Holywell Hotels: Where to Stay in Flintshire

Holywell is a market town in Flintshire, North Wales, with a short list of places to sleep. This guide to hotels in Holywell covers the lodging we could confirm from at least two independent sources, names the places we dropped, and shows you how to pick a base. We do not quote rates, because rates change daily. Where a detail is unconfirmed, we say so and ask you to phone the property before you book.

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Where to Stay in Holywell, Flintshire

Hotels in Holywell: The Short List

The honest picture is simple. Holywell has two hotels with solid, matching listings, plus a few self-catering and glamping options on the edge of town. We did not find a motel in Holywell. Wales has few motels in the American sense, so most visitors choose a small hotel, a pub with rooms, or a holiday cottage.

Below you will find two hotels, two self-catering or glamping stays, and a note on a hotel we removed from the old version of this guide. Every property carries a confidence note. Two sources agreeing means we call the basic facts confirmed. One source or conflicting sources means we say so.

Check-in and check-out times come from booking sites, not from the hotels themselves. Phone the property to confirm before you travel, especially for late arrivals.

Springfield Hotel and Health Club, Pentre Halkyn

The Springfield Hotel sits on the A55 Expressway at Pentre Halkyn, Holywell, CH8 8BD. The hotel gives its phone number as 01352 780503. Visit Wales and Expedia both list the same address, so we treat the location as confirmed.

Visit Wales lists 37 ensuite bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has a restaurant called Restaurant 32A, a bar, and an outdoor terrace. The health club has a gym, a hot tub, a sauna, and a steam room. A spa offers treatments, and the hotel advises you to book ahead.

Expedia adds a few details. Check-in runs from 2:00 PM until 11:00 PM, with a limited late check-in service. Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Parking is free, an electric car charging station is on site, and bike parking is available. The front desk is staffed around the clock. The property is smoke-free and does not allow pets, although Visit Wales notes assistance dogs are welcome.

Visit Wales also lists accessible facilities and calls the hotel family-friendly. If you need a specific accessible room, phone the hotel and describe your needs. A listing cannot tell you whether a particular room suits you.

Who suits this hotel? Drivers who want parking, a spa, and an on-site restaurant. The A55 location puts you on the main coast road, which helps if you plan to tour more of North Wales. The trade-off: you sit outside the town centre, so you will probably drive or take a taxi to the well. We did not find a sourced distance, so ask the hotel when you call.

Stamford Gate Hotel, Halkyn Road

The Stamford Gate Hotel stands on Halkyn Road, Holywell, CH8 7SJ. The Campaign for Real Ale lists the building as an open pub with accommodation and gives the phone number as 01352 712942. Trip.com gives the same street and postcode. Two sources agree, so we treat the hotel as confirmed.

CAMRA reports twelve rooms, and Trip.com also lists 12 guest rooms. Trip.com shows triple, twin, and double rooms with private bathrooms, a fridge, and a desk in the listed types. Free Wi-Fi covers public areas and guest rooms. Free parking is on site. The listing shows a restaurant and a bar and lounge, and a full cooked breakfast is served daily.

Trip.com gives check-in from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM and check-out before 11:00 AM. The front desk runs from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. If you plan to arrive after 9:00 PM, phone first. Pets are not allowed, and public areas are non-smoking.

CAMRA lists bar hours of 12:00 to 23:00 Monday to Saturday and 12:00 to 22:30 on Sunday, with lunchtime and evening meals. CAMRA notes the data may not show last-minute changes, so confirm by phone.

This is the better pick for travelers who want a traditional pub atmosphere and a bed upstairs. The Stamford Gate sits on a road leading out of the town. We did not find a sourced walking time to the centre or to the well.

Self-Catering and Glamping Near Holywell

Holywell also has holiday lets in the countryside around the town. These suit groups, families, and couples who want a kitchen or a hot tub. They do not offer a front desk, daily cleaning, or a restaurant, so plan your meals. Booking sites resell these properties, and few have an official website we could reach, so we call the details below reasonably consistent but not fully confirmed.

