Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge

Hotels
9.2 (424 reviews)
Main Street , Ettrickbridge End , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent service
Great food
Cons:
Cobwebs in the room
Limited vegetarian options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.4
The room I stayed in had cobwebs in the ceiling corners.
Service
9.9
Staff were warm and welcoming, great staff and service were highlighted across reviews.
Location
9.4
The location was excellent and appreciated in several reviews.
Room Quality
9.1
Rooms were described as comfortable with some noting spacious accommodations.
Amenities
8.9
Good selection of drinks and had board games available.
Value for Money
8.9
Room prices were mentioned as reasonable considering the amenities.
Food and Beverage
9.4
Breakfast and dinner were highlighted as excellent in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
9.6
Overall reviews reflected a very positive experience with recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 14:25

Property Description

Charming Accommodation: Nestled in Ettrickbridge End, Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge provides cozy rooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms.

Convenient Facilities: Enjoy access to a shared lounge, free private parking, an on-site restaurant, and a bar during your stay at the non-smoking Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge.

Accessible Location: Situated just 25 km from Traquair House and 74 km from Edinburgh Airport, our inn offers a convenient base for exploring the surrounding attractions.

To book your stay at Cross Keys Inn Ettrickbridge, visit our website or call us today.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: EDI

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 424 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.4
Service: 9.9
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 9.1
Amenities: 8.9
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 9.4
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Jack couple gb
9
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Kiki couple gb
10
Pros:

See later review

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Kiki couple gb
10
Cosy, peaceful, wonderful staff
Pros:

The staff are absolutely lovely, and I never use that word! Always smiling and cheery even though they must be busy.

The inn is a very cosy and comfortable stop off for us en route to Edinburgh. It’s a peaceful antidote to the hubbub of cities.

Cons:

Would have liked a bath, there wasn’t one in our room on this occasion, but we didn’t book early enough!

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Ronan couple nl
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Sarah extended_group gb
10
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Maria Cristina solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

location spettacolare e super caratteristica...quando pensi alla Scozia ti immagini proprio questo!
una locanda con ottimo ristorante e sopra camere intime e accoglienti...pulito con personale super gentile e il cibo favoloso
super consigliato!
uno dei nostri alloggi migliori

2026-08-23 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
9
Excellent country in, friendly staff, excellent food and rooms
Pros:

Very quiet area, staff were excellent, lovely room with comfortable bed and lovely bedding
Food really good and value for money
Great freshly cooked breakfast.

Cons:

Bathroom window looked onro the street with clear glass. Fortunately there was a blind.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Fiona couple gb
10
Great for our one night stay.
Pros:

Location perfect for us. Got parked easily. Bigger room and bed than expected. Shower and toiletries perfect. Breakfast excellent. Lovely tea/coffee making facilities in room.

Cons:

Creaky floorboards on landing but it was a very old property so to be expected.

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Douglas couple gb
9
Most enjoyable short stay
Pros:

Very helpful and friendly staff
Excellent quality and quantity of meals (breakfast and dinner)
Comfortable and quiet bedroom

Cons:

n/a

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Con couple gb
10
Staff, Food and Atmosphere was excellent.
Pros:

Scottish Breakfast was great. also cereal and fruit available. enjoyed the chatter with other guests at breakfast. the staff were great, polite helpful and always service with a smile. the staff and food made the stay so enjoyable and a return is highly likely. we did some walking while there and the weather really helped. so relaxing.
Big Thank You

Cons:

the room was at the end of the building so view wasn't great, but was clean and comfortable.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple gb
9
All good
Pros:

Excellent breakfast and lovely staff

Cons:

Rather small room but perfectly adequate for 1 night

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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John extended_group gb
8
Very good
Pros:

Excellent breakfast. Dinner menu a little constrained.

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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KEVIN solo_traveller gb
9
very enjoyable. Ideal for my purpose.
Pros:

gorgeous fish and chips. silence.

Cons:

parking

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Carol couple gb
7
Basically comfortable and satisfactory, - except for that (unusual0 dinner ecperience!!
Pros:

Breakfast excellent. Comfortable bed. In the right position next to the Village Hall, for our purpose. Friendly and welcoming.
We've stayed here many times over the last twenty years - weathering closure and change of ownership, because it is convenient for Ian lowthian's Music Courses.

Cons:

Dinner on Sunday - way less than good. Waited ages for it to arrive. Am guessing it was left in the oven/forgotten?? everything overcooked. Meat extremely tough. Yorkshire Pudding burnt at the edges.... Roast potatoes black and rock solid!!gravy dried up!
And the young waiter (very pressed and busy,) disappeared..... and did not re-appear any time soon so I could not say anything. I was extremely tired after a very active day, so after waiting a while longer, we Husband and I, just gave up, and went up to bed. I did mention my dissatisfaction next morning when checking out.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Rodney couple ca
10
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Philippa couple gb
9
Thoroughly recommend The Cross Keys for a quiet country trip.
Pros:

The inn is in an idyllic location and without exception all the locals were exceptionally welcoming. It was good to see the inn also hosted a meeting for a village community in the morning which meant it does not just cater for tourists. The location is remote which is a plus for us and there was a lovely book detailing walks and trails in the area. The hosts were great and we had an enjoyable evening meal. The room was nicely furnished and we had a sitting chair each which was great.

Cons:

The only minor issue which is personal taste was a very soft mattress and pillows. Other guests may prefer this.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Wonderful place for a short stop-over
Pros:

We chose Ettrick Bridge as a scenic stop-over on our way home from a holiday tour in the UK. The approach to the area takes you through some stunning and dramatic landscapes - really worth leaving the motorways for these views.
The Inn is a wonderful find. The bar area is clean and cozy and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Our room was also very clean and cozy and we slept soundly and comfortably. We have dinner on the night we arrived and breakfast on departure. Both meals were of exceptional quality. If we're ever in that part of the World again, we will be back.

Cons:

My wife got a bit of a shock on entry when she saw.... see pic below :-)
No harm done!! Adds to the holiday tales.

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Janine couple de
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Jacqueline couple gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

The room was very comfortable. Staff helpful and lovely. Food excellent. Good selection of beers.

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Sven extended_group de
10
2026-07-21 via Nuitee