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Schools out, and you’ve now got six weeks to occupy the kids with fun activities that don’t cost the earth.  If you’re getting ready for the family holiday and are coming to visit us in Porthmadog, or you’re looking to occupy the kids on balmy summer days out, we’ve been looking for ways to keep them interested, burn off some energy and have a good time whilst you can sit [...]

There’s nothing nicer when you take a break than being able to take a stroll along the beach, explore a lovely little town, get some good food, kick back with a cocktail and generally enjoy your holiday. North Wales is known for its coastal beauty; from wild beaches to dolphin and porpoise spotting, but it also has some little coastal towns that are well worth visiting. We’ve pulled together five [...]

When you come to North Wales, the chances are you’re visiting because you want to explore our beautiful countryside, as well as relax and rejuvenate from your busy life.  One of the many benefits of visiting our green, wild spaces is all of the wildlife we have on offer.  From bugs, beetles and butterflies, to squirrels and stoats, North Wales is packed full of life on the wild side.  Here’s [...]

Just under half an hour away from our accommodation in Porthmadog, Caernarfon is a town full of history. From the ancient to the contemporary, there’s something for everyone. It’s an easy journey to get here by road, or you could take the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway up to Caernarfon from the station at Porthmadog. The railway heads up through Snowdonia National Park so it’s a great way to see [...]

One of the best things about the summer is getting to sit outside in a beer garden with a great atmosphere, good food, and best of all an ice cold gin, or bottle of beer.  Soaking up the sun for a few hours in the company of a loved one, good friends, or even perfect strangers; a beer garden is the ultimate summer accessory. Here’s a few of our favourites [...]

One of the great things about holidays is the absolute lack of having to do anything. No pressures, no jam packed agenda, just kicking back, relaxing and enjoying your time away from busyness. If you feel like you want to do something  relaxing whilst you’re on holiday though, what could be better than heading round Porthmadog tasting all there is to offer? We’ve put together a few of the places [...]

Summer is a great time to dust down the bike and get some cycling in. The area around Porthmadog includes Snowdonia National Park, so it’s an ideal location to stay for some great roads, beautiful countryside and plenty of places to stop for a cold beer, admire the view and get some great rides in. Whether you’re a seasoned road biker, or a casual weekend cyclist who likes nothing more [...]

We’re rapidly heading towards the summer holidays and the dreaded six weeks of ‘keeping children occupied’ before they get bored. If you’re heading to North Wales for a summer holiday, or a day trip and you want to keep the kids entertained, what better way than a fun fair or park? Although you’re more likely to find wide open spaces to run around in as we’re well located for the [...]

Summer is an ideal time to venture into North Wales. As well as the amazing beaches and stunning countryside we have for walks, hikes, sunbathing and swimming, we’ve also got a jam packed calendar of events happening over the summer.  Here we’re covering just a few to whet your appetite and give you a taste of what North Wales has to offer! Llangollen International Eisteddfod, Llangollen The cream of the [...]

We’re rightly proud of Porthmadog and we think once you’ve visited you’ll see why we love it so much. It’s so well placed for a wide range of activities, as well as the warm welcome you’ll get from us all. We want you to enjoy it as much as you can so we’ve pulled together the top four reasons you’ll want to stay at our hotel in Porthmadog this summer [...]