This former Georgian coaching inn located in the picturesque village of Great Chesterford, just off the M11 motorway, features a garden and free parking. The comfortable rooms at The Crown House Hotel feature seating areas with flat screen TVs with free view and work desks. They also include hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available to all guests. A cooked full English breakfast is available at the property. The Crown House is 2 miles from the market town of Saffron Walden. Great Chesterford Train Station is 656 feet away and has direct links to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Breakfast to go

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Old fashioned hotel but all the better for it. Convenient for M11 and ? Stanstead. No food but excellent pub in village with great Thai food. Bedrooms comfortable with above adequate bathroom. Nice garden.
Candice
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Spotlessly clean, staff helpful, quiet, warm, great position in the village, ample safe secure parking, comfortable beds, spacious room and large bathroom with bath and septic shower cubicle, large fluffy towels, tea/coffee making facilities
Sharon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
fab friendly staff. lovely charming cosy hotel. great breakfast.
Kassia
United States United States
Beautiful spot in Great Chesterford! Staff and accommodations are very lovely!
Tove
Denmark Denmark
Hotel so full of history and charm! Many thanks to Christopher for his outstanding service - and all the useful information. Nice room, surroundings and staff.
Rorrer
United States United States
Very comfortable and clean room and bath. The staff here are extraordinarily friendly, and they don't hesitate to lend a hand or give travel advice.
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were very accommodating and my wife's request for porridge was no problem as was for fewer tea bags in our tea - two in a small pot was way too many. The upgrade into the bridal suite was greatly appreciated as it was actually our 40th...
Navid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great, very lovely peaceful place to stay and relax. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Steff
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The staff were extremely accommodating and very friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was delicious.
Peter
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It was conveniently situated near both the village and the railway station. The staff were nice and helpful, the shower was good and breakfast was nice. All good

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 522 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The AA 4* rated Crown House Inn has a history of hospitality going back to King Charles II, rumored to have left his wife at Audley End, stopped off here to meet his friends before continuing on to Newmarket races. Easily accessible by both road and rail, situated in the village of Great Chesterford. We are close to the university city of Cambridge, National Trust properties of Ickworth, Anglesey Abbey, Wimpole Estate. Audley End, with its grounds, house tours and seasonal concerts and events is 3 miles away. We are also close to the medieval market town of Saffron Walden, with its street markets, historical walks, independent shops, mazes and restaurants. A small independently owned Inn, we are consistently highly reviewed for our friendly, helpful customer relationships. We are very proud of this grade II listed building with its history of famous guests, of secret tunnels and priest holes. The Crown House is perfect for getaways/corporate events. We love to share this historic building with our guests. Our breakfasts are also highly rated on review sites, we do not serve evening meals. Allergies catered for. Advance notice is appreciated.

Property info

-Historic building -Large Landscaped Gardens -Perfect for functions -Ground floor rooms -Wakes -Conferences -Weddings -Baby Showers -Parties -The Crown House is an excellent choice for travellers, a tranquil comfortable retreat. Well served by excellent travel links by road and rail. Popular with walkers, on The Icknield Way in a delightful Essex village. The Crown House is a non corporate, romantic hotel offering ensuite rooms, each with a flat screen TV . It easy to stay connected during your stay as free WIFI is offered to our guests. The hotel is nestled in beautiful grounds with comfortable outdoor furniture, in the gazebo or on the patio. Guests can enjoy sitting in the lounge, which is a popular choice among travellers visiting Great Chesterford. Room service is available,(chargeable) For guests with a vehicle, we offer free on site parking. We do not serve evening meals. There are two pubs/restaurants in the village The Plough or The Crown and Thistle. We also have a delicatessen bakery serving snacks during the day, all a short walk away. We look forward to welcoming you to The Crown House!

Neighborhood info

This former Georgian coaching inn located in the picturesque village of Great Chesterford, just off the M11 motorway, features a garden and free parking. The comfortable rooms at The Crown House Hotel feature seating areas with flat screen TVs with free view and work desks. They also include hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Free WiFi is available to all guests. A cooked full English breakfast is available at the property. The Crown House is 2 miles from the market town of Saffron

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Amenities of Crown House Hotel

Most popular amenities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£15 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercardCheck (domestic only) Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Driving Instructions: the Sat Nav may take you off the B1383, please do not turn off main road, please do not turn off this road. The Crown House Hotel is on the point where this road changes from The London Road to The Newmarket Road.

Please note that the restaurant in this property is now closed.

This property does not serve evening meals.

Please note that dogs can only be accommodated in the Superior Double or Twin Rooms and there are only 4 rooms that can accommodate dogs. Requests for dog-friendly rooms is subject to availability upon request.

Please inform Crown House Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

It's recommended to bring your own vehicle since this property is not serviced by public transportation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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