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9.4/10Excellent331 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort9.4/10 9.4
Condition9.4/10 9.4
Neighborhood9.4/10 9.4
Amenities9.2/10 9.2
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About The Cricketers
Located 5. 7 miles from Audley End House, The Cricketers Clavering offers 4-star accommodations in Clavering and features a terrace, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 19 miles from University of Cambridge, 21 miles from Knebworth House and 25 miles from Hedingham Castle.
Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Stansted Mountfitchet Station is 6. 8 miles away. At the inn, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The Cricketers Clavering provides certain rooms with garden views, and rooms have a coffee machine.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Clavering, like fishing and cycling. Freeport Braintree is 27 miles from The Cricketers Clavering, while Hatfield House is 28 miles away. London Stansted Airport is 8. 1 miles from the property.
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Located in Saffron Walden, The Cricketers is within a 10-minute drive of Audley End House and Bridge End Gardens. This inn is 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Market Square and 6.8 mi (11 km) from Mountfitchet Castle. Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and you can also request cribs/infant beds (surcharge). Free self parking is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
11:00 PM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age
18
Hotel policies
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No front desk
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum number of pets per room 1
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO
Important information
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You need to know
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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 cards and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Property Registration Number 77/SB/13556821/07
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Minimal age
18
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Optional fees
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 5 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 25.00 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 15 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Spoken Language
Portuguese
English
French
Spanish
Nearby attractions
Prior's Hall Barn
6.9 km / 4.3 mi
Audley End House
8.9 km / 5.5 mi
Dog-ease
9 km / 5.6 mi
Fry Art Gallery
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Market Square
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
The Common
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Bridge End Gardens
10.1 km / 6.3 mi
Walden Castle Ruins
10.4 km / 6.4 mi
Lord Butler Fitness & Leisure Centre
10.5 km / 6.5 mi
Church of St. Mary
10.5 km / 6.6 mi
Saffron Walden Museum
10.6 km / 6.6 mi
Saffron Walden Amazes
10.7 km / 6.6 mi
Mountfitchet Castle
11 km / 6.8 mi
House on the Hill Toy Museum
11 km / 6.8 mi
Red White and Blue Country Park
11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 22
- Number of floors (annexe): 2
- Family rooms
- bed and breakfast
- American Express
- MasterCard
- Visa
- Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)Extra charge
- Car park
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
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- Wi-fiExtra charge
- Room service
- 24-hour securityExtra charge
- Electric kettle
- Towels and bed linen
- BarExtra charge
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking area
- Breakfast room
- Pub
- Hot breakfast
- Breakfast a la carte
- Special dietary options
- Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
Meal plans
Meal plan types
Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.
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Room types
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DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²DBL.DX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Internet access
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Toiletries
- Housekeeping
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- Electric Kettle: 1
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
- Cot on demand
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DOUBLE DELUXE
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Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX
Room amenities
- Internet access
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Toiletries
- Housekeeping
- Electric Kettle: 1
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
- Cot on demand
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR QUEEN BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.QN-SU
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Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²DBT.DX
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Electric Kettle: 1
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Toiletries
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
- Cot on demand
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Double or Twin DELUXE
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- Double bed 131-150 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.DX
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Electric Kettle: 1
- Bathroom: 1
- Shower: 1
- Bathtub: 1
- TV
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Toiletries
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
- Cot on demand
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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DOUBLE STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.ST
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Double or Twin SUPERIORDouble or Twin • SUPERIORDBT.SU
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
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Double or Twin SUPERIOR
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.SU
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DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.SU
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE KING BEDDBL.DX-KG
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
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DOUBLE DELUXE KING BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- DELUXE KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.DX-KG
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Double or Twin STANDARDDouble or Twin • STANDARDDBT.ST
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Double or Twin STANDARD
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBT.ST
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BED • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²DBL.KG-SU
Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Electric Kettle: 1
- Internet access
- TV
- Bathtub: 1
- Bathroom: 1
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
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DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED
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Room overview
Non-smoking room- Room size
- 16 m²
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
- Bed setup
- King-size bed 150-183 width
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Room type
- DOUBLE
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR KING BED
Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.
Room code: DBL.KG-SU
Room amenities
- Housekeeping
- Electric Kettle: 1
- Internet access
- TV
- Bathtub: 1
- Bathroom: 1
Facilities with extra charge
- Wi-fi
Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.
