Hot dogs We are absolutely loving this sunny weather here at the Oakeley Arms Hotel in Snowdonia – we can chill in the garden, go for a cooling swim at the beach, jump in the paddling pool or just catch a few sunny rays and top up the tan. And the heatwave is set to…

Wales’ most popular holiday destinations! A new survey has revealed the most popular holiday destinations in Wales, and here at the Oakeley Arms self catering holiday cottages, we’re delighted to say that many local North Wales towns and hot-spots make it onto the list. The survey was carried out by local paper The Daily Post, who…

Harlech This week’s lovely “Day Out In” feature comes all the way from the fabulous town of Harlech. Situated on the opposite side of Cardigan Bay to the Oakeley Arms Hotel in Snowdonia, this pretty town is dominated by the mighty castle that sits handsomely and quietly, watching over the town. It is one of…

Pucker Up! Did you know that this Saturday is World Kiss Day 2013? No, neither did we. Let’s hope we’re in for a nice surprise! The idea of World Kiss Day is just to make us all appreciate the humble kiss. Whether it’s a kiss on the cheek for grandma, a kiss at the end…

Famous Salem painting Not far from us here at the Oakeley Arms Hotel near Snowdon is one of North Wales’ most well known chapels. The tiny Baptist chapel in Pentre Gwynfryn near Llanbedr was catapulted into fame in the early twentieth century by English artist Sydney Curnow Vosper. In 1908 he completed his most famous work…

UFO tales from Wales So, have you ever spotted a weird sighting in the sky? Flashing lights, giant saucers and little green men where they shouldn’t be? No, can’t say we have either (well, not before a trip to the Oakeley bar anyway….), but according to data just released by the Ministry of Defence, UFO sightings…

Cardigan Bay Dolphins The Oakeley Arms is situated close to one of the most beautiful bays in Wales. Cardigan Bay sweeps the entire length of the west coast of Wales – from the edge of Bardsey Island in the North to Pembrokeshire in the South. It encompasses two different National Parks – Snowdonia and Pembrokeshire and…

Island Living Richard Branson’s got one, and so have Mel Gibson, Pamela Anderson, Leo DiCaprio, Nicholas Cage and Jonny Depp. And now’s your chance to join in with the ultimate celeb purchase – you could buy your very own island! Ok, so it may not enjoy the tropical weather of the British Virgin Islands, or…

Life’s a Beach One of the things we love about living and working here at the Oakeley Arms is the fact that we are close to some fantastic beaches along the Welsh coast – long ones, short ones, sandy ones, pebble ones, secret coves, busy spots – you’ll find all types of beach here! But…

60th Anniversary of first Everest climb Exactly 60 years ago, something very special was happening on one of the world’s most mysterious peaks. We think we have some mighty mountains here by the Oakeley Arms in Snowdonia, but the towering hill of Yr Wyddfa is nothing compared to the giants of Nepal. And it was…