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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property
Inn with free breakfast, near Audley End House

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is RM458
RM549 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Jul - 28 Jul

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (KING)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Ensuite (SUP)

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Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL_ESBATH)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (DBL)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

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Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room, Ensuite (DBL_TWN)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
32 High Street, Saffron Walden, England, CB10 1AX

What's nearby

  • Market Square - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bridge End Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Old Sun Inn - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Audley End House - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Elsenham Station - 13 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke of York - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Temeraire - ‬2 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

Inn near Audley End House
You can look forward to free breakfast, a bar and a restaurant at The Cross Keys. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
  • An outdoor tennis court and smoke-free property

Languages

English

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includes taxes & fees
13 Jul - 14 Jul
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor tennis court

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cross Keys?

As of 2 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cross Keys on 27 Jul 2025 start from RM 457.64, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cross Keys?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cross Keys?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cross Keys located?

Situated in Saffron Walden, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Market Square and Audley End House. Church of St. Mary and Fry Art Gallery are also within 5 minutes.

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The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 45 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 142 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very historic place which dates back to the 1500's . The character of the property has been largely kept, this does include sloping floor in the bedroom.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amylouise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing Will be back again soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly and helpful; clean and quiet and very good breakfast. Beautiful town with plenty to do.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent character and restaurant
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great pub atmosphere

Great little place to stay with a lovely pub atmosphere. Food and drink were bith excellent, as well as the breakfast, and the staff very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Intermittent low level electronic hum for the first part of the night. Mattress too soft. Not sure I like having the toilet inside the room inside a cubicle without good ventilation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karmel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old style pub with rooms

Old style pub with rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old building, in keeping with the town itself. Friendly, efficient staff, nice room and cooked breakfast. Very easy to find, on main through road. Cheap parking nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed to leave our cases while went to music festival in towm. Staff were more than helpful. Breakfast was superior
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Enjoyable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great time and experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the place if you want to stay in an historic hotel. Expect it to be charming but also expect stairs and off site parking. But the staff is wonderful, the pub is a joy and the food very good. And the whole area is walkable. Just great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Never again

No heating no food service at 20.30 but said 9 bar closed early so no drinks at 22.30 shocking rude bar staff (not interested bad attitude)
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel with plenty of charm

Nice bedroom which was very clean and welcoming. Full English breakfast included. Right in the centre of town so parking can be a problem if you arrive before 4pm. 2 hours free street parking available after 6pm.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and pleasant hotel/pub. Very comfortable and clean bed and bedding. Enjoyed the Sunday roast dinner specials. Breakfast was very good. Central location in a very walkable village. Transportation by local bus to Stansted airport was quick (about 1 hour), stop just down the street and cost was 2£ each. Great way to get to the airport, scenic drive in the countryside.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Liz

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Incredibly noisy Hopeless management
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mostly excellent. Spoiled by a. intermittent bleeping noise on first night b. poor breakfast service on second morning. One particularly good point - manager let us park on-site in summer outdoor dining area. This saved a lot of faff.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

My second stay and I'll be back!

A really comfortable, clean and pleasant 3-day stay. Service each day was with a smile. The breakfast is great, too. This is my second stay, a different room but just as lovely. Beautiful old building, made up so cozy. As to be expected due to being a pub downstairs, some noise at night but nothing major. Just worthy to consider when booking. Literally on the doorstep of all the shops, so convenient. I felt safe staying solo and will be coming again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Noisey. For example
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nothing to fault other than the beer

Lucky to find a parking space near the hotel as double yellow lines all round the hotel and no car park. Couldn’t really fault anything other than small minor things not really worth mentioning. Food in the bar was good and as to be expected down south the hand pulled beer was flat, never had a decent pint south of Nottingham!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023