Bathrooms were good Bed and Pillows especially perfect
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
110 reviews
Price from
£165.32
1 night, 2 adults
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Perfect for rustic breaks in the countryside, an Inn is a small property with basic hotel services and typically traditional decor. Inns are fully licensed and have a bar providing food and drinks in the evening, which distinguishes them from country or guest houses.

Inns that guests love in Saffron Walden

  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Quaint old building full of character, room was very comfortable. The food and service in the pub was excellent, we had dinner and breakfast there both of which were fantastic
    Dean
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 46 reviews
    The little detached cottage is very private, extremely quiet and tastefully decorated and set out. There is a garden area with seating where we ate dinner made in the well equipped kitchen. A really lovely stay and one we hope to repeat.
    Anthony
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Breakfast and Dinner both very good. Room ok reported TV not working but wasn’t fixed during our stay. Window didn’t close properly which wasn’t an issue in summer but would be during winter months.
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    room was clean. plenty of towels, soap etc. variety of tea and coffee. Beds were comfortable. quiet surroundings. TV ok. Breakfast was hot and well cooked. Dinner was hot and tasty.
    S
    Susan
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Rustic charm. Extremely comfy beds, large soft bath sheets, pleasant staff and nice food.
    Lisa
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Very attractive room and pub. Breakfast and dinner were good. Excellent staff.
    Andrew
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    The pub tavern style. Breakfast was wonderful!
    Peter
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Excellent Breakfast with a wide choice and of great quality Room adequate size with reaaly comfortable bed, good size bathroom. Good choice of menu for dinner with sizeable portions.
    Doug
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Historical Pub, great location in centre of town, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast. We also had an excellent Sunday roast dinner the following day. Staff were friendly and helpful.
    Gary
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £105
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,010 reviews
    Little gem historic inn in central location. Superb food.
    beatrice
    Family with young children