Holywell

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Postcode: CH8 | code search
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Holywell is located in North Wales high on the hillside with views out across the River Dee towards the Wirral Peninsula. Holywell takes its name from the well that is in fact a spring of fresh water. Legend has it that Gwenfrei was a 7th century girl who at a young age wanted to become a nun, an only child of wealthy parents she enjoyed an education by a monk called Bueno. The legend goes that one day she was sat at home and was attacked by Prince Caradog who had taken a fancy to her – she escaped but Caradog took off in pursuit and caught her on the hillside where he cut off her head. Bueno found the girl and replaced her head miraculously restoring her to life. She eventually became a nun and was named St Winifred. Legend states that where her head fell a spring of healing water gushed forth – and today visitors come to Holywell to marvel at the bubbling spring waters seeking a cure for their ills. Holywell today offers visitors and residents alike a pedestrianised shopping area along the High Street, St Winifred’s is located just down the hill from the High Street. Access along the North Wales coast by car is relatively easy as the A55 runs close to Holywell – access to Chester is also relatively easy being around 20 miles away.

Attraction

Basingwerk Abbey

Classes

Dance - Whitton-Morris School of Dance

Cottage

Bwthyn Waen Isaf
Misty Waters
Stable Cottage
Tarth-Y-Dwr

Dentist

Dental Surgery
Park Dental Surgery

Doctor

Bodowen Surgery
The Surgery

Estate Agent

Molyneux Estate House
Pearse David W & Co
Preston's

Holiday Park

Talacre Beach Holiday Park

Inn

Glan Yr Afon Inn

Market

Holywell Market

Pub and Bar

Calcot Arms
Farmers Arms
Feathers Inn
Packet House

Talacre Arms

Restaurant

Farmers Arms
Packet House
Pat Ho Restaurant
Totem Pole Restaurant

School

Gwenffrwd County Primary School
Perth Y Terfyn Infant School
Ysgol Y Fron County Primary School

Solicitor

Hughes Parry Partnership
Stephen Mullarkey Solicitors

Taxi

Castle Taxis
Corbett Cars
Holywell Cars
M T Cars

Shops

Crafty J's
Rowlands Pharmacy
Saunders Opticians

Activities

Bridlewood Riding Centre(Riding)

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Greenhill Farm Guest House (0.53 miles)

Greenhill Farm Guest House
Our 16th century farmhouse is set in beautiful gardens and affords extensive views across the Dee Estuary to the Wirral Peninsular and beyond. The oak beamed house retains its ‘old world’ charm while incorporating every ... More | visit website
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Stokyn Hall Country House B and B (1.34 miles)

Stokyn Hall Country House B and B
Stokyn Hall is rural Edwardian house with far reaching Dee Estuary views, yet centrally located for the towns of Mostyn, Holywell, Mold, Flint, Chester and Llandudno. And also hopping distance from the Pennant and Coastal ... More | visit website
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Glan Yr Afon Inn (1.53 miles)

Glan Yr Afon Inn

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Nestling in the small village of Dolphin, near Holywell and just off the A55 to Holyhead, The Glan Yr Afon Inn combines traditional and contemporary elements. We provide simple, fresh, locally sourced, ... More

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The Hall (2.36 miles)

A Jacobean cottage full of character and set in quiet and intriguing grounds. ... More
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Travelodge Halkyn (3.39 miles)

Travelodge Halkyn

There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website

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Bridge Inn (4.07 miles)

Bridge Inn

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They started to build the Bridge Inn in 1900 and completed it in 1906 in the style of an Old English Coaching Inn The Bridge Inn is situated in the ... More

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Mountain Park Hotel (4.77 miles)

Mountain Park Hotel

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Staying at Mountain Park Hotel is a delightful experience. This superbly designed, privately owned hotel is situated just inside North Wales, making it the perfect location for all guests, whether ... More

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The Ship Hotel (6.00 miles)

The Ship Hotel
The Ship Hotel is situated on the delightful parade of the gentile village of Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula which is within easy reach of Chester and Liverpool city centre. Our rooms offer clean, warm ... More | visit website
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The Ship Hotel (6.00 miles)

The Ship Hotel

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The Ship Hotel is situated on the delightful parade of the gentile village of Parkgate on the Wirral Peninsula which is within easy reach of Chester and Liverpool city centre. ... More

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Bodlonfa Hall (6.16 miles)

Bodlonfa Hall

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Bodlonfa Hall Country House offers tranquill accomodation set in an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with an idylic rural position enjoying far reaching views over the North Wales countryside and ... More

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