The Pheasant Hotel, Holt, Norfolk - The Coaching Inn Group

Hotels
9 (2117 reviews)
Coast Road , Kelling , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Terrace
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
High food quality
Cons:
Slow meal service
Somewhat dated amenities
High drink prices

Categories

Cleanliness
8.33
Mentioned as extremely clean; some complaints about clean areas like carpets.
Service
9.3
Staff were described as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Location
9.34
Location frequently praised; ideal for needs despite being slightly off in description.
Room Quality
9.29
Rooms consistently mentioned as comfortable and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.82
Mentioned as somewhat dated, but generally satisfactory; positive mentions of facilities.
Value for Money
8.78
Generally felt good value; some comments on high drink prices.
Food and Beverage
8.83
Food quality rated highly; some complaints about portion sizes and extra charges.
Overall Experience
9.3
Most reviews indicate a very positive overall experience with intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 00:25

Property Description

Georgian Country House Charm: Experience the tranquility of this Georgian country house hotel set in 2 acres of lush gardens. The bright and airy rooms provide a peaceful retreat, with some offering picturesque views of the hotel lawns.

Nature's Haven: Surrounded by untouched heath and farm land, The Pheasant is a sanctuary for various bird species. Take a local boat to explore Blakeney point and witness seals and bird nesting sites in their natural habitat.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in fresh, local produce at the Orangery and Restaurant, where a seasonal menu features an array of seafood sourced from the nearby coastline. Unwind at the bar with a selection of real ales and wines from Norfolk.

Escape to The Pheasant Hotel for a serene getaway amidst nature's beauty and culinary delights. Book your stay now for a truly enchanting experience.

Important information:

When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply. Please contact property for full terms and conditions after booking.

Up to two dogs can be accommodated in some bedrooms, subject to availability and by prior arrangement.

Please note that the property does not have a elevator. They can assist with luggage if necessary.

Children - ages 3 - 11years -
Children can be added at £45.00 per night, per child - Bed and Breakfast is included.
Dinner for all children is charged as an extra when dining in the hotel and payable upon departure
We have Children's menus available.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2117 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.29
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.78
Food and Beverage: 8.83
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Pope • couple • gb
8
We came to the Pheasant several years ago and much enjoyed our stay this time.
Pros:

The room was just what we wanted.
Breakfast was very good but the coffee could have been a little stronger.
My coffee from the bar was excellent

Cons:

We didn't like the nespresso coffee nor having only longlife milk which is most unpleasant in tea as well.
See above for breakfast coffee.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
9
A well run hotel
Pros:

Lovely location .Well kept garden .Staff were lovely.
Bedroom was modern with charging points .
Fridge with fresh milk

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Graham • couple • gb
8
Nice room nice staff
Pros:

Nice room friendly staff

Cons:

Lovely room but the tv needs raising as it it is very difficult to pull out without removing everything off unit and makes plugging in kettle difficult
The restaurant evening meal choice for vegetarians is really poor, hence only eat there one night

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Shields • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Baycroft • couple • gb
9
Pros:

The ambience in the public areas. Fantastic! The nice outdoor seating area. The wallpaper in our bedroom!

Cons:

The breakfast could have been better. There was rather a limited choice of food (cold). My husband had the cooked breakfast one morning, and the (no doubt locally sourced!) sausages were very unpleasant. The slices of bread were too large for the toaster, and the white bread left a nasty aftertaste. We didn't eat dinner there. Menu too fancy for us!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Peter • extended_group • gb
4
Disappointing
Pros:

Decent breakfast

Cons:

No room service, no milk for in-room beverages, electric sockets not working, hot water in shower erratic. Staff expressed concern but no motivation to address or fix issues.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • couple • gb
8
Nice hotel but NO WiFi in our room despite being advertised for all customers
Pros:

The location of the Pheasant Hotel was excellent, in a quiet and beautiful part of the countryside. Our "chalet", an old Shepherd;s hut was well designed internally and provided a good base for our short break.

Cons:

we booked the property after reading that WiFi was available but were disappointed because it was NOT available in Keepers chalet. This may sound minor but WiFi is extreme;y important to enable one of us to get to sleep properly. Consequently, the sleep for one of us was not as easy or comfortable as it should have been and this affected our break.

This was reported to reception after the first night and the receptionist explained that there was some discrepancy because the booking was made through Booking.com and that the hotel's procedure had recently changed and that the hotel now informs customers booking "Keepers" that there is no WiFi. Unfortunately for me, this procedure was not in operation when I booked and therefore I did not know that WiFi was not available for me.

Had I known that WiFi was not available then I would NOT have made the booking.

WiFi for all customers was advertised but was not delivered.

The receptionist said that she would speak to the manager but we received no response at all from the manager. The receptionist did offer several options to us and one was to swap to the other chalet but on inspection this was not as well decorated or as light as the newer chalet.

The other option was to move to a different hotel and to change rooms for each of the 3 remaining days.

We received no response from the manager and consequently feel very disappointed.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Kelvin • couple • gb
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Sharon • couple • gb
9
The staff were fantastic, really friendly and helpful, really made our stay. Would definitely return as food/drinks
Pros:

It was beautifully decorated, had the feel of a grand country Manor House. Everywhere you looked there were lovely decor touches, it had clearly been well thought out, it also felt warm and welcoming, it was an unexpected pleasure.

Cons:

Our only criticism was that our bed was not particularly comfortable, it had a ridge where the 2 base parts were joined horizontally which dug into my thighs when lying on my sides. I completely understand that given the room is part of an old building and the entrance to the room was restricted, it limits the style of bed it could have. However, maybe a deep topper could solve this issue. The shutters in the room although beautiful and atmospheric allowed a lot of light in at dawn, dark curtains or black out blinds under the shutters would have improved the quality of our sleep. The room was otherwise lovely with a sumptuous feel and well equipped with a decent hair dryer (Dyson) mirrors, including a super make up mirror! Coffee machine, fridge and tea making facilities. Bathroom was gorgeous and lovely toiletries.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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shane • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Honour • couple • gb
10
Super hotel with super staff
Pros:

Very good choice and great help with GF

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Leslie • couple • gb
4
Restaurant and room not up to the standard you would expect.
Pros:

Location is good.

Cons:

Restaurant service was slow and quality of food was poor for the level of cost. So off the pace that we cancelled our dinner reservation after two days and started eating out.

Breakfast was also sub standard with the buffet bar being limited and when items ran out they were no replacements.

Our room had been renovated at some point and finishing was poor, poor quality tiling in bathroom and loose unit tops amongst other items.

The reading lights didn’t work .

Drawer space was very lacking.

The seats in the bedroom had lost their upholstery and were uncomfortable.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Penny • couple • gb
9
Very enjoyable
Pros:

Location and ambience of the place

Cons:

Some dining room staff seemed unsure of what they were doing leading to delays in service.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Pat • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

The comfort, the friendly staff, the good food. Location is perfect.

Cons:

No air conditioning is all.

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Valerie • couple • gb
9
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • gb
10
2026-09-02 • via Nuitee