The Cross Keys
32 High Street, Saffron Walden · Hotel
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A historic coaching inn on Saffron Walden's High Street, with just 10 rooms, a bar and restaurant close to the town's own pubs and eateries.
What's nearby
- Saffron Walden Costcutter next door
- Saffron Walden Post Office next door
- Activity Superstore next door
- QD Saffron Walden next door
- Superdrug next door
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Paid car park
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
About The Cross Keys
A timber-framed old coaching inn on the High Street, The Cross Keys carries the kind of character that comes only with age - beams, nooks and a settled, traditional feel that modern builds can't fake. With just 10 rooms, it stays intimate rather than sprawling, and every room comes with its own en-suite bathroom, so guests get period charm without sacrificing comfort.
Downstairs there's a restaurant and bar serving as the natural hub of the place, along with outdoor seating for warmer days and breakfast to start the morning properly. Free WiFi, drinks available in the room, and a 24 hour reception mean the practical side is well covered too, whatever time guests arrive or need something sorted.
Being right on Saffron Walden's High Street puts the inn within easy reach of the town's own pubs, restaurants and eateries, with a golf course and other entertainment also nearby for those wanting to venture a little further. It's a straightforward, well-placed base for exploring the town on foot.
Reception hours
- Monday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Diners like this pub's delicious food, especially the Sunday carvery, and appreciate the wide variety of choices, including gluten-free options. They also highlight the friendly and helpful staff, as well as the warm and inviting atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the service can be slow.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 32 High Street, Saffron Walden
- Good for children
- Yes
- Good for groups
- Yes
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Saffron Walden