Pheasant Inn Shefford Woodlands, Berkshire, RG17 7AA

  • 14 bedrooms

Country pub overlooking the Valley of the Racehorse

The Pheasant is a quintessential country pub with a particularly lovely outlook across the Valley of the Racehorse, tucked among the rolling chalk downlands of Shefford Woodlands. The bedrooms bring a smart, contemporary feel to the rural setting, with accommodation ranging from intimate Cosy rooms to larger Boutique options. Downstairs, menus celebrate fresh, in-season British ingredients, while a well-stocked bar covers traditional ales, beers, wines, spirits, and cocktails. The location is a real draw. Lambourn is just minutes away, while Hungerford, the North Wessex Downs, Highclere Castle and Avebury make rewarding days out.

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Facilties & Amenities

  • Beer Garden
  • Breakfast
  • Dog Friendly Rooms
  • Family Friendly
  • Gastro Pub
  • Log Fires
  • Meeting Space
  • Parking

Bedrooms

Expect to get lost in a pile of feather-like pillows, crisp cotton sheets, and life’s little luxuries to help you get a good night slumber. Choose from 14 Cosy, Boutique, Boutique Twin, and Bigger Boutique bedrooms. Each en-suite room comes with Bramley toiletries, a snack basket, tea & coffee making facilities, dedicated work space, and WiFi access. Dogs are welcome on request, with prior acknowledgement directly with the pub in some rooms and others are suitable for families.

Food & Drink

Expect seasonal menus, pub classics, mouth-watering roasts, and an abundance of British ingredients. Whether you are unwinding over a leisurely Sunday lunch, enjoying a more formal supper with fine wine, or simply grabbing a quick bite in the bar, their menu is jam-packed with delicious dishes. With a generous spirits selection, extensive wine menu and a pleasing mix of beer, lager, and traditional ales, you can enjoy socialising in the main bar or sink into a garden chair weather permitting.

Nearby

North Wessex Downs – Head into beautiful chalk downland for walking, cycling and far-reaching countryside views (on the doorstep).

Lambourn – Discover the heart of Britain’s jump-racing industry, surrounded by gallops, training yards and the rolling landscape of the Valley of the Racehorse (5 miles).

Hungerford – Explore an attractive Georgian market town renowned for antiques, independent shops and narrowboat trips along the Kennet and Avon Canal (4 miles).

Newbury Racecourse – Enjoy a day at one of southern England’s best-known racecourses, hosting Flat and National Hunt racing throughout the year (10 miles).

Newbury – Visit this historic Berkshire market town for shopping, restaurants, the Kennet and Avon Canal and cultural attractions (10 miles).