The Cross Keys

3.5 star property

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Front of property
A neatly made bed with white linens and gray tree-patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.
Single Room
Exterior
English breakfast for a fee on weekends

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar

Explore the area

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52 King Street, Knutsford, England, WA16 6DT
  • Place, Tatton Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Ruskin Reading Room
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Knutsford Heritage Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

King with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Knutsford

At The Cross Keys you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Tatton Park and Knutsford Heritage Centre. Highlights at this inn include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly inn offers free WiFi in public areas. On weekend mornings English breakfast is served between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Knutsford inn, attractions include Old Trafford and Peak District National Park.

What's nearby

  • Tatton Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ruskin Reading Room - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Knutsford Heritage Centre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Knutsford Leisure Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gauntlet Birds of Prey - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Knutsford Station - 4 min walk
  • Altrincham Station - 14 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dexter & Jones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wine And Wallop - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Lord Eldon - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪White bear - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rose & Crown - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cross Keys

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Knutsford inn is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cross Keys offers 2 accommodations with espresso makers and a hairdryer. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include baths or showers with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries. This Knutsford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend English breakfast available 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between 16 February and 31 March.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 9.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

The Cross Keys Inn
The Cross Keys Knutsford
The Cross Keys Inn Knutsford

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Cross Keys?

Yep, The Cross Keys has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes The Cross Keys a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Cross Keys.

Is The Cross Keys family-friendly?

No, The Cross Keys is an adults-only property.

Does The Cross Keys serve breakfast?

Yeah, English breakfast is offered at weekends from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Cross Keys?

No, The Cross Keys does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Cross Keys?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Cross Keys?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Cross Keys?

Dogs are welcome at The Cross Keys, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 149 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Elly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent little hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay loved the room! Staff were friendly food was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little pub and hotel, will definitely be back for the decent ale and Guinness pints
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great position..easy parking close by..good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Mrs. Mayo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very friendly staff made our overnight stay very pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are excellent and the bars is brilliant
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Dr Bimal Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and warm staff

A lovely pub and great location. A little tricky to find car park, but the staff were very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff was very friendly
In garden at the cross keys
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good position on King Street, and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Night Away

Great staff, fantastic food and a grwat nights sleep on a super comfy bed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pub was central with plenty of restaurants near y
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel and very well located. Staff were friendly and efficient. The pub below had a great range, standard pub grub.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Overnight Stay

Convenient Place to stay in Knutsford Comfy Annexe Rooms, Nice and Quiet Free Parking at the back Car park( a little tricky to find at first though) Didn't eat at the pub Looks like a Sports Pub
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Idesl

Good location and comfortable stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice property, good rooms, very clean and tidy, modern and a good price.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pub, room was very clean and comfortable, couldn't fault any aspect of our stay. Breakfast was spot on, 10/10. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place and room spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely central place to stay Free parking Big bedroom, big bed, great ‘in room’ facilities Delicious breakfast A very Warm welcome from Ben - nothing was too much trouble - he made it all feel seamless and great Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pub and rooms are located in a quiet area so good sleep had every time! Right in the centre of Knutsford 4 minutes from the train station on Manchester, Stockport, Chester line!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely rooms in Knutsford

Excellent rooms above a pub in centre of Knutsford
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended

Lovely hotel in middle of the main street so very handy. Hotel was clean and we’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick Sunday getaway . Staff lovely. Rooms clean and quiet. Fantastic breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024