Serving two to three Weetwood Beers plus ales from Oaks Brewing (which includes the house brew), the Pheasant is a 300 year old half-timbered, sandstone inn, nestling on top of the Peckforton Hills. There are lots of atmospheric, cosy, nooks and crannies to explore though you'll find most seats, especially at weekends, are all ready pre-booked by diners. A patio outside with sturdy garden furniture offers a fine prospect over the Cheshire Plain toward the Welsh hills and Liverpool. Set midway along the Sandstone Trail, in magnificent countryside, the Pheasant is ideal for walkers with the castles of Beeston and Peckforton within relatively easy reach. En-suite rooms are situated in adjacent converted barns.

Part of the small Cheshire based Nelson Hotels Group which also includes the Grovenor-Pulford (Pulford), Fishpool Inn (Delamere), Bears Paw (Warmingham) and the Manor (Greasby).