The Village of Thixendale in Ryedale

Be aware there is no mobile phone signal.The Cross Keys is a small village pub which provides accommodation, with the pleasantly decorated rooms in a separate building. Fresh milk was provided on arrival for a much needed cup of tea. Food is served in the pub every night which is good news for those walking the Yorkshire Wolds Way.After a good night’s sleep and breakfast, I collected my pack-up lunch and left Thixendale having been made welcome by Steve and Mary throughout my stay. It was great value too.

I stayed at the Cross Keys Inn in Thixendale whilst hiking the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Ferriby to Filey. I arrived on a wet and cold evening but the landlord (Steve) gave me a warm welcome and led me straight to my room which is in a converted barn alongside the pub. The room was ideal for a wet walker with muddy boots because it had an entrance lobby with a bench to take off my wet clothes and boots. My room had two single beds and an ensuite shower room with wash basin. There is no TV, but this did not bother me. There is no WiFi nor mobile phone signal as Thixendale is located in a deep valley. My room was centrally heated and cosy allowing me to chill out before going down to the pub for dinner. Steve had prepared a roaring fire and Steve is a great host so I talked to other hikers and locals whilst waiting for dinner. The menu gave a good choice, including both meats and vegetarian, but I would have liked more chicken options. The portion was generous and I opted for a delicious apple pie with ice cream for desert all cooked by Steve's wife. In the morning breakfast was generous and high quality which set me up well for the day as I faced a 22 mile walk. If I am ever in the Wolds again I will definitely stay at the Cross Keys Inn in Thixendale.

Back in 1980/1 I stayed at Thixendale on a walking holiday and stayed at the Youth Hostel. Today I went to Eden Camp near Malton. I had a day there, then put Thixendale in the Sat Nav as I had fond memories of my 1980 Youth Hostel stay. The village is much as I remembered it, beautiful, unspoilt and remote. I was fairly sure that in 1980 I had a pint in the pub, then had a solo night in the youth hostel.I soon found the pub, noted it opened at 7pm and did food until 9pm. I killed a little time and then had Scampi and Chips with a pint of Tetley's beer. The landlord is very friendly and helpful, the locals in the pub were a good crowd and friendly too. The food here is awesome.The landlord explained how the youth hostel closed in 1999 and how it was leased for six months a year and was also the village hall. I remember collecting the hostel keys from a warden that was none resident at the hostel, having a good stay in the village and pub and returning the hostel keys the next morning. I would happily return to this pub and Thixendale, anytime.

What a lovely little place to stay, reasonably priced and lovely room. Great for walkers and Steve really helpful and informative. Will definitely be back thank you for a great stay and yummy breakfast

As a regular ( we go there when we visit our friends - every two years! ), I have always enjoyed my meals there but the steak I had last Friday was delicious. Despite our infrequent visits, Steve always remembers us and makes us feel really welcome.

Fantastic little pub with lovely host Steve. Nothing was too much. Value for money, tasty food and quaint, comfy accommodation. Thank you so much

Went to Cross Keys for dinner whilst staying in Thixendale. Food was good quality and value for money. Had scampi, chips and mushy peas. Good old fashioned pub with no frills. Tucked away and not easy to find but worth an effort to visit.

Diminuto pub. Sólo tres habitaciones recientemente reformadas con todo un andador podría necesitar, incluyendo una sala de botas y batas para él y ella. Steve y Mary los anfitriones perfectos. Cerveza excelente, así como la comida. Una joya inesperada que recomiendo sin reservas. Si se corta el desayuno le llevará a través del día.Espero que podamos volver a visitar algún día.