Centrally located in the village at the Gateway to Eryri (Snowdonia) the Royal Oak was once a Victorian coaching inn. Local artwork and historical artefacts tell the story of the building and the people who’ve stayed here over the centuries.
Rooms are designed with the hotel’s heritage in mind and have all the facilities and modern day comfort you need, balancing both style and function in this wonderfully historic building. Comfy beds with sumptuous fabrics and furnishings – colours and textures influenced by the stunning Eryri (Snowdonia) landscape.
There is free Wi-Fi throughout with flat screen TV’s & Freeview channels in all rooms. A handy desk/dressing table, together with hairdryer, safe, iron & ironing board and tea & coffee making facilities take care of the practicalities.
Local artwork and historical artefacts continue throughout the restaurants, telling the story of the building and the people who’ve stayed here, giving a real sense of place within the National Park,
The first of its kind plein air painting group was set up by renowned Victorian landscape artist David Cox when he stayed at the Royal Oak in the 1840's. Displayed inside the hotel is the signboard painted by Cox in 1847, showing a grand Oak tree, It was fixed to the wall above the entrance until 1866, when it was framed and displayed in the hall, it now takes pride of place above the fireplace in the lounge.
Choose from three eating venues, who's kitchen teams focus on local, seasonal & fresh produce - from the elegant Llugwy River Restaurant, with its ornate ceilings and decorative lighting and delicious Sunday Lunches, to the locally themed Grill Room with slate walls, dry agers and funky tunes, and then of course our one-off interpretation of a village pub - Y Stablau, with local burgers, music events & craft beers galore - there really is a choice to suit everyone!
The perfect base for discovering all the wonders of the Eryri National Park & beyond whether it's stunning scenery, historic locations or adventure sports - it's all here!
