Breakfast ok but not the best

Good locations, comfortable

Stayed in June 2024

> Went for food downstairs (dinner) and the woman said there closing soon (6pm) we then said we are guests she then proceeded to sit us down. Why would she deny us in the first place, she didn't seem very happy with us after. > Dinner was average, got the chicken which was over cooked and tasted burnt and the ribs where decent but nothing spectacular. > Lighting in room is pretty bad, the room was pretty dim throughout so hard for partner to do make up without natural light.

> Great Location, 5min from Car park (Straight Road) & 10min car journye to Quendon Hall. For anyone wanting to know, it's roughly £18-£25 Taxi cost from Cross Keys to Quendon. > Rooms are cosy but FYI it's very humid although it's a graded building nothing the hotel can do about it. > Breakfast fantastic with a range of selections from hot too cold. > Hotel Reception Team staff where friendly.

Stayed in June 2024

The beds were close together and some of the pillows and cushions were feather! Allergies!! It wasn't clear what the coffee pods were, decaff etc. There was no other coffee in the room or decaff t-bags. The bathroom could do with a soap dish at the sink and we couldn't work how the mirror light worked. For a person with gluten and lactose free intolarances the breakfasts were limited. I felt I was having to make compremises with what was available.

The room was a good size, spacious enough not to get in each others way, and very clean and the beds were comfortable. We were lucky to have a room that was quiet away from any road. The shower/water pressure was the best I've had when staying away!! The food quality and amounts of the breakfasts was very good.

Stayed in June 2024

Tatty bathroom, holes in the wall above bath, sealant around bath missing

Location

Stayed in June 2024

Breakfast and slept well

Stayed in May 2024

Our room was a bit tired, blinds falling off, shower was small. Room lacked privacy without blinds closed so lacked natural light. Only one small bottle of water for the 2 of us.

Nice central location, car park 5 min walk but easy to get to via a footpath. Bed was comfy and breakfast was great, in terms of both the food and the service!

Stayed in June 2024

Central position

Very central and oldy worldie!

Stayed in June 2024

Location

Stayed in June 2024

There was a marked difference in the quality of the breakfast from the weekend to weekdays - we were very glad we went back and tried again. The room was very comfortable, but a bit on the small side with all our luggage.

Lovely staff, very central location, beautiful historic, character-filled hotel. Great bed!

Stayed in May 2024

Waiting time for food was at a rather relaxed pace.

Rustic charm. Extremely comfy beds, large soft bath sheets, pleasant staff and nice food.

Stayed in June 2024

Checking in was a little confusing as it was done at the same desk as the restaurant bookings by the waiters/waitresses.

The staff were very friendly and Libby was particularly helpful, going out of her way to make our stay as comfortable as possible. The restaurant was good and the inclusive breakfast was great. The decor in the bedroom was a tired and needed some attention, but it was clean and the bed was very comfy.

Stayed in June 2024

I paid extra for a larger room but to access it I had to walk outside and up a spiral staircase, this would have been a challenge for an older person. My room was cold (the heating wasn’t working) and the toilet facilities were odd - the bath was in the bedroom and the toilet was in the corner behind some frosted glass, there wasn’t a lot of privacy.

The welcome was friendly, the hotel was central to the town and it had loads of character.

Stayed in May 2024

The check in and check out times are a bit mean maybe a hour earlier to check in and a hour later too check out. Especially as you can have breakfast till 11am in the morning.

The rooms was lovely and a very comfortable bed. Excellent breakfast.

Stayed in May 2024

Room a little on the snug side

Lots of character and good central location

Stayed in May 2024

Breakfast selection was good, but came out cold. Bins in room were not emptied from previous guests.

Nice atmosphere, good size room and bathroom. Creaky noisy floors but to be expected in an old building

Stayed in May 2024

A bigger bed would be better

Location in Saffron Walden

Stayed in May 2024

Everything so so very good

Stayed in May 2024

Seemed short of staff

Location Food Rooms Bar area

Stayed in May 2024

Nothing

Nice clean rooms, central location very nice staff

Stayed in April 2024

Room very dark no coffee in room beer very expensive London prices

Breakfast very good

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Well located in centre of town

Stayed in May 2024

Dusty cobwebs no windows in room

Im sorry to say that the room we had number 9 was very dusty with cobwebs everywhere needs a good clean and we had no hot water to gave shower in morning rang reception to tell them they said give it half hour try again unfortunately still no hot water so gave up got dressed So we won’t be staying again

Stayed in April 2024

Dinner - not everything was available on the menu which we could have been told as we sat to eat. We requested to move to a table but was told it was reserved - it was not it was vacant all night Manager clearly wanted to get home. We felt rushed with our meal. Restaurant closed early which we were expecting but when we asked for a final round of drinks they did not even try to accommodate us. They could have easily warned us and asked if we would like anything, but they didn't. A real shame there is nowhere for guests to sit given the restaurant and bar closes at 9.30pm which is pretty early

Breakfast was great. Room was comfortable and pleasant to stay in, nice decor The day manager was very helpful and attentive both with our breakfast and when he checked me in

Stayed in April 2024

Breakfast was high quality and plenty of choices Evening food menu is excellent too

Stayed in April 2024