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Inn The Glan Yr Afon Inn
Dolphin, Milwr, Holywell, CH8 7SJ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map
Ceri was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on site very helpful.
United KingdomNice comfortable room. Dog friendly. It"s in a peaceful location that is a great base to enjoy North Wales. Kerry and John are excellent hosts.
United KingdomEverything went well from booking to departure I traveled with my brother for a break Wednesday to Wednesday, we found the meals great through the week and breakfast excellent , the Sunday carvery was great. Our hosts, and all of their staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable and safe the bear garden area was a good place to sit and chat with the locals, the car parking has large bays with plenty of space between cars. There was some locals which frequented the bar and restaurant, they were very nice people and made us feel very welcome to the area.
United KingdomVery nice cooked breakfast, the room was comfortable and clean and the roast dinner was excellent. The staff are lovely and friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. We would definitely go back again in the future.
United KingdomLovely breakfast and friendly staff. Clean rooms and just overall wonderful
United KingdomLovely quiet traditional old pub with modern upgrade, lovely food & great real ale. Picturesque views down to the river Dee.
United KingdomFantastic place. Clean and staff so friendly nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend to stay
United KingdomGreat pub food, excellent breakfast clean room terrific beer a true country pub with log fires great stay
United KingdomStaff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful. Rooms clean,beds comfortable. Our 2nd visit and will not be our last. Thanks to Ceri and staff.
United KingdomA great place to stay with good food and lovely staff
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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, quality food, accompanied by traditional ales and a comprehensive wine list.
We offer comfortable accommodations, quality cuisine and a well stocked bar, all in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Wherever you are traveling from, the Glan offers a warm welcome.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.
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Anonymous
United Kingdom“Ceri was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on site very helpful.”
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Jon
United Kingdom
“Nice comfortable room. Dog friendly. It"s in a peaceful location that is a great base to enjoy North Wales. Kerry and John are excellent hosts. ”
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Francis
United Kingdom
“Everything went well from booking to departure I traveled with my brother for a break Wednesday to Wednesday, we found the meals great through the week and breakfast excellent , the Sunday carvery was great. Our hosts, and all of their staff went out of their way to make sure our stay was comfortable and safe the bear garden area was a good place to sit and chat with the locals, the car parking has large bays with plenty of space between cars. There was some locals which frequented the bar and restaurant, they were very nice people and made us feel very welcome to the area.” Read more
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Very nice cooked breakfast, the room was comfortable and clean and the roast dinner was excellent. The staff are lovely and friendly and made us feel welcome straight away. We would definitely go back again in the future.”
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Claire
United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast and friendly staff. Clean rooms and just overall wonderful”
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“Lovely quiet traditional old pub with modern upgrade, lovely food & great real ale. Picturesque views down to the river Dee. ”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Fantastic place. Clean and staff so friendly nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend to stay ”
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William
United Kingdom
“Great pub food, excellent breakfast clean room terrific beer a true country pub with log fires great stay”
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Shirley
United Kingdom
“Staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful. Rooms clean,beds comfortable. Our 2nd visit and will not be our last. Thanks to Ceri and staff.”
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Shaun
United Kingdom
“A great place to stay with good food and lovely staff ”
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About The Glan Yr Afon Inn
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The Glan Yr Afon is a perfect example of a traditional British pub. It was first opened as a pub in 1559 and earned its place in the Guinness world record books for being owned by the same family for 400 years. The Inn has undergone some renovations and extensions since its opening and now has 14 guest bedrooms, a games room and restaurant. The restaurant is open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and evening meals.
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Mountain Holywell1.9 miles
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport15.6 miles
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Manchester Airport39.3 miles
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Anglesey Airport54.8 miles
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Amenities of The Glan Yr Afon Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.6
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
- Racquetball Additional charge
- Horseback riding Additional charge
- Hiking
- Canoeing Off-site Additional charge
- Darts
- Pool table Additional charge
- Game room
- Fishing Additional charge
- Golf course (within 2 miles) Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Kids' meals Additional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Pet bowls
- Suit press
- Fax/Photocopying
- Packed lunches
- Honeymoon suite
- Laundry Additional charge
- Room service
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
General
- Designated smoking area
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Debit card
The Glan Yr Afon Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Glan Yr Afon Inn
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Room options at The Glan Yr Afon Inn include:
- Double
- Triple
- Twin
- Single
- Trailer
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The Glan Yr Afon Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Hiking
- Pool table
- Game room
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Darts
- Racquetball
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Horseback riding
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Guests staying at The Glan Yr Afon Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
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Yes, The Glan Yr Afon Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Glan Yr Afon Inn (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private Parking
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The Glan Yr Afon Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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Check-in at The Glan Yr Afon Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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The prices at The Glan Yr Afon Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Glan Yr Afon Inn is 1.2 miles from the center of Holywell.
