Crossways as a Hotel was first re-developed & re-opened in 1977; although the original building dates back to the 19th. Century. As the 'BARREL & GRAPES INN.' It was known to have been purchased at auction by Lord Bentley of Horden on the 1st May 1920 for the sum of £ 1200.00.

Crossways prior to being re-developed was better known as the 'Half-Way House;' just one of the many Publi