Cross Keys Hotel

The Cross Keys Hotel comprises a two-storey main range and a detached outbuilding. The main building likely dates from the 18th century, with later additions and alterations. The front elevation is roughcast, with stone to the rear, and has a red tiled roof punctuated by two large brick stacks, one to the ridge and the other stepped to the left end. The entrance is positioned on the right, in an angle with an outbuilding which slightly projects. A boarded door, featuring a small light and strap hinges, sits beneath a tiled lean-to porch canopy supported by an arched bracket. Windows are wooden casements with small-pane glazing; the ground floor includes a three-light window to the left and two two-light windows towards the entrance, while the upper storey features two small two-light casements with horizontal glazing bars. The east gable end has a raked buttress to the southeast angle and projecting verges with plain barge boards. The rear has two two-light casements to each storey, a small light to the far right, and two skylights to the roof. A wide brick lean-to kitchen extends to the rear right, accompanied by a tall red brick stack; to the left is a large, flat-roofed brick toilet block. A narrow gabled brick wing, likely of earlier date, is situated to the far left.

The outbuilding is a single-storey structure with an attic, incorporating a short main range to the left and a cross-wing to its right. It is constructed from white-washed random stone on a high plinth and has a red tiled roof with a narrow red brick ridge stack to the main range. The front of the cross-wing is distinguished by a high, stepped gable of rubble stone with moulded kneelers. The main range features a two-light casement with small panes. The gable end of the cross-wing includes a central boarded door with a small light above which is a two-light wooden casement with arched lights; three stepped ventilation slits are present at the gable apex. A section of the west side of the outbuilding is partially visible, revealing at least one casement window. A boundary wall follows the road from the northwest angle.

The bar area encompasses the main range and the short main range of the outbuilding. It contains four fireplaces, with two positioned back-to-back in the centre. The fireplace in the outbuilding is small and has an arched lintel; a centrally located fireplace facing west was recently uncovered, showcasing slate reveals. The east end fireplace has been rebuilt, although the lintel may be original. The space features high ceilings, including a spine beam in the main range and a shallow-chamfered cross-beam in the outbuilding range. Round arches are also present. The staircase has been repositioned. The lofted cross-wing of the former outbuilding now functions as a restaurant and is open-plan, incorporating three trusses: a central Queen-post truss, likely from the 18th century, and two outer tie-beam trusses, all pegged. Most rafters have been renewed. Some timber framing is visible in the rear (south) wall.