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The Glan Yr Afon Inn

Dolphin, Milwr, Holywell, CH8 7SJ, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.7
Excellent
148 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Location

    8.7

  • Total

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    7.2

Ceri was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on site very helpful.

Anonymous 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.

Jon 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.

Francis 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.

Peter United Kingdom

Lovely breakfast and friendly staff. Clean rooms and just overall wonderful

Claire United Kingdom

Lovely quiet traditional old pub with modern upgrade, lovely food & great real ale. Picturesque views down to the river Dee.

Anthony United Kingdom

Fantastic place. Clean and staff so friendly nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend to stay

Mark United Kingdom

Great pub food, excellent breakfast clean room terrific beer a true country pub with log fires great stay

William 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.

Shirley United Kingdom

A great place to stay with good food and lovely staff

Shaun United Kingdom

Staff

9.5
Highly rated for:
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Highly rated for:
Very clean bathrooms
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8.7
Excellent
148 reviews
  • 9.5

    Staff

  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • Highly rated for:
    Very clean bathrooms
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Ceri was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on site very helpful.”
    United Kingdom 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.”
    Jon Jon United Kingdom 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...”
    Francis Francis United Kingdom 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.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely breakfast and friendly staff. Clean rooms and just overall wonderful”
    Claire Claire United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Lovely quiet traditional old pub with modern upgrade, lovely food & great real ale. Picturesque views down to the river Dee.”
    Anthony Anthony United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Fantastic place. Clean and staff so friendly nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend to stay”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great pub food, excellent breakfast clean room terrific beer a true country pub with log fires great stay”
    William William United Kingdom 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.”
    Shirley Shirley United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “A great place to stay with good food and lovely staff”
    Shaun Shaun United Kingdom United Kingdom

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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Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

끸 Free Private Parking Available On Site

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8.7
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148 reviews
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  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Ceri was very friendly and accommodating. Parking on site very helpful.”

  • 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. ”

  • 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

  • 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.”

  • Claire United Kingdom

    “Lovely breakfast and friendly staff. Clean rooms and just overall wonderful”

  • Anthony United Kingdom

    “Lovely quiet traditional old pub with modern upgrade, lovely food & great real ale. Picturesque views down to the river Dee. ”

  • Mark United Kingdom

    “Fantastic place. Clean and staff so friendly nothing is too much trouble. Would definitely recommend to stay ”

  • William United Kingdom

    “Great pub food, excellent breakfast clean room terrific beer a true country pub with log fires great stay”

  • 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.”

  • Shaun United Kingdom

    “A great place to stay with good food and lovely staff ”

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  • We have stayed the last 2 new years eve. Will your pub be open this year. We have enjoyed every stay. Many Thanks. Shirley

    Afternoon shirley we are closed at the moment we are just awaiting the next welsh goverment annoucement which is on the 17th december we will have an update than . Many thanks.


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  • How much do you charge for my dog? Also, will you be open 23rd December for one night and is food available?

    There is no charge for a dog ,we are just awaiting the new goverment guidelines for wales . thankyou


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An Inside Look at The Glan Yr Afon Inn

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.

Area Info *
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Natural Beauty
  • Mountain Holywell
    1.9 miles
Closest Airports
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    15.6 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    39.3 miles
  • Anglesey Airport
    54.8 miles
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Amenities of The Glan Yr Afon Inn Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Free parking
Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Pets
  • 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
  • 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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Check-in

3:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

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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.

Cards accepted at this property

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The Glan Yr Afon Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Guests traveling by car should come off at junction 32 of the A55 road.

FAQs about The Glan Yr Afon Inn

  • Room options at The Glan Yr Afon Inn include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Twin
    • Single
    • Trailer

  • 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

  • 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

  • Yes, The Glan Yr Afon Inn is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • 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

  • The Glan Yr Afon Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant

  • Check-in at The Glan Yr Afon Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • 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.

  • The Glan Yr Afon Inn is 1.2 miles from the center of Holywell.

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  • Staff9.5
  • Facilities8.6
  • Cleanliness8.7
  • Comfort8.6
  • Value for money8.6
  • Location8.7
  • Free WiFi 7.2
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