The Royal Oak Hotel is delighted to announce it has been awarded the prestigious 4-star status by the AA. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to providing exceptional service, well-appointed accommodation, and unforgettable guest experiences. Nestled in the heart of Betws-y-Coed, the Royal Oak Hotel has long been a cherished destination for travelers seeking a unique …
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Unlocking Potential…
Coleg Llandrillo opened it’s doors for a Meet the Employer event last Wednesday, a vibrant gathering aimed at connecting students with the real heart of industry. As we navigate a world where practical skills are just as important as academic achievements, apprenticeships stand out as a beacon of opportunity. The event was more than just …
Art Competition: “Inspired by Snowdonia”
We are thrilled to announce a brand new Art Competition, on behalf of the New Betws-y-Coed Outdoor Painters Group, inviting local artists from across Eryri to express their awe and admiration for the natural beauty of the Snowdonia National Park. The competition seeks to celebrate and showcase the inspiring landscapes and rich cultural heritage of …
Plastic Free Communities
Did you know it takes 2-300 years for Plastic bags to fragment but they stay in the environment indefinitely… that’s why we send out our packed lunches in brown paper bags, it’s also the reason we swapped from plastic to paper straws 5 years ago & we use bamboo cutlery at our outside catering events. …
Highlighting Albert…
As a member of David Cox’s Betws-y-Coed artist’s colony based at the Royal Oak in the 1870’s, Albert Glendening’s paintings of Eryri’s (Snowdonia’s) mountains were strongly collected. Paul Holberten Publishing has kindly sent us the latest copy about Glendening’s work and the man himself and what an extrodinary time he lived through with the changes …
The Real Living Wage
March 2022 Celebrating our Commitment to the Real Living `Wage Snowdonia Hospitality Ltd has today accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Their Living Wage commitment will see everyone working at The Royal Oak Hotel, The Waterloo Hotel, Stables Lodge and Y Stablau receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.90, significantly higher than the government minimum …
the new Sheperdess
celebrating our Food Heroes Family Firth rightly say they are living their dream at the foot of the Clwydian hills. It all started in 2019 when an opportunity to move to Denbighshire popped up they lived the phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ …..the rest is history! A chance encounter with a neighbours small flock led the family …
March Giveaway
Win Dinner for Two! To celebrate the fabulous re-decoration of The Llugwy River Restaurant we’re giving away a Dinner for Two Voucher, to include a bottle of wine and a pre-dinner drink! It’s really easy to enter – just tell us who your dream dinner date would be on our Facebook page post by March …
Good Gifting
Thank you for exchanging gifts, spending time with family and sharing food here with us at the Royal Oak during the festive season. For the last 10 years we’ve been donating our Christmas card and postage money to Plan International UK. Plan International UK is a children’s charity who strive to advance children’s rights and …
And now for something totally new…
In anticipation of those Autumn days when you’ve explored Betws’ beauty and oohed and ahhed at all the gorgeously scrumptious seasonal colours on display and then thought “oh now I need something equally as scrumptious to munch on..” High Tea at the Llugwy River Restaurant starts every weekend from the 28th of October … macaroons …