The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Northumberland
The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Irthing Park, Gilsland, Northumberland, CA8 7BN
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,775 | 90% | ← The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Samson Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| House Of Meg Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Gilsland C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast
What is The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast's food hygiene rating?
The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 May 2026.
Is The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast last inspected?
The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects The Hollies on the Wall Bed & Breakfast and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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