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5* multi-award-winning pub stay in rural north Essex
The Coach House at The Pheasant, Gestingthorpe
Time-limited
Property details
A five-star Essex country pub with fine dining - includes breakfast, welcome drink, and 'Champagne & Fromage' grazing board on arrival
- Applauded stay: The Pheasant has secured many an accolade, including AA Pub of the Year for England 2014/2015, Best Food Pub in East Anglia and mentions in the Michelin Guide 2017, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2018 and the Good Food Guide several years in a row. It also has an AA Rosette, so there's no danger of going hungry here.
- Dining in style: Wake up to a hearty full English breakfast, home-smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or yoghurt with honey from the inn's own bees. You can dig into top-notch English grub too, with dishes like fillet of haddock cooked in Pheasant beer batter.
- Boutique rooms: There are just five en-suite rooms in The Coach House at The Pheasant - each inspired by a different historic figure from the area, including Captain Oates and John Constable. Careful attention has been paid to the furnishings, with the interior design of each room showing individual touches and splendid views over the Suffolk hills.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- AA Rosette-awarded restaurant
- Bar
- Free private parking (reservation is not needed)
How to get there
The Pheasant is located in Gestingthorpe, on the Essex/Suffolk border, 40 minutes from Colchester and just under an hour away from Chelmsford and Cambridge. The inn is just under a two-hour drive from central London, and between a two- and three-hour train journey. The nearest train station is in Sudbury, roughly a 20-minute bus journey from The Pheasant.
Good to know
Please note, the hotel is delighted to announce the launch of its Champagne & Fromage grazing board. This is a unique dining concept that brings together Growers Champagnes with artisanal French cheeses. Originating from a love for the rich culinary traditions of France, Champagne & Fromage seeks to elevate the dining experience by combining these two elements in a harmonious and unique way. Each Champagne is selected from Growers Champagnes and are chosen for their ability to complement and enhance the flavours of the cheeses they are paired with.
The cheeses, sourced from small-scale, artisanal producers across France, represent a range of regions and styles. From creamy Camembert and robust Blues to nutty Comtés and aromatic goat cheeses, each selection is a testament to the diversity and richness of French cheesemaking traditions.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.
- Applauded stay: The Pheasant has secured many an accolade, including AA Pub of the Year for England 2014/2015, Best Food Pub in East Anglia and mentions in the Michelin Guide 2017, Waitrose Good Food Guide 2018 and the Good Food Guide several years in a row. It also has an AA Rosette, so there's no danger of going hungry here.
- Dining in style: Wake up to a hearty full English breakfast, home-smoked salmon and scrambled eggs or yoghurt with honey from the inn's own bees. You can dig into top-notch English grub too, with dishes like fillet of haddock cooked in Pheasant beer batter.
- Boutique rooms: There are just five en-suite rooms in The Coach House at The Pheasant - each inspired by a different historic figure from the area, including Captain Oates and John Constable. Careful attention has been paid to the furnishings, with the interior design of each room showing individual touches and splendid views over the Suffolk hills.
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- AA Rosette-awarded restaurant
- Bar
- Free private parking (reservation is not needed)
How to get there
The Pheasant is located in Gestingthorpe, on the Essex/Suffolk border, 40 minutes from Colchester and just under an hour away from Chelmsford and Cambridge. The inn is just under a two-hour drive from central London, and between a two- and three-hour train journey. The nearest train station is in Sudbury, roughly a 20-minute bus journey from The Pheasant.
Good to know
Please note, the hotel is delighted to announce the launch of its Champagne & Fromage grazing board. This is a unique dining concept that brings together Growers Champagnes with artisanal French cheeses. Originating from a love for the rich culinary traditions of France, Champagne & Fromage seeks to elevate the dining experience by combining these two elements in a harmonious and unique way. Each Champagne is selected from Growers Champagnes and are chosen for their ability to complement and enhance the flavours of the cheeses they are paired with.
The cheeses, sourced from small-scale, artisanal producers across France, represent a range of regions and styles. From creamy Camembert and robust Blues to nutty Comtés and aromatic goat cheeses, each selection is a testament to the diversity and richness of French cheesemaking traditions.
Entry requirements
The passport, visa and health requirements (including those related to COVID-19) at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel.
Location and what's nearby
Gestingthorpe, Essex CO9 3AU
Set in the depths of the countryside, between Castle Hedingham and Sudbury, you're in a prime location for long walks, lazy lunches, a decent helping of fresh air and plenty of beauty spots to picnic in. A short drive away you’ll find Hedingham Castle, the perfect spot for an afternoon wander. Head a little further afield to the east to find some bracing coastal walks and beaches at the Dedham Vale Area of National Beauty or Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. If you fancy a little less fresh air, make the hour’s drive to Cambridge to explore the historic university buildings, science and archaeology museums.