The Cross Keys Hotel Saffron Walden, Saffron Walden ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

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

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Ensuite Double Room

Max:

2 persons

25 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Heating

Bathtub

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Superior King Room

Max:

2 persons

30 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

40 m²

Bed options:

1 King Size Bed

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Getting around

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City Center

Saffron Walden400 ft

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 14.9 mi

Cambridge (CBG) 17.0 mi

Bus

Bus stop 6.0 mi

What our guests says about facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Delicious Breakfast

The full English breakfast was superb! Cooked to perfection and beautifully presented, it truly started my day off right.

Emma Thompson. United Kingdom, 2024-01-15Read full review on

Cozy King Room

The King Size room was a standout! The bed was incredibly comfortable, and the deep bathtub was perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day.

JohnSmith82. Australia, 2024-03-22Read full review on

Charming Decor

The historical beams and tasteful décor in my room added a unique charm that made my stay feel special and welcoming.

Sarah Johnson. Canada, 2024-08-10Read full review on

Well-Equipped Space

The meeting room was fantastic! It was well-equipped with modern technology, and the ambiance was conducive to a productive gathering.

MichaelB2024. New Zealand, 2024-05-30Read full review on

What’s included

General

Non-smoking rooms
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
No pets allowed
Coffee shop

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Housekeeping
Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Children

Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

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

Map view

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

City landmarks

Audley End Road

Audley End House and Gardens

1.4 mi

Adjacent to Chaters Hill

Turf Maze

2400 ft

Audley End Rd

Audley End Miniature Railway and Enchanted Fairy and Elf Walk

1.2 mi

Temple of Concord

3900 ft

Museums

Ashdon Village Museum

3.7 mi

2 miles SE of Newport

Prior's Hall Barn

4.3 mi

Church Path

St. Mary's Church

4.3 mi

Nearby

Museums

Saffron Walden Museum

1400 ft

Castle

Walden Castle Keep

1600 ft

Gallery

Fry Art Gallery

1000 ft

77A High Street

The Saffron Walden Gallery

1000 ft

Garden

Bridge End Garden Summerhouse

1300 ft

Church

Saint Mary the Virgin

800 ft

Gallery

Church Street Gallery

600 ft

Off Hill Duddenhoe End

The Hamlet Church

800 ft

Restaurants

The Mogul

300 ft

21 High Street

Restaurant

400 ft

2 Church Street

Prezzo - Saffron Walden

500 ft

1 Cross Street

The Curious Goat

400 ft

8 Cross Street

Nemonthron

500 ft

18 George Street

Gluttons

400 ft

13A King Street Next to crew Clothing

The Old English Gentleman

600 ft

11 Gold Street

Chisnalls

500 ft

3 Market Row

ASK Italian

500 ft

62 High Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

74%

liked the hotel and would stay again

comfortable amenities

central location

lacks privacy

noisy surroundings

7.4/10

Very good

Rooms

7.0

Location

8.7

Service

7.3

Dining

7.7

Margaret

United Kingdom, February 2024

6.4/10

The hotel is centrally located in this vibrant town, offering convenience to local attractions and a variety of dining options. While the rooms provided relief from the summer heat with air conditioning, there were cleanliness issues and a disappointing dining incident. Overall, the experience was mixed but enhanced by the prime location.

Rooms

6.0

The room with air conditioning was a lifesaver in the summer heat, and the en suite bathroom was lovely, but cleanliness was lacking with dust and dirty cups. We booked the supreme king room.

Service

5.0

The service was hit-and-miss with housekeeping needing improvement, but I appreciated the welcome drink.

Location

8.0

The hotel's central location was its best asset, amidst small shops, a bustling market, and various dining options. It was perfect for our visit to Saffron Hall.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience had its ups and downs. While some dishes were excellent, there was a disappointing incident with raw chicken. The atmosphere was inviting overall.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel tried too hard to be fancy in its facilities, but the overall quality was satisfactory.

Trevor

United Kingdom, October 2023

7.4/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of quirky comfort and noisy surroundings. The room, nestled in the upper half of a barn accessed through a spiral staircase, was beautiful but lacked privacy due to the open layout. Despite the cold start, the room was cozy, but noise from the front of the hotel could be bothersome.

Rooms

7.0

The room was quirky and comfortable but lacked privacy with an open plan layout.

Service

8.0

The service was good with attentive housekeeping and a welcome drink.

Location

8.0

The location was great, being very central and within easy walking distance of everything, though noise from the pub sign could be bothersome.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was good, with comfortable amenities, but they could improve by offering more variety and fixing some seating discomfort issues.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities were adequate, but some improvements could enhance the overall experience.

comfortable amenities

lacks privacy

Walter

United Kingdom, August 2023

8.8/10

My stay at the hotel was comfortable and perfect for our needs. The room was clean and comfortable, although quite small, focusing more on style than usability. The service was friendly, and the location was excellent, right in the center of the lovely old town of Saffron Walden. The dining experience was really nice with a good choice of food, especially the delicious dinner. Overall, a lovely stay with minor room size concerns.

Rooms

8.0

The room was clean and comfortable with a lovely bathroom and great shower, but it was really quite small and more about style than usability.

Service

9.0

The service was friendly and accommodating.

Location

10.0

The hotel's location was excellent, right in the center of the lovely old town of Saffron Walden, with easy access to everything.

Dining

9.0

The dining experience was excellent with a good choice of food and delicious options, though the options were not made clear initially.