The best Christmas hotel breaks 2025

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Discover the best Christmas hotel breaks for 2025 in the UK

If you’re looking for the best hotels for Christmas 2025 then all the information you need is right here!

From the best entertainment, food and drink, Christmas decorations and luxury accommodation over the holiday season, here are the best Christmas hotels to ensure the perfect break.

While many hotels and restaurants offer pre-Christmas breaks and dinners, many luxury hotels, especially the best British country house hotels, offer two- or three-night hotel breaks which wrap up the whole of the Christmas experience in a Christmassy package which guarantee festive cheer.

What to expect from a hotel at Christmas

The Christmas break often starts on Christmas Eve with welcome drinks on arrival, a festive afternoon tea, carol-singing and Christmas Eve dinner followed by Christmas morning cocktails and Christmas Day breakfast, the all-important Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings, and then, if you’re lucky, a Boxing Day Ball.

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Sprinkled among all this festivity will be Christmas presents, a Christmas film, a jigsaw or two, live entertainment and of course, the King’s Speech (Christmas at a luxury hotel is nothing if not traditional).

Added to this might be a luxury hotel spa, activities such as falconry, wine-tasting, treasure hunts, black tie dances, cocktail classes, Christmas games and quizzes (Father Christmas could even make an appearance) and probably the best thing of all: absolutely no washing up. You will be looked after, pampered and indulged and while all this luxury Christmas won’t be cheap, well, it’s only once a year after all. (Here’s my own experience of Christmas at a luxury to give you an idea of what to expect.)

Feeling festive yet? Read on to discover your perfect Christmas hotel.

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Best Christmas hotel breaks in the South East

Best Christmas hotel breaks in Berkshire

Cliveden House, Berkshire

The hotel: A 350-year old country house set in 376 acres of magnificent formal gardens and woodland, Cliveden is one of Britain’s grandest country houses. The hotel where Meghan Markle spent the night before marrying Prince Harry is a Grade 1-listed stately home complete with antique furniture and a thoroughly modern spa and guests can expect a Christmas celebration worthy of Downton Abbey.
The Christmas package 2025: Christmas Eve starts with afternoon tea with violinist in the grandeur of the Cliveden Dining Room, followed by a Champagne and canapés reception with carol singers and a three-course gourmet dinner. Christmas Day begins with breakfast at your leisure, a Champagne and canapés reception and a three-course Christmas lunch with wines. After that, relax in the famous Cliveden spa and then enjoy an evening buffet dinner with wine. Boxing Day there’s a brunch buffet followed by a ‘butler’s tour’ of the stunning building followed by Christmas cake, then a five-course gourmet dinner with dancing.
Cost of Cliveden House hotel’s Christmas House Party 2025: Prices start from £3,937 for the three-night stay based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Buckinghamshire

Hartwell House, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: Luxury country house hotel and spa Hartwell House has 90 acres of land and impeccable customer service.
The Christmas package 2025: A three-night break at Hartwell House promises to be a luxurious and traditional affair, with cream tea on arrival, Champagne reception, three-course dinner with wine pairings on Christmas Eve, Bucks Fizz reception followed by a four-course Christmas Day lunch with wine, the King’s Speech in the lounge with tea and Christmas cake, and a Boxing Day farewell black tie casino evening with Prosecco reception, four-course dinner with wine pairings and a fun casino night.
Cost of staying at Hartwell House for Christmas 2025: From £1,650 per person based on two sharing, use of spa included throughout the stay.
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Compleat Angler, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: The Compleat Angler is a four-star luxury modern hotel with a superb Thames-side location in the bustling market town of Marlow, with fine-dining restaurant and immaculate rooms.
The Christmas package: The two or three night Christmas break at Compleat Angler includes breakfast each morning, festive cream tea on arrival, Christmas carols with the Choir of All Saint’s Church, Christmas Eve dinner with Michael Bublé tribute act, four-course Christmas Day lunch with Champagne and canapés, Boxing Day lunch as well as access to some great scenic walking and cycling routes along the river.
Cost of staying at Compleat Angler for Christmas: From £696 per person for the two-night package, £936 for the three-night package, based on two sharing.
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Danesfield House, Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The hotel: 55-bedroom luxury hotel and spa Danesfield House is just outside Marlow and has spectacular views of the Thames from its beautiful grounds.
The Christmas package: Danesfield House is offering two- and three-night luxury Christmas getaway packages. Sit back, relax and delight in traditional Christmas carols, full English breakfast, dinner each night, scrumptious Christmas Day and Boxing Day lunch with a couple of glasses of fizz and a night cap along the way. Santa will paying a visit with gifts and a hearty ‘ho ho ho’ to all.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Danesfield House: From £999 per person for three nights based on two sharing or £949 per person for the two night stay.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Bedfordshire

Luton Hoo, Bedfordshire

The hotel: A luxurious grade 1 listed, five star luxury hotel on the Bedfordshire border, Luton Hoo has been the filming location for in several films including Four Weddings and a Funeral and Eyes Wide Shut. The vast 1,065 acre estate is perfect for a Christmas ramble and the hotel has its own championship golf course and fleet of London taxis to ferry guests around.
The Christmas package at Luton Hoo: On Christmas Eve guests are welcomed with Champagne afternoon tea in the lounge and a tour of the historic mansion, fun activities for children or grown-ups can enjoy the pianist followed by carols from a local choir and dinner in the opulent Wernher restaurant with its glittering chandeliers and swing singer entertainment. Christmas Day starts with a hearty breakfast and gifts from Father Christmas, traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, tea and Christmas cake followed by a family quiz dinner in the Pillared Hall. On Boxing Day try clay pigeon shooting, crossbow and archery on the lawn, or a food and wine quiz and treasure hunt for children, movies and family time in the pool, followed by a sumptuous dinner in the evening.
Cost of Luton Hoo’s Christmas package: From £1,269 per person for three nights based on two sharing, or from £1,419 per person for four nights based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in the Cotswolds

The Painswick, Gloucestershire

The hotel: The Painswick is cosy and charming award-winning boutique hotel in Cotswolds stone.
The Christmas package: Head to the Cotswolds and join this chic hotel for a three-night Christmas break. Start off with cake, tea and Champagne on Christmas Eve before a three-course dinner in the hotel restaurant and a stroll if you fancy it to Midnight Mass at St Mary’s church next door and mulled wine on your return. Breakfast on Christmas Day morning starts with Bucks Fizz, followed by a five-course Christmas Feast and a glass of Champagne, the King’s Speech and a selection of board games to while away the afternoon before the chef’s Christmas Day evening buffet. The hotel has loads of maps for Boxing Day walks – it’s right on the Cotswolds way – and then there’s a three-course Boxing Day dinner to reward hikers and non-hikers alike.
Cost of staying at the Painswick for Christmas: From £1,898 per room for three nights based on two people sharing, suites are from £2,750.
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The Manor House, Castle Combe, Wiltshire

