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.

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.

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!!!