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The Cricketers Arms

3.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Mountfitchet Castle

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Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5) | 1 bedroom
Exterior
Bathroom
Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite) | Bathroom
Garden

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Rickling Green, Saffron Walden, England, CB11 3YG
  • Mountfitchet Castle
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Audley End House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Market Square
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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Room options

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room) | Restaurant

Standard Double Room, Ensuite (Double Room)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8) | Miscellaneous

Deluxe Suite, Ensuite (Room 8)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10) | 1 bedroom

Deluxe Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite) | 1 bedroom

Superior Suite, Ensuite (The Lord's Suite)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5) | 1 bedroom

Family Suite, Ensuite (MCG Suite Room 5)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 ) | Miscellaneous

Standard Suite, Ensuite (Wander's Suite Room 4 )

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Saffron Walden

The Cricketers Arms places you within a 10-minute drive of popular sights such as Mountfitchet Castle and House on the Hill Toy Museum. This 10-room, 3-star guesthouse has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Mountfitchet Castle - 5 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Audley End House - 9 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Saffron Walden Museum - 10 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Market Square - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Bridge End Gardens - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Newport Station - 5 min drive
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coach & Horses Public House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Rose & Crown - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wood Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Poppy's Barn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Bell Inn - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Cricketers Arms

Guesthouse with free breakfast, in the vicinity of Mountfitchet Castle
The Cricketers Arms features free WiFi in public areas and wedding services. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. This smoke-free guesthouse also has a garden.

Languages

English

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

The Cricketers

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 242 reviews
$113 nightly
The price is $136
Aug 4 - Aug 5
Total includes taxes and fees
The Cricketers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free extended parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free extended parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Cricketers Arms?

The Cricketers Arms offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do around The Cricketers Arms?

This guesthouse is located in Saffron Walden, close to Audley End House, Mountfitchet Castle, and Saffron Walden Museum. You'll also find Prior's Hall Barn and Whoosh Explore within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Cricketers Arms?

Yes, self parking and long-term parking are offered for free at the guesthouse. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Cricketers Arms have a casino?

No, The Cricketers Arms doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cricketers Arms?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Cricketers Arms?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a bar plus some accommodations include soaking tubs and premium bedding.

Does The Cricketers Arms have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this guesthouse.

Does The Cricketers Arms have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cricketers Arms serves free breakfast from its restaurant.

Does The Cricketers Arms have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this guesthouse.

How close is the airport from The Cricketers Arms?

The closest major airport to The Cricketers Arms is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 8.7 mi away (18 minutes by car). Another top airport is Cambridge (CBG), which is located 24.9 mi away (41-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Cricketers Arms?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Cricketers Arms.

Does The Cricketers Arms offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at The Cricketers Arms if that's in your vacation plans.

The Cricketers Arms Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 355 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 355 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 355 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 355 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 355 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Syeeda

Liked: Staff & service
Average facilities, carpet was not cleaned and the shower tray had mould all around and smelled of mould, the shower tray had dark grease type stuff and so we did not use the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

emma

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overnight stay

Great stop over for Stanstead only 20mins away. Friendly staff, comfortable, clean rooms and excellent food
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The riom was spacious and clean. The staff were welcoming. We ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast, both were great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country Pub and great food

Lovely stay - very good food (Dinner and Breakfast). Large room, comfortable bed and excellent shower (digital temperature controlled). Helpful staff. Large carpark - suitable for Airport stays too. Quiet area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mr Paul

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Daren

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Whilst the rooms are well appointed, it's within an old building which shows particularly in places like the bathroom. Breakfast is served relatively late but myself and many of my fellow guests had to forego eating as a key member of staff was late and, even at 8.15 breakfast was not available. They did contact afterwards to apologise and offer a refund on the missed breakfast though. Most of the staff I spoke to were excellent with one or two notable exceptions who must have missed customer service training.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Garry

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service

Grand

Rooms large & clean , corridor could do with a clean ( radiator window frames) Stayed in room 6 , no sound proofing what so ever with room 7 , everything could be heard ect. Not good when they turn the tv on at 6 am 🙈 Staff lovely & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location for Stansted Airport good, in country though. Nice room, bed & shower but dinner is only up to 8:30pm and no breakfast available for early flights as it’s only served from 8am and needed to leave by 7:15. They did offer a takeaway breakfast but it was poor (they don’t normally offer it) and needs to be organised properly for it to be beneficial to the customer.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Back again after a couple of year gap - glad we did. Much improved wi-fi. Same awesome food and staff - lovely rooms - we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

GRAHAM

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gordon

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Nice very remote location, pub very nice, room however had issues, door handle came off, shower tray stained and dirty, dressing table and bedside tables very sticky, fan had the front missing so not usable, room not ready at 3.00. Needs TLC to make it worth the price charged.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

P

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and Andy particularly helpful. Nice room and very comfortable bed. All as it should be and an enjoyable breakfast. Would certainly stop at this pub again..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Ms Joanne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was a lot shabbier than it looked in the photos. They tried to take payment two days before we arrived, even tho I chose pay on arrival. The staff were a bit bolshy about it when I called. We booked a ‘King’ room but it was only a double bed. I’m not following up as it was only one night and visiting relatives. Would not stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really liked the pub. We stayed for a wedding in the local area. Accommodation was quiet, bed was comfortable and the bed linen and towels were great quality.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful! Andy went out of his way to accommodate us for an early flight. And the fish pie was scrumptious!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Vaughan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024