The Best Saffron Walden Hotels

recommended hotels and other accommodation in or near Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden is a charming town located in Essex, England. Known for its picturesque timber-framed buildings, it offers visitors a glimpse into a bygone era. The town also boasts a rich history dating back to the medieval period, as well as a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants


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The Cricketers Arms

Rickling Green

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enjoy the country life at this comfortable village inn ideally placed for the M11 and Stansted Airport

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the smart, modern accommodation is in a separate, purpose built building. The main facilities are set in the original, period Hinxton Hall

The Crown House Hotel

Great Chesterford

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a former Georgian coaching inn, set in a landscaped garden, that is close to the A11/M11

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a well-appointed hotel situated just 2 miles from the Imperial War Museum at Duxford

The Three Hills

Bartlow

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12 miles south of Cambridge, this country inn has beautifully furnished rooms featuring high quality linens and toiletries, and relaxing dining

Swan Hotel

Thaxted

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enjoy traditional British cuisine at this historic coaching inn offering comfortable guestrooms, situated just 8 miles from Stansted Airport

Red Lion

Hinxton

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you'll find beamed ceilings, log fires, a walled garden and seasonal menus at this charming inn

The Cricketers

Clavering

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popular dog-friendly pub in picturesque village, surrounded by countryside, close to Essex/Suffolk border

The Cross Keys

Saffron Walden

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set in a building dating back over 800 years that has recently been sympathetically updated, a traditional inn offering cosy rooms

The Old Red Lion

Horseheath

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a village pub offering comfortable, relaxing rooms, set aside from the main pub, a large bar with a stone floor and an extensive patio area

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an elegantly appointed, historic hotel situated close to the M11 and Imperial War Museum

Farmhouse Inn

Monk Street

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relax in the cosy bar of this 16th-century village pub, situated only 5 miles from Stansted Airport

Spring Paddocks

Furneux Pelham

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a superior B&B in countryside near Stansted Airport, comprises a self-contained loft and annexe which have kitchens, and a stylish garden room

Chequer Cottage B&B

Streetly End

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charming, character cottage set in a peaceful hamlet providing stylish, self-contained accommodation that overlooks the cottage garden

Sorrells Farm

Great Sampford

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escape to this tranquil, picturesque guest house and take breakfast at your leisure in the well equipped, comfortable accommodation

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in Duxford, a mile from the famed Imperial War Museum, a picturesque house in a pretty garden has won high praise for its accommodation