Put your pans away and your feet up this Christmas with our pick of the best Christmas getaways across the UK.
Words: Lily Smith. Images: Various brands. Eastwell Manor Photography: Fleur Challis Photography.
Relax and unwind this Christmas
What Warner Hotels Christmas Break
Where Various UK locations
When December 23-27
Price £779 per person for a four-night stay (based on double occupancy)
Website warnerleisurehotels.co.uk
Available at a range of Warner Hotels across the UK, this festive four-night Christmas break provides guests with themed activities, seasonal feasts and plenty of exciting entertainment. Whether it’s catching a matinee performance, taking part in a dance workshop, or enjoying a Buck’s Fizz breakfast on Christmas morning, it’s sure to feel like the most wonderful time of the year.
No matter which location you choose, your four-night festive break will include bed and breakfast, three-course dinners, a selection of entertainment, and full access to the spa and leisure facilities, where you can relax with a swim or soak in the whirlpool. Set within stunning rural locations, you might also choose to take a winter walk during your free time, exploring the beautiful gardens and surrounding landscapes. You can join a trip to the nearest Christmas market to browse handmade gifts, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere with a glass of mulled wine in hand. If you prefer to spend Christmas at home, Warner Hotels also offers a two- or three-night New Year break.
Celebrate in the Highlands
What Christmas Day Stays at Cameron House
Where Loch Lomond, Scotland
When December 24-27
Price From £1,440 per room
Website cameronhouse.co.uk
Enjoy a magical one-to-three-night festive stay at the enchanting Cameron House on Loch Lomond. Nestled among 400 acres of beautiful Scottish countryside, complete with wintry woodlands and twinkling lights aplenty, this award-winning five-star hotel promises festive splendour and breathtaking scenery. Staying in a luxury bedroom – kitted out with the finest Scottish fabrics, furnishings and artwork – your Christmas break includes a whole host of entertainment and culinary experiences.
The big day begins with a visit from Santa himself, as he sails across the loch aboard the Wee Warrior to deliver gifts to little guests in his grotto. You can then take your pick for a Christmas Day lunch in one of the hotel’s restaurants – La Vista, The Clubhouse or Cameron Grill – each of which will be boasting a seasonal menu and festive entertainment, from magicians and musicians to caricaturists.
For a truly magical feast, head to the Christmas Day Banquet, complete with a Champagne reception and canapés to enjoy while pianists, saxophonists and singers perform. You can also catch The King’s Speech in the hotel’s very own cosy cinema, take part in the Christmas Quiz in The Tavern, or rock around the tree to live music at the Great Scots’ Bar, where you’ll also be treated to an extensive list of seasonal cocktails.
Experience a Champney’s Christmas
What Christmas Break at Eastwell Manor
Where Kent
When December 24-26
Price From £804.50 per person
Website champneys.com
Let the team at Eastwell Manor take care of your every need this Christmas. Arrive from 2pm on Christmas Eve and enjoy afternoon tea in front of a roaring log fire while the resident pianist settles you in with some Christmas classics. Then, tuck into your special welcome dinner, featuring a selection of wonderful local wineries, before wrapping up the evening with a nightcap and heading to bed, ready for the big day. For those who wish to attend a local midnight church service, mulled wine and mince pies will be awaiting your return.
On Christmas Day, awake at your leisure, enjoy your presents and come down for a relaxed breakfast. Retire to the lounge for some Christmas morning coffee, enjoy a falconry display in the gardens, or perhaps enjoy a walk before sitting down for a traditional five-course Christmas lunch served in Gardenia, complete with a large and cosy open fireplace. After lunch, head to the lounges for a slice of cake and a cup of tea over board games or a Christmas movie. In the evening, a light country house supper will be served, before some well-earned rest.
Enjoy a late breakfast with your loved ones on Boxing Day morning before heading home to continue the festivities. During your stay, you’ll also have full use of the luxurious Champney’s spa, fitness and relaxation facilities. And… relax!
For a limited time, all festive breaks are 20 per cent off. Shopping for a loved one? You can also enjoy 20 per cent off Champney’s gift cards in the lead-up to the big day.
Indulge in a Michelin-starred festive lunch
What Simply Christmas Package at The Club Hotel & Spa
Where St Helier, Jersey
When December 24-27
Price From £675 for two people
Website theclubjersey.com
This festive escape includes a three-night stay and decadent festive culinary experience in the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Bohemia. The restaurant is offering its not-to-be-missed festive menu for Christmas and Boxing Day, featuring gourmet festive fare with a local Jersey twist.
Designed to feel like a home-away-from-home over the holiday period, you can select from any one of the hotel’s rooms to enjoy during your stay – all featuring a cosy feather bed with Frette linen, stunning full-height windows, Juliet balconies and a bespoke private bar. In your free time, why not relax in the Club Spa or wrap up warm to explore Jersey, whether you fancy a winter beach walk or a festive market excursion.
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