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The Hollybush Inn

Stay at The Hollybush Inn in Grangemill, featuring free Wi-Fi, parking, and a kid-friendly pub. Close to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall with 4.3/5 rating from 139 reviews.

Hollybush Inn, Grangemill DE4 4HU, United Kingdom View on map
8.6/10
Very Good Based on 141 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Parking Kid-friendly Bar Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Authentic country inn with friendly atmosphere

Visitors highlight the warm hospitality, cozy pub setting, and good value accommodations, making it a favored spot for relaxed stays and local charm.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly and welcoming staff, especially the attentive landlord and team
  • Cozy pub atmosphere featuring traditional interiors and a warm log fire
  • Good value rooms that are simple, clean, and comfortable
  • Enjoyable local ales and homemade pies in the pub
  • Dog-friendly environment and an on-site campsite nearby during warmer months

Worth knowing

  • No luxury amenities—accommodations are basic but practical
  • Limited drink options with some guests noting a small cider selection and no ice available
  • No pool or fitness center onsite
  • Some guests miss a wider food menu, though pub meals are generally well received
  • Pub rooms tend to be small, but separate lounge/kitchen options available in cottages

Best for

  • Travelers seeking authentic countryside pub experiences
  • Visitors looking for budget-friendly, comfortable lodging
  • Families with children, given the kid-friendly setup and nearby attractions
  • Guests interested in exploring nearby stately homes and local sights
  • Patrons who appreciate local ales and a friendly, social atmosphere
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About this property

Welcome to The Hollybush Inn

The Hollybush Inn is a traditional inn and pub situated in Grangemill, offering a welcoming spot for visitors exploring the surrounding countryside. With a 4.3 rating from 139 reviews, it combines simple, comfortable accommodation with a warm, friendly atmosphere, often praised for its genuine hospitality and local charm. The inn features free Wi-Fi, parking, and family-friendly facilities, while maintaining a smoke-free environment and a lively bar on site.

Accommodation tends to be straightforward and practical, with guests noting well-sized rooms that include basic kitchen and lounge spaces. The onsite pub is a highlight for many visitors, featuring traditional ales, homemade pies, and a cozy ambiance with open fires, sometimes accompanied by live music. While not luxurious in style, it offers good value, especially appreciated by those seeking an unpretentious stay in a historic setting.

Located near a range of attractions, the inn is a convenient base for sightseeing and family recreation. Nearby sites include the impressive Chatsworth House and the Tudor grandeur of Haddon Hall, as well as Gulliver's Kingdom theme park for younger visitors. The property’s location is well suited for guests interested in countryside walks and local culture, with several highly rated holiday cottages and bed and breakfasts within a few miles.

Travelers arriving by air will find Manchester, Birmingham, and Liverpool John Lennon airports all within approximately two hours by car. Visitors looking for a traditional country pub experience with easy access to local attractions and basic accommodation should find the Hollybush Inn an agreeable option, particularly those who value a friendly atmosphere and a straightforward stay.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

SC
Steve C. Mar 19, 2026
8.0

Great country pub recently re-opended very friendly, Dan and the team made us all feel very welcome. Lost of plans to make improvements and right across the road from our campsite. Will definately visit again!

LH
lee humberstone Mar 06, 2026
10

Very good value for money. We only paid £59 for charming little cottage accommodating myself, my wife and our 11 year old back in November. It had very adequate facilities and was clean and comfortable. The staff at the on-site pub were very friendly and the food is good too. For the price they offered I was more than satisfied.

RC
Roy Chadwick Feb 19, 2026
10

Great atmosphere. A Propper Landlord, who engages with his customers. Local Aldwark Ales at reasonable price. His misson is to keep this 300 year old pub a good place to call in. Nice warm Log fire when we called. Nice old building interior. Well worth a visit. Don't know if they do rooms, maybe just a Pub, but they have a camp site in the warmer months just accross the road. Live music sometimes. Check out his Facebook Page.

RH
Rob Howard Feb 16, 2026
8.0

Stayed a night and the room was very reasonable. It was simple but spacious, with a separate lounge/kitchen and had all I needed. The pub has small rooms and was very friendly, with a good atmosphere and open fires. (I was disappointed to see they'd got a telly.) There was a simple food menu and a local band the night I was there, which was a bonus. If you want an old fashioned pub and nothing pretentious, you'll like it. Great location for local walks too.

KM
Keef Markham Feb 13, 2026
10

Fantastic little pub! Drove past it when staying locally and popped in for 1, loved it so much we went back the next day without the car. Landlord & Lady are very friendly and great hosts. They clearly love the place and the history. Made us feel like locals .. as did the locals, we will be back! Very dog friendly

SL
Sunrise Lovatt Jan 24, 2026
8.0

Great little pub with fun music and band. Nice outside space, not sure about the plastic flowers though! Would love to have had more choice with ciders and other drinks. So a bit limited and no ice when needed. Great owners, very friendly and helpful. Also a lovely small camp site just over the road.

NP
Nick Phillips Jan 13, 2026
10

The rooms are better value than most places in the vicinity. Not luxurious but worth every penny. The real highlight was the pub that evening and warm welcome from the landlords. Very friendly local crowd and some decent ales. Don't leave without trying their homemade pies.

RC
richard cunliffe Jan 11, 2026
10

Great little pub no thrills but very warm and welcoming wouldn't hesitate to go back for short stay 50p pool table to carnt fault it

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find The Hollybush Inn

Grangemill, Matlock, UK

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Manchester Airport 1 hr 6 Car
  • Birmingham Airport 1 hr 33 Car
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 1 hr 43 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Chatsworth House 24,339 reviews

Chatsworth House

Bakewell DE45 1PP, United Kingdom

4.7 · Manor House
Haddon Hall 1 reviews

Haddon Hall

The Estate Office, Haddon Hall, Bakewell DE45 1LA, United Kingdom

4.6 · Historical Landmark
Gulliver's Kingdom 4,195 reviews

Gulliver's Kingdom

Temple Walk, Matlock DE4 3PG, United Kingdom

4.3 · Theme Park
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