The Golden Pheasant

Hotels
8.5 (992 reviews)
Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire. , Knutsford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good food
Convenient location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms
Noise disturbances

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Multiple mentions of unclean conditions, such as dirty bedrooms and mould.
Service
9.5
Consistently mentioned as friendly and helpful across several reviews.
Location
9
Location is frequently noted as convenient and suitable for access.
Room Quality
7.5
Issues reported with outdated decor and comfort in some rooms.
Amenities
9
Standard amenities for the hotel type, though some could use updates.
Value for Money
8
Comments on overpricing but also mentions good value in some aspects such as food.
Food and Beverage
9
Generally positive experiences with food, noted as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9
Many guests express enjoyment, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 03:47

Property Description

Charming Countryside Retreat

Cozy Rooms with Scenic Views
Indulge in the comfort of our rooms with flat-screen TVs, cozy seating areas, and picturesque countryside views. Enjoy complimentary tea-making facilities and unwind in a private bathroom with free toiletries.

Gastronomic Delights and Family-Friendly Atmosphere
Savor a delightful array of cask ales, fine wines, and seasonal dishes at our welcoming pub. Families will appreciate our child-friendly amenities and expansive garden with a play area. Pet owners can rejoice as we offer dog-friendly sections inside the pub.

Experience the essence of countryside hospitality at The Golden Pheasant. Book now for an unforgettable retreat.

Important information:

When booking 8 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 992 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9
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Lee couple gb
9
2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
6
Lovely pub, great food and excellent staff, but would not stay here again I'm afraid.
Pros:

The pub is nicely decorated and comfortable with a popular bar and restaurant area. The staff are really friendly, the beer is good and the food is excellent. We ate both nights of our stay in the bar area, which was fine on Friday evening as there were a lot of people eating in the bar, but on Saturday evening we wished we had opted for a table in the restaurant, as we were a bit "forgotten" about in the bar, since the waiting staff were all very busy in the restaurant. This meant our main courses were a bit lukewarm by the time they arrived as it took a long time for someone to clear our starter plates. We didn't find this cause enough to complain, just something to be aware of.

The rooms are all located on the first floor and can be accessed from either inside the pub or via a side door (room key opens the lock) when the pub is closed. Breakfast is excellent, with either continental or cooked options. The poached eggs I had with my Eggs Royale were perfectly cooked!

The room we had (No. 4) was located directly over the main entrance into the bar. It was a decent size and clean, though needs some TLC, particularly the bathroom (which we understand is planned very soon). Tea, coffee, water and biscuits were all supplied. Initial impressions were very good, but we had to revise our opinions by the end of our stay.

Hot water was plentiful and the shower powerful in the bathroom. Lots of big fluffy towels were supplied along with complimentary shampoo and shower gel.

Cons:

Unfortunately, the quality of sleep we experienced was not good. The bed was very firm and the room extremely warm despite having the radiators turned off. The main problem for us though, was noise. I am not sure what it was, but there was an intrusive "rumbling" type noise that happened for about 3 or 4 seconds every 10 minutes (yes, I timed it!) and made it difficult to drop off to sleep despite wearing ear plugs. I mentioned this to the manager who said he thought it was probably the cellar chillers, but I thought it sounded more like some sort of pump somewhere in the building that was being activated intermittently. In addition to this, the music from the bar below our room, whilst not loud, was audible and carried on past midnight on Saturday, though I was not at all aware of it on the previous night.

The bathroom certainly needed some renovating, more so than the room itself. There was even a rusty threaded rod sticking out of the wall in the shower which I assume used to have a soap dish or something similar fitted to it once upon a time. I feel this should have been removed a long time ago as it was unsightly and could also be potentially dangerous if anyone should slip in the shower and catch themselves on it.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
9
Good friendly pub close to M6 ideal for a stopover’
Pros:

Staff were friendly and helpful

Cons:

N/a

2026-03-11 via Nuitee
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Sonya couple gb
8
Great place close to local wedding venues
Pros:

Great place, clean, really friendly helpful staff

Cons:

Rooms were very hot during the night. I did discover a fan in the wardrobe but only when I was packing to leave.
I understand it can be difficult to regulate temp in these old buildings... Maybe staff could tell people on check-in rooms do get hot and that there is a fan
Lighting was a bit too 'soft' when trying to apply makeup

2026-03-10 via Nuitee
M
Matthew couple gb
10
Great little stay
Pros:

The staff, ambience, food breakfast and evening meal, matress and shower.

