The Cross Keys in Kippen

Great place , classic Inn. Comfy rooms and great food. Great staff, beer garden and beers. Ideally situated for Stirling and the Trossachs. Centrally located in a quant village. 3 rooms , contemporary finish with a traditional pub , restaurant downstairs.

I stayed at the Cross Keys as a base to travel to Stirling 10k run from. The room was cosy with nice decor and had everything you need. Service was good and the room was good value for money. The shower was powerful and towels absorbent. I slept like a log although next rooms bathroom fan was quite noisy. There is a pub underneath but any nouse didn’t go on till late. The only thing that detracted from my stay was breakfast. I was told breakfast was maybe off due to boss/breakfast cook having a delayed flight then later on told breakfast was on. However when I went down for breakfast, cooked breakfast was off then on after I’d finished my cereal and banana. This was stressful and not ideal considering I had the run the next morning and there were no shops open in Kippen in the evening. Not sure what the issue really was, a bit odd!

We stayed overnight on our way up to the Isle of Mull. Staff were very accommodating for us all, including the dog who was a bit over excited for his first stay anywhere. Rooms were lively and comfortable. Food both evening and breakfast were fantastic. Highly recommended.

Loved everything about my stay, from the room to the meals, from the location to the staff. Looking forward to a return visit. Was made to feel very much at home from beginning to end. Especially appreciated accommodation of a late departure.

Worst place ever, made even worse by the owner. Arrived Saturday afternoon after taking my my wife for chemo. Owner was drunk and not very welcoming. Came down for breakfast on Sunday and was asked, by the owner, "your not down for breakfast yet" ? I want to be made welcome, I wasn't, I was asked to cancel *********** so he could not pay commission, we were told at 8.45 on Sunday evening that the bar was closing, by the owner, maybe because he was sober and his rich, elitist friends weren't there. Won't stay here ever and won't recommend it to anyone, EVER. We eventually went to The Inn At Kippen. Amazing staff, made welcome and if they had a room I would pay for it. Also, I know it's a dog friendly environment, couldn't enjoy my non seasoned meal without the resident dog stealing food from our plates. No way would I recommend this place. Oh!!!! You have to change the carpets,,,, nasty!!!!! And if *********** don't take this arrogant individual off the site, there truly is something wrong!!!!!

I stayed just one night and on a whim. This inn is quite superb. The room was clean (spotless in fact) comfortable and with great views. The bar was welcoming with a cracking fire and … Jess the Labradoodle patrolling the gaff. I had a delicious dinner of salmon, steak pie and sticky toffee pudding. All faultlessly served by Sarah and with Jess looking on with her experienced eye, there was little room for error! A dram in the bar was the perfect night cap as the next day I was up early and walked in the nearby hills and forest. The cooked breakfast upon my return was just the ticket. I had local bacon and sausage that TASTED of bacon and sausage with good coffee all served by Brian, the very affable and hospitable host. This is a gem of a place and I hope I will return soon. Brian, just one request….bigger, more substantial paper napkins please, the thicker faux linen ones? Thank you for being an independent star.