The Cross Keys Inn

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  • Touring pitches next to a family pub in Lydford-on-Fosse, Somerset
  • A 25-minute drive to Glastonbury, half an hour to Wookey Hole Caves
  • Pub serves lunch and dinner and hosts live-music events
After a touring site right next to a family-friendly pub in Somerset? Look no further than the friendly and quiet The Cross Keys Inn, which makes a handy base for visiting Glastonbury (25 minutes’ drive) if you’re needing a base for the famous music festival. The pub is in the Somerset village of Lydford-on-Fosse, between Yeovil (20 minutes) and Glastonbury. It has two bars, an open fire and a wifi connection, and serves lunches and dinners (please call to book in advance) as well as real Somerset ales and ciders. Live-music events are occasionally hosted in the function room, which opens out onto the beer garden. The pitches are a short distance from the pub, so although there may be more noise than usual during live events, staff are more than happy to allocate a quieter pitch for you on request. Facilities on the camping field include drinking water, a chemical disposal point, a recycling area, loos and showers. When you’re off to explore the many highlights of Somerset and the south-west, the main A303 is a handy three-minute drive away.

Site type

Touring caravan pitches 25
Motorhome pitches 25
Open now
Opens 1 March
Please note
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro).
  • No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Guests under the age of 18 are not allowed on site.
  • Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
  • This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
  • There is no reception on-site: on arrival please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Live music events are occasionally hosted in the pub and noise may travel to parts of the campsite. Staff will be happy to allocate you a quieter pitch if requested. The kitchen is open every day for lunch and dinner. Booking is recommended.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Sat, 1 Mar to

Open from Wed, 7 Jan to

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2 adults
0 children

Reviews

9.3

Overall rating from 191 Pitchup.com customers

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Peaceful

97% would recommend this site to a friend

95% would stay here again

What customers say

This adults-only campsite is highly praised for its friendly staff, clean and level pitches, and excellent on-site pub offering great food and a good selection of real ales. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and convenient location for exploring the surrounding area. Facilities are generally clean and well-maintained, though some noted they could be dated. The pub is a major highlight, contributing significantly to the positive overall experience.

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Pete C.

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Sean O.

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Liked Stated at The Cross Keys last night ,in our old Motorhome, I have to say " what a great Pub/ campsite, didn't eat here but the food looked good , had a couple of great beers "
Toilets /showers were cleanand warm ,
If I'm in the area again I would definitely stay .

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Great site behind a great pub

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Anne-lise S.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great site. The check in staff were friendly and helpful. We ate at the pub both nights. The food was lovely. Definitely worth booking a table as it was super busy. There is road noise and train noise in the day but it didn’t bother us at night. There is a Greggs and shop around the corner. I don’t think there is WiFi but I can’t deselect the option.

Disliked Nothing

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Anthony J.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The staff very helpful and the food was the best Ive eaten at a pub a long time.
The pitch was level and easy to park on lots of room

Disliked Only one toilet in the men’s and the seat was broken on that.

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Great site and will definitely be visiting again.

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David L.

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Liked First time at this site and very impressed. Lovely pub and they made us feel very welcome. Food was great and touring pitches were level and spacious. Facilities were spotless and high quality.

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brian s.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Used as an overnight stopover.
Very friendly, food looked great

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Excellent site very clean facilities very friendly staff level pitch

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Graham L.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked The full experience of the cross keys inn fantastic atmosphere Very good clean showers and toilets level pitches with electric hookup great place to relax you don't need to cook for yourselves just walk into the Inn and order your meals up to 21.00 hrs and live entertainment thrown in with the price fantastic value for money we will be returning in 2026.

Disliked There was nothing to dislike about the cross keys inn well recommended

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Nice pub site with great food and friendly staff. Dog friendly.

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Ian S.

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Liked Stayed here for second time in a couple of months in our motorhome. Came specifically for the beer and music festival after a dog walk around Lydford. It was a well run event with lots of beers and ciders to choose from. We planned to eat the stone baked pizzas and were not disappointed. Freshly cooked and to my request by the chef who was happy to chat.

