Cross Keys Hotel in Llanymynech offers Georgian-era rooms, free breakfast, LGBTQ+ friendly pub, near Offa's Dyke Path and Powis Castle. Rated 4 with 77 reviews.
Guests highlight the welcoming staff, clean and spacious rooms, and convenient location near local attractions and trails. The traditional pub atmosphere with a good beer selection and simple breakfast options adds to the overall charm, though some note that room decor is basic and pillows may be uncomfortable.
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Cross Keys Hotel is a Georgian-era pub located on North Road in Llanymynech, right on the border of England and Wales. This rustic stone building offers simply furnished rooms and features a traditional pub setting with a pool table and dart board. Guests can enjoy free breakfast, with additional breakfast options available at a small charge, and a function space capable of hosting up to 50 people. The hotel is also LGBTQ+ friendly, welcoming a diverse range of visitors.
The hotel’s location provides convenient access to local attractions, including a short walk to the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, the nearby River Vyrnwy, and Llanymynech Golf Club just 1.5 miles away. For those interested in exploring historic sites, Powis Castle and Chirk Castle, both maintained by the National Trust, are within easy reach. Transport links connect the area to major airports such as Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool John Lennon, all approximately 1 to 1.5 hours away by car.
Guest reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff who create a welcoming atmosphere. The rooms are generally described as clean and comfortable, though some note that a few areas could benefit from updates or additional amenities like softer pillows. The lively pub downstairs offers a good selection of beers and lagers at reasonable prices, making it a favorite local spot for visitors seeking both accommodation and socialising under one roof.
Cross Keys Hotel suits guests looking for a no-frills stay in a historic setting with an authentic pub experience. Its proximity to walking trails and local eateries makes it a practical choice for walkers, casual tourists, and those attending events in the area. While the hotel combines accommodation and pub services effectively, those expecting modern luxury might find it more basic, as reflected in some mixed feedback.
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Stopped here when in Wales on a trip to Revolution bike park. Rooms were clean and very spacious. Staff were friendly and the was a good selection of beers available at great prices at the bar. Breakfast tray delivered to the room was a nice touch. I'd possibly recommend bringing your own pillow as the ones provided were like a pile of bricks in a pillow case. Other than that everything was spot on.
Lovely old hotel in middle of referb when I was there jason and his staff are really helpful and friendly. great coffee good breakfast will be staying again
Greeted by member of staff Chloe, polite bubbly and couldn't do enough for us , rooms where clean and tidy bed very comfortable , hotel in a busy main road but we had no problem with noise . Hotel landlord Jason and the rest of the team made us feel very welcome. The scenery and places to visit are fantastic . The locals are brilliant and great fun with plenty of local info for a great stay. All in all we rated are stay 100% enjoyable and would not hesitate to book again.
Fantastic location on our way through. Disappointing discovery no guest Beer has a good range of Larger and a Guinness so we moved to the next pub
It is my local drinking establishment for the wife and I. The staff are great and the owners are great..There is a wide choice of beers and lagers. Also a pool table and dart board.
Was a few years ago now and only just got round to leaving a review. My brother was dating a local lady so he invited me and a couple of friends over to enjoy the area and we stayed in this place. The the host and staff were great with us, we had some great laughs in the bar. The local area is fun for all too, deffo recommend.
I've stayed overnight at this pub many times over the last 10 years and I stayed there again this weekend just gone. New owners Nicky and Vic took over a couple of weeks ago (late May I believe). They made me very welcome and it's obvious that they're going to make a big difference to this place. A very comfortable bed, good beer and a nice breakfast. I look forward to staying there again
What can I say, other than perfect hosts, excellent hospitality, spotlessly clean and excellent value for money. We have stayed here for nearly 3 weeks. We have felt very welcome and felt completely at home. Nothing is too much trouble and we will definitely return. The pub is dog friendly, has a log burner which is very welcoming and breakfast is available at a small charge should you want it. There is parking at the rear of the building with security cameras. It is a prime location for Offas Dyke walks and has a Chippy, Chinese and Curry house within a 2 minute walk. There is also a pool table and a darts board, plus many board games readily available. A hidden treasure.
Can't recommend this place enough. Landlord was total legend. Free drink on arrival, sorted us out and asked if we needed owt regularly but not in your face. Room was good size and you didn't notice the noise of the road even though our room was at the front. Bar downstairs and good breakfast selection incl cooked to get your day going.
Great staff. We were really well looked after. Huge meals provided evening and morning. Rooms in need of some decoration and maintenance, but all was reasonably priced. All very clean. Would happily stay again.
Directly on the border of England and Wales, this rustic stone pub with rooms dates to the Georgian era. Surrounded by the village's shops, it's a 5-minute walk from the Offa's Dyke Path National Trail, a 6-minute walk from the River Vyrnwy and 1.5 miles from Llanymynech Golf Club.
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