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To date you have access to 153 reviews from 9 website(s). The median rating for The Holywell Inn is 4.7, signifying that this restaurant is incredibly well regarded by its guests.

Overall Total Score
4.7 out of 5
Outstanding | 153 reviews

What User likes about The Holywell Inn:
that is for those who are not, a hidden gem. when they get it from outside, it looks like a normal average village pub. at the arrival in a beautiful warm welcoming place. its all except the way it is decorated with all bits and benches and the lighting it turns the place into a cozy atmosphere. the staff is very pleasant and eating and drinking is very good. I recommend you book a table in advance, as it is a very p... View all feedback. What User doesn't like about The Holywell Inn:
Firstly I must say I was disappointed to the reply nuff said,and equally shocked to find the gentleman that dealt with us was the owner, and not just the barman, not all barmen are as rude as you sir. It may have come as a bit of a shock that we did comment on our meal, yes I was in the party of four. As we were holidaying in Wivilecombe, and took recommendations from locals as well as TripAdvisor, the fact we found... View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

GastroRanking-IT
4.2 ★ from 5 reviews
Paul
22.10.2024 - 08:15

Have attempted to visit in the last month and the place has never been open Don't waste your time looking for it

Lesa
22.10.2024 - 08:15

Always delicious, fabulous Sunday lunches too! Very friendly and attentive staff and always busy, nice and cosy in the Winter.

MrsG20
22.10.2024 - 08:15

Went to Holywell (again) this time to celebrate another birthday and had a most wonderful meal with fabulous food. All three courses were presented beautifully(...

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Bigbluntracing
22.10.2024 - 08:15

Really good menu, great staff excellent service, lovely evening, will 100% be back !! Land Lord is very welcoming, good sense of humour !! Nuff said Look forwa...

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Cyril
22.10.2024 - 08:15

Having already experienced a Christmas lunch at the Holywell the choice of venue for a future celebration was never going to be difficult. Having booked 2 weeks...

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Menulist
5.0 ★ from 5 reviews

that is for those who are not, a hidden gem. when they get it from outside, it looks like a normal average village pub. at the arrival in a beautiful warm welco...

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Sebastian
27.12.2022 - 13:04

beautiful small country pub. renter was really friendly and brought us tee and cake sitting on the outer sofas in the sunshine. highly recommended.

Lily
27.12.2022 - 13:04

absolutely beautiful eating drinks are great and the personal is amazing can not fail at all

we spent a week near and ate every evening. I can safely say that was the best restaurant to miles. eating was incredible, all made home, fresh and super tasty....

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Sofia
27.12.2022 - 13:04

My father stayed here last weekend while waiting for his house to be renovated and loved the hospitality, the room and the little extras such as milk and coffee...

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Tripadvisor
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
HeidiandChris
10.11.2023 - 18:48

We have been frequenting this pub for many years, but after moving away, we decided to make a special trip back and were not disappointed. The owners have recen...

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John
10.11.2023 - 18:48

I stopped by on Friday, August 11th, 2019 for a meal. The owner was very hospitable and the food was delicious. I would consider this restaurant to be one of th...

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HeidiandChris
10.11.2023 - 18:48

We have been frequenting this pub for many years, and even though we have moved away, we made a special trip back and were not disappointed. The owners have rec...

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John
10.11.2023 - 18:48

Just called in on Fri 8/11/19 for a meal. the landlord was very accommodating and the food was to die for. I would rate this establishment as one of the best in...

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Facebook
4.5 ★ from 7 reviews
Google
4.7 ★ from 105 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Yelp
4.9 ★ from 1 reviews
GastroRanking-UK
5.0 ★ from 2 reviews
INT Restaurants
4.7 ★ from 149 reviews

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