Cross Keys Inn

This was a stop over on our way back down from Scotland. It was in a great location for us, just popping off the motorway. We were met with a very warm welcome and were able to check in straight away. We had our evening meal at the Chequers, which totally exceeded our expectation. Breakfast was of the same very high standard and cooked to order. Also, very dog-friendly.

Room was great for us staying - the main bed was really comfortable - the pull out sofa bed was less comfortable but kind of expected due to it being a pull out bed. We felt very comfortable staying with our dog. It was situated at the back of the pub so we weren't disturbed by noise from the pub. Enclosed area outside the door so felt that it was a safe space for dogs/children not to be straight out into the rear car park area. Food at the pub was delicious. Good variety and very fresh. During our stay we tried pies, fish & chips & fresh pizza and all very tasty. Staff were really helpful and pub seems very popular with locals too.

The pub is in a 16th century building and many things (including floor) are not level but all appropriate electrical and plumbing is modernised to current safety standards. We dined in at the pub for dinner as well as the breakfast which was part of our tariff. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the atmosphere and both meals. It does not pretend to be 5 star. In a fairly remote village and that suited us as we're touring using a hire car and parking was no issue unlike many city based stays

The perfect stop over for a one night stop over on way back from Scotland. A beautiful old 16th century coaching inn with friendly staff and good food and beer. Just off the M6 by a couple of minutes so not far to travel off route for the night. The breakfast was the best cooked breakfast we'd had for the 10 days touring Scotland. the bed was comfy all be it on a slight slope due to the quirkiness of the old inn and sloping floors.

We only had cereals & toast for breakfast. There were plenty of those provided. The car parking facilities were excellent and the chalet was quiet throughout. Very relaxing environment with more sheep than people in the vicinity. Heating was very effective and easy to control once I'd found the switch hidden behind the wardrobe.