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

We stayed for 1 night and booked direct for the bed, breakfast and dinner deal which was good value. The hotel is nicely decorated and our room was comfortable although the signal on the tv kept dropping out. We were a bit concerned as our room was surrounded by people with dogs but to be fair we weren’t disturbed by them. It’s set back from the road in a quiet area, there’s nothing within walking distance really so you do have to drive out to do things but it has plenty of parking and it’s an easy drive to places like sherringham. The previous night we stayed at the manor in Blakeney (same deal, same price) which we preferred in all honesty. Staff were excellent at the pheasant , food was good, we especially enjoyed the chefs special spicy salad starter.

I cannot find any negatives for this hotel, lovely clean room, great toiletries, gorgeous bed, lovely staff, the breakfast was brilliant with a very full buffet and great cooked food. A very peaceful drink in the lovely garden in the evening. Can't review restaurant as didn't eat dinner there, overall, an amazing hotel. oh yes, i loved the Dyson hairdryer and fresh milk in the fridge !

Well what can I say, when we arrived a day earlier than expected Caroline made us feel very welcome and sorted us out a room for the night without any fuss. The following day we packed our stuff and left them in the room and when we got back later all our stuff had been moved to the room we were supposed to be in.The next lady on reception knew all about our faux pas but she was prepared and as we checked out she gave us our next key and told us if we arrived back early just check as the room may be ready. All the staff are brilliant, Jenni runs the breakfast room really well, Olivia worked the dining room well and all the bar staff we came across were great as well. The housekeeping team were great and kept us supplied with anything we needed even if we didn't need them to clean. Service across the hotel was amazing, well done to the whole team. It is so quiet in the hotel, no noise heard apart from the odd door being closed. It was soo hot. Maureen & Andy x

The pheasant hotel is a beautiful building set in lovely grounds and garden, however despite the glorious weather today in was empty of customers during lunch session, I was the only customer present. Well I would have been a customer if I had received a more welcoming reception from the staff. This is not the first time I have left without making a purchase due to the attitude of the staff. Surely the management must be asking why thier establishment is empty when others in the area have full car parks. I know this because I was still hoping for a drink and drove by many full car parks before stopping at a local pub where I was pleasantly greeted.

We booked afternoon tea for £35 for 2. (Goupon) We were early but that was ok as we waited in the bar. We were told we had to wait to our time slot as the chef needed to prepare for our tea. fair enough. When the time came up we were taken to a the orangery which was a very pleasant room. Table was set with very pretty plates and cups etc. Given choice of tea or coffee. No choices of types of tea or coffee given. Hubbys coffee pot overflowed when plunged (he was being gentle) and this made a mess on the table cloth. We wasn't offered a clean table cloth. Ok not a big problem but would be nice for the table cloth to be changed. A 3 tired cake plate arrived. finger sandwiches (2 x of each): cheese, ham, salmon and egg. Tasted nice, However they were very cold. Obviously had been taken out of the fridge a few minutes before serving. Not very freshly made. 2 x slither of homemade sausage roll. Honestly it was about 5 mm thick, at least give us a mini sausage roll each or even 1/2 mini one. The cakes. 2 x tiny Victoria sponge, 2 x tiny bit of a mini batten burg, 2 x one bite of lemon drizzle, 2 x one bite of marble cake. These were so small. There was no pastry cakes or anything interesting. No choice of scone. Only fruit. as i don't eat currents we took them home for hubby to eat later, He threw them away as they were dry and heavy. Didn't feel fleshly made. 2 raspberries, blackberry and 2 tiny dark chocolate truffles (peas size) Not once were we asked if everything was OK or If we needed more tea or coffee. One staff member did say bye as she looked up from cleaning a table. Very disappointing. We have been to other venues who supplied a very nice afternoon tea, and didn't charge as much.

Lovely stay and great location. Staff are very nice and nothing is to much trouble. The breakfast was very good and the hotel was very clean and well presented. We would highly recommended a stay here. We will definitely be returning here next time we are in the area.