Stayed two nights in a suite and had dinner in the hotel. Suite is spacious and across the courtyard from the hotel but adjacent to the pool. Pool is approximately 30 yds from hotel and is very pleasant. Hotel is comfortable and well done. Service is good and of course so is the food. Breakfast is served in the large... more

I booked the Pheasant as all accomodation at the Star was fully booked. The Pheasant is now part of thre Star In family. The hotel is literally around the corner form the Star. I booked a suite-Mallards, which i expected to be a slightly larger rom. It turmed out to be a separate self contained unit across the car park... more

Had previouslyvisited for an evening meal here which was excellent though lacked the polish of a more sophisticated establishment - vegetables missing which only appeared when the main course was almost over but good enough to encourage an overnight stay. We had eaten and stayed in their sister restuarant The Star Inn and had a wonderful experience so hoped for... more

Stayed here in order to walk on the North York moors as well as visit Helmsley Castle and its walled garden plus shopping in Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside. Under new management this hotel has been completely transformed from so-so to a Country Hotel in the best English tradition. For a start the decor has been updated to reflect comfort, the rooms... more

We stayed at The Pheasant for 3 days, and as soon as we drove through the archway into the courtyard car park, we felt we were in for a treat. The peaceful atmosphere was apparent immediately and we never lost that feeling during our stay there. We were welcomed by the receptionist who picked up our luggage and took us... more

Stayed here during lovely, sunny weather and it was the perfect English two day break. Could not get in at the weekend so be warned looks like the Pheasant is going to be very popular and you will need to book in advance for special occasions. A very warm welcome, hotel small and friendly and felt like a country retreat.... more

This place had a change of ownership earlier on this year and the transformation must have been amazing. The reviews on here before the renovations weren't that brilliant but I can now say that you are in for a treat. I think we were in the best room overlooking both sides of the hotel (overlooking duck pond on one side... more

wow,what a change,loved it all decor ,food, staff, not stuffy very modern feel to place. value for money.will be back. more