Cross Keys Inn

Great place to stay just off the M6. Food and service was excellent. No extra charge for breakfast which is freshly prepared. The staff are all friendly and our room spacious with everything you need. Meal in the evening was very good, with varied menu. Highly recommend.

Chalet was nice enough with basic facilities no food after 7pm so we had to get food before arriving then left out in the cold for over 45 minutes on the morning to shut premisses and no breakfast which was included in the prices so not great hospitality none existent food

Stayed here overnight on journey south. We had one of the chalet rooms at the back of the pub. The room was spacious with a big shower room. There was a small area of decking outside but there was no chairs to sit on to enjoy the nice evening and a bottle of wine we had with us , I suppose they want you to buy drinks from their bar. They provided shower gel, shampoo and conditioner but there was no hand soap for the sink. We thought it might be noisy being a Saturday but apart from children playing in the garden it was quiet. Being close to th M6 we could hear some traffic noise. We had an early night and slept very well on the lovely comfortable bed. Breakfast was served in the pub and the cooked offering was tasty although the portions were on the small size. We were able to park right next to the room.

This is a funny place. Room wasn't the best on first sight. No hangers or hooks for clothes. Bathroom very basic. But shower was hot and room very clean. The food however was delicious! We wish we had been given one of the chalet rooms in the garden as these looked really nice. This is a great base to explore the Lakes without paying the eye-watering expensive prices in the summer.

My wife and I called at Tebay services (southbound) at lunch time on 12th May 2024 but it was absolutely packed out, so we decided to leave the M6 at the next junction to see if we could find a pub instead. We found the Cross Keys and had an excellent and very tasty Sunday lunch with a drink and without the crowds! We like Tebay services but it has become too expensive and overcrowded, so this made an excellent alternative. We'll be back!!!

2nd stay in the cross keys and again just really loved it. Went for pizza again. Huge pizzas, but thin and crispy 👌 3 pigs was epic. They do have an a la carte menu, my wife had the steak frites. Really nice bit of meat and cooked perfectly. We stay in one of the chalet rooms down the back and it was everything we needed and a greats nights sleep. The place is just bursting with character and charm with it dating back to the 16th century I believe. After dinner we enjoyed a few cocktails up at the bar. 2 for £10! All the classics. It was nice chatting with the guys behind the bar and the locals. Another top visit. See you soon guys and thank you!