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The Cross Keys

3.5 star property
Adults-only inn with a restaurant and a bar

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Front of property
English breakfast on weekends (GBP 9.00 per person)
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
The Cross Keys, in the city center, offers a warm welcome with its bar and restaurant. Guests enjoy WiFi throughout and free self-parking. The helpful staff and convenient location consistently earn positive reviews.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 16 - Sep 17
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Tomorrow

Sep 17 - Sep 18
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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Espresso maker, electric kettle

Family Twin Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

King with Sofa Bed

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Portable fan
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Espresso maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
52 King Street, Knutsford, England, WA16 6DT

What's nearby

  • Tatton Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knutsford Heritage Centre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Gauntlet Birds of Prey - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Mere Golf & Country Club - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Arley Hall - 12 min drive - 16.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dexter & Jones - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wine and Wallop - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Freemason's Arms - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Lost & Found Knutsford - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Cross Keys

Property highlights
The Cross Keys provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge) and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cross Keys have comforts such as free WiFi and espresso makers.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Rainfall showers, tubs or showers, and free toiletries
  • 43-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between February 16 and March 31.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.00 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cross Keys pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Cross Keys?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cross Keys?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Cross Keys?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cross Keys located?

Situated in Knutsford, this inn is within a 10-minute walk of Tatton Park and Knutsford Heritage Centre. Gauntlet Birds of Prey and Seven Sisters Farm Ice Cream are also within 3 mi (5 km). Knutsford Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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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

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

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

8/10 Good

Craig

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

andrea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Violet

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Great service room was excellent and all round a brilliant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig

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

Easy Pet Friendly Location

Remarkably easy for a trip with a pet - rear car park and patio well set out to accommodate - staff exceptional Only gripe is no check in after 9:00 pm - all said excellent
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was lovely to stay in Knutsford but have done with some bottles of water in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cross Keys - Excellent

The hotel room was extremely clean, staff were extremely helpful and very accomodating. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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

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