Proprietors: Matthew and Barbara Wylie

Traditional charm, mingling with modern luxury and quality Rural tranquility, rugged scenery, steeped in history Barter for your beer! As did Edwin Thompson circa 1920, 2 of his original paintings hangin the bar, value now priceless.

The Pheasant has recently been refurbished, and now nestles proudly, resplendent in its new plumage, close to the lakefront of Bassenthwaite. The huntsman John Peel, celebrated in legend and song, enjoyed many a refreshing pint in the tap room here, rubbing shoulders with some of the many poets and artists drawn to the Lake District by the Muse, the views and the booze.

The artist Edward Thompson, clearly a man who needed to wet the bristle on a regular basis, couldn’t pay his drinks bill. The Licensee reluctantly accepted two of his watercolours in exchange. You can see them in the bar, proof that works of art can occasionally support an aleing industry.

Matthew and Barbara Wylie spent many years working in the Scottish Highlands before following the footsteps of their marauding ancestors across the English border. Thankfully it turned out that they were only escaping from the midges, and Matthew assures us that he is far more interested in serving customers than severing them: the kilt appears for Hogmanay and Burns Night. Under his guidance, The Pheasant is once more flying high.

Nearest Towns/Centres for Retail Therapy
Keswick - (10 minutes)
Cockermouth - (10 minutes)
Carlisle - (40 minutes)

Recommended Local Attractions
Rheged Visitors Centre - (40 minutes)
Wordsworth's House - (10 minutes)
Bassenthwaite Lake Ospreys - (2 minutes)
The Fells - (2 minutes)
Pencil Museum - (10 minutes)

Nearest Station/s
Penrith - (40 minutes)
Carlisle - (40 minutes)

Nearest Airport/s
Manchester - (120 minutes)
Glasgow - (120 minutes)

All timings denote typical journey time by car, unless specified otherwise.