The hotel: The Manor House is a splendid historic hotel with beautiful grounds in the heart of classic Cotswolds village Castle Combe.
The Christmas package at The Manor House 2025: Start with a festive cream tea and Champagne and canapés reception before a Michelin-starred Christmas Eve dinner with wine pairing and live entertainment. For those who wish to stroll to the local church for Midnight Mass it is just a few minute’s walk away. A sumptuous Christmas Day lunch will start with a Champagne reception with harp accompaniment while there’ll be a festive buffet on Christmas Day evening. On Boxing Day after breakfast you can try your hand at laser clay-pigeon shooting, golf or festive games before a gourmet dinner with wine pairings.
Cost of Christmas package at The Manor House 2025: Three-night stay from £3,250 per room based on two sharing. A four-night Christmas package is available from £3,560 per room based on two sharing and solo options available.
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Calcot Manor, Gloucestershire

The hotel: Family-friendly Cotswolds luxury hotel Calcot Manor is set in 220 acres of Cotswolds countryside. Smart rooms, large spa and its very own pub make this a self-contained Cotswolds retreat.
The Christmas package: Guests are welcomed on 24th December with tea and mince pies in front of roaring log fires. That evening there’s a glass of fizz followed by a three-course dinner in The Brasserie. Christmas begins with a Champagne breakfast either in The Brasserie or in the comfort of your own room – the spa is also open in the morning for some festive relaxing – then a traditional Christmas Lunch followed a free afternoon for walks and presents and then a candlelit buffet dinner in Calcot’s own pub, The Gumstool Inn. On Boxing Day take a stroll round Calcot Manor’s 220 acres, take part in a complimentary clay pigeon shoot or explore the nearby Westonbirt Arboretum. The Christmas break is finished off with a Champagne reception and three-course dinner.
Price of Christmas at Calcot Manor: Rooms start at £2,910 per room based on two sharing -there’s a £379 supplement for children up to 14 years old
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The Lygon Arms, Worcestershire

The hotel: A four-star luxury coaching inn in Broadway, Lygon Arms is in the heart of the Cotswolds. Sister hotel to Cliveden and Chewton Glen and owned by the Iconic Luxury Hotels group.
The Christmas 2025 package: Lygon Arms has gone for a classic three-day Christmas break this year, with accommodation and a cooked breakfast every day. There’s a welcome with carol singers on Christmas Eve, followed by a three-course ‘Wellington’ feast with a glass of Champagne. On Christmas Day enjoy a glass of Champagne and a four-course Christmas lunch, light bites in the evening and then there’s a Boxing Day buffet lunch after you’ve waved off the North Cotswold Hunt from the front door of the Lygon Arms.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Lygon Arms: From £2,055 per room based on two people sharing.
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Bowood hotel, spa and golf, Wiltshire

The hotel: Bowood is a smart golf and spa hotel on the beautiful Bowood Estate next to Bowood House and Gardens.
The 2025 Christmas package:  Bowood is offering two, three and four-night breaks this Christmas for maximum flexibility. All packages include Christmas Eve festive afternoon tea and three-course festive dinner with Champagne and live entertainment, Christmas Day stockings, full Wiltshire breakfast and traditional Christmas lunch followed by the King’s Speech, board games, Christmas quiz, country walks and a buffet dinner. Access to spa facilities included – spa treatments and a round on the Championship golf course available at extra cost.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Bowood hotel, spa and golf: From £670 per person for a two-night break based on two sharing, three nights starting 24th December from £850 per person, three nights starting 23rd December from £800 per adult and four nights starting 23rd December from £1,000 per person.
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Dormy House, Cotswolds, Worcestershire

The hotel: Dormy House, nestled in the hills above the Cotswolds village of Broadway, is the perfect boutique hotel, with a modern spa, cosy bedrooms, two restaurants and an indulgent vibe.
The Christmas package 2025: Enjoy a warm welcome on Christmas Eve with fizz or mulled wine and afternoon tea, followed by Christmas carols and Christmas Eve dinner with wine. On Christmas Day, enjoy a hearty Cotswolds breakfast followed by a lunch with all the trimmings, and a grazing table on Christmas Day Eve. On Boxing Day, there is a host of Christmas activities to enjoy from cooking demonstrations to wine pairing, or walk off the Christmas treats in the Cotswold countryside. In the evening, tuck into a farewell five-course feast with magician and live music.
Cost of Dormy House hotel’s Christmas package 2025: From £1,040 per person based on two people sharing.
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The Fish hotel, the Cotswolds

The hotel: The Fish bills itself as a ‘back-to-nature bolthole’ with a little touch of luxury and is owned by the group behind the excellent Dormy House (above)
The Christmas 2025 package: Start your Christmas escape with a festive afternoon tea anda glass of champagne or a Christmas cocktail. There’s Christmas films for the children and Christmas Eve feast for all. Christmas Day enjoy lunch with all the trimmings and an evening buffet. On Boxing Day, set yourself up for the day with Boxing Day breakfast and head into Broadway to watch the tradition hunt or relax while Sharky & George provide kids’ entertainment. There’s a final four-course evening meal to end the festivities.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Fish hotel: Prices from £1,000 per person for the three-night package based on two people sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in East Sussex

Ashdown Park, East Sussex

The hotel: The view from Ashdown Park‘s terrace will take your breath away – rolling lawns surrounded by Ashdown Forest (which inspired Winnie-the-Pooh creator AA Milne). The 106-bedroom hotel in a 186 acre-estate is full of beautiful historic rooms and boasts its own spa and chapel.
The Christmas package 2025: Ashdown Park is offering a three or four-night Christmas package, starting on either 23rd or 24th December. On Christmas Eve, enjoy afternoon tea followed by a Champagne and canapés reception with carols, dinner in the Anderida restaurant, and hot toddies and mince pies after Midnight Mass. Christmas Day begins with breakfast and mince pies and continues with a buffet lunch with live jazz music, following by a treasure hunt around the estate and then a four-course traditional Christmas Dinner. Boxing Day treats include clay pigeon shooting and archery, a festive quiz and a sumptuous dinner followed by a fun casino and live jazz. Spa access is included throughout the stay.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Ashdown Park hotel: From £1,250 per person for three nights or £1,460 for the four-night package based on two people sharing. Single rooms also available.
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The Grand hotel, Eastbourne, East Sussex

