Crown House Hotel - Great Chesterford

Historic Georgian coaching inn in Great Chesterford

History & Character

Crown House Hotel Great Chesterford is a former Georgian coaching inn dating back over 200 years. The independently owned hotel has hosted famous personalities including racegoers traveling to Newmarket. The historic building retains original character with period furnishings and a guest list that includes royalty and celebrities.

Rooms

The Crown House offers rooms with four-poster beds in the deluxe doubles and spacious twin rooms with work desks. All rooms have flat-screen TVs with Freeview and seating areas. Guests in the main building can also request a bridal suite with a large bathtub and separate shower.

Dining

A cooked full English breakfast is included in the room rate and served in the garden-facing conservatory. The breakfast buffet offers eggs (poached or fried), bacon, sausages, beans, mushrooms, hash browns, and toast. Cereals, fruit, yogurt, and hot coffee are also available each morning.

Location & Attractions

The Crown House is 200 metres from Great Chesterford Train Station with direct trains to Cambridge (20 minutes) and London Liverpool Street. The hotel sits just off the M11, providing easy access to Audley End House and Gardens (3 km) and Imperial War Museum RAF Duxford. Guests can also walk to the historic market town of Saffron Walden in under 10 minutes by car.

Outdoor Spaces & Events

Crown House Great Chesterford offers large landscaped gardens with outdoor seating, a picnic area, and a terrace for relaxing. The gardens are popular for hosting wakes, birthday parties, and family gatherings with exclusive use of the venue. Pet-friendly rooms are available upon request, and free on-site parking is provided for all guests.

• Location: 200 metres from Great Chesterford Train Station, with direct rail links to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street
• Rooms: Spacious rooms with four-poster beds and work desks, in a historic Georgian coaching inn
• Dining: Full English breakfast served daily in the garden-facing conservatory
• Grounds: Large landscaped gardens with outdoor seating, picnic area, and wildlife
• Services: Free on-site parking, pet-friendly rooms, and event hosting for wakes and celebrations