Clean get-away

Yesterday saw the installation of our latest guest facility - a jet wash for mountain and road bikes. The high pressure cold water jet should remove the welsh dirt after a day's trekking allowing guests to return with a clean and fresh cycle ready for packing away until the next time. I have also included details of this weeks' local meat suppliers in readiness for Father's Day.
The Bull Huss shark bites have been selling well and being enjoyed by a number of diners - best as a light meal or starter in breadcrumbs with lemon garlic mayonnaise - delicious.

Chefs' Catch of the Day

What a fantastic day out - the Hotel has just spent two days fishing off Amlwch point under the very jovial and cheery captains Pat and Elfyn. Our sincere thanks to you both and your first mates, Taff and Daz. We were very well looked after, coached and encouraged. Congratulations to Mike who landed a Bull Huss weighing in at over 15 lbs!! I can recommend this experience to anyone who would like a value for money, relaxing day out that literally gives you a birds' eye view of the stunning welsh coastline. An added bonus has been the ability of the kitchen team to plate up food they have individually sourced/caught. Visit www.julie-anne.co.uk for further details - but remember the sun cream!!

Snowdon cafe Opening - Hafod Eryri

It was opening day today on the top of Snowdon for the new cafe and railway station - Dylan, our catering manager, attended on our behalf and a selection of pictures are attached. The Hotel sponsored the construction and were recognized by the inclusion of a plague which can be seen. The challenges of constructing such a building in one of the harshest environments in Britain have resulted in a unique legacy - further details can be found on the SNP's web site and is well worth the time. It also means that the railway is now open, again, a unique experaince and service for those not normally expected to reach the top of the second highest mountain in Britain.
http://www.eryri-npa.co.uk/page/index.php?nav1=lookingafter&nav2=4&nav3=1〈=eng&contrast=1&view=graphic

Film and landscapes - video to

It has been quite a busy week, all in all, not least as we played host to two film crews. The first and larger of the pair spent a week filming the landscapes and scenery as part of a new feature film called "Patagonia" further details can be found at http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020559/ . There is one small change to the cast list we believe since there was a North Wales female singer with the group starring in her first acting role!! Locations included Nant Gwynant camp site and Penmachno Valley. They were all very appreciative and its was a pleasure to cater for them as there are always challenges with groups of this nature.
The second crew brought with them a new model Aston Martin V12 which was drop-jawingly delicious - the only one in the country we believe - they were filing for a certain well known BBC entertainment show in and around Bala and the village - they commented on the dramatic scenery although the car's turning circle (or lack off) proved a little problematic when turing round due to the dry stone walls. We suspected they were "speed" merchants from the start since we had a record quick lock-out (that's where a guest locks themselves out of their room by leaving the key inside it and allowing the door to close).

Finally, we have included a short, very much home made "holiday snap" collection for your interest from around the local area.