The hotel: The Grand is a huge 152-bedroom hotel, which claims to be Britain’s only five-star seaside hotel. It was built in 1875 and its gleaming white building has taken pride of place on Eastbourne’s seafront ever since, evoking the grand era of Victoria seaside holidays with an indoor spa and pool and fine-dining restaurant.
Christmas 2025 at the Grand hotel: Enjoy a Grand hotel welcome on the 23th December with afternoon tea and live musical entertainment before starting the evening’s celebrations with a glass of Champagne and a welcome dinner with live music. On Christmas Eve there’s a tutored wine-tasting and a shuttle coach ride to and from the town centre until 1pm for last- minute shopping before a Scandinavian themed buffet lunch, a Family General Knowledge Quiz with a Fortnum’s hamper as the main prize, whilst afternoon tea is served in the lounges. Before Champagne and canapés are served in the evening, the choir of St Mary’s will be singing carols by the Great Hall fire. Enjoy a splendid three-course Christmas Eve Dinner in the Garden Restaurant followed by music. On Christmas Day, take a walk along the seafront before a sumptuous Christmas Day buffet lunch. There’s afternoon tea and live piano music before a four-course black tie Christmas dinner. On Boxing Day explore Eastbourne or got to the annual pantomime, and the festivities are rounded off with a black tie gala dinner and entertainment.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at the Grand hotel, Eastbourne: From £1,435 per person based on two sharing, or suites from £2,220. Single rooms also available.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Essex

Talbooth House and Spa

The hotel: Boutique 12-room luxury hotel in ‘Constable Country’ Dedham Vale on the Essex/Suffolk border with individually-designed bedrooms, outdoor swimming pool and pool house, treatment rooms and tennis court.
Christmas at Talbooth House: The hotel is offering a three-night Christmas package, starting on Christmas Eve with a bottle of Champagne in your room before dinner at the nearby 3 AA Rosette Talbooth Restaurant. On Christmas Day there’s Champagne & Canapés at 12pm at Talbooth Restaurant, a four-course Christmas lunch with coffee and light food in the evening, then on Boxing Day a farewell dinner at Talbooth Restaurant.
Cost of Christmas at Talbooth House: From £995 per person for the three-night stay based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Hampshire

[See also Best hotels in the New Forest for Chewton Glen and Burley Manor]

Lainston House, Winchester

The hotel: Lainston House is a 17th century five-star luxury hotel with luxurious suites, award-winning dining, stunning views across Hampshire and is home to Season Cookery School.
Christmas 2025 at Lainston House: Arrive to a warm welcome of roasted chestnuts and mulled wine, cake and an informal
outdoor alpine-themed dinner experience. Transport is available for those wishing to attend midnight mass. Start Christmas Day with a Buck’s Fizz breakfast, then there’s Champagne and canapés before Christmas lunch paired with wines and live music in The Avenue Tom Hamblet. In the evening there’s a light buffet and a fun cocktail masterclass. On Boxing Day you can opt for a creative workshop or a cookery class at Season, a outdoor picnic and an evening of live music and fine dining. Extend to four nights for a vineyard tour and tasting at the Black Chalk Vineyard.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Lainston House: Three night stay from £3,055 per room based on two sharing, four nights from £3,845, solo stays also available.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Hertfordshire

The Grove, Chandler’s Cross, Hertfordshire

The hotel: Set in 300 acres of stunning Hertfordshire countryside, The Grove is the ultimate five star retreat. This former home of the Earls of Clarendon is just 18 miles from London, and is home to an award winning spa, championship golf course and several  restaurants.
Christmas at The Grove: The three-night stay can start on either 23rd or 24th December and includes breakfast on Christmas Day and Boxing Day – choose from breakfast in bed, a family-friendly buffet at The Glasshouse or an a la carte breakfast at The Stables – a delicious Christmas Day lunch at The Stables or Glasshouse with a glass of Champagne on arrival, complimentary use of Sequoia spa, a range of activities to entertain the little ones including Christmas arts and crafts and meeting Father Christmas, his little elves and reindeers!
Cost of Christmas at The Grove: The three-night stay with Christmas lunch at The Stables from £2,420 (based on two adults) or from £3,800 (based on two adults and two children) or the three-night stay with Christmas lunch at The Glasshouse from £2,530 (based on two adults) or from £3,960 (based on two adults and two children).
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Sopwell House hotel, St Albans

The hotel: Four-star Georgian country house hotel with several restaurants, 12 acres of grounds, two luxury spas and 128 bedrooms including 16 Mews Suites in a separate gated courtyard.
The Christmas party package: Start off your two or three-night stay with afternoon tea, a spa treatment or visit nearby St Albans before carols, sparkling wine and canapés, then Christmas Eve dinner and dancing. On the big day itself there’s a grand Christmas Day lunch with appearance from Father Christmas, the chance to spend the day in the spa, playing games or exploring the countryside, followed by a Christmas Day evening buffet, then on Boxing Day there’s live jazz over lunch, a family quiz and a Boxing Day Asian-themed tasting dinner.
Cost of spending Christmas at Sopwell House hotel: From £910 per person for two nights (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) based on two sharing, or £950 for two nights (Christmas Day and Boxing Day) or from £1,300 per person for the three night package.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Kent

Brandshatch Place hotel and spa, Kent

The hotel: It shares its name with a famous motor racing circuit but guests at the Brandshatch Place hotel and spa will enjoy a relaxing stay away from the fast lane. Owned by Hand Picked Hotels, Brandshatch Place has 38 bedrooms and a restaurant plus a spa with a gym, indoor pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna and treatment rooms.
The Christmas package: Indulge in a glass of mulled wine or spa treatment you check in on Christmas Eve, followed by a candlelit three-course dinner. On Christmas Day awake to a full traditional breakfast and from 12.30pm canapés and a drink before a five-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, a delicious evening buffet will be served later. On Boxing Day rise to a hearty breakfast and make use of the grounds and leisure facilities before you depart. If you are staying for a third night, there’s lunch, afternoon tea, a Champagne reception and a three-course dinner before your final night, with breakfast the following morning.
Cost of Christmas at Brandshatch Place: From £955 for two adults sharing for two nights, from £1,375 for three nights.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in the New Forest

