Reviews of The Cross Keys in Kippen
Main Street, Kippen, Stirling FK8 3DN, Kippen, FK8 3DN, United Kingdom
#2 of 3 hotels in Kippen
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 167 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.3
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Free WiFi
9.0
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Reviewed: 30 March 2025
Eileen
United Kingdom22 reviews1 helpful vote10“Brilliant wee place!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing.
A great find! Friendly and extremely helpful owner and staff. Relaxed ambience. Spotless room. Lovely food.
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: 31 December 2024
Tim
United Kingdom16 reviews5 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely comfortable.room with countryside views
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2024
William
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All good
Great historical pub from 1703 great staff and food
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 30 December 2024
Aileen
United Kingdom19 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Good value, good service”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
The room and bed was very comfortable, the staff were very helpful and courteous and the breakfast was excellent
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 29 December 2024
Angiekeys
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Fan in bathroom was really loud.
Really comfy rooms, food was lovely and staff really helpful and friendly
Stayed in December 2024
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Reviewed: 26 October 2024
Camilla
Sweden6 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Local and well priced accommodation”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very nice and welcoming staff. Nice pub dinner and good breakfast
Stayed in October 2024
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Reviewed: 1 October 2024
Steve
New Zealand15 reviews9.0“Nice pub in a quiet location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
liked the history of the place. It's a very old pub
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 22 September 2024
Kingswell
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Overall a wonderful stay. I would go back without hesitation”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Parking could be a problem there is limited space in front of Crosskeys I travelled with my dog and I think the Chef? Who dealt with breakfast either objected to my dog, who was perfectly behaved throughout. Or he just felt he could be somewhat unfriendly towards me, he was notably more friendly towards another couple that came in to breakfast . … minus dog. A minor miff but it’s a thing that you remember.
Loved the location The room was simple perfectly clean exactly right for overnight
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Gillian
United Kingdom15 reviews8.0“Perfect Stop over,”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very old Inn that has been tastefully modernised bedrooms, Food was excellent. Very good value for money. Internet connection was very good, Perfect for a stop over for a long journey and very reasonable.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Ivan
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Excellent stay! Great food!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
All was good!
Excellent stay, recent refurbishment so everything looked brand new! Great views from the room! Food and beer on the pub were also excellent! Full marks, would stay again!
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Michael
Australia9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Freshly renovated room was very comfortable, staff were very friendly and the food from the restaurant was excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 5 September 2024
Nicholas
United Kingdom22 reviews2 helpful votes10“Incredible food and drinks and a super room. Attentive staff.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Full of Character
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 2 September 2024
Amy
United Kingdom12 reviews10“Cost stay - great value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely accommodating staff, clean and stylish rooms. Great breakfast options.
Stayed in September 2024
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Reviewed: 26 August 2024
Agnes
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Very pleasant and comfortable hotel, lovely staff Great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast was very good. Lovely staff. Very comfortable room. Very good dinner. Great value for money. Easy parking outside the hotel.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 15 August 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom24 reviews8.0“Lovely Pub/Restaurant with rooms.”- • With a pet
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I booked with Booking.com as taking a Pet, I was charged separately for the Dog at the Hotel . Had I k ow this I would have chosen a cheaper hotel that also suited my needs
I did not have the cooked breakfast
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 10 August 2024
Jonathan
United States2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Quaint historic inn with modern bedroom amenities. Ground floor pub maintains the old feel. Many locals eating there. Food was exceptional quality and menu offers more than just basic pub fare. Bedrooms and ensuite were comfortable and provided plenty of space. Staff was friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fresh, delicious, and offered many traditional scottish choices. Located in a small quiet village with a short, easy drive to Stirling city center. Definitely would use again.
Stayed in August 2024
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Reviewed: 26 July 2024
Young
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
It's a nice old fashion pub and being on the outskirts of Stirling was ideal for me. The food was great and Lassie working the bar was a good laugh.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 21 July 2024
Mountainmac
United Kingdom58 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“Loved It”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Food was great, internet was good, staff were friendly, loved the location, will definitely be back.
Stayed in July 2024
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Reviewed: 24 June 2024
Malcolm
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Excellent for a short stay break or tour”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
TV reception wasn't brilliant but apart from that it was very comfortable.
Food was all excellent - the setting was homely with some nice quirky touches. The accommodation was to a good standard and although it had no desk the owner provided a desk and table so I could work.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 24 June 2024
William
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Started with a lovely lunch in the traditional lounge bar. Returned from the wedding we attended nearby and had a great”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Lovely old building with lots of character
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Jamie
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Just right for a stop off on a journey north”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Lovely helpful staff no pretence lovely
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 15 June 2024
Janet
United Kingdom15 reviews1 helpful vote10“What a lovely place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The Inn was really quaint and lovely. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Both our evening meals and breakfast were great; good sized portions and delicious - my husband said it was the best breakfast he'd had! Our room was perfect, very comfy bed and good shower. Would definitely stay again when in the Stirling area.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Helen
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The heating in the room. My friends were fine but I had not been told how to adjust the heating, or perhaps I was not so technically inclined.
The breakfast was excellent. And Kippen was easy to reach and suitable to further visits in the area. My only problem was that I was cold in my room overnight. However, I think I will be back in the future.
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: 12 June 2024
Lesley
United Kingdom20 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Couldn't fault the cross keys
I mixed the dates up and they were very accommodating. Ian gave us a lovely welcome , he offered to help with bags and told us everything we needed to know without having to ask. The room was spotless with good quality fittings. It also had beautiful views from both windows. Very comfortable. The pub was cosy and the food second to none. We had a walk around the village, it too was lovely. A proper Scottish breakfast, black pudding , haggis and fruit pudding included, a rarity these days.
Stayed in June 2024
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