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Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDouble or Twin • SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BEDDBT.DB-SU
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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Double or Twin SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room overview
- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
- Room type
- Double or Twin
- View / characteristic
- SUPERIOR WITH DOUBLE BED
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Room code: DBT.DB-SU
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Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST
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- Occupancy
- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room STANDARD
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- Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
- Room type
- Room
- View / characteristic
- STANDARD
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Room code: ROO.ST
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about The Cricketers
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Graham Hughes
Great food, lovely room, nice people
Andrew
The cricketers itself was very nice pub food was okay but nothing special, breakfast was good.
Our room (the best)was located in a converted bungalow over the road , on arrival i was handed rhe keys and told its over there!!
The room was clean but tired .there was no fridge to keep anything cool
The weather was extremely hot ,hottest on record, there was no air con , just a small fan in the room which was extremely hot , i had brought an additional fan with me as a precaution .
On the second day returning from our day out , the room had been cleaned, but astoishingly both fans had been turned off , the room was unbearably hot , i spoke to staff back at the pub , who's reply was \"realy' .
I wouldnt stay again or recomend
Our room (the best)was located in a converted bungalow over the road , on arrival i was handed rhe keys and told its over there!!
The room was clean but tired .there was no fridge to keep anything cool
The weather was extremely hot ,hottest on record, there was no air con , just a small fan in the room which was extremely hot , i had brought an additional fan with me as a precaution .
On the second day returning from our day out , the room had been cleaned, but astoishingly both fans had been turned off , the room was unbearably hot , i spoke to staff back at the pub , who's reply was \"realy' .
I wouldnt stay again or recomend
Neil
Room was adequate. Food was either over-salted or over-sweetened. Staff were helpful and friendly. I wouldn’t stay again.
Janet
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.
Gary
Always a pleasure to stay here. Rooms are perfect and pub is great for food and drinks.
Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Staff are always friendly and helpful.
Charlie
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.
Daryl
Charming historic country pub draped in wisteria at this time of year. Our room was in a modern courtyard which blended very well with the original building. Room clean and well planned. Excellent breakfast - nice thick bacon and delicious sausages.
Trevor
Room was clean, bed was great. Check in was very easy and friendly.
Would definitely stay here again.
Would definitely stay here again.
james
Staff members are a credit to the establishment Beautiful food well run restaurant and accommodation
Ben
Clean. Lovely pub. Nice accomodation.
nigel
Breakfast was great good hot selection, staff willing to alter english breakfast to your taste.Also fresh greek yoghurt and summer fruits compote,apple and orange juice.Fresh milk available for your room just ask...
Kathleen
All ok
Moya
Parking easy and convenient. Food excellent both evening meal and breakfast
Michael
Lovely Thankyou!
Moya
We always enjoy our stay, room very comfortable and the breakfast and pub food always enjoyable
Sarah
Absolutely glorious stay. Super staff, comfortable room and bed and delicious dinner and breakfast. Could ask for nothing more.
Ian
Lovely country pub
Great food
Room very nice
Road noise so take ear plugs!
Great food
Room very nice
Road noise so take ear plugs!
Clare
For the price of the room, we were really disappointed - pretty basic (but clean) and the bathroom could really do with some updating - shower really wasn't great, not much pressure and head clogged up with limescale. Was not the standard I was expecting. Dinner was lovely though and the staff were great, couldn't have been more helpful to fit us in. Breakfast was also very good but service was slow as there was a big party and the two ladies working seemed very overwhelmed. I'd just expected more from the room for the price.
Tamir
Staff is really helpful and friendly with good knowledge of local stuff to do and see. The room was nicely designed. Bed was fantastic. Comfortable, clean and linen was soft and well ironed. Shower was great with high pressure and hot water, carpark was quite tight but free of charge! Breakfast was perfect! Dinner at their restaurant/ pub was very tasty and very well made and fresh.
Only down points: Room and bathroom could be cleaner.
We stayed on the ground floor room so had some noise from the building entrance when guests went up and down the stairs - but nothing that will make us feel unpleasant.
Would stay again and recommend!
Only down points: Room and bathroom could be cleaner.
We stayed on the ground floor room so had some noise from the building entrance when guests went up and down the stairs - but nothing that will make us feel unpleasant.
Would stay again and recommend!
