We had a warm welcome when we arrived, despite being soaking. I think Kathleen is used to it as she whisked our coats away to dry. She managed to fit all 5 of us in comfortably and even booked our evening meal at the excellent pub across the green. Good breakfast and packed lunches. And a very pretty village high in the hills.

This is the second year running I have stayed here as part of a cycling tour. Excellent accommodation in a beautiful location and just across the village green from a very good pub and restaurant.
We arrived very wet and left bone dry thanks to Kathleen the owner drying all our wet gear. A godsend.

We have stayed at the Cross Keys many times whilst visiting the Borders of Scotland.
Host Kathleen is always friendly and welcoming, and the rooms are spotless.
The village is pretty and peaceful, the only noises you are likely to hear are the church bells!
Breakfast is delicious with a choice of full English or a lighter option.
We have sampled other establishments in the area but much prefer the hospitality of Cross Keys.

We have walked many a mile and stayed in a multitude of Pubs and Guest Houses whilst completing several long distance walks but we have never been looked after before in the way that Kathleen accomodated us. The last stage of the Pennine Way is notoriously difficult to plan but she sorted it all out for us acting as our guide and taxi driver. For a small charge she picked us up at some god forsaken place half way along the route from Byrness and then took us back there the next day. Her place is superb. very clean and tidy with large spacious en suite rooms, a brilliant hearty breakfast and splendid packed lunches all at a very reasonable price. The icing on the cake is that the wonderful Border Hotel is just across the village green. . Kathleen I salute you