It truly is the most wonderful time of the year and after a funny couple of years of not being able to celebrate milestones with the ones we love, why not treat yourselves to stress and carefree family getaway over the Christmas period. We have sourced the very best places to stay to help you get in the spirit of Christmas, dine in style and simply have a magical Christmas time. Keep reading below to see whose featured for the best Christmas hotels to stay at this year.
Carbis Bay
Let the festive celebrations begin at Carbis Bay. Step into spacious accommodation with views that stretch directly over the sands of Carbis Bay beach and out to the sea. Your concierge will already have given your Lodge a festive touch with a fully decorated tree and a seasonal treat on arrival to help you get into the festive spirit. Enjoy festive dining by renowned Chef Adam Handling (Ugly Butterfly) within your Lodge or dine at one of the many restaurants on the Estate. Join in with carols around the tree in the Main House and cocktails at dusk before a soak in your own private, roof-top or beach garden hot tub under the stars. Why not stay over the Christmas weekend for a magical and memorable stay with all the luxury touches you would expect to celebrate Christmas in style.
The Lygon Arms
Situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, The Lygon Arms makes for a magical Christmas break with loved ones. With its cosy corners, roaring log fires and historical character, it offers the perfect home-from-home comfort and warmth. Guests are also perfectly located to enjoy the renowned late night Christmas shopping in Broadway, which is a must to treat yourself or your family to some fabulous gifts. If you fancy coming over the Christmas weekend, then arrive on Christmas Eve and enjoy overnight accommodation, breakfast and a glass of mulled wine on arrival. That evening there will be plenty of entertainment in the form of carol singers, welcome gifts in your room and gifts under the tree for dogs and children and plenty of trimmings upon request.
The Pig
Celebrate the festive season this year at one of the many beautiful and charming, Pig hotels. Make this Christmas one too remember with a three-night stay arriving on the 24th December in one of their cosy or unique rooms and tuck into a festive menu with piggy twists. For some of the best feasting around this Christmas, make sure you head to their restaurant no matter when you stay, as their seasonal 25-mile menu will be brimming with local festive flavour. Cuddle up on one of the many comfy sofas dotted around their lounges or sip a mulled wine by their roaring fires while you relax with family and friends.
The Mitre
The Mitre, is a riverside retreat and has plenty on to keep the whole family entertained and in the Christmas spirit this year. Available from the end of November, guests can enjoy festive cocktails in the Coppernose Bar or on the stunning riverside terrace. While you sip on your drink why not visit the 1665 Brasserie for a fabulous Christmas dinner. If you fancy staying over the festive weekend then you will wake up to a treat on the 25th of December. On Christmas Day, the hotel will be serving a very special four-course festive lunch paired with Bollinger Special Cuvée. This really is the place to be to create wonderful Christmas memories.
The Samling
Enjoy a carefree Christmas at the luxury bolthole overlooking Lake Windermere, The Samling. The hotel is cosy and full of Christmas cheer with fires crackling giving you a warm welcome when you arrive. The Christmas menu is a delight for the senses, where tradition meets the very best of modern British cooking. After lunch why not take a traditional winter walk through the ancient woodlands or down to the water’s edge. The Samling team recommend a wander up to The Gathering to take in the scents of festive spice with a cup of mulled wine or delicious hot chocolate. Christmas is a time to celebrate and come together and there is no greater gift than to see smiles and joy on Christmas morning together.
Chewton Glen
With the feel of a cosy family home, Chewton Glen is a great choice for Christmas for the whole family. This country house hotel and spa are located on the edge of the New Forest National Park making it the most idyllic spot for winter walks. For a real festive treat, why not head to Chewton Glen for a 3 night Christmas House Party stay from the 24th to the 27th of December. Your stay includes all meals, wines and entertainment making it the best place for a carefree Christmas. Expect a formal black-tie dinner with the relaxing sound of piano in the background, a champagne reception with Christmas carols and festive cream tea and a dinner dance. This truly is the place to be for a magical Christmas experience to remember for years to come.
Adare Manor
Adare Manor is transformed into a magical wonderland over the festive season. This magnificent 19th-century castle hotel provides the perfect getaway for this Christmas season. You will feel like you have stepped into a gorgeous Christmas movie set the moment you arrive and your stay will be complete with seasonal treats and drinks. If you fancy something romantic and special, then a horse and carriage ride will take you around the grounds of the estate for a cosy ride. If instead, you prefer to stay in the warm, then why not treat yourself to wine or whiskey tasting. Spend your afternoons relaxing in The Tack Room bar or get cosy by the fireplace in The Cellar and unwind this care-free Christmas.
Cliveden House
Experience the high life this festive season at Cliveden House. This five-star, royally renowned, mansion and stately hotel is nestled amongst 376 acres of National Trust formal gardens and woodland. This year why not join the famously iconic, three-night, luxury all-inclusive, Christmas House Party. Starting on Christmas Eve till the 27th December, you can expect to taste the Best of festive Britain with gourmet food across your 4-day stay. You will also be treated to a Champagne and Canapé Reception with carol singers, a festive Afternoon Tea and a Black Tie event. For those looking for an unforgettable Christmas in the most luxurious setting, then a festive stay at Cliveden House is a must.
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