Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Carpet & Furniture Specialists in Oswestry
Established in 1957, E C Hollywell has grown from a small shed operation to Oswestry's leading carpet and furniture specialists. As a family-owned business spanning three generations, we operate from a purpose-built 20,000 sq ft showroom across two floors. Our expertise encompasses carpets, vinyl, beds, bedroom furniture, dining and living room suites, and recliners, with a dedicated team of sales professionals, warehouse staff, delivery drivers, and carpet fitters. Ted and Pat Hollywell remain actively involved, supported by their children Amanda and Brett who serve as Company Secretary and Managing Director respectively. We maintain a commitment to traditional values while adapting to modern demands, offering free delivery within 100 miles and a best price guarantee.Our heritage includes serving the local community for over six decades, with Ted's original Covent Garden hand cart still displayed as a testament to our humble beginnings. The business has expanded through strategic acquisitions of adjacent properties, maintaining continuous operation from Beatrice Street since our founding. Our team's collective experience ensures customers receive expert guidance through our extensive product range from major brands like Sealy and Silentnight.
Services
Carpets & Vinyl
Beds & Bedroom
Dining & Living
Sales
Furniture Link
Details
- Year established: 1957
Highlights and features
- Family-owned specialists since 1957 with three generations working onsite
- Free delivery within 100 miles and free carpet fitting included
- Best price guarantee with price match on all competitors' offers
- 20,000 sq ft showroom featuring major brands like Sealy & Silentnight
- Experienced team providing expert guidance through extensive product ranges
Services
Carpets & Vinyl
We offer comprehensive carpet and vinyl flooring solutions with free measure, quote, and fitting services. Our extensive range includes various textures, patterns, and quality grades to suit different budgets and requirements. Customers benefit from our 60 years' expertise in advising on the most suitable flooring options for their specific spaces.
Beds & Bedroom
Our bedroom furniture collection features premium beds, mattresses, and complete bedroom sets from leading brands like Sealy and Hypnos. The range includes various sizes, styles, and comfort levels to ensure optimal sleep quality and bedroom aesthetics. Expert consultants help customers select coordinated bedroom solutions that maximise space and functionality.
Dining & Living
We provide extensive dining and living room furniture selections including tables, chairs, suites, recliners, and storage solutions. The collection combines comfort-focused seating with stylish dining arrangements to create functional living spaces. Customers can explore multiple design styles from traditional to contemporary across our showroom's dedicated display areas.
Furniture Link
As official stockists of major brands like Silentnight and Ashley Manor, we offer access to comprehensive furniture collections through our Furniture Link service. This enables customers to view curated product ranges from leading manufacturers in our showroom. The service ensures availability of the latest designs and exclusive collections through our established supplier partnerships.
Sales
Our retail sales service covers all home furnishing products with expert guidance from experienced sales consultants. The 20,000 sq ft showroom allows customers to explore complete room sets and individual pieces across multiple price points. We offer a price match guarantee and free delivery within 100 miles to enhance purchasing confidence.
People
Ted Hollywell
Founder
Founder of E C Hollywell who started the business in 1957 from a small shed. Still actively involved in daily operations, providing continuity and sharing his extensive knowledge with customers.
Pat Hollywell
Co-founder
Co-founder who has remained actively involved in business operations. Works alongside Ted to maintain the company's founding values while supporting the next generation of family leadership.
Brett Hollywell
Managing Director
Managing Director responsible for business development. Part of the second generation leading the company's expansion while maintaining its family values and customer-focused approach.
Amanda Hollywell
Company Secretary
Company Secretary managing administrative operations. Plays a key role in maintaining business continuity while supporting the transition to third-generation leadership.
Granddaughters
Team Members
Third-generation family members recently joining the team. Bringing fresh perspectives while learning traditional business values from their predecessors across sales and operational roles.
Questions
How long has EC Hollywell been in business?
We have been serving Oswestry and surrounding areas since 1957, celebrating our diamond anniversary in 2017 with 60 years of continuous operation.
What areas do you serve?
We offer free delivery within 100 miles of our Oswestry store, covering Shropshire and surrounding counties with our furniture and carpet services.
Do you price match competitors?
Yes, we operate a strict best price guarantee policy, refunding the difference if you find identical products priced lower elsewhere.
What brands do you stock?
We stock major brands including Sealy, Silentnight, Hypnos, Healthbeds, Ashley Manor, Alstons, and Divani across our furniture and mattress ranges.
Is carpet fitting included?
Yes, we provide free carpet fitting with all purchases, including professional measurement and quotation services at no additional cost.
What makes you different from other stores?
As a family-owned business operating for three generations, we combine traditional values with modern product ranges, offering personal service and expert guidance.
Reviews (3)
Michaela Gallier
Jul 27, 2017
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Great family run business. Quality furniture flooring beds etc. Very competitive prices. Great service lovely staff and always very accommodating.
Haf Evans
May 05, 2017
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What a fantastic service we had today! Firstly, I'd like to say that the staff were all very helpful! Item chosen, purchased and delivered (free delivery) all in the same afternoon - can't get better than that! Thank you
Babs Williams
May 21, 2016
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I have used Holywell for over 14 yrs now. Always friendly helpful staff and good quality furniture and carpets at competitive prices. I bought my suite 14 yrs ago cheaper than in the big stores and it still has many yrs left in it. All my carpets have been great quality. Oh and I enjoyed had beds! Everything you need under 1 roof
