The Pheasant Inn
A family-run traditional country inn and bed & breakfast in the Northumberland countryside near Kielder Water.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
The Pheasant Inn is a family-run country inn with bed and breakfast, a restaurant and bar, and a self-catering cottage, located in the Northumberland countryside near Kielder Water. It has been in the Kershaw family since 1985, when Walter and Irene Kershaw restored the then run-down premises and renamed it The Pheasant Inn. The building dates back to around the mid-1600s and was originally a farmhouse, later known locally as 'The Crown Inn'.
History
The Pheasant Inn is a family-run establishment that has been in the Kershaw family since 1985. The building dates back to around the mid-1600s, when it was originally a farmhouse at the hub of the community. Over time it became known locally as 'The Crown Inn' as the royal mail was delivered there. In 1985, The Crown Inn was a rather run-down country pub in need of some TLC. Walter and Irene Kershaw fell in love with the place and worked hard to restore and transform the premises, renaming it The Pheasant Inn. The bars and dining room were carefully refurbished and 8 en-suite bedrooms were developed in the adjoining barn and hayloft. Over a quarter of a century later, the inn continues to welcome visitors from around the world.
Products and positioning
A traditional Northumberland country inn offering warm, welcoming hospitality, home-cooked food, and comfortable accommodation.
Bed and breakfast accommodation
Restaurant and bar
Self-catering cottage
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