We booked a one night stay, my partner and i and another couple, for £45 we expected a pretty basic average stopover.....however, not one for the bland and boring Travelodge rooms we opted for something a little different! And thats what we got...Holly Bank House is amazing! Beautiful old (I think Victorian) House, the MOST AMAZING entrance hall, like a museum or Antique shop! Tina is wonderfully welcoming, very informal, made us feel like her house was ours..our room was huge, bay window at the front of the house, decor is not brand new but for charachter it beats a travelodge hands down! Tina helped us find a fantastic place to eat, so if you like Indian Food, she will tell you where to go!! On our return she told us she had no alchohol license but told us where nearest off license was and provided us with glasses, we then curled up on the sofas in the most amazing Wood pannelled lounge with roaring fire and Gin and Tonics!
In the morning Tina, and her (i think Daughter) provided us with the best breakfast ever, (ive had worse in 5star hotels!) loads of fresh fruit, cereals and fried breakfast.....

Overall, cannot express how much we all enjoyed our stay and if you like a little bit quirky, Suits of armour, roaring fires, old manor house, Beautiful garden, and a general sense of history surrounding you, then Holly Bank House is a must!!!!

My wife and I had to stay overnight near Wolverhampton because of a fairly early family meeting the following morning. We had never stayed in the area before, but looked through the places advertised on the internet in and around Wolverhampton. Most of the Premiere/Travel Lodge places were full (and to be honest we didn't really fancy staying in any of them, but neither did we want to pay the earth for a bed and breakfast)

After having looked at the advert for Holly Bank House we decided to try it.

What a gem! A wonderful old Victorian building with what seemed like hundreds of very large rooms, crammed with antiques, oak panelling and suits of armour. Delightful gardens with fountains and other water features. A hostess who was most welcoming and friendly. A huge Queen Anne size bed in the bedroom which was the last word in comfort, with crisp white linen sheets, en suite, and a choice of cooked or continental breakfast.

Having dined out quite late the evening before we plumped for the continental breakfast, which was selected from seven different cereals, fresh fruit juice complete with ice, fresh fruit, a selection of preserves and toast, plus tea and / or coffee.

This was served in the conservatory, which overlooks a large garden, complete with a fountain at the rear of the property.

During breakfast my wife had mentioned that she had a headache and had forgotten to bring any panadol tablets. No problem was the response from the hostess, who disappeared into the kitchen and returned with a packet of Panadol tablets, and gave two to my wife, but also insisted that she keep the rest of the foil strip too!

If you are in the area of the village of Essington (which is North East of Wolverhampton), quite near the M6 do give this lovely old building a try!

A GREAT B and B. Non the run-of-the mill soulless stay in corporate hell, we were welcomed by Tina and Lester and made to feel at home immediately.
Most comfortable bed we've slept in away from home for ages, a great night's sleep. Fresh (really fresh) fruit salad for breakfast, great cooked breakfast and fantastic value for money.
Wish more b and bs were like this, but it's really unique.
We look forward to going back when in the area again.
Very good Indian restaurant not far from the hotel.

My boyfriend and i needed somewhere to stay to break up a long journey along the m6. We arrived at midnight and the owner let us in and could not have been more helpful. The breakfast in the conservatory is also a great way to start the day. This place has a fantastic and unusual decor with antiques galore and lots of sitting rooms to chill out in. If you like ultra-modern amenities and ikea type rooms-this place is not for you, stick to the various holiday/premier inns along the motorway. If you require a more characterfull place with personal service give this place a go. It is only a 5 minute drive from junction 11 of the m6-a perfect get away for weary travellers.