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The Cross Keys

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Hotel Highlights

Welcome to The Cross Keys, a charming 4-star inn nestled in the picturesque town of Saffron Walden, just a stone’s throw (0.1mi to be exact) from the bustling city center. This delightful spot is your perfect home base for exploring with a minimum price starting at just $117. Picture yourself soaking in the history and beauty of the UK, all while enjoying the modern comforts of this fabulous inn.

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Bed in The Cross Keys

Rooms

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2 Twin Beds

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270 sqft

Room - 2 Twin

Free wifi

Tea/Coffee maker

This twin/double room has a tea/coffee maker and iPod dock.The room has an private bathroom with a walk-in shower. This room can be made as either a twin room with 2 single beds or a double room. Please specify your bed preference prior to arrival.

Superior Double Room in The Cross Keys

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1 Queen Size Bed

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325 sqft

Superior

Private Bathroom

Coffee machine

Tea/Coffee maker

Shower

This superior king room features a free-standing bath with separate walk-in monsoon shower. You will also find a flat-screen TV, iPod dock/iPhone charger, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. There is also WiFi in this room. This room can accommodate a fold away bed.

Deluxe King Room in The Cross Keys

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1 Queen Size Bed

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430 sqft

Deluxe, King Size

Private Bathroom

Bathtub

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

Located in the converted barn, the king deluxe rooms feature an private bathroom with a free-standing bath with overhead shower. The rooms can accommodate a fold away bed.

Discover More

The Cross Keys offers an array of amenities designed to make your stay both relaxing and enjoyable. Indulge in mouthwatering meals at the onsite restaurant, sip a refreshing cocktail at the bar, or unwind with a good book on the terrace surrounded by lush gardens. With free Wi-Fi and air conditioning, you can easily stay connected or cool off after a day of adventure. For families traveling with little ones, don't worry - kids' meals are available to delight even the pickiest eaters!

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Experience the Best

Guests rave about their experience at The Cross Keys, which boasts a fabulous 1061 reviews. Whether you're enjoying a leisurely breakfast or taking advantage of the convenient parking options, you’ll find it’s the little details that make this inn a memorable place to stay. From the cozy non-smoking rooms to the luxurious bathtubs, there’s something for everyone looking to unwind here. Come see why The Cross Keys is a beloved gem in Saffron Walden!

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Bed in The Cross Keys

Plan Your Stay

Embark on a delightful culinary journey at The Cross Keys restaurant, where every meal is an invitation to indulge. This family-friendly venue embraces the warmth of traditional British cuisine, making it the ideal spot for families, couples, or friends looking for a cozy atmosphere. Whether you're sharing a romantic dinner under soft lighting or enjoying a hearty breakfast with the family, the mouthwatering options cater to all tastes and ages. Don’t miss out on their signature dishes that showcase the best of local produce, ensuring your taste buds are taken on a delectable adventure!

Restaurant/places to eat in The Cross Keys
Lounge or bar in The Cross Keys

Amenities

Restaurant

Free wifi

Air conditioning

Bar

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Kids' meals

Garden

Bathroom in The Cross Keys
Bathroom in The Cross Keys

Restaurant

The Cross Keys

Family Friendly, Traditional, Romantic, British

Lounge or bar in The Cross Keys
Restaurant/places to eat in The Cross Keys
Dining area in The Cross Keys
Everything was great for my stay. Not sure why the overall score isn’t much much higher. Maybe rooms vary?! My room was pretty much perfect other than it being too hot & me not knowing until the next morning that I could have turned it down or off during the night. My own fault. (After a pub crawl though so…) Very comfortable bed. I guess it’s slightly noisy-ish on the main street but it didn’t bother me at all. I wanted the old/historic room with the low ceiling and that’s exactly what I got. Shower was perfect for me too. Very clean bathroom and very nice amenities for shower use. I ate lunch on arrival before check in and it was delicious. I had dinner towards the end of my pub crawl & the fish and chips here were so good. I have had bad fish & chips in England a lot in the past and felt lucky that wasn’t the case here. I had my 3rd meal here for breakfast the next morning. It was very fitting to hear ABBA “Waterloo” somewhat blasting when I got to breakfast after 9 am and then Tom Jones right after that. The staff was always friendly and helpful too. The breakfast woman was a character & working with two fun people hanging up Santa hats for Xmas decorations. The woman who checked me in and answered many questions was also great. Sorry I don’t remember names. She and her husband who also works there were very kind. A new staff member who had lived in Australia for two years and was new to Saffron Walden showed me to my room and she too was great and very personable and seemed to be a good fit with the others. The young guy who closed the pub area and restaurant was also awesome. He recommended places in town for what I was looking for and all recs were fun. I’m not sure how people can dock them points for insufficient parking options within the beautiful walking district within Saffron Walden. Seems a bit strict and unnecessary to be honest.

