“Relaxed pub with rooms in rural Essex. Run by restaurant royalty, expect delicious yet great-value F&B; the rustic yet chic restaurant & outdoor terrace are both fantastic. Boutique-style rooms feature colourful contemporary decor with cosy touches & inviting beds. Perfect English countryside pub.”
“Relaxed pub with rooms in rural Essex. Run by restaurant royalty, expect delicious yet great-value F&B; the rustic yet chic restaurant & outdoor terrace are both fantastic. Boutique-style rooms feature colourful contemporary decor with cosy touches & inviting beds. Perfect English countryside pub.”
Recommended For
- Foodies
- Recently awarded a Michelin plate, food is taken very seriously yet is incredibly affordable; a wonderful combination
- Local exploring
- Fun, friendly & foodie-focused spot - whether you're looking for a weekend away or a stop-over before your flight
- Owner managed
- Owned & run by Sally & Trevor Oliver - parents of famous chef Jamie - for over 40 years
- Sights nearby
- It's driving distance to both the historic market towns of Saffron Walden & Cambridge. Audley End Estate is also worth a visit
- Great walks
- Walk & cycle directly from the property through idyllic country lanes lined with thatched cottages & wild flowers
- Museums
- Europe's largest air museum, the IWM Duxford, is half an hour away by car
- Other Activities
- Head out for a day at the races at Newmarket
- Restaurant
- The restaurant is rightly proud of their seasonal pub classics menu with Italian touches. There's also a wood-burning pizza oven
- Organic food
- Food is locally sourced & always in season; expect bread made inhouse, meat butchered on site & hand-made pasta
- Historic
- Although renovated in a fun contemporary style, features still remain from the buildings 16th century origins
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The best rooms come with small gardens complete with sit-out furniture
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome when booking special pet packages
- Boutique
- Full of character
- Sit-out Terrace
- Barefoot Luxury
- Chic
- Family Suites
- Quiet
- Secluded setting
- Romantic
- Intimate
- Charming
- Contemporary
- Restaurant with rooms
- Disabled access
- Inn
- Child friendly
- Village
Facilities
- Restaurant
- The restaurant is rightly proud of their seasonal pub classics menu with Italian touches. There's also a wood-burning pizza oven
- Airport transfer
- It's only 20 minutes to Stanstead, making this is a great choice for a pre or post trip stopover
- Outdoor dining
- The terrace garden is a fantastic spot for lunch outside in the summer months
- Rooms with balcony/terrace
- The best rooms come with small gardens complete with sit-out furniture
- Pet friendly
- Dogs are welcome when booking special pet packages
- Garden
- Sit-out Terrace
- Meeting Room
- Bar
- Family Suites
- Child friendly
- Parking
- Wifi
- In room music system
- Satellite / Cable TV
- Disabled access
Activities
- Sights nearby
- It's driving distance to both the historic market towns of Saffron Walden & Cambridge. Audley End Estate is also worth a visit
- Great walks
- Walk & cycle directly from the property through idyllic country lanes lined with thatched cottages & wild flowers
- Museums
- Europe's largest air museum, the IWM Duxford, is half an hour away by car
- Other Activities
- Head out for a day at the races at Newmarket
Map & Location
What's Nearby
Other Reviews
The Cricketers
They may have a famous son, but Trevor and Sally Oliver’s pub is very much their own creation and has a sense of generosity that only the most confident hotels can muster, with food and rooms pitched at an affordable level while striving for the highest standards. It’s a terrific place to stay, and above all to eat.
Originally published by The Telegraph
