The Hollybush Inn and B&B

Wouldn’t recommend my room was above the pub could hear every word clearly. Room lock didn’t work and breakfast included mouldy bread

It’s no wonder not many locals visit this pub which is a shame as it’s the only one in Priors Marston. Downstairs is drab and a bit grimy, note the dirty glasses in the bar, with no atmosphere and a huge TV blocking the light out in one of the window in whatever the other room is called. Upstairs, after walking up a dirty staircase it’s like a rabbit warren with shelves with toilet rolls on a microwave halfway along the corridor where I presume you can make a drink. The room I stayed in had a comfortable bed, no wardrobe just coat hangers to hang your clothes on a hook at the back of the door! Shower looked good from a distance but dirty door at the bottom, dripping tap that was loose and lots of dust in various places. Breakfast was abysmal. Cheap bread,croissants, cheap jam and a kettle and coffee machine on a rather dodgy looking shelf other things on a windowsill. Nobody around at all and a, find your own way out as pub door locked.The landlord needs to sort himself out or I can see this place will be in the market soon. The pub needs a full upgrade and it’s such a shame as it could be a goldmine if updated as it’s in such a lovely village.

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.

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 .

A little out of the way, but well worth a visit. Lovely big rooms, clean and comfortable. The staff are fantastic. I work away from home most of the time, and I've never fe5so at home anywhere I've been. The beer in the pub is kept well. The Chinese restaurant attached is probably the nicest food iv eaten in a long time. If you're in the area, do yourself a favour and stop here for the night

Very clean inside, friendly.