Cons:

-

2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Janet couple gb
9
Pros:

Quiet location and comfortable room. Food and beer was good.

Cons:

View from bedroom overlooking rubbish bins, very untidy but this didn't stop us enjoying our stay.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
6
The staff were nice & the pub has great potential for a country inn.
Pros:

Location. Quiet. Hot water. TV. Large room. Big car park. Hairdryer. Towels. Not expensive.

Cons:

Not very clean. The dirty sheets from the guest from night before were piled up in my room when I arrived at 7pm. The bathroom has historic grime & my room smelled of other guests, stale. I think it was the old carpet.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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Graham solo_traveller gb
9
I’ll stay again
Pros:

Nice place, stayed before … Great evening food, good menu, terrific breakfast, excellent staff. Nice neat comfortable room(s) comfy bed.

Cons:

Could do with some wee finishing touches here and there with maintenance, window handles, latches etc … Minor cheap fixes that make a difference.

2026-03-06 via Nuitee
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joanne couple gb
8
We stayed 2 nights to attend a nearby wedding, it was a really comfy cosy base ro spend the weekend
Pros:

Lovely comfy country pub, good menu and friendly service

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Elliot couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
M
McWilliam couple gb
9
Pros:

All very good. Food very good and breakfast outstanding

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Chris couple gb
10
Pros:

Our room was spacious and we arrived after mid-night and a staff member was waiting to meet us long after closing hours. Will certainly stay there again. The breakfast was excellent

Cons:

Spacious rooms and great staff members.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
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Paul couple es
10
Pre wedding stayover
Pros:

Great breakfast and evening room. Luvly bedroom too

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
J
Janet couple gb
10
Very good value for money.
Pros:

There was a lovely friendly atmosphere.
Food was excellent as were staff

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Rosemary couple gb
9
Delightful pub with a wonderfully warm welcome, cosy atmosphere and log fires.
Pros:

We had a great welcome from Nathen which was a wonderful start! We loved the attractive bar, log fires, cosy dining room and bedroom with two chairs and a desk...perfect! Excellent menus, delicious food and drink and we were also beautifully looked after at breakfast by Karen.

Cons:

I can honestly say there was nothing we disliked.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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michael couple gb
10
A very comfortable & relaxing hotel to enjoy great food & a great pint of bitter .
Pros:

The location was great combined with the excellent staff from cleaning through to bar and waitressing were absolutely
great, always a genuine smile & helpful . A real old fashioned pub with wonderfully kept bitter . A credit to JWLees. The menu is varied and very well cooked ( especially the three cheese & onion pie ) . Warm rooms that were very relaxing.

Cons:

I would liked to have been able to open the bathroom window to dispel steam, as the fan wasn’t powerful enough. Also it was a shame that all bar one of the bedroom windows were painted closed ( couldn’t open )

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Ugo solo_traveller it
9
Pros:

Accoglienza e servizio davvero eccellenti. Nathan che si è occupato di me a cena e per la prima colazione è stato sia professionale che cordiale: bravissimo. Tornerò sicuramente, quando sarò a Manchester.

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Margaret solo_traveller de
10
The “hotel/pub/B&B was so warm and cozy and made youfeel like home away from home. Very recommended for a s
Pros:

Pretty much everything…what a gem. The staff were lovely, the food was fabulous, and my room was spacious and cozy. There are some 5 star properties that could learn from this place 😊

Cons:

I loved everything!

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Dave couple gb
9
Pros:

Large room, very comfortable. Great staff & a lovely breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-27 via Nuitee