3 Penllan Cottages, Axton

3 Penllan Cottages is a holiday home in Axton. Expedia places the address at Axton, Holywell, CH8 9DH. Sykes Cottages lists the same cottage at Axton near Trelawnyd, Flintshire. Axton is a village outside the town, so expect to drive.

Sykes lists three bedrooms with two doubles and an adult bunk room, and sleeps six. The listing shows two bathrooms, Wi-Fi, a dishwasher, a garden or patio, an open fire, and off-road parking. The cottage is smoke-free and pet friendly. Sykes states check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM. Expedia lists check-in from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM. The two sources agree on the main times.

Sykes notes guest reviews mention sea views and rural views. We treat the view as a reviewer opinion, not a promise. Expedia says parking is not offered while Sykes lists off-road parking. Because these listings disagree, ask the owner or agent where you can park before you book.

Who suits this cottage? A group or family of up to six with a car, who wants a kitchen and a garden.

Emlyn’s Coppice Woodland Glamping

Emlyn’s Coppice is a woodland glamping site near Holywell. Campanyon lists three pods, each for up to two guests, named Ayr, Offa, and Orme. Each has underfloor heating, an ensuite shower and toilet, a kitchenette, high-speed Wi-Fi, a private garden space, a deck, a fire bowl, and a wood-fired hot tub. Ayr and Offa add a wood-burning stove. Orme adds a private wood-fired sauna.

Snaptrip describes a deluxe double studio with a kitchenette, a terrace, a hot tub, and free parking. The two sites agree on the hot tub and the kitchenette. The sources differ on location detail. Campanyon says the exact address is shared after booking and puts the site about a five-minute drive from Talacre beach. Snaptrip files the property under Gronant, in the Llanasa area.

Because only booking sites describe this property and the address is withheld, we flag Emlyn’s Coppice as partly unconfirmed. Neither source lists check-in and check-out times. Ask the host. This stay suits couples who want privacy and a hot tub, not travelers who want to walk into town for dinner.

A Hotel We Removed: The Victoria Hotel

The earlier version of this guide recommended the Victoria Hotel on High Street. We removed the entry. The CAMRA Vale of Clwyd branch lists the Hotel Victoria on High Street Square, Holywell, CH8 7TW as a permanently closed pub, recorded as closed on 1 October 2012. The record was last updated in July 2022.

Some booking sites still show a Victoria Hotel with the same postcode, and one lists a check-in time and amenities. These listings conflict with the CAMRA record. We could not find an official website or a recent confirmation of guest rooms. Until a reliable source shows the building takes guests, we do not recommend booking.

If you find a Victoria Hotel offer online, phone the hotel directly and ask whether rooms are available for your dates. Do not pay a deposit before you hear a person confirm the booking.

Where to Stay Near St Winefride’s Well

Most visitors come to Holywell for St Winefride’s Well. Cadw describes the site as a place of pilgrimage since at least 1115. The holy well rises into a star-shaped basin under a vaulted ceiling and flows into an outdoor pool where pilgrims still bathe. A late 15th-century chapel is built into the hillside. The site also has an exhibition and a gift shop.

Cadw gives the address as St Winefride’s Shrine and Well, Greenfield Street, Holywell, CH8 7PN. North East Wales Tourism lists Well Street, CH8 7PL, and gives the phone number as 01352 713054. The two sources give slightly different street names, so use your map app and the phone number if you need help finding the entrance.

Opening times also differ between sources. Cadw lists 9am to 5pm from 1 April to 30 September and 10am to 4pm from 1 October to 31 March, with last admission 30 minutes before closing. North East Wales Tourism lists 10:00 to 16:00 on most days and 10:00 to 14:00 on Tuesday. Call before a long trip.

Cadw notes the chapel is locked, and visitors collect the key from the curator at the Visitor Centre, where a returnable security deposit is required. The grounds can be slippery or muddy, so wear sturdy shoes. The car park is small, with about six spaces and one disabled space, so plan to arrive early or use a taxi.

