The Cross Keys Hotel  

It was very child and dog friendly, and the breakfast included in the price was fantastic.

I can appreciate the price that I paid, £60 for a family of four with four fantastic breakfasts plus sausage for the dog was good value for money inspite of the tired and dated room, although I think the owner takes the upkeep of the hotel on himself which resulted in the room and bathroom not being cleaned properly. Although it gave a good excuse to spend the evening in the bar downstairs where we spent a lovely time as a family playing pool!

I liked the spacious room and bathroom and the friendly staff.

En route on our John O Graots to Lands End bike ride and cheap

It was almost unbelievable that such an establishment is allowed to trade. We had real concerns about safety, especially of electrical appliances and fire risk. Our loo did not flush properly and the thermostat on the shower was faulty which meant icy cold or scaldingly hot water.

The breakfast, even though it was a ltlle fatty and greasy.

The cleanliness. The bedroom floor was filthy. The shower was dirty, so I did not have a shower. The entrance to the hotel was filthy. The overall impression of lack of cleanliness made one feel "unclean". So near the main road, awoken at 5am. By constant traffic.

Obliging, hospitable landlord and a very good, simple, value for money evening meal.

Gloomy, rather tatty and not overly clean bedroom. The whole place looks worn out.

The Manager was extremely friendly and helpful. His prices for a snack at evening tme was very cheap indeed.

The Hotel is in need of complete refurbishment. the manager hasn't been there for too long and he appears to be making plans to improve the physical state of the building. My three night stay was more than adequate and reasonable in price. I thus wouldn't "Star" the Hotel but would give a "Five Star Rating" to the Mnager! who couldn't hae been more helpful.

The breakfast

Room needed a clean and the bedding could have been ironed

The landlord is very entertaining and a good host. The accomodation is pretty basic but provides value for money.

Main road is a bit noisy

Landlord was very chatty and all staff we met were nice. Hotel chosen purely for it's lcoation on the Offa's Dyke Path - fairly basic accomodation, but we didn't need anything fancy.

The price- cheaper than alternatives in the area. Convenient for Lake Vyrnwy.

The shower was difficult to get at the right temperature- it tended to be very hot or very cold.

Very friendly pub with good food and beer at good prices, the sandwiches in my packed lunch were the best I've ever had anywhere! For cheap no- nonsense accomodation it was fine.

It's a large building and really needs some money spending on it, not likely in these straightened times?

Very old building, so quite characterful (not a right-angle in the whole place). Not a bad thing, but the rooms - or, at least, my room was a bit tired. Host attentive, seemed to be doing everything (running pub too) but still had time for guests. Good rate for room (£35). Catered for coeliacs (requested on booking, provided gluten-free bread for breakfast). Tea and coffee in rooms - nice big mugs too! Good for a stop-over, or if you're visiting the countryside nearby (beautiful area) although it is on the main road (a483) so can be noisy if you're on the front.

Shower didn't work, but said they were not aware and would get if fixed (Room 5).

We were given extremely good, individual service by the Manager, Malcolm Jackson. He went to the trouble of cooking a meal specially for us, taking into consideration that I have to have a gluten free diet. The meal was delicious, hot and filling - just perfect for the end of a day's walking. He had also, gone and bought some gluten free bread and pretzels which I really appreciated. The breakfast was also very nicely cooked and presented. Malcolm is a delightful character and we wish him success in his venture at the Cross Keys. The girl working behind the bar was also a very nice, intelligent girl - very pleasant to talk to. Furnishing wise, the room was fairly basic, but it was clean and adequate for our needs.