Cross Keys Inn in Tebay (Cumbria), England

Cross Keys Inn has a games room with billiards and darts, a tennis court, and a sun terrace. The hotel provides free access to cycling and hiking trails, with routes from the property into the surrounding fells. A shared lounge/TV area offers a space for relaxation after outdoor activities.

The hotel offers double rooms with private bathrooms and one-bedroom chalets with sofa beds, accommodating up to four guests. Rooms include tea and coffee makers, free toiletries, and TVs with a wardrobe for storage. Garden chalets have a private sitting area in front of the french doors.

The on-site restaurant serves stone-baked pizzas, steak pie, fish & chips, and a Full English/Irish breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. The bar offers cask ales, cocktails, and a selection of local beers, with a log fire in colder months. Continental breakfast is also available, with fresh ingredients sourced locally.

The hotel has a children's playground and a games room, keeping younger guests occupied on-site. The garden chalets provide an enclosed area outside the door, making them a safe space for dogs and children. Dogs are welcomed throughout the property, with direct access to the garden from the chalets.

Cross Keys Inn is located in Old Tebay, 5 minutes from junction 38 of the M6, and within the boundaries of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The World of Beatrix Potter is 32 km away, Kendal Castle is 20 km away, and Brough Castle is 25 km from the property. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from Crow Crag, a filming location for the film Withnail and I.

Leisure: games room with billiards & darts, tennis court

Rooms: one-bedroom chalets with private sitting areas

Dining: stone-baked pizzas, cask ales, full English breakfast

Family: children's playground, enclosed garden chalets

Pet: dog-friendly with garden access

Location: 5 min from M6 junction 38, between two national parks