Hollingsworths Store

Brilliant experience today. Kindness of strangers. Enquiring about taxis in his shop. About to walk down to Pin Mill with suitcase. (Not that easy through gates over stiles!) James asked if I wanted to leave my suitcase with him until catching cab. Fantastic. And on his shop, wish it was my local. Bought some local honey....and would have liked to buy meat and veg if not in transit, and without car.

I went in to the shop to buy a few things on the way to Shotley. I was a little daunted at first but a nice young man who I thinks name was Declan helped me out and showed me around, putting everything I needed into a basket for me. He then took it to the till and packed everything into a bag putting the heaviest items to the bottom (good packing). He then escorted me to my car and waved me off. Brilliant store, would recommend.

Great shop! For a village store, it exceeds all expectations. Products range from fresh fruit, veg and bakery products to very top quality meat and everyday supplies. Working there is a joy too. All staff have a friendly face and are easy to talk to about any enquires to do with the shop or just to have a chat with. Everything is very clean and tidy, and has very clear walkways so it has easy access. Customers are just as good as the staff!!

Idea for picking up fresh local produce as well as logs and bags of coal oergect for keeping your home cosy and warm . the usual day to day items . Home made sandwiches, pies and sausages rolls . Those last minute items you tend to run out off , and of course the post office is within..

It is always an absolute delight to shop here, the food is delicious, they have everything you need, everyone is so friendly and the person serving very kindly helped me with packing. I walked there from Woolverstone and it was worth every step. Thank you.

I came in today and met a very polite young lad called Declan, he even packed my bag for me and showed me where the flour is, great service!

Visited this shop for first time today; really impressed by variety of produce and top marks to the lovely young woman who was serving in shop and post office - thank you for being so helpful and friendly.

This is a great village shop for us and visiting sailors to Pin Mill and Woolverstone. It has a great butchers, fresh vegetables, good choice of dry foods and fresh breads each day. Meat is particularly excellent as is the service.

I would like to take the opportunity to commend the new owners of this store. Following the refit and facelift, the store is clean and bright, and offers a huge choices of fresh and local produce. The staff are always welcoming, polite and professional.

On another note, the review below by ZY is unfair and unjust. They've not used the store since it was taken over yet they still rate it poorly? What an unpleasant person you must be, deliberately trying to negatively attack this business. I hope you do the decent thing and consider amending your review.

Best of luck to the new owners.

Great selection of wines and Spirits, game dealer so butchery counter is well stocked with lots of meats. Good range of groceries. If you're walking up from Pin Mill its 15 minutes each way, bit at least it's all downhill from the shop!

Most delicious old fashion sausages and very nice array of fresh meats. Lovely people and so helpful, good selection of products . Well worth the distance and time.*****

I love this place. Great selection, friendly staff. They even offered free delivery of essentials to the elderly and infirm during the recent snow. Can't fault them.

This is THE shop in Chelmo aka Chelmondiston. The quality and the service is like that of a 7 star hotel.

Friendly and if they don't carry the item you're looking for, they will do what they can to provide it.

All in all, the best shop on the Peninsula.

It's back! Your favorite local grocer and butcher is open for business Mon-Sat and carries a variety of necessities from household goods, fresh veggies, and premium meats!

Great shop. Great products. Super friendly service. A real benefit to the community.

Excellent staff, James and Carly are always willing to help. Now buy all our meat here. Would definitely recommend.

Very grateful for the home delivery service iniated during present lockdown.
High quality produce. Friendly service. Thanks to volunteers also.

Lovely people. Great meat. Super helpful owners, very good shop.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Great post office service and they always have what you need in the shop.

Fantastic meat, very personable staff and so many different things to try. I don't go anywhere else for meat now