Moya
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
JOHN
Found the staff to be very welcoming. Our room (The Parks) was clean, well equipped and comfortable, and gave us a real \"wow factor\" when entering. The pub has great character and we enjoyed having a drink in there. Good selection for breakfast, which certainly set us up for our onward travels. We were disturbed slightly by some early morning traffic noise.
Wendy
Very clean spacious room with a comfortable bed.
Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was good.
Staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was good.
James
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
Graham Hughes
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.
Mercedes
Clean room, warm community m, great breakfast, and great drinks!
Nick
Third time we’ve stayed and dined at the Cricketers. Always great from start to finish
Spotless warm room , superb bedding and food is both great value and excellent quality . This particular stay was memorable due to the excellent service at check in dinner and breakfast . Thanks .
Spotless warm room , superb bedding and food is both great value and excellent quality . This particular stay was memorable due to the excellent service at check in dinner and breakfast . Thanks .
Jason
Room was lovely, staff very helpful and breakfast excellent. Had a very good dinner there too. Will be back.
Steven
Great room and very clean.
David
Lovely food and beers, roaring fire in the bar / restaurant area
Andrew
Good
Jamie
Great stay at The Cricketers
Wonderful country pub with beautiful rooms. Breakfast was delicious and on-site parking very convenient. Recommended!
Grant
Great history with pub accompanied by great staff who made us very welcome.
Food great and our overall stay was superb.
Food great and our overall stay was superb.
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Rob
Service and food let it down
We were really looking forward to staying in the cricketers after reading all the good reviews and how close it was to our family who live local, the rooms were clean comfortable and tidy although the breakfast the next morning and service staff were terrible, my wife Son and I stayed here for one night. Got down to breakfast at 9 am and didn’t get even spoken to until nearly 9:30 am and had to wait to be even asked for a cup of tea. We then told to help ourselves to the Continental whilst waiting another 20 minutes before we could order our food so after an nearly an hour of waiting to get a cooked breakfast which we didn’t mind as we see the place was busy with only two Waitresses my wife’s poached egg on toast arrived with the avocado underripe and very hard in ediblle, the waitress then asked if everything was okay and would we like it to be replaced to which we said yes we then had to wait another 25 minutes for a replacement breakfast to come out even though at this point there was only one of a table full of people in the restaurant left everyone else had gone, the poached eggs with avocado round 2 then arrived and the eggs were overcooked again to to the point of them being boiled and hard! At this point we have been in the restaurant 1.5 hours and my wife still had not eaten and the restaurant had closed. They then offered us some pastries or coffee as an alternative which clearly is not good enough as it is not a cooked breakfast. Upon checkout we complained
Anthony
Pre holiday stay
Great pub with rooms close to Stansted.
Excellent food and some great draught beers
Really friendly staff
Excellent food and some great draught beers
Really friendly staff
Thomas
Great bed, plenty of pillows, great tub. Desperately need WiFi extenders, extremely noisy road. Best fish and chips I had in all of England and Wales.
David
Could be better
Stayed in one of the rooms adjacent to the car park. On a positive, bed and pillows were very comfortable. Let downs were toilet seat broken, window latch broken so couldn’t have window open as it couldn’t be secured .on a hot night this was not acceptable. Water supplied was in a refillable bottle, my pet hate as you don’t know how old it is .
Sharon
Great stay
Spent 2 nights at The Cricketers, had a lovely stay, our room was in The Pavilion annex, spacious room, lovely bathroom, spotlessly clean, comfy bed.
We ate both evenings at the pub, the food was wonderful and very tasty. Breakfast was great, with a very good choice. The lady doing the breakfast service was brilliant, so efficient and friendly.
Staff were very good, polite and helpful.
Very enjoyable stay, we will be back.
We ate both evenings at the pub, the food was wonderful and very tasty. Breakfast was great, with a very good choice. The lady doing the breakfast service was brilliant, so efficient and friendly.
Staff were very good, polite and helpful.
Very enjoyable stay, we will be back.
Paul
Quintessentially English. Lovely atmosphere. Nice compact rooms with comfortable beds.
Lovely pub. We will be staying there again.
Lovely pub. We will be staying there again.
Debra
Good stay
D
Very good
Susan
Beautiful hotel, food was amazing and the rooms were outstanding. Lovely location with very friendly staff who couldn’t do enough when had queries. Highly recommended
Claire
A short trip for my wife's birthday, could not fault it in any way. Will be back..
Paul
Lovely clean and spacious room with private parking. Large bathroom with separate shower and bath. Lovely pub with excellent food, couldn’t fault anything.
