Shefford Woodlands, United Kingdom
Pheasant Inn (Hotel)
Equestrian coaching inn
Shefford Woodlands, United Kingdom
Renovated
2016
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
Young'sEquestrian coaching inn
The inn centers on its lively pub bar, where visiting racegoers and local horse trainers gather around the open fire.
What it’s good at
Notable
Flora Soames interiors hung with vintage jockey silks and large equestrian oil paintings.
Listed
Trainer portraits and local Berkshire game anchor the inn to Lambourn Valley racehorse country.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
With that kind of history it’s remarkable that the inn’s 14 rooms are as stylish and contemporary as they are.
“The wood-paneled walls and cozy courtyard are filled with the ruddy-cheeked spirit of a convivial country bolthole where Negronis, cashew-nut hummus starters, and modern art sit effortlessly alongside guest ales, venison and shelves of battered leather-bound books.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Thoroughbred training yards dot the surrounding Lambourn Valley, and the antique shops of Hungerford sit ten minutes away.
The rooms
Bedrooms have patterned English textiles and heavy blackout curtains. Bathrooms add tiled walk-in showers and botanical soaps.
At the table
The dining room serves British country cooking under exposed timber beams, and the bar pours pints of Pheasant Ale.
How it began
The inn began four centuries ago as a drovers' rest, sheltering travelers walking livestock to London along Ermin Street.
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Our shorthand
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.