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The Hollybush Inn

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A stone-floored dining area with tables and chairs, a window with a view of greenery, and a rustic interior. - The Hollybush Inn (Southam)
A bar with shelves of liquor bottles, a cash register, and a chalkboard with writing. - The Hollybush Inn (Southam)
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Located close to Farnborough Hall, The Hollybush Inn provides a garden, an arcade/game room, and a bar. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 1 Double Bed

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A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, and a sink.

Double Room, Ensuite (Shuckburgh)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
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  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a wooden nightstand with a kettle, a small table with a vase, and a window with a view of greenery.

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  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a window with a view, a radiator, and a lamp on the nightstand.

Single Room, Ensuite (Napton)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
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  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Southam is home to The Hollybush Inn. Farnborough Hall and Canons Ashby House are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Draycote Water Country Park and Daventry Country Park. Don't miss out on a visit to The National Herb Centre. Visit our Southam travel guide
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Hollybush Lane, Priors Marston, Southam, England, CV47 7RW

What's nearby

  • Wigrams Turn Marina
    10 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Napton Marina
    10 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Southam Library
    11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Woodford Halse Library
    13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Draycote Water Country Park
    20 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Long Buckby Station
    24 min drive
  • Birmingham Airport (BHX)
    56 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Kings Head
    7 min drive
  • The Wharf Inn
    11 min drive
  • The Olde Mint
    11 min drive
  • café16
    11 min drive
  • The Folly
    9 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge

Restaurants on site

  • The Hollybush

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

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  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

The host will greet guests on arrival

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit/debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Hollybush Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Hollybush Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Hollybush Inn?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Hollybush Inn located?

Situated in Southam, this bed & breakfast is within 12 mi (20 km) of Farnborough Hall, Canons Ashby House, and Draycote Water Country Park. The National Herb Centre and Daventry Country Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

The Hollybush Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

8.2

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in - staff very helpfull - easy parking - ideal location for my trip - clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place . Lovely bar and Chinese restaurant on site , room was basic but clean and free breakfast was continental but did the job . Good value and would stay there again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean inside, friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot. I stressed the owners by being late, sorry. Towels appeared my magic overnight, I think ;-0 All super really.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Erica

The host was friendly and informative she gave a comprehensive tour and detailed information . Sadly the room was tiny only big enough for a double bed and one chair, no wardrobe or hanging space . I’ve stayed in some small rooms in London ( where space is at a premium ) but this was the smallest double I’ve ever seen . There was no mirror in the room so could not do my hair as the plug was too far away from the bathroom mirror . The springs in the bed were atrocious kept making noise and we couldn’t turn the radiator on . The bathroom was very small . Whilst the shower cubicle was good there was no button on the toilet flusher and the shelf was missing from its brackets which kept falling off . On arrival there were 3 black hairs in the sink . Positives ..tea and coffee making facilities (and extras for refills too )water . However breakfast was extremely disappointing opened supermarket branded packets of pastries, meat, cheese, cerial no attention to presentation at all . It was a real shame as the place has charm and so much potential but just needs a overhaul to get it back to its former Four in a Bed standards …the pub downstairs is lovely .
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would recommend the hollybush to anyone. Lovely accommodation and village
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place to stay during the week.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room had plumbing problems with water coming up through the bath smelling awful, a bright light was on all night in the room, breakfast was terrible with 10 days out of date waffles provided so wouldn't recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great little traditional village inn B&B Only small issue was they only have Chinese food available for evening meals although the Chinese was excellent if you are staying more than two nights its a bit repetitive there are no other options in the village for food so you need to travel to neighbouring villages.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hollybush

Really lovely staff, good location and relaxed surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Ceri

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Characterful building and nice pub. However a lack of care and attention to detail in the facilities and breakfast was apparent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

S

Charming Local Inn

Super overnight stay in this charming inn. Immediately felt at home and everyone is so welcoming. Drinks prices are very reasonable and we love the hot pork scratchings on the bar. Plenty of hot water for the bath and the absolute bonus of having the Chinese take away on site, The Water Margin. We will definitely stay again without doubt.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommend

Quaint country pub. Landlord Matt excellent couldn’t do enough. Restaurant is Chinese which was unusual however food was excellent. Definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Alexander Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad at all

Not bad at all. The brew kit in the room was a bit minimal, no biscuits, but if that’s all you an find asa a fault, it tells you it’s a nice little place, would happily Iliad this place for personal as well as business use 😁😁
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wouldn’t recommend my room was above the pub could hear every word clearly. Room lock didn’t work and breakfast included mouldy bread
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Freezing night

My room was like a freezer, I stayed fully dreesed to keep warm in the room. There was no offer of a portable heater. The bar area was also cold as both wood burners were broken and they were unable to light them . I suppose thats why the locals in the bar never took their coats off. Breakfast was a feeble continental effort. My two colleagues had to pay £80 per room for this each
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Glenn

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

DISAPPOINTING!

No staff during majority of stay. No restaurant. Very basic breakfast. Same cheese/meat in fridge for 3 days. No cleaning of room or bed for 3 days. TV bracket broken with TV hanging at an angle downwards. No heating unless requested. Poor electric shower pressure. Water restrictive sink taps impractical. Very noisy when pub full. Disappointing and basic accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Trijntje

Liked: Staff & service
Locatie prima. Geen keuze avondmenu wat niet vermeld wordt. Er is alleen Chinees eten te bestellen. Wat oké was. Jammer dat ook niet vermeld wordt dat het ontbijt zelfbediening is en alleen continentel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome from Tom Love the pub, especially sitting in front of the fire. The only problem was the blind in my room was broken and I couldn’t have a shower as it was scalding hot and I could not cool it down. I will mention these issues to the manager so they can be fixed for others. It won’t stop me staying again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family one night stay

Had an amazing stay. Tom , manager, was excellent host. Pub was fantastic find, great setting, fantastic company and memorable evening. Family friendly and comfortable with kids. Great perk of Chinese takeaway on site so ordered from pub and ate on pub site so great symbiotic business!!! Pity we didn't have a chance to explore gorgeous village settings as looked picture postcard perfect. Fantastic hospitality, great night, easy and convenient and comfortable stay . Thanks Tom X
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
It was a lovely guest house and the hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The only critisism would be that during my stay there was some decorating going on directly outside my room window and the shower was scorching hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mindaugas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stay was OK. Nothing special.

The room was OK. Single room with toilet and a shower. Down side was that it was quite cold in the night and radiator was not working and no additional blanket. Continental breakfast was OK.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Amenities
staff were very friendly and very good at there jobs. It was very disappointing that the management did not give what the web site said ie no food on site for evening meals had to order a take away and no cooked breakfast Roy Mason
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021