Keith

We nearly booked the Holiday Inn and so glad we didn't, what was a overnight stay before an early meeting turned into a lovely break. The hotel dates back to 1579, it's beautifully maintained our room was up a spiral stair case beautifully designed free standing bath in the room lovely comfortable bedding with crisp luxurious bedding. The food in the restaurant was excellent a quick bite to eat turned into 3 courses and finished with Irish coffees. The young staff were so friendly and helpful, when I asked for the kitchen to change my order the dish arrived with the request sauted fresh spinach with just a hint of garlic not on the menu but happily supplied. Cannot rate the place highly enough. Fantastic breakfast cooked to order with all the items I asked for Again thank you.

Michael

Lovely old building with plenty of character , staff were very welcoming on arrival and its l in a great location for exploring the Town with plenty of parking only a short walk away. Evening meal in the restaurant was good and they had a nice menu. Breakfast was excellent and great value for money again staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our room in the barn conversion was great , the heating worked well and was big with a vaulted ceiling, interesting bathroom facilities which we liked but that's perhaps not for everyone so a screen is provided. Overall a great overnight stay and very happy.

Btown

Lovely hotel just a short and direct walk from the Swan Meadow car park. Checkin was smooth, room lovely and clean with tea/coffee and biscuit which was nice. Evening meal was exceptional (minted lamb pie, fish n chips, pecan pie for desert) and cooked breakfast was excellent too, The staff were lovely and a credit to this establishment. This was our first time staying at Cross Keys but would definitely return. The town is also delightful. We downloaded a walking tour that included the Cross Keys Hotel so we started right outside the door :)

David

Arrived for lunch which was excellent,after we explored the area a quaint little town with lots of interesting shops. Booked for an evening meal staff were polite professional and once again food delicious reasonably price. Our waitress was smiley polite and helpful. Down for breakfast in the morning,everthing you could want a beautiful well cooked breakfast and the lady that welcomed us on our arrival and served breakfast was delightful and helpful. We all had a very enjoyable time and will be back

Sandra

Everything was great for my stay. Not sure why the overall score isn’t much much higher. Maybe rooms vary?! My room was pretty much perfect other than it being too hot & me not knowing until the next morning that I could have turned it down or off during the night. My own fault. (After a pub crawl though so…) Very comfortable bed. I guess it’s slightly noisy-ish on the main street but it didn’t bother me at all. I wanted the old/historic room with the low ceiling and that’s exactly what I got. Shower was perfect for me too. Very clean bathroom and very nice amenities for shower use. I ate lunch on arrival before check in and it was delicious. I had dinner towards the end of my pub crawl & the fish and chips here were so good. I have had bad fish & chips in England a lot in the past and felt lucky that wasn’t the case here. I had my 3rd meal here for breakfast the next morning. It was very fitting to hear ABBA “Waterloo” somewhat blasting when I got to breakfast after 9 am and then Tom Jones right after that. The staff was always friendly and helpful too. The breakfast woman was a character & working with two fun people hanging up Santa hats for Xmas decorations. The woman who checked me in and answered many questions was also great. Sorry I don’t remember names. She and her husband who also works there were very kind. A new staff member who had lived in Australia for two years and was new to Saffron Walden showed me to my room and she too was great and very personable and seemed to be a good fit with the others. The young guy who closed the pub area and restaurant was also awesome. He recommended places in town for what I was looking for and all recs were fun. I’m not sure how people can dock them points for insufficient parking options within the beautiful walking district within Saffron Walden. Seems a bit strict and unnecessary to be honest.

Keith

We nearly booked the Holiday Inn and so glad we didn't, what was a overnight stay before an early meeting turned into a lovely break. The hotel dates back to 1579, it's beautifully maintained our room was up a spiral stair case beautifully designed free standing bath in the room lovely comfortable bedding with crisp luxurious bedding. The food in the restaurant was excellent a quick bite to eat turned into 3 courses and finished with Irish coffees. The young staff were so friendly and helpful, when I asked for the kitchen to change my order the dish arrived with the request sauted fresh spinach with just a hint of garlic not on the menu but happily supplied. Cannot rate the place highly enough. Fantastic breakfast cooked to order with all the items I asked for Again thank you.

Michael

Lovely old building with plenty of character , staff were very welcoming on arrival and its l in a great location for exploring the Town with plenty of parking only a short walk away. Evening meal in the restaurant was good and they had a nice menu. Breakfast was excellent and great value for money again staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our room in the barn conversion was great , the heating worked well and was big with a vaulted ceiling, interesting bathroom facilities which we liked but that's perhaps not for everyone so a screen is provided. Overall a great overnight stay and very happy.