CMR
Review of overnight stay
The function is there, and the people are lovely, but just a few of the little things are missing. So the teas in the room didn't have english breakfast. Breakfast itself doesn't start until 7.30 I was told which is too late for me to get to work. And it would have been good to have a showercap bathroom. The food wasn't as well cooked as before. The ends of the asparagus weren't taken off for the starter so it was woody. The lamb however on the mains was cooked very well
Nic
The room was clean. The staff were friendly. However the noise meant that we were unable to sleep all night and left at 6.30 in the morning without having a paid for breakfast.
1. The boiler in the service room was on all night making a humming noise
2. Guest in the upstairs room arrived in at 1.30am. The floor boards, bed , bathroom noise was very load and they did not go to bed at all.
Very disappointing
1. The boiler in the service room was on all night making a humming noise
2. Guest in the upstairs room arrived in at 1.30am. The floor boards, bed , bathroom noise was very load and they did not go to bed at all.
Very disappointing
Zacchary
Great Room, Great Food, Friendly Staff - Lovely Stay
Jane
The welcome was warm and friendly. The food was excellent and having fresh milk for a cup of tea and coffee in the room was a lovely touch.
I would definitely return.
I would definitely return.
Mary
Excellent accommodation in pristine condition could not fault it.
Cathy
Fab pub with rooms - high std
Fabulous idyllic village pub with rooms. Food was amazing - evening menu and brekkie - and the room was a very high standard
The only downside was the green security light in the room which was bright and was a bit disturbing to my and my hubby’s sleep!
The only downside was the green security light in the room which was bright and was a bit disturbing to my and my hubby’s sleep!
Paul
Very nice pub with accommodation. Quiet location and lovely food in the restaurant.
Marion
Excellent experience at The Cricketers & Clavering
Had an enjoyable 1-night stay. Accommodation was lovely, room was boutique quality and very comfortable. Our evening meal was tasty, service was excellent and the breakfast offerings were very good. Husband enjoyed his full-English especially! Clavering is a quiet, charming hamlet - and well worth a visit - both to the village and The Cricketers.
Craig
Great stay
Lovely room with a great breakfast. The room was we equipped. It was a very good size, the bathroom was lovely. The surroundings are very nice and walks available.
Markus
Short stay in Saffron Walden
Beautiful pub with modern comfortable and nicely decorated rooms. Friendly staff and good food.
Morven
Splendid
Super service and excellent food.
Lovely room and great location.
Lovely room and great location.
Simon
Great stay
Lester
I would stay here again
First time I’ve used this chain, very good experience nice room well equipped good food friendly stuff
Charlie
Great stay rebooking!
I was on my own and there was a nice buzz in the restaurant where I felt comfortable. The room was a brilliant size and I could do my exercise programme in it the next morning! The food was great too.
J
Everything was amazing beautiful room beautifully decorated restaurant had such a lovely feel food was delicious staff were lovely definitely coming back .
Daren
The rooms were lovely and beautifully furnished. There was a cold draft by the door (these are 'motel' type rooms) but it was a particularly cold night.
Customer service was excellent and the food equally so
Customer service was excellent and the food equally so
Alexander
Very high standard of customer service, great room (very cosy). We visited on valentine's and received a complimentary surprise which made the whole experience very special. Big thank you to the team!
Markus
One night near Saffron Walden
Beautiful hotel, nicely refurbished. Friendly staff, good food.
Veronique
Valentines stay
Easy 5 star review… mostly due to the huge mirror at the foot of the bed! ;-)
Lovely food/beer/staff. Cosy pub.
Would stay again.
Lovely food/beer/staff. Cosy pub.
Would stay again.
Trevor
Fantastic
Wow fantastic place. Definitely stay again. Lovely room. Food fantastic in the pub. Wow.
Verified traveler
Ok
Room clean and spacious with nice decor.
Only downside was that it was pretty noisy, mainly the constant slamming of the main door but also able to hear people in the other rooms.
Breakfast was good and staff pleasant.
Only downside was that it was pretty noisy, mainly the constant slamming of the main door but also able to hear people in the other rooms.
Breakfast was good and staff pleasant.
John
One night break for my wife's birthday
Absolutely lovely establishment. Staff are 1st class, pleasant and polite. Food was great and sourced locally, our room was fantastic, well decorated and lovely and warm on this cold February night. We would definitely stay here again.