Chewton Glen, the New Forest

The hotel: Chewton Glen is known for its classic British luxury at one of the most established country house hotels, with a world-class spa and luxury forest treehouses. Chewton Glen is part of Iconic Luxury Hotels which also owns Cliveden House hotel in Buckinghamshire and Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds.
The Christmas house party 2025: Start off the Christmas house party with a Champagne afternoon tea, mince pies and mulled wine before a Champagne reception and festive carols, then a five-course Christmas Eve dinner with wine and live entertainment. Breakfast at leisure on Christmas Day before a four-course Christmas lunch with live entertainment followed by a pre-dinner Champagne reception, buffet dinner and dancing. On Boxing Day there’s a Champagne brunch and later on, a five-course gala dinner with wines followed by dancing.
Cost of spending Christmas 2025 at Chewton Glen: From £5,580 per room for the three-night package, based on two sharing.
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Burley Manor, Burley, New Forest

The hotel: It bills itself as a ‘New Forest restaurant with rooms but there’s much more to Burley Manor than excellent food: this historic manor house surrounded with fields has been loving restored into a unique boutique hotel with a sense of tradition as well as style.
The Christmas package: Arrive to a warm welcome of tea, coffee and mince pies before enjoying parlour games in Burley Manor’s drawing room on Christmas Eve. Wake to Buck’s fizz breakfasts and indulge in a four-course Christmas Day lunch, with with canapés and fizz beforehand. Experience the King’s speech, favourite Christmas films, and evening quizzes that bring everyone together in festive spirit. Boxing Day brings optional feasts and leisurely moments in the lounges.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Burley Manor: From £1,169 per room for a two-night stay.
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The Montagu Arms, New Forest

The hotel: Montagu Arms is a charming 17^th century country house in the heart of Beaulieu in the New Forest.
The Christmas package 2025: The three-night Christmas package at The Montagu Arms includes a full breakfast each morning, afternoon tea on arrival on Christmas Eve followed by carols, a Champagne and canapés reception and three-course dinner at Monty’s or the Terrace Restaurant. On Christmas Day enjoy a Champagne and canapés reception, traditional Christmas lunch at the Terrace Restaurant and later, an evening buffet. On Boxing Day there’s a House party with a Champagne and canapés reception followed by dinner at the Terrace Restaurant and live music.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Montagu Arms: From £1,372.50 per person for three nights based on two people sharing. There’s also a Monty’s Inn package at £1,129.50 per person.
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Master Builder’s House, New Forest

The hotel: Master Builder’s House is a hotel steeped in history, located in a beautiful setting on the banks of the River Beaulieu in the New Forest. The Master Builders name comes from the hotel’s 18^th century shipbuilding past, when ‘Britain ruled the waves’ and to stay here is to step back in time to be immersed in history while enjoying a lovely relaxing New Forest break.
The Christmas 2025 package: This three-day break starts with a welcome break, cake and coffee on arrival and a festive hamper in each room. There’s a £60pp Christmas Eve dinner allocation, On Christmas Day start with a Bucks Fizz breakfast followed by Christmas day lunch and a relaxed evening buffet. On Boxing Day there a £50 allocation per person and the hotel promises some treats and surprises thrown in for good measure.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Master Builder’s House: From £975 per person, based on two people sharing.
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Lime Wood hotel and spa, New Forest

The hotel: Luxury hotel and spa in the heart of the New Forest with food from top chef Angela Hartnett.
The Christmas package 2025: Arrive on Christmas Eve to afternoon tea or relax in the spa before dinner at Hartnett Holder & Co. On Christmas Day there’s breakfast in the Scullery followed by a classic Christmas lunch and residents’ evening buffet. On Boxing Day relax in the spa, enjoy country walk in the New Forest or a festive film before evening dinner at Hartnett Holder & Co.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Lime Wood hotel and spa: From £3,924.80 based on two people sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Surrey

Pennyhill Park, Surrey

The hotel: Pennyhill Park 120-bedroom luxury hotel is one of the finest hotel spas in the country with eight indoor and outdoor pools (one with underwater music), saunas, steam rooms, bubbling hot tubs, ice-cold plunge pools and a salt scrub ice cave. There’s also a gym, tennis courts and 120 acres of parkland with paths and cycling trails and several restaurants and bars.
The Christmas package 2025: Start the celebrations off with an indoor and outdoor festive feast, with food stalls including hog roast, raclette, crepes and giant marshmallows for toasting. Start Christmas with a Champagne, caviar and smoked salmon breakfast and/or a 5km Santa dash followed by more pampering in the spa, a five-course Christmas lunch, then relaxing before a light buffet dinner and Christmas quiz. On Boxing Day there’s archery or a film in the cinema room before a drinks reception and three-course dinner and live jazz entertainment.
Cost of Christmas at Pennyhill Park: From £3,150 for the two-night package based on two people sharing, or £3,500 with a fourth night available for an extra £365 including breakfast.
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Foxhills, Surrey

The hotel: Set on a 400-acre estate in Surrey just a few miles from the M25 and M3 motorways, Foxhills has two 18-hole championship golf courses and a smaller 9-hole one, 11 tennis courts, three swimming pools (one indoors, two open-air) and a spa, all surrounding the main building, the 19th century Manor House.
The Christmas package at Foxhills: Arrive on Christmas Eve to discover a Christmas tree, stockings and gifts in your room, followed by a three-course meal with live singer and glass of fizz. The next day enjoy a Christmas Day prosecco breakfast, followed by a glass of Champagne, five-course lunch and a gift from Santa, then a light supper in The Fox dining rooms and Boxing Day breakfast and lunch in The Fox dining rooms.
The cost of Christmas at Foxhills: Two-night stay is from £500 per adult and £275 per child. The three-night package which includes £40 towards Boxing Day dinner is from £685 per adult and £335 child. Both packages include use of the country club facilities.
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Nutfield Priory, near Redhill, Surrey

The hotel: Nutfield Priory is part of the Hand Picked Hotel group and has 60 rooms, a two AA star restaurant, a spa and an outdoor terrace with glorious views across the Surrey countryside.
The Christmas package: Arrive to a delicious cream tea, Champagne and canapés before a five-course meal with wine flight. Awake on Christmas morning to a traditional cooked breakfast with Buck’s Fizz. Raise a Champagne toast and enjoy some canapés prior to a six-course Christmas feast and evening buffet. For those staying a third night, there’s a chilled glass of Champagne before a four-course lunch, and later on, a glass of Champagne before a three-course dinner.
Cost of spending Christmas at Nutfield Priory: Two nights from £1,600 per room, three nights from £2,188 based on two people sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in West Sussex

