Cross Keys Inn

Very convenient location, two minute drive from the M6. Room was clean, warm and the bed was very comfortable. We hadn’t booked dinner but despite being extremely busy with Christmas they found us a table in the restaurant. Food was reasonably priced and well cooked. Staff all helpful and friendly. A really lovely pub that we will stay in again.

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.

We stopped here for the night as a half way point of our journey up to Scotland. We found the staff warm and welcoming, as was the pub with a lovely open fire. We opted for the pizzas for an early dinner and they were delicious, huge with a nice thin crust. We stayed in one of the garden chalets and it was perfect for us and our little dog. Warm and comfortable with our own parking space right outside. I’ve seen people moan about the motorway noise but not sure what you expect if you pick somewhere within close proximity to the M6 but it didn’t bother us too much. Lots of choice for breakfast which was very tasty. I would definitely stay here again.

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.

Visited here on a warm Sunday evening on our detoured Coast to Coast walk. It was an absolute god-send after walking through no-man’s-land for hours. The staff were attentive. The beer selection was excellent and the Sunday lunch was very very tasty. Everything has seasoned to perfection and it nourished my mind body and soul. Giving my broken self the motivation to push on to complete the task in hand. The staff were more than happy to fill my bottles with water when leaving. Very friendly place with a good atmosphere. Beer garden was like paradise. Would love to visit again if in the area.

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!!!