Julie
Amazing stay at The Cricketers
Extremely friendly staff. Very welcoming and dog friendly.
The building was a beautifully preserved 15 century pub. Our room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay.
Meals were amazing, we had dinner and breakfast there.
I would highly recommend.
The building was a beautifully preserved 15 century pub. Our room was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay.
Meals were amazing, we had dinner and breakfast there.
I would highly recommend.
Nicola
It's a lovely property, and the pub is very welcoming and cozy. It's very typically old English! The amenities were lovely, and the staff was excellent.
Pauline
Place of calm and quiet demeanor
My stay was short but it was very welcoming and staff was extremely friendly.
Charlie
Great accommodation and service
I really liked the service and as a lone traveller the restaurant and bar were a great place to be. Although I was working it just felt great. The room was spacious and there was thought given to fresh milk, plenty of tea as well as being spacious.
edward J
excellent breakfast
Enjoyable stay, excellent breakfast. No out of hours help with key issue.
Chris
Lovely hotel, staff were brilliant and the food was excellent,
Would recommend to anyone
Would recommend to anyone
Aaron
My 2nd stay within a month or so. Lovely traditional pub feel/look, great food and the rooms are nice too.
Michael
Great place, good sleep, lovely food
Really lovely place in a tranquil village location. Lovely and quiet for a restful night's sleep. Superb friendly service and excellent food.
William
Fab Pub Stay
Comfortable and well appointed room, excellent food and great service.
Phil
Room was good, comfy and generous size, food was excellent both evening meal and breakfast, price was good for the quality of the room
Nick
Birthday stay before flying away.
Went for the “better” room which was comfortable and clean. Was for a birthday meal and stay for my wife. Reasonable size room but would have been nice to have some comfy chairs or a sofa. Was a bit stark and dark. Bed clean and comfy. TV , good choice of Chanel’s.
Bathroom clean and functional, shower water pressure not the best.
Had dinner in the restaurant, the pub area was really lovely and Sunday roast was good but our server girl seemed pretty grumpy. No Limoncello, although on the menu. Table of quite drunk and load people in the pub which sort of spoilt it , making you feel a bit uncomfortable.
Breakfast was amazing and included in the price.
Bathroom clean and functional, shower water pressure not the best.
Had dinner in the restaurant, the pub area was really lovely and Sunday roast was good but our server girl seemed pretty grumpy. No Limoncello, although on the menu. Table of quite drunk and load people in the pub which sort of spoilt it , making you feel a bit uncomfortable.
Breakfast was amazing and included in the price.
John
Lovely set up here for dining and rooms. The block we stayed in is a converted bungalow council style building and is pleasantly renovated with a generous garden area. Staff were very helpful. Breakfast was very good.
Verified traveler
Staff extremely helpful. Room very clean. Food very tasty, especially the breakfast. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
K
We really enjoyed our stay here. Dinner was divine with plenty of options for my dairy intolerance. Bed was very comfy and room was spacious. The shower was delightful with fantastic water pressure. Complimentary soap/shampoo/conditioner was a really nice touch.
Mike
could do with Air Con
great room and facilities with a fan in the room but on a hot night could really do with air con, on the whole the stay was exceptional
Verified traveler
Ideal place to attend concert
A lovely trip. Nice food and setting. Service at breakfast was slow but would definitely visit again.
Andrew
Very clean and tidy.
Excellent nights sleep. Staff very friendly and very good breakfast and restaurant menus.
Would definitely stay again
Excellent nights sleep. Staff very friendly and very good breakfast and restaurant menus.
Would definitely stay again
pearl
A lovely comfortable room which was nice and clean.
The only downside was that we had our evening meal there and we had to return it as it was not hot
The only downside was that we had our evening meal there and we had to return it as it was not hot
Howard
Nice place to stay
Very nice place to stay not too far from Stansted airport.
We had an issue with our room which was responded to and resolved quickly.
Nice room with quality bedding, comfy bed and powerful shower
Both breakfast and dinner were very good
We had an issue with our room which was responded to and resolved quickly.
Nice room with quality bedding, comfy bed and powerful shower
Both breakfast and dinner were very good
Patricia e
Lovely comfortable quite upscale feeling place to stay. Plenty of facilities. Very good breakfast. Big very comfortable bed.
Good value
Good value
Susanne
Offering a charging point for ev cars.
Suzanne
Overnight stay visiting family.