For the shortest trip, look at the stays in or near the town. We did not find a hotel with a sourced walking route to the well. If distance matters, ask each property how far the well sits from the door.

Other Sights Near Your Holywell Hotel

Greenfield Valley Heritage Park covers about 70 acres of woodland near Holywell. Visit Wales says the park lies between St Winefride’s Well and Basingwerk Abbey. The park has a museum and visitor centre, farm buildings, lakes, streams, historic mill sites, and an adventure playground. Holywell Town Council says admission is free. The park lists the phone number 01352 714172 and the address Greenfield Road, CH8 7GH. Neither source gives opening hours, so check greenfieldvalley.com before you go.

Basingwerk Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1131. Cadw says entry is free and the site is open during reasonable daylight hours all year. You can see the chapter house, the parlour, and the monks’ dining hall. Free parking sits below the site, and a short steep path leads to the gate. Cadw places the abbey about 1 mile northeast of Holywell. The abbey is also the start of the North Wales Pilgrim’s Way, and Cadw says the well lies on the same route toward Bardsey Island.

Together, the well, the park, and the abbey make a good first day. All three sit in the same valley, so you can plan a walk linking them. Ask your hotel for a map and check the route on foot before you set out.

Getting to Holywell and Getting Around

Cadw says Holywell lies off the A55 by road. By rail, Cadw names Flint as the nearest station, about 4 miles from the well. We did not find a sourced bus timetable, so check current services with Traveline Cymru before you rely on a bus.

Cadw lists National Cycle Network Route 5 about 2.8 km from the well, and bike storage is available near the car park. The Springfield Hotel offers bike parking, according to Expedia.

If you stay at Pentre Halkyn or Axton, plan on a car or a taxi. Both sit outside the town centre.

How to Choose a Holywell Hotel

Pick the Springfield Hotel if you want a spa, a gym, and an on-site restaurant, and you are happy to drive. Pick the Stamford Gate Hotel if you want a pub atmosphere and a simpler room. Pick 3 Penllan Cottages if you travel in a group and want a kitchen. Pick Emlyn’s Coppice if you want a private pod with a hot tub.

If you travel with a pet, note the two hotels do not allow pets in the listings we read. 3 Penllan Cottages is listed as pet friendly. Confirm any pet policy by phone, because policies and fees change.

If you need step-free access, phone each property and ask about stairs, bathrooms, and parking. Cadw says the shrine path involves a flight of steps and a short level path, so ask about assistance if you have limited mobility.

For all stays, book a refundable option where possible and save the confirmation email. Use the Expedia link near the top of this page to compare current availability for Holywell.

What We Checked and What We Could Not

We checked Springfield Hotel details against Visit Wales and Expedia. We checked Stamford Gate details against CAMRA and Trip.com. We checked 3 Penllan Cottages against Sykes Cottages and Expedia. We checked Emlyn’s Coppice against Campanyon and Snaptrip. We checked attractions against Cadw, Visit Wales, North East Wales Tourism, and Holywell Town Council.

We could not confirm check-in times directly with any hotel. We could not confirm the Springfield Hotel’s check-in time on its own site, because Visit Wales does not list one. We could not find official websites for the Stamford Gate Hotel or Emlyn’s Coppice. We could not confirm walking distances between any hotel and the well. We could not confirm whether any Holywell motel exists. We could not confirm the current status of the Victoria Hotel.

We do not list rates. Rates change by date, season, and demand. Use the Expedia link above for current availability, then phone the property for anything the listing does not make clear.

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Conclusion

Hotels in Holywell are few, so a clear plan helps. The Springfield Hotel and the Stamford Gate Hotel are the two hotels we could confirm. 3 Penllan Cottages and Emlyn’s Coppice add self-catering and glamping choices with some details still unconfirmed. We removed the Victoria Hotel because CAMRA lists the building as a closed pub. Phone any property before you book, confirm check-in times and parking, and use Expedia to compare current availability for your Holywell stay.

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