The staff were friendly as always. A great little site for a stop off and food/drink.

Disliked Have mentioned before that service point for water and grey waste could be better sited as difficult for motorhomes to get to.

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Andy F.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Nice and quiet flat site with spacious pitches. 2 excellent showers, however only 1 toilet and urinal. Not an issue for us as site wasn't too busy. Dark skies made a clear night special. Behind a lovely pub with enclosed beer garden and top notch pizzas. Good range of beers and ciders.

Disliked None

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Sandra A.

Electric grass touring pitch

Liked Great site. Peaceful and relaxing. Friendly staff on arrival. .Excellent vibe in the pub. Would definitely return and recommend.

Disliked Nothing to dislike.

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Features

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Gastronomic delight Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Fishing nearby Golf nearby Restaurant nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

The Cross Keys Inn

Lydford-on-Fosse

Somerton

Somerset

England

TA11 7HA

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

51.07552°N
2.61985°W

Nearest transport

Coach
6.3 mi The Library
6.3 mi Crispin Hall
6.5 mi Town Hall
Rail
4.5 mi Castle Cary Rail Station
7.9 mi Bruton Rail Station
9.1 mi Yeovil Pen Mill Rail Station
Ferry
16.9 mi Bridgwater Ferry Terminal
24.9 mi Weston-super-Mare Knightstone Harbour
25.7 mi The Cottage Ferry Landing
Airport
21.9 mi Bristol International Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

As well as being handy for Glastonbury (25 minutes’ drive), the site is close to the teeny city of Wells and the dramatic limestone formations at Wookey Hole Caves (both half an hour). Ilchester’s Fleet Air Arm Museum (15 minutes) has a huge collection of military and civilian craft, while there are hundreds of cars and motorbikes on display at the Haynes International Motor Museum (10 minutes) as well as lots of activities for kids. Further afield, Bath (55 minutes) is a handsome Georgian city with plenty to keep visitors busy for the day. It’s home to the spectacular Roman Baths complex, an abbey with jewel-coloured stained-glass windows and a rare treat at Thermae Bath Spa, with city views from its rooftop pool. The Royal Bath and West Showground (15 minutes) has a year-around schedule of events from flea markets to the famed Royal Bath and West Show. Held in late May or early June, this three-day jamboree celebrates the best of British farming and Somerset produce at pop-up food and drink stalls, as well as staging show-jumping competitions and Shire horse parades.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Berrow North Of Unity Farm 22.4 mi Estuary N/AExcellentGoodGood
Weston-Super-Mare Uphill Slipway 23.5 mi Estuary PoorPoorN/APoor
Brean 24 mi Estuary N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Weston Main 24.2 mi Estuary PoorN/APoorN/A
Weston-Super-Mare Sand Bay 25 mi Estuary N/AN/AGoodGood

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Haynes International Motor Museum 3.6 mi

Fleet Air Arm Museum 4.3 mi

Glastonbury Tor 5.9 mi

Clarks Village 6.4 mi

Glastonbury Abbey 6.5 mi

National Trust

Lytes Cary Manor 3.6 mi

West Pennard Court Barn 4.1 mi

Tintinhull Garden 8 mi

Stembridge Tower Mill 8.7 mi

Priest's House 9.3 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Baltonsborough - West Lydford - Southwood - Baltonsborough 2.9 mi

HAZLEGROVE HOUSE 3.4 mi

LYTES CARTY 3.4 mi

Cadbury Castle - Beacon Hill - Corton Denham - Cadbury Castle 5.4 mi

Glastonbury 6.4 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does The Cross Keys Inn have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is The Cross Keys Inn dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near The Cross Keys Inn? As well as being handy for Glastonbury (25 minutes’ drive), the site is close to the teeny city of Wells and the dramatic limestone formations at Wookey Hole Caves (both half an … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of The Cross Keys Inn?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  2 p.m. –  6 p.m.
    Depart by:  11 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at The Cross Keys Inn? From £22 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.