The Golden Pheasant

Hotels
8.5 (1040 reviews)
Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, Cheshire. , Knutsford , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Fax/photocopying
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
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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Outdated rooms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Issues reported with outdated decor and comfort in some rooms.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 1040 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
C
Colin couple gb
10
Really enjoyed it, lovely experience
Pros:

Everything!

Cons:

The early breakfast finish, it finished at 9pm, as we were on holiday we would have preferred it to be until 10am

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
C
Christine couple gb
5
Won’t be returning
Pros:

Charlie was very nice.

Cons:

Dark pokey room, extremely uncomfortable bed, ripped net curtain (!) very hot, kept fan on all day/night.
No extra lock on inside door.
Fail to understand why this property is a 4 star.

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
P
Piotr solo_traveller pl
10
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
S
Stephen solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
R
Richard couple gb
5
Potential to be amazing but needs an upgrade and not worth the amount I paid for 1 night.
Pros:

Great food

Cons:

Room needed attention and mattress needs throwing out. Worst night sleep I’ve had in a long time.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
C
Catherine couple gb
7
Good location
Pros:

Location and friendly staff

Cons:

Position of room

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
P
Peter extended_group gb
7
2026-05-07 via Nuitee
I
Ian couple gb
6
Overnight stop with great food and friendly atmosphere.
Pros:

The staff are excellent. Very approachable, friendly and helpful. The food is great- lovely sharing plate followed by prawn nicoise and chicken with asparagus. Delicious eggs Benedict for breakfast.

Cons:

The bedrooms are tired and in need of a makeover. You can do better than that JW as we have experienced elsewhere. Your excellent staff and your customers deserve better.

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
J
Janice couple gb
8
2026-05-05 via Nuitee
M
Michelle solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The location was good. It was booked to accomadate a wedding we were attending nearby at the Merrydale manor.

Cons:

We were awoken abruptly by work men banging and drilling outside our room window at 8.45am.
This was booked last year and we were not informed of work being completed during our stay or any consideration to us.

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
Z
ZK.Dave solo_traveller nz
8
Pros:

Quick attentive check-in. Pleasant reasonably spacious room with some attractive antique furniture. Dinner was well presented and frankly well above expectation for a simple country pub.

Cons:

No particular negatives.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
A
Ann couple gb
9
Excellent one night stay near M6
Pros:

The warm welcome

Cons:

The bedroom furniture and bathroom could do with a refurb

2026-05-02 via Nuitee
M
Mark couple gb
10
Pros:

All was fabulous especially Karen

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
T
Trish couple gb
10
Would recommend and definately stay again as a lovely vibe in the pub and restaurant and staff fab
Pros:

Didn’t have breakfast as at a wedding so late night but did get told about it thank you

Cons:

Lovely comfort just quite a few cob webs around the ceilings that should have been hoovered previous to our stay

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
H
hampton solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Staff were good, got a couple of dirty cups at breakfast which were changed.
Dinner in the evening was excellent!.
Breakfast average.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
D
David couple fr
8
Lovely hotel in very quiet village
Pros:

Location.
Good breakfast

Cons:

Able to hear TV in adjoining room
Bathroom radiator difficult to regulate heating

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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jill solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff, location and food excellent
Lovely big bright, clean room

Cons:

Think bed/mattress had seen better days!

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
L
Lee solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff very friendly, rooms nice

Cons:

Price fixe menu,portions very small.
Rooms nice, but needs tlc

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
8
Very nice property with great food.
Pros:

Nice looking property in a very nice location. The restaurant food was excellent both in the evening and for breakfast. The staff were very friendly throughout the stay.

Cons:

The room and surrounding areas were a little tired and could do with touching up a bit.

2026-04-23 via Nuitee