Have you seen the weather forecast for this week? Our lovely weatherman has promised wall-to-wall sunshine and a mini-heatwave across most of Wales. What a brilliant start to the summer month of July. We can only hope that it continues into the weekend, and even beyond that into the summer holidays. Wouldn’t it be great…

Fans of the Oakeley Arms Facebook page will know that we had a very special visitor here with us last week. None other than charismatic funny-man Leigh Francis, who is more commonly known as his comedy persona Keith Lemon. Keith Lemon, who presents the famous ITV show Through the Keyhole stayed with us here while filming…

Who’s been enjoying the gorgeous sunshine that the country has been basking in this week? Here at the Oakeley Arms, we have that’s for sure! We’ve been pretty busy, but there’s always time to stick our heads out of the door and drink in the stunning view in the lovely sunshine. And the view that’s…

How will you spoil your loved one this Valentine’s day? It’s fast approaching, and if soggy toast and cold tea in bed on Saturday morning just won’t cut the mustard, we better get planning….. From the traditional to the whacky and the sedate to the bonkers, there are loads of original ways to celebrate Valentines Day…

Well, that’s it! 2014 is pretty much done. How was it for you? A year to remember? A year to forget? Highs and lows, ups and downs, bad and good. Whatever 2014 brought, we are pretty excited about the start of a new year. It’s a chance to dust off the cobwebs, make some resolutions…

Well, it’s that time of year again. Chestnuts are roasting, the tree is decorated, the fizz is in the fridge and Santa’s on his way. Ladies and gentlemen, just one little sleep remains between us and Christmas Day! Here at the Oakeley Arms we’re pretty excited about the festivities this year, but we would like…

We all know that December is the month for parties, drinking lots, eating even more and generally not doing very much hard work (except for all that shopping, phew….) So as a reward to yourself for all that wrapping, why not come and join us here at the Oakeley for one of our fun-filled evenings…

4* luxury at the Oakeley Arms Cottages If you’re looking for holiday cottages in Snowdonia, then look no further than the Oakeley Arms! Our lovely self-catering cottages are a relatively new addition to the Oakeley, so many of our customers don’t know what lies just behind the hotel building! Once derelict stables have been lovingly renovated…

Slate Expectations We’ve been the proud owners at the Oakeley Arms now since 2003, but we’ve often wondered about the history of this magnificent Grade II listed building. After doing some research we’ve found, of course, that the Oakeley’s story is inextricably linked with that of the renowned Oakeley family of nearby Tan-y-Bwlch estate. From…

Well Done & Thank you! 🙂 It means a lot when a customer takes the time to say thank you and an even better feeling when they let you know that your staff care about the customer’s experience. Da di Iwan Vaughan 🙂