Bailiffscourt, West Sussex

The hotel: Just yards from Climping Beach, Bailiffscourt feels far older than its 90 years, with four-poster beds and its own 13th-century chapel in its 30 acres – but its large spa is bang up to date.
The Christmas package: Arrive on Christmas Eve for a Sussex Sparkling afternoon tea, mulled wine, carol singers, buffet dinner and for those who wish, Midnight Mass at local churches. Christmas Day starts with a full English breakfast with Bucks Fizz, a sparkling wine reception with canapés followed by a traditional Christmas lunch, tea and Christmas cake and a light supper. For Boxing Day there’s a full English breakfast with Bucks Fizz, mulled wine with marshmallows to enjoy by the open fires, tea and home-made cake, Sussex sparkling wine & canapés followed by a gala dinner. Package including full use of the award-winning spa and swimming pools, and wine with each meal.
Cost of spending Christmas 2025 at Bailiffscourt: From £1,420 per person based on two people sharing for three nights.
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Ockenden Manor, West Sussex

The hotel: In the pretty village of Cuckfield, 28-room Ockenden Manor combines the history of an Elizabethan manor house with a first-class modern spa. I’ve stayed at Ockenden Manor twice and loved it both times, and it was the hotel where I chose to spend Christmas itself – read all about my festive Christmas at Ockenden Manor to find out exactly what you can expect from this lovely hotel and spa.
The Christmas package 2025: Start off with afternoon tea and a Sussex sparkling wine reception with carols from the local church choir then dinner in the elegant restaurant. For Christmas Day there’s a continental breakfast, sparkling wine reception with canapés followed by a six-course lunch, tea and Christmas cake, light buffet supper with harpist accompaniment in the evening. On Boxing Day enjoy a full English breakfast with Sussex sparkling wine, afternoon tea with Christmas cake and then cocktails before a gourmet dinner with wine and a with a table top magician providing entertainment – plus full use of its award-winning spa and swimming pools throughout your stay.
Cost for Ockenden Manor’s Christmas package 2025: From £1,300 per person based on two sharing for three nights.
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South Lodge, near Horsham, West Sussex

The hotel: Part of Exclusive Hotels group (which also includes Pennyhill Park and Manor House), South Lodge is a luxury hotel in West Sussex overlooking the South Downs, with a brand new spa and individually-designed bedrooms.
The 2025 Christmas package: South Lodge is offering two- and three-day Christmas packages. Arrive from midday on Christmas Eve to a welcoming mulled wine or relax in the spa before  There’s a sparkling drinks reception with a choir, followed by a three-course welcome dinner in The Camellia or Botanica restaurants or a seven-course meal in The Pass (at extra cost). The spa will be open throughout the festivities. After Christmas breakfast on Christmas Day, enjoy a traditional Christmas carvery in the South Downs wing (two-night package) or a luxury set menu at The Camellia on Christmas Day (three-night package) and then enjoy a buffet supper with a quiz in the evening. On Boxing Day go for a bike ride, try archery or shooting or relax in the huge spa at South Lodge, before a spot of cocktail-making and wine-tasting, and Boxing Day dinner with musical entertainment.
Cost of the 2025 Christmas package at South Lodge: Two-night stay from £3,200 per room or £3,940 for three nights, based on two sharing. Single packages also available.
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The Spread Eagle, Midhurst, West Sussex

The hotel: Part of Historic Sussex Hotels, The Spread Eagle has been a fixture in the pretty town of Midhurst for almost 600 years, with notable guests including Queen Elizabeth I (the room she stayed in has a four-poster bed and a wig closet).
The 2025 Christmas package: Enjoy afternoon tea and a sparkling wine reception with canapes before a Christmas Eve dinner with wine and optional trip to Midnight Mass. Start Christmas Day with a full English breakfast and sparkling wine before a traditional Christmas lunch with wine and Christmas cake, then a light festive supper in the evening. Boxing Day ends with a dinner with sparkling wine in its stunning Jacobean hall. Full use of its award-winning spa and swimming pools throughout the stay.
The cost of Christmas 2025 at The Spread Eagle: Three-night stay from £1,145 per person based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Cornwall

Headland Hotel, Newquay, Cornwall

The hotel: The Headland is a five-star luxury hotel in Newquay with private self-catering cottages set on an exclusive clifftop overlooking Fistral beach. The hotel says it’s a mix of ‘discreet English ambiance and decadent hospitality’ and offers ocean views, a top spa and fine-dining.
The Christmas 2025 package: Don your black tie for the Christmas Eve Champagne reception with Cornish inspired canapés before sitting down to The Headland six-course tasting menu. Throughout the break enjoy festive experiences in the Ballroom, a Champagne breakfast on Christmas Day and Christmas Day lunch. Try your luck in a casino night, sing carols with Newquay Choral Society, enjoy Christmas movies and come together to watch the King’s Speech in The Ballroom. Best of all, the Cornish coast path is right on the doorstep if you want some fresh sea air.
The cost of Christmas 2025 at The Headland hotel: Three-night stay from £1,890 per room based on two people sharing including breakfast and three-course dinner each day.
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Mullion Cove hotel and spa, Mullion, Cornwall

The hotel: Mullion Cove hotel in Cornwall is perched on top of the cliffs at the tip of the Lizard peninsula making it one of the most southerly hotels on the British mainland, and has stunning sea views,  a luxury spa and outdoor swimming pool.
The Christmas package at Mullion Cove: It’s adults only at Mullion Cove’s ‘grown up’ four-night Christmas package. Arrive on 23rd December to a traditional Cornish afternoon tea and collect your copy of the Christmas Quiz from reception. There’s a Champagne cocktail and canapés welcome party in the Glenbervie Bistro followed by dinner in the  Atlantic View Restaurant accompanied by a classical pianist. Relax on Christmas Eve with dinner and candlelit entertainment. On Christmas Day there’s a relaxed and informal buffet lunch followed by Christmas Day afternoon tea with Christmas cake, and then a traditional Christmas Day dinner in the evening. On Boxing Day there are various food options and a prize-giving in the evening during dinner.
The cost of Christmas at Mullion Cove: From £2,299 per room based on two sharing for the four-night package.
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Watergate Bay hotel, near Newquay, Cornwall