Short overnight stay visiting family. The room was stylish a clean with all that we needed. Quite village location. Very friendly and accomodati g staff and good breakfast which was included in the price.
Rebecca
Lovely rooms, great breakfast and the staff were really friendly
stephanie
Nice stay.
Nice stay. Room really nice and bed very comfortable. Could have been excellent if they were to pay attention to detail on cleaning of shower screen, mildew on windows and painting of walls.
Steve
Great venue
Great pub and rooms, staff really friendly and helpful. I will be back.
Verified traveler
Lovely pub, average accommodation
The staff and food at dinner were lovely. Breakfast wasn’t run at quite the same standard with a lot of mistakes and delays on orders.
The room was nice, although the finer details could do with a bit more attention (dust in corners, dirty grout in bathroom). Bed nice and comfy, unfortunately we were near the road so a bit noisy but that can’t be helped. The resident cats will wake you up early whilst they’re waiting for breakfast though if the traffic doesn’t!
We were charged £25 extra for our dog which is a bit steep in my opinion. We also didn’t get the dog bed/treats that we read about after and had to bring our own so not sure what that cost is for.
Would definitely return for dinner, however I wouldn’t stay over again.
The room was nice, although the finer details could do with a bit more attention (dust in corners, dirty grout in bathroom). Bed nice and comfy, unfortunately we were near the road so a bit noisy but that can’t be helped. The resident cats will wake you up early whilst they’re waiting for breakfast though if the traffic doesn’t!
We were charged £25 extra for our dog which is a bit steep in my opinion. We also didn’t get the dog bed/treats that we read about after and had to bring our own so not sure what that cost is for.
Would definitely return for dinner, however I wouldn’t stay over again.
Nick
Great place to stay , everything just right , excellent food . Service particularly good , worthy of a Michelin star.
Yvonne
Fabulous one night stay.
Always on the look out for somewhere different to stay and this one was so lovely. A room with such charming character.
And the foid was amazing!!
And the foid was amazing!!
Catherine
quiet get away
We had a best room in the Willows which is situation across the st from the Pub. I think an umbrella in the room would be handy for when its raining to get across to the restaurant. All was perfect, very comfortable and clean. Food good but busy so make sure you book.
Andrew
Great place, great service, great food.
Jonathan
A very short and pleasant stay.
It was a last minute late night stop over after a missed flight to Stansted. Arrived at 9.30pm to a warm welcome.
Kitchen was closed down, but I was offered sandwiches or cheese and biscuits. The cheese was great.
Room was spacious and well presented. Across the road from the inn. Comfortable bed. Everything I needed.
Had a lovely cooked breakfast served by friendly staff. Even the little spider in my sugar wasn’t a negative. It is a country Inn and wildlife is always present.
Based on the few hours I was there, I’d recommend it.
Kitchen was closed down, but I was offered sandwiches or cheese and biscuits. The cheese was great.
Room was spacious and well presented. Across the road from the inn. Comfortable bed. Everything I needed.
Had a lovely cooked breakfast served by friendly staff. Even the little spider in my sugar wasn’t a negative. It is a country Inn and wildlife is always present.
Based on the few hours I was there, I’d recommend it.
Ryan
Lovely stay……as long as you’re not vegetarian
Travelling back from the south of England I was looking for somewhere to break the journey up so picked a place I’d heard of. Saffron Walden sounded perfect however I neglected to actually look at the hotel’s location on a map. So when the satnav told me to ignore the signs for SW I began to get concerned. I then realised this hotel was way out of town. That shouldn’t have been an issue as the accommodation was charming, comfortable and quiet. It was when I sat down in the historic inn for dinner, I discovered that virtually every single item featured meat or fish. I opted for the Mediterranean mezze, tasty but not really what I would call a meal.
It’s my own fault as if I’d have found a hotel in town, I’d have been able to walk out for a suitable meal. Other than the menu, I couldn’t fault the place however.
It’s my own fault as if I’d have found a hotel in town, I’d have been able to walk out for a suitable meal. Other than the menu, I couldn’t fault the place however.
Paul
Amazing find! Excellent food and drink in the pub, attentive and friendly staff, the accommodation was first class, beautiful spacious room which was beautifully appointed. Can’t rate this place more highly, thoroughly recommended!
Ben
Great hotel, fabulous food
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The Cricketers
Wicken Road, Saffron Walden, United Kingdom
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