Tranquil countryside charm envelops you in this quaint English village retreat, offering beautiful, spacious rooms with lovely decor and very comfortable beds. Delight in excellent food and drink at the great pub, complemented by a wonderful breakfast served by friendly, attentive staff.
Saffron Walden is home to The Cricketers. Notable landmarks in the area include Audley End House and Mountfitchet Castle, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Imperial War Museum Duxford. Don't miss out on a visit to Bridge End Gardens. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails. Visit our Saffron Walden travel guide
Located close to Market Square and Bridge End Gardens, The Cricketers provides a terrace, a garden and a bar. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, The Cricketers, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this inn include:
Free self-parking
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an electric car charging station and multilingual staff
Outdoor furniture and smoke-free property
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Cricketers include amenities, such as free bottled water.
Yes, The Cricketers allows dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much does it cost to stay at The Cricketers?
As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cricketers on 22 Nov 2026 start from RM420, 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 Cricketers?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Cricketers?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cricketers?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Cricketers located?
Situated in Saffron Walden, this inn is within 9 mi (15 km) of Audley End House, Market Square and Bridge End Gardens. Mountfitchet Castle and Imperial War Museum Duxford are also within 12 mi (20 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
The Cricketers Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Amazing food, very helpful staff, and great rooms. I stay here a lot, and again, the Cricketeers didnt disappoint.
When the weather is nice, the front garden is great to sit out and have a drink.
Parking seems to be very safe, and I've had no issues.
My only gripe (which isn't that major) is the lack of English breakfast tea bags.😂
We needed a night, close by as attending a family wedding and the cricketers was in the perfect location. The pub is fab and foods excellent, accommodation was as expected.
Breakfast as always great and good service in the evening. The room was not as nice as the ones across the road in terms of space but I booked late and you were busy so understandable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Mercedes
3 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, warm community m, great breakfast, and great drinks!
The staff are always superb as is the breakfast and evening meal. Rooms always spotless. We have stayed here on four different occasions, clearly because we are always very happy with The Cricketers
A lovely pub, with excellent staff. Food was very nice and room was nice, clean and confortable. The pub was lovely, open fire etc and had a nice atmosphere. I will certainly be staying again.
Very nice pub with accommodation. Quiet location and lovely food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good
James
12 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are friendly and the drink and food were really nice. Rooms are very well done but I stayed in one room above the pub and the shower had very little pressure. The rooms over the other side of the car park are more modern and really nice