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The Cross Keys

3.0 star property

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A traditional brick building with a sign reading "CROSS KEY FREE HOUSE" and "TRADITIONAL ALES".
A row of dark wooden houses with white-framed windows and a blue door.
A coffee station with a coffee maker, cups, a milk jug, and various coffee pods.
A hotel room with two white beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.
A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a pebbles pattern, a sink, and a toilet.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Ballslough Hill, St Albans, England, AL4 8LA
  • Place, Aldwickbury Park Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Space
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Knebworth Country Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (LHR-Heathrow)
    ‪87 min drive‬

Room options

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A bathroom with a shower curtain featuring a pebbles pattern, a sink, and a toilet.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two white beds, a desk, a chair, a painting on the wall, and a mirror.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

St Albans

The Cross Keys places you within a 10-minute drive of Aldwickbury Park Golf Club and Fielder Centre UH. This 2-room, 3-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • Aldwickbury Park Golf Club - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Big Space - 11 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Knebworth Country Park - 12 min drive - 6.6 miles
  • Fielder Centre UH - 13 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • St Albans Cathedral - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

  • Harpenden Station - 9 min drive
  • Luton Airport (LTN) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marquis of Granby - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Goat Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cravin Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Swan - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Wicked Lady - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. If you decide to drive, there's free parking.
Guests can expect to find 32-inch flat-screen TVs. Electric kettles, portable fans, and hair dryers are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from October 17 2025 to July 31 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 for adults and GBP 5.50 for children

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-10:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

The Cross Keys St Albans
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast
The Cross Keys Bed & breakfast St Albans

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Cross Keys?

The Cross Keys offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around The Cross Keys?

This bed & breakfast is located in St Albans, close to Knebworth House, Hertfordshire County Showground, and The Galleria. You'll also find Aldwickbury Park Golf Club and Big Space within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Cross Keys?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Cross Keys feature a casino?

No, The Cross Keys doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Cross Keys?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Cross Keys?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a garden at this bed & breakfast.

Are there hot tubs at The Cross Keys?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Cross Keys have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Cross Keys serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Cross Keys allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, pets stay free at The Cross Keys.

Are there connecting rooms at The Cross Keys?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Cross Keys?

The closest major airport to The Cross Keys is Luton Airport (LTN), which is 9.1 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Stansted Airport (STN), which is around 24.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Cross Keys?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Cross Keys that offer a balcony.

The Cross Keys Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great room and service. Need to sort wifi

Nice welcome and room is fine. Very clean. Only issue is room had no phone signal or wifi so I couldn't do the work I needed to do,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023