An elegant country hotel promising a memorable retreat

The Pheasant, Coast Road, Kelling nr Holt Norfolk, NR25 7EG

Tailored and timeless The Pheasant is rooted in the history of Kelling and is one of North Norfolk’s iconic country hotels nestled on the edge of this hamlet and close to vibrant Holt. Discover boutique accommodations in a place where history combines with nature and offers you a chance to slip away from life’s hustle and bustle. Cuisine is superbly prepared and makes use of thriving local produce. With gracious service, woodland and coastal walks it really is the most civilised retreat for the discerning traveller.

A Signature Collection Hotel

Experience The Difference

A stay in our Signature Collection hotels is a sensory experience — dreamy, creative, and rich in detail. Every thoughtful touch is designed to leave you relaxed, inspired, and longing to return.

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Stay & Unwind

Signature bedrooms are designed for comfort and style with the added touches that make the difference and leave you with a lasting impression. Choose from our selection to suit all and just relax and unwind.

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Taste

Inspired by Modern British cuisine and crafted with locally sourced ingredients, our menus celebrate bold, confident flavours. Each dish is thoughtfully created by our chefs to offer a dining experience that is both memorable and distinctive.

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Meetings & Gatherings

These should be firmly established in the calendar. Business or pleasure our private spaces are characterful & varied. Turning the wheels of industry or planning a get together contact us today.

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A Magical Christmas Awaits

Christmas arrives with a twinkle and a glass raised in cheer. From the scents of mulled wine, open fires and festive feasts served crafted with care, every detail is wrapped in genuine warmth and flair. Whether staying overnight or just popping in for one of our many celebrations, expect good tasty food, great company, and that unmistakable glow of a Christmas well spent.

Meet The Dream Team

Simply divine, our team is charming, attentive, and effortlessly professional, making your visit splendid from start to finish

Inn Room Features To Make You Smile

Signature Rooms offer a tranquil retreat, featuring premium linens, soft pillows, and supremely comfortable mattresses for a restful night’s sleep. Each room is thoughtfully appointed with high-speed WiFi, H2K of Harrogate botanical toiletries, a Dyson hairdryer, smart TV, Roberts radio, a curated selection of premium teas and coffee, luxury biscuits, and British spring water.

High speed wifi
H2K of Harrogate botanicals
Hairdryer
Smart TV
Roberts radio
Premium teas and coffee in room
Premium biscuits
British spring water

Signature Rooms & Suites- It's All in the Detail

Check in Guaranteed from 03.00pm

Signature Rooms offer tranquility with premium linens, soft pillows and comfortable mattresses combining to create a haven you won’t want to leave.

A Taste of Tradition

Food service: 07.30am - 09.00pm

With chef-led menus built around fresh, locally sourced New Forest produce, Chef Cameron and his team take pride in crafting both timeless British classics and innovative, trend-led dishes.

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BFFs with Fur, They’re Inn

Imagine a place where wet noses and wagging tails are cherished. Welcomed with treats and a comfy bed and treated like rockstars in dining venues. You'll find this in our signature hotels along with woodland walks, gourmet doggy meals and new friends. For Doggie specific tables or rooms please call us directly or leave a comment on your reservation.

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Pheasant Country Hotel Kelling

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A Fascinating History

Previously Applehill House and now a divine Norfolk gem where pheasants strut, fires roar and history whispers through the corridors.

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Coastal Magic

A Norfolk secret by Kelling heath with tales of smugglers, wartime defences and flint cottages amid the heathland and sea breezes.

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The Inn People

Wherever you stay with us you'll find our wonderful and extraordinary people. A family orientated culture translates into a heartfelt welcome for all who pass through our doors.

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Grand Gardens & Secret Courtyards

From sweeping lawns dressed in blooms to secluded courtyards whispering with history, each inn’s outdoor tells its own little story. Some unfold in grand, green gestures made for gentle wandering, others offer pockets of intimate charm yet all have wonderfully placed seating just for you. Experience the joy of al fresco dining or drinking something wonderful beneath the open skies, every bite, every sip, made more delicious by the breeze and the beauty around you.

It’s Unique, Here's Our Story

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Founded in 1996 by Kevin Charity, the Coaching Inn Group began as a family run business with a big ambition to breathe new life into Britain’s historic inns and hotels.

From its roots in Boston, Lincolnshire, the Group now operates 35 unique properties across the UK. Each one is carefully restored to celebrate its heritage, think oak beams, sash windows, and centuries-old charm, while offering all the modern comforts today’s travellers expect.

At the heart of it all is our belief in “Hospitality from the Heart.” That means caring for our teams like family, working closely with local communities, and making every guest feel truly welcome.

Along the way we’ve picked up some wonderful recognition, named a Which? Recommended Provider for Small Hotel Chains 2024/25, and listed as a Top UK Employer.

We’d love to welcome you on a stay that blends history, warmth and genuine care every time.

From Boston
with love, Adam Charity

Since 1996, we’ve brought together a collection of charming inns and hotels in some of the UK’s best-loved spots – from cosy villages to lively market towns and beautiful national parks. Our mission is simple: to keep the magic alive, support our amazing teams, and look after these special places for future generations.

Marking Milestones

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Celebrations 

Your celebrations deserve more than candles and cake, they deserve style, sparkle and a setting that says “you've arrived so let's celebrate”

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A Life Celebrated

Come celebrate a life beautifully lived, shared in style with grace and warmth and bespoke to you and your families needs

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The Burning Questions?

Check in is guaranteed from 03.00pm, Check out is 11.00am

Yes, plenty of on site free parking

No

No, Holt is just a few kilometers away

Yes

This depends on the room terms booked, we offer room and breakfast and room only

Yes, we also have non accessible ground floor rooms with shower

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The Art of Giving can be experienced with our gift vouchers and cards

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