Btown

Lovely hotel just a short and direct walk from the Swan Meadow car park. Checkin was smooth, room lovely and clean with tea/coffee and biscuit which was nice. Evening meal was exceptional (minted lamb pie, fish n chips, pecan pie for desert) and cooked breakfast was excellent too, The staff were lovely and a credit to this establishment. This was our first time staying at Cross Keys but would definitely return. The town is also delightful. We downloaded a walking tour that included the Cross Keys Hotel so we started right outside the door :)

David

Arrived for lunch which was excellent,after we explored the area a quaint little town with lots of interesting shops. Booked for an evening meal staff were polite professional and once again food delicious reasonably price. Our waitress was smiley polite and helpful. Down for breakfast in the morning,everthing you could want a beautiful well cooked breakfast and the lady that welcomed us on our arrival and served breakfast was delightful and helpful. We all had a very enjoyable time and will be back

Sandra

Everything was great for my stay. Not sure why the overall score isn’t much much higher. Maybe rooms vary?! My room was pretty much perfect other than it being too hot & me not knowing until the next morning that I could have turned it down or off during the night. My own fault. (After a pub crawl though so…) Very comfortable bed. I guess it’s slightly noisy-ish on the main street but it didn’t bother me at all. I wanted the old/historic room with the low ceiling and that’s exactly what I got. Shower was perfect for me too. Very clean bathroom and very nice amenities for shower use. I ate lunch on arrival before check in and it was delicious. I had dinner towards the end of my pub crawl & the fish and chips here were so good. I have had bad fish & chips in England a lot in the past and felt lucky that wasn’t the case here. I had my 3rd meal here for breakfast the next morning. It was very fitting to hear ABBA “Waterloo” somewhat blasting when I got to breakfast after 9 am and then Tom Jones right after that. The staff was always friendly and helpful too. The breakfast woman was a character & working with two fun people hanging up Santa hats for Xmas decorations. The woman who checked me in and answered many questions was also great. Sorry I don’t remember names. She and her husband who also works there were very kind. A new staff member who had lived in Australia for two years and was new to Saffron Walden showed me to my room and she too was great and very personable and seemed to be a good fit with the others. The young guy who closed the pub area and restaurant was also awesome. He recommended places in town for what I was looking for and all recs were fun. I’m not sure how people can dock them points for insufficient parking options within the beautiful walking district within Saffron Walden. Seems a bit strict and unnecessary to be honest.

Keith

We nearly booked the Holiday Inn and so glad we didn't, what was a overnight stay before an early meeting turned into a lovely break. The hotel dates back to 1579, it's beautifully maintained our room was up a spiral stair case beautifully designed free standing bath in the room lovely comfortable bedding with crisp luxurious bedding. The food in the restaurant was excellent a quick bite to eat turned into 3 courses and finished with Irish coffees. The young staff were so friendly and helpful, when I asked for the kitchen to change my order the dish arrived with the request sauted fresh spinach with just a hint of garlic not on the menu but happily supplied. Cannot rate the place highly enough. Fantastic breakfast cooked to order with all the items I asked for Again thank you.

Michael

Lovely old building with plenty of character , staff were very welcoming on arrival and its l in a great location for exploring the Town with plenty of parking only a short walk away. Evening meal in the restaurant was good and they had a nice menu. Breakfast was excellent and great value for money again staff were very friendly and welcoming. Our room in the barn conversion was great , the heating worked well and was big with a vaulted ceiling, interesting bathroom facilities which we liked but that's perhaps not for everyone so a screen is provided. Overall a great overnight stay and very happy.

Btown

Lovely hotel just a short and direct walk from the Swan Meadow car park. Checkin was smooth, room lovely and clean with tea/coffee and biscuit which was nice. Evening meal was exceptional (minted lamb pie, fish n chips, pecan pie for desert) and cooked breakfast was excellent too, The staff were lovely and a credit to this establishment. This was our first time staying at Cross Keys but would definitely return. The town is also delightful. We downloaded a walking tour that included the Cross Keys Hotel so we started right outside the door :)

David

Arrived for lunch which was excellent,after we explored the area a quaint little town with lots of interesting shops. Booked for an evening meal staff were polite professional and once again food delicious reasonably price. Our waitress was smiley polite and helpful. Down for breakfast in the morning,everthing you could want a beautiful well cooked breakfast and the lady that welcomed us on our arrival and served breakfast was delightful and helpful. We all had a very enjoyable time and will be back

Sandra

Location

32 High Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1AX, United Kingdom

Reservations:

+1 (888) 385-8465

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The Cross Keys

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