“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
  • Restaurant

    • The restaurant is rightly proud of their seasonal pub classics menu with Italian touches. There's also a wood-burning pizza oven
  • 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
  • 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
  • Museums

    • Europe's largest air museum, the IWM Duxford, is half an hour away by car
  • 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
  • Other Activities

    • Head out for a day at the races at Newmarket
  • 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

  • Rooms

    22 rooms in this hotel
  • 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

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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

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