Hollybush Inn - 4-Star Hotel in Greenhaugh

Hollybush Inn has operated as a drovers inn for over 300 years within the newly appointed Dark Sky Park. The inn provides a beer garden with views over Tarset Valley and a bar that serves 5 real ales from breweries within a 40-mile radius. Secure off-road parking is available for bicycles and motorbikes, and the property includes a shared lounge and a terrace.

Rooms include en-suite bathrooms with hairdryers and toiletries, plus a flat-screen TV with DVD player and a radio alarm clock. The inn offers family rooms and a premium family room, as well as a budget double room and a superior double room. The GateHouse room provides two windows with countryside views, while the Redheugh room has direct access to the beer garden.

The on-site restaurant serves dishes such as Reiver pie, Northumbrian sausage and mash, and curries prepared with locally sourced produce. A full English breakfast is offered each morning, and the bar stocks local ales including Grainger Ale and Chapeldown. The chef has been praised for cooking a chicken with leeks in tarragon sauce and a sticky toffee pudding dessert.

The inn allows dogs throughout the pub and in designated guest rooms, and provides pet bowls upon request. The Redheugh room opens directly onto the beer garden, making it convenient for dog owners. Several guest reviews note that the hotel is truly dog-friendly and welcoming to four-legged companions.

The inn sits within the Dark Sky Park, with walking access to a community orchard for stargazing, and is 32 minutes' drive from Kielder Observatory. Nearby attractions include Kielder Water and Forest Park, Tarset Bastle Trail, and Hareshaw Linn waterfall. The property also hosts cultural events and activities that involve the local community.

History: 300-year-old drovers inn with original character

Location: Within Dark Sky Park, 7 miles from Kielder Water

Rooms: Family rooms, superior double, GateHouse with valley views

Dining: Local ales from 40-mile radius, Reiver pie

Pet-Friendly: Dogs allowed in rooms and pub, pet bowls

Activities: Stargazing orchard, Kielder Observatory 32 min drive

Parking: Secure off-road parking for bicycles and motorbikes