The hotel: Taking over a whole bay, Watergate Bay is a sprawling but smart boutique hotel which embraces the elements from surfing to swimming while providing luxury with its own pool, hot tubs, bars, restaurants and epic views.
The Christmas package: There are plenty of festive activities for adults and children alike at Watergate Bay’s four-night Christmas break which includes breakfast and dinner, Christmas Day lunch, activities and all the festive trimmings. Spend Christmas Eve morning crafting your own reindeer costume in Kids’ Zone, ready for the annual competition on the beach. Join a Santa Surf session with Wavehunters where fancy dress is encouraged and, as the day turns into night sing carols on sea lane with a hot chocolate from Cubs. On Christmas Day there’s a Champagne breakfast and storytime with Father Christmas in The Living Space snug with gifts for the children. Celebrate Christmas Day lunch in The Beach Hut and The Living Space, and an evening festive buffet in the The Living Space dining room. There’s a Boxing Day dip for the hardy, family challenges in the Kids’ Zone games room and supervised sessions and entertainment throughout the day and ss the sun sets, live music in The Living Space begins.
The cost of Christmas at Watergate Bay: From £1,180 for a standard room based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Devon

Bovey Castle, Dartmoor National Park

The hotel: Bovey Castle is a stunning but welcoming grand historic hotel in the heart of Dartmoor with an indoor swimming pool, 275 acres of rolling countryside, an award-winning golf course and self-contained luxury lodges as well as luxury bedrooms in the castle. 
The Christmas package 2025: Bovey Castle transforms into a ‘Winter Wonderland’ every year and the setting couldn’t be grander. Arrive on Christmas Eve for festive activities including cider and sloe gin making, or afternoon tea with live music. The evening includes welcome drinks, and a five-course dinner accompanied by a pianist. On Christmas Day Father Christmas will be handing out presents to younger guests before a brass rubbing trail, drinks reception and six-course Christmas Day lunch with a harpist accompaniment followed by an informal buffet dinner. On Boxing Day sign up for the golf tournament, a guided walk or take part in a treasure hunt in the castle and grounds while in the afternoon enjoy ferret racing or nearest the pin golf competition. The day finishes with a Champagne reception and six-course black tie dinner with  casino to follow.
Cost of Bovey Castle’s Christmas package 2025: From £3,720 per room per night for a three-night stay based on two sharing, single room also available from £2,400.
Bovey Castle also has 22 luxury self-catering lodges available which can sleep up to 8 people, max 6 adults – ideal for a multi-generational Christmas.
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Cary Arms and Spa, south Devon

The hotel: Cary Arms is a charming boutique hotel right on the coast at Babbacombe Bay and just a few miles from Torquay. From the welcome glass of sloe gin to the excellent locally-sourced food, cosy spa and luxury beach suites, Cary Arms is a memorable place to stay.
The Christmas 2025 package: Cary Arms is throwing a three-night Christmas party for its guests. Arrive on Christmas Eve and settle into your room with mulled wine and a mince pies before a Christmas Eve cocktail party followed by Christmas Eve supper and evening of live music. Christmas Day arrives with a Champagne breakfast, then a five-course lunch and an afternoon relaxing before an evening buffet and Christmas quiz. Boxing Day can be spent in its spa or enjoying a walk along the bay and enjoying Cary Arms’ spectacular location, ending with a three-course dinner with live entertainment.
Cost of Cary Arms Christmas package 2025: Starting from £2,145 for a double room based on two sharing, or splash out on a Beach Suite for £3,445.
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Burgh Island, Bigbury-on-Sea, south Devon

The hotel: Luxury Art Deco property Burgh Island hotel was built in 1929 to act as a private retreat for film director Archibald Nettlefold to host his lavish parties, and has hosted notable guests including Agatha Christie, The Beatles and Winston Churchill. When the tide is in, the only way to reach the island is by the hotel’s unique sea tractor. Black tie dress is expected at one of the hotel’s restaurants and there’s also a charming 700-year old pub, The Pilchard Inn to discover after a bracing hike around the island and along the beach at low tide.
Christmas 2025 at Burgh Island: This unique hotel is already booked out for Christmas 2025, but those who booked early can look forward to three days of planned festivities including a Christmas quiz, black tie candlelit dinner with live music accompaniment and even wild swimming on Christmas day.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Burgh Island: From £3,300 for three nights based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Bath and Bristol

Lucknam Park, Bath

The hotel: A mile-long tree-lined drive leads to gorgeous Lucknam Park, with a top spa, Michelin-starred restaurant, beautiful grounds and a grand but welcoming country house feel.
The Christmas 2025 package: Arrive to afternoon tea on Christmas Eve followed by a Champagne reception and Christmas Eve dinner in Lucknam Park’s Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones. There’s the chance to attend Midnight Mass at Colerne Parish Church followed by hot chocolate, mince pies and mulled wine in the library. On Christmas Day Father Christmas will arrive in a Victorian horse-drawn carriage to deliver presents and offer rides around the estate. Guests can expect a traditional Christmas Lunch with musical accompaniment followed by the King’s Speech and evening buffet supper. On Boxing Day there’s the chance to visit the Theatre Royal, Bath for the pantomime or enjoy relaxing at Lucknam with hog roast lunch and country activities. The day ends with cream tea, Champagne reception and Boxing Day black-tie dinner with live band and dancing.
Cost of the 2025 Christmas package at Lucknam Park: From £7,260 for the three-night stay based on two sharing.
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The Royal Crescent hotel and spa, Bath

The hotel: A five star, 250-year old hotel in Bath’s stunning Royal Crescent in the heart of this beautiful city.
The Christmas package: For this year’s two-night package, arrive to mulled wine and festive afternoon tea in the Royal Crescent’s traditional drawing room or head straight for the spa – or into Bath for some last-minute shopping. Meet fellow guests at a Champagne and canapé reception with acoustic guitarist before a three-course Christmas Eve dinner with wine. On Christmas Day itself, the spa will be open all day so you can squeeze some pampering in between a Champagne reception and Christmas lunch with all the festive trimmings, before a light buffet supper served with wines from the house cellar. Unlimited access to The Spa & Bath House is included throughout.
Cost of Royal Crescent hotel and spa’s Christmas package: From £1,410 per person based on two sharing.
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Hotel du Vin, Bristol

The hotel: The Hotel du Vin group of hotels is known for its fine wine and excellent food, and the HDV Bristol is no exception sited in an 18th century sugar refinery. In keeping with the wine theme, each room is named after a different type of wine, with a little glass case containing a bottle outside each door.
Christmas at Hotel du Vin: Arrive on Christmas Eve to a  glass of champagne and festive gift. Start the evening with an aperitif in the bar, before enjoying dinner from the festive menu. On the big day itself there’s cooked breakfast followed by Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings, including a glass of Champagne. If staying on Boxing Day evening, there’s a three-course dinner after a day exploring the city.
Cost of Christmas at Hotel du Vin: From £700 per room for the two-night package, from £955 per room for three nights and from £1,140 for four nights.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Gloucestershire

Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham

The hotel: Less than a few furlongs from the world-famous Cheltenham racecourse, Ellenborough Park is an impressive, 15^th century luxury Cotswolds manor house with the racing theme running from the hotel bar to the rooms.
The Christmas package 2025: There’s a choice of two or three nights at this lovely Cheltenham hotel. Arrive on Christmas Eve to enjoy a miniature sparkling afternoon tea before carols by candlelight in the Old Chapel before a three-course dinner. Christmas Day starts off with a hearty Full English breakfast, Champagne and canapés followed by Christmas Day lunch and evening buffet dinner. Guests can hike Ellenborough Park’s 90 acres, swim in the heated outdoor pool, get creative with the supplies in Ellenborough’s art cupboard or venture into Cheltenham for the Boxing Day sales before Boxing Day wine and cheese tasting followed by dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Ellenborough Park: From £2,888 per room based on two people sharing for the two-night Christmas package or from £3,804 per room for the three-night Christmas package.
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The Greenway Hotel and spa, Cheltenham

The hotel: Greenway is smart yet relaxed spa hotel in beautiful grounds just outside Cheltenham, part of the excellent Eden Hotel collection.
The Christmas 2025 package: Arrive Christmas Eve for a Champagne cream tea to start off Greenway’s Christmas Experience before joining guests for a four-course candlelit dinner accompanied by a resident pianist. On Christmas Day wake up to a Champagne breakfast before Champagne and canapés and a Christmas Day lunch. Spend the afternoon in the spa if you wish, then an informal evening buffet and pens at the ready for the Christmas quiz. On Boxing Day after enjoying your day at leisure relaxing in the spa or shopping in nearby Cheltenham, return in the afternoon for tea and cakes in front of the fire, before enjoying a four-course seasonal tasting menu.
Cost of Greenway’s Christmas 2025 package: From £2,370 per room based on two sharing for a three-night stay.
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The Hare and Hounds, Tetbury

The hotel: Part of the lovely Cotswolds Inns and Hotels group, itself owned by Fuller’s, the Hare and Hounds is a grand-looking hotel with expansive gardens just outside the pretty Cotswolds village of Tetbury and just a few minutes’ drive from the popular Westonbirt Arboretum. The hotel has a onsite fine-dining restaurant as well as its very own Jack Hare’s bar.
The Christmas package: Arrive on Christmas Eve to a warm welcome, tea and homemade scones, then the evening festivities will start with Champagne and canapés, followed by a four-course dinner with live music and mince pies for returners from Midnight Mass. Christmas Day starts with a traditional Cotswolds breakfast, then there’s time for opening presents and relaxing. The main event of Christmas day lunch with all the trimmings will then be followed by a light buffet supper later on. On Boxing Day, enjoy a hearty breakfast before a day spent at leisure with plenty of tea and Christmas cake before a four-course gala dinner in the evening.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at the Hare and Hounds: Prices for a three-night stay from £950 per person, based on two people sharing, single rooms available from £1,050.
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The Bear of Rodborourgh, Stroud

The hotel: Like the Hare and Hounds above, the Bear of Rodborourgh near Stroud is part of Cotswolds Inns and Hotels and is a spacious 17th-century coaching inn on Minchinhampton Common, making it perfect for country walks in the Cotswolds.
The Christmas 2025 package: Start off with a welcome afternoon tea, before a glass of Champagne and four-course dinner in the evening. Wake up on Christmas Day for a traditional Cotswolds breakfast with Bucks Fizz, before enjoying some time to relax and open presents. There’s then a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings, with time for tea and Christmas Cake in the afternoon and a buffet supper in the evening. On Boxing Day, start off with a leisurely Cotswold breakfast and in the evening there’s a four-course dinner and music from a harpist.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Bear of Rodborough: Prices for a three-night stay from £665 per person, based on two people sharing, prices for a two-night stay from £550, single rooms available.
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Tewkesbury Park hotel, Tewkesbury

The hotel: Located in 165 of undulating grounds, the 93 bedroom Tewkesbury Park hotel has a par 72 golf course, a luxury spa and gym and is located next to the historic site of the 1471 Battle of Tewkesbury.
The Christmas package 2025: On Christmas Eve arrive to a festive afternoon tea and glass of fizz, a Christmas film with hot chocolate, marshmallows and popcorn accompaniment, before a three-course evening meal with mini mince pies. On Christmas Day after a Bucks Fizz breakfast there’s a four-course traditional Christmas lunch and Champagne reception followed by a relaxed evening spread of local produce. On Boxing Day there’s a leisurely brunch, a relaxing day and an evening of music, cocktails and dancing after a four-course dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Tewkesbury Park hotel: From £667.50 per person for the three-night package based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Leicestershire

Ragdale Hall, Leicestershire

The hotel: Vast spa hotel with six pools, spa treatments, luxury rooms, gym and Thermal Spa complex.
The Christmas package at Ragdale Hall: It’s a mixture of pampering and indulging at Ragdale Hall at Christmas. The package includes Christmas Eve pre-dinner cocktail and canapes, live festive music, a delicious three-course dinner and entertainment, followed by Christmas Day buffet breakfast the next day in the Dining Room, pre-lunch champagne cocktails, a four-course traditional Christmas Lunch with wine followed by tea/coffee and mince pies, an afternoon treasure hunt and a Christmas Day supper. There’s then a Boxing Day breakfast, three-course buffet lunch followed by tea/coffee and Christmas cake and a three-course dinner. Full use of facilities and two treatments included.
Cost of Christmas at Ragdale Hall: From £282 per person per night, singles, twins and doubles.
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Kilworth House hotel, North Kilworth, Leicestershire 

The hotel: Kilworth House is a Grade 2-listed luxury hotel set in 38 acres with fine-dining, stylish rooms, great hospitality and country walks and a 550-seat auditorium which hosts productions throughout the summer months.
The Christmas package 2025: Enjoy a two or three night break at Kilworth House hotel over the festive holiday. Arrive on Christmas Eve to afternoon tea, festive songs from the choir and dinner in the Orangery.  Surrounding local churches hold midnight mass should you wish to attend a local service. On Christmas Day enjoy the hotel and grounds before sitting down at 1pm for a seven-course Christmas lunch and evening buffet. On Boxing Day explore the local area including Rutland Water, a visit to a local theatre to see the annual pantomime or spend the day visiting the sales, or enjoy a jazz lunch and dinner in the Orangery.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Kilworth House hotel: From £725 per person based on two sharing for the two-night stay, or from £875 for a three-night stay, single occupancy also available.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Northamptonshire

Fawsley Hall, Northamptonshire

The hotel: Dating back to the 1760s the hotel blends heritage with modern interiors and is set in a 2,000 acres estate with gardens designed by Capability Brown – the aptly-named Great Hall.
The Christmas package: Check-in from 3pm, but guests are welcome to book some pampering in the spa before festive afternoon tea in the stunning Grand Hall followed by Champagne and canapés with carols led by the local choir.  A three-course dinner is served in the Cedar Restaurant and guests are invited to join midnight mass or, the next morning, the Christmas Day services at the nearby village church. Guests awaken on Christmas Day to a full breakfast and ample time for presents or exploring the grounds. A traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings is served from midday and the King’s Speech will be on in the hotel’s cinema before showing a host of classic Christmas films and a sumptuous buffet will end the day. On Boxing Day, guests will be served a cooked breakfast before departing or can extend the celebrations with a third night and join the guided walk to the local village of Badby or alternatively relax with a board game, make the most of the spa or hit the sales at nearby shopping outlets before an afternoon tea buffet. A final festive break gala tasting menu with wines will be served in the evening with live jazz entertainment.
Cost of Christmas package at Fawsley Hall: Three nights from £2,830 based on two sharing, or four nights from £3,155.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Rutland

Hambleton Hall, Rutland

The hotel: Practically perfect country house hotel, small but perfectly formed, with a Michelin-star restaurant, cosy bar, traditional rooms and beautiful grounds leading down to Rutland Water.
The Christmas package: Guests are always assured of a fabulously festive stay at this gorgeous hotel. In previous years the schedule has been mulled wine and carols from a local choir before a gourmet four-course dinner, full English breakfast and a six-course traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and the annual Boxing Day picnic at Fort Henry (with Lord Gainsborough’s permission) – the hotel takes along a fine hot meat pie, cheeses and dessert and guests wrap up warm inside the Fort with a log fire blazing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Staffordshire

Hoar Cross Hall, Staffs

The hotel: This vast four-star hotel – which has recently undergone a £14 million refurbishment – has luxury bedrooms, 50 acres of grounds, afternoon tea on the terrace, two restaurants, tennis courts and hiking trails, and a huge 85,000 sq ft spa with treatment rooms, pools and relaxing options galore.
The Christmas package: Arrive at the hotel on Christmas Eve – celebrations begin with Champagne and canapés in the Long Gallery followed by a three-course dinner served in the Ballroom. There’s Midnight mass at the Church of the Holy Angels from 11:30pm, followed by hot chocolate or mulled wine on your return. On Christmas Day enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a five-course lunch, spa access until 8pm and a grazing buffet in the evening. On Boxing Day have a leisurely brunch in the Ballroom on Boxing Day.
Cost of Christmas at Hoar Cross Hall: From £750 per room per night for the two-night package.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Warwickshire

Mallory Court, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

The hotel: Mallory Court is close to Warwick Castle and is a grand manor hotel and grounds with designer rooms and art deco brasserie.
The Christmas 2025 house party package: Arrive on Christmas Eve to afternoon tea, then mulled wine and carols from St Mary’s Choir of Boys and Men, followed by the four-course Tastes of the Season menu served in The Manor House. Midnight mass is held at the local church with mince pies and hot chocolate on return. On Christmas Day after a Bucks Fizz breakfast and maybe a swim in the spa, enjoy a traditional Christmas Day lunch with a glass of champagne on arrival. Christmas Cake and tea will be served in the lounge in the afternoon and a light supper will be served in the evening. On Boxing Day wake to a delicious breakfast and spend the day exploring local attractions such as Warwick Castle or Stratford-on-Avon, return to a quiz and enjoy a sumptuous three-course dinner in The Dining Room in the evening.
Cost of Christmas at Mallory Court: From £2,100 for three nights based on two sharing, or add a fourth night from £250 per room including afternoon tea.
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New Hall hotel and spa, Sutton Coldfield

The hotel: One of the Hand Picked Hotel‘s chain of hotels, New Hall started life as a manor house built by the Earl of Warwick as a hunting lodge in the 13th century, giving it the reputation today of being England’s oldest listed inhabited moated house. Set in 26 acres, it has 60 bedrooms and a luxury spa.
Christmas celebrations at New Hall: Arrive to mulled wine and a delicious cream tea and settle in before a candlelit three-course evening meal. Wake on Christmas morning to Bucks Fizz and a cooked breakfast. Raise a Champagne toast and enjoy some canapés prior to a seven-course gourmet feast. If you have any room left, there will be an evening buffet dinner. On Boxing Day after a hearty breakfast why not soak up the spa, or explore the grounds one last time before a final three-course dinner.
Cost of Christmas at New Hall hotel: From £1,130 per room for the two-night package based on two people sharing or from £1,555 for the three-night Christmas package.
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The Arden hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

The hotel: Located in the heart of historic Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare’s birthplace, and directly opposite the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company Theatres, The Arden Hotel, Stratford is a sophisticated 45-bedroom boutique hotel.
The Christmas 2025 package: Enjoy a mini afternoon tea on arrival, then relax and unwind before a welcome drink and a three-course dinner served in No44 Brasserie on The Waterside. Visit Shakespeare’s resting place at Holy Trinity Church for Midnight Mass and return to a warming glass of mulled wine or sherry and a mince pie. Start Christmas day with a Champagne breakfast and maybe a walk around historic Stratford before more fizz, canapés and a four-course Christmas Day lunch, followed later by a buffet supper. On Boxing Day feel free to explore the Warwickshire countryside before a glass of bubbly and a four-course gourmet dinner served in the evening with pianist.
Cost of Christmas at The Arden hotel: From £1,350 per room for the three-night break, based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Worcestershire

[See also separate entries for Dormy House and Lygon Arms in the Cotswolds section at the top of this article]

Brockencote Hall hotel, near Kