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The Cross Keys

24 Northgate
Rated 8.1 in 846 reviews

The Cross Keys in Peebles, United Kingdom, is a charming lodging option that offers an inviting retreat in the heart of the picturesque Scottish Borders. This boutique hotel is well-regarded for its blend of historic charm and modern comforts, making it an attractive choice for travelers seeking a quaint and comfortable stay.

Housed in a building that reflects the area's rich heritage, The Cross Keys showcases a traditional aesthetic with its classic stone facade. Inside, guests can expect warm hospitality complemented by cozy interiors. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, combining serene color palettes with contemporary amenities to ensure a restful experience.

The hotel features a welcoming restaurant and bar, where guests can savor meals inspired by local flavors and ingredients. The menu caters to various tastes, ensuring there’s something delightful for everyone. Additionally, the bar offers a selection of local ales and whiskies, allowing visitors to enjoy a genuine taste of Scotland.

Located in the heart of Peebles, The Cross Keys serves as a convenient base for exploring the surrounding area. Guests can enjoy exploring the town's quaint shops, cafes, and galleries or venture further afield to experience the stunning landscapes and outdoor activities the Scottish Borders have to offer. Walking and cycling are popular pursuits, with numerous scenic trails available nearby.

Overall, The Cross Keys provides a pleasant and characterful environment from which to explore the beauty of the Scottish Borders, making it an excellent choice for both leisure and business travelers looking to enjoy the region’s natural and cultural offerings.

Climate and Weather

January
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October
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Michelin Restaurants in Peebles and near The Cross Keys

Neidpath Castle
Neidpath Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Cross Kirk
Cross Kirk
Church in Peebles, Scotland, UK
300m / 330yd
Peebles Old Parish Church
Peebles Old Parish Church
Church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
310m / 340yd
The John Buchan Story
Museum in the Chambers Institute, Peebles, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Peebles Library
Peebles Library
Public library in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Local museum in the Chambers Institute, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
140m / 150yd
Smithfield
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Kings Meadows
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.7mi
Goods Office, Car Park, East Station, Peebles
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
90m / 100yd
St Peter's Episcopal Chapel, Eastgate, Peebles
St Peter's Episcopal Chapel, Eastgate, Peebles
Church building in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
90m / 100yd
Leckie Memorial Church, Eastgate, Peebles
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
120m / 130yd
Market Cross
Market Cross
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
War Memorial, High Street, Peebles
War Memorial, High Street, Peebles
War memorial in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Venlaw Castle
Venlaw Castle
Tower house, now hotel, in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
St Josephs R C Church, Rosetta Road, Peebles
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
Horsburgh Castle
Horsburgh Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Kailzie Gardens
Kailzie Gardens
Garden in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Milkieston Rings
Milkieston Rings
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Stobo Kirk
Stobo Kirk
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Great Polish Map of Scotland
Great Polish Map of Scotland
Outdoor concrete scale model of Scotland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Lyne Kirk
Lyne Kirk
Church in Peeblesshire, Scotland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Eddleston Parish Church
Eddleston Parish Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Traquair House
Traquair House
Tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Drochil Castle
Drochil Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 5.9mi
The Glen
The Glen
Estate and country house in Scotland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Stobo Castle
Stobo Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works, 5, 7 And 9 High Street, Innerleithen
Robert Smail's Printing Works, 5, 7 And 9 High Street, Innerleithen
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre
Local Authority Museum in Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Innerleithen Parish Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Northshield Rings
Northshield Rings
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Hog Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.6km / 5.4mi
Whiteside Hill
Hill in Newlands, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
10.1km / 6.3mi
War Memorial, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn
War Memorial, Galashiels Road, Walkerburn
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
11.4km / 7.1mi
Walkerburn War Memorial
Walkerburn War Memorial
War memorial in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
11.1km / 6.9mi
Ladyurd Rings
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Blyth Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
13.9km / 8.6mi
Tinnis Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
12.7km / 7.9mi
Dreva Craig
Dreva Craig
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
13.6km / 8.5mi
Gallowberry Wood
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
13.2km / 8.2mi
Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of
Old Harestanes,stone circle 180m NE of
Megalith in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
13.4km / 8.4mi
Dolphinton branch
Former railway line in Scotland
12.9km / 8mi
Dryhope Tower
Dryhope Tower
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
15.9km / 9.9mi
Wrae Tower
Wrae Tower
Tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
15.7km / 9.7mi
Helm End Fort
Helm End Fort
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
15.2km / 9.5mi
St Andrew's Parish Church, Main Street, West Linton
St Andrew's Parish Church, Main Street, West Linton
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
15.1km / 9.4mi

What to do in Peebles and near The Cross Keys

Neidpath Castle
Neidpath Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Cross Kirk
Cross Kirk
Church in Peebles, Scotland, UK
300m / 330yd
Peebles Old Parish Church
Peebles Old Parish Church
Church in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
310m / 340yd
The John Buchan Story
Museum in the Chambers Institute, Peebles, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Peebles Library
Peebles Library
Public library in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Peebles Museum and Gallery
Local museum in the Chambers Institute, Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
140m / 150yd
Smithfield
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.7km / 1.1mi
Kings Meadows
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
1.1km / 0.7mi
Goods Office, Car Park, East Station, Peebles
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
90m / 100yd
St Peter's Episcopal Chapel, Eastgate, Peebles
St Peter's Episcopal Chapel, Eastgate, Peebles
Church building in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
90m / 100yd
Leckie Memorial Church, Eastgate, Peebles
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
120m / 130yd
Market Cross
Market Cross
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
War Memorial, High Street, Peebles
War Memorial, High Street, Peebles
War memorial in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
130m / 150yd
Venlaw Castle
Venlaw Castle
Tower house, now hotel, in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
0.7km / 0.41mi
St Josephs R C Church, Rosetta Road, Peebles
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
0.5km / 0.32mi
Horsburgh Castle
Horsburgh Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
3.5km / 2.2mi
Kailzie Gardens
Kailzie Gardens
Garden in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
3.3km / 2mi
Milkieston Rings
Milkieston Rings
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.4km / 3.4mi
Stobo Kirk
Stobo Kirk
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.6km / 4.7mi
Great Polish Map of Scotland
Great Polish Map of Scotland
Outdoor concrete scale model of Scotland
6.8km / 4.2mi
Lyne Kirk
Lyne Kirk
Church in Peeblesshire, Scotland
6.1km / 3.8mi
Eddleston Parish Church
Eddleston Parish Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
6.7km / 4.2mi
Traquair House
Traquair House
Tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
9.2km / 5.7mi
Drochil Castle
Drochil Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
9.6km / 5.9mi
The Glen
The Glen
Estate and country house in Scotland
8.7km / 5.4mi
Stobo Castle
Stobo Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.9km / 5.5mi
Robert Smail's Printing Works, 5, 7 And 9 High Street, Innerleithen
Robert Smail's Printing Works, 5, 7 And 9 High Street, Innerleithen
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
St Ronanʼs Wells Visitor Centre
Local Authority Museum in Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Innerleithen Parish Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.7km / 5.4mi
Northshield Rings
Northshield Rings
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi

About Peebles

Peebles, a charming town located in the Scottish Borders, offers a variety of activities and attractions for visitors. One of the best ways to enjoy the local scenery is by exploring the River Tweed, which runs through the town. The riverside path provides a peaceful setting for walking or cycling, allowing you to take in the natural beauty of the area.

For those interested in history, the Peebles Old Parish Church is worth a visit. This historic site features beautiful architecture and offers insight into the local heritage. Nearby, the Peebles Museum provides a glimpse into the town’s past, showcasing exhibits that highlight the area's culture and traditions.

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the surrounding Pentland Hills, which offer numerous walking trails and opportunities for hiking. The hills are a great place to enjoy panoramic views and experience the diverse wildlife of the region. In addition, the Cardrona Forest is another excellent location for those who enjoy nature, with trails suitable for walking, cycling, and wildlife spotting.

If you are looking to engage with the local community, the town hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, celebrating everything from music to local produce. These events provide a great way to experience Peebles' vibrant culture and meet its residents.

For a more leisurely experience, exploring the local shops and cafes can be quite enjoyable. The town features a range of independent retailers and eateries, where you can sample local delicacies and shop for unique crafts.

Finally, if you're interested in outdoor sports, Peebles is known for its mountain biking trails, attracting enthusiasts from various regions. The trails cater to different skill levels, making it accessible for everyone.

Overall, Peebles combines natural beauty, history, and community, making it a pleasant destination for visitors looking to explore the Scottish Borders.




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