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A note to all our customers regarding our COVID-19 precautions. As you may already know we were taking significant precautions prior to lockdown, in fact more than anyone else in the industry that we know of. So Naturally when we return these practices will remain however we have added extra precautions into our routine. We believe our extensive precautions should reassure and ease any anxiety our customers may have 1. [...]

When visiting North Wales you tend to think of heading to the beach, taking in some breathtaking scenery or perhaps climbing one of the many mountains we have to explore. But sometimes the weather gets the better of us and it begs the question of what indoor activities is there to do for kids in North Wales or What can we do with the kids in a rainy day in [...]

If you’re looking for action and adventure on your break away then North Wales is the perfect location. As well as all of the things you’d expect from the area that’s home to Mount Snowdon; such as climbing, hiking, abseiling, walking, and mountain biking, there’s also a few more adventure activities to give you that adrenalin hit. Titan Zip Wire Fancy zipping across the valley in Europe’s largest zip zone [...]

Although you tend to think of heading to the beach as more a summer activity, autumn is a good time to explore some of our beautiful little coastal towns in North Wales. As well as some great coastal walks, you can also get on your bike and enjoy a ride. Take a cycle along the coast, and then come and stay at our accommodation in Porthmadog. We love welcoming bikers [...]

Our cheesecakes have made a guest appearance on the blog before, but they’ve never had a blog all of their own, so we thought it was about time they did! If you’re a follower on Facebook or Instagram you’ll have already seen some of our colourful and inventive creations! From the crunchy biscuit base to the creamy, rich filling and the frankly sometimes quite outrageous toppings our cheesecakes are show [...]

Winter is a beautiful time of year for a trip away. The  crisp, mornings are ideal for a brisk walk with a foaming pint of bitter and a hot pie at the end of it. If you’re a keen walker then North Wales is the ideal location for you; with the Snowdonia National Park, the coastal paths and tonnes of countryside to explore. We’ve pulled together some walks which are [...]

We did a recent post about our Welsh gins but we have such a fantastic variety, and stock such a vast array that we couldn’t quite fit them all in. As we know many of our friend and patrons are big gin lovers, as are we, we thought we’d feature a few more of our favourites to tempt your taste buds. Packed full of juniper berries, strong and fresh flavours [...]

Many people coming through Porthmadog every year take a trip on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway. Being able to travel through the beautiful and breathtaking landscape of the Snowdonia National Park on a steam train either up to Caernarfon or over to Blaenau Ffestiniog makes a perfect day out for all the family. Each summer though, the railway goes one better with its Summer of Fun. Each year it [...]

Summer brings a terrible thirst with it, and what better way to quench it than with one of Wale’s finest local craft ales? If you’re a craft ale fan, why not spend a weekend break or even come for a week or two with a bit of a tour round the local hostelries. We’ve pulled together some of the top spots in Porthmadog for the authentic ale experience. Purple Moose [...]

If you want to take advantage of this amazing summer weather we’re experiencing, then why not take a trip to North Wales for a relaxing break, try some new activities and explore new places? As well as fantastic beaches to top up your tan, great places to lounge and drink ice cold beer and gin such as our outdoor beer garden, and fantastic scenery to walk, hike and bike in [...]