Eurovision Song Contest 2013 What do you get when you cross 39 European countries, outrageous costumes, singing grannies, warbling twins, bizarre set-designs and enough sequins to sink an army of glitzy dress designers? No, we’re not talking about the Oakeley Bar on a Saturday night! It’s the annual Eurovision Song Contest of course; a musical…

Can you believe a whole year has whizzed by since the Wales Coast Path opened on the 5th May 2012? No, neither can we! The path has been a huge success, with statistics showing that almost 3 million people had used the path in 2012 and that it is worth approximately £16million to the economy…

Here at the Oakeley Arms, we are very proud of the stunning area we live in; just a stone’s throw from both the striking mountains of Snowdonia and the beautiful beaches of the North Wales coastline. So we were thrilled to read last week about a new poll by the local Daily Post Newspaper that…

Beautiful Welsh Grapevines If you think of vineyards and you think of a balmy Mediterranean valley, then it’s time to think again! Because did you know that the Welsh wine industry is booming? Latest figures show that there are no fewer than 17 vineyards dotted across the fertile valleys and plains of Wales, all producing top quality…

Thanks Google! Here at the Oakeley Arms we are in danger of waxing lyrical about the stunning scenery, beautiful peaks and the fabulous mountains of Snowdonia that are all on our doorstep. And we’re usually in no doubt about a walk, hill or trail to recommend to guests or customers if they want a spot…

Zip it! We are pretty excited here at the Oakeley Arms this week, because we’re bracing ourselves for the opening of a brand new North Wales family attraction. Zip World at Penrhyn Quarry is an exciting new adventure experience that has just opened, a short drive from the Oakeley Arms, at the village of Bethesda. Penrhyn…

Oakeley Holiday Cottages Summer’s just around the corner folks, we promise! Have you sorted your summer break yet? Well, just for you, lovely blog readers, here is a very SPECIAL OFFER that is just toooooooooo good to ignore.  Here at the Oakeley Arms, we’ve got a stunning range of self-catering holiday cottages in the hotel grounds,…

Happy Easter! Gosh! Here at the Oakeley Arms, we can’t believe how quickly this year is flying by! It’s Easter weekend already. And while we’ve been pretty busy here gearing up for the beginning of the hectic summer season, we’ll definitely have time to fit in some chocolate chomping! Because, let’s face it, Easter is great…

A Winning Festival Last year was special for the Number 6 Festival – it was their inaugural event, held at the magical location of Portmeirion, just a stone’s throw from the Oakeley Arms Hotel. It’s a festival like no other, partly due to the special venue, and the first year was an enormous success.  The festival has already…

Stay Mountain Safe The Oakeley Arms Hotel is situated in the Snowdonia National Park, one of the most beautiful parts of Wales (well, we are a little biased……). The park is home to some of the most stunning mountain ranges in Britain, as well as some of the highest peaks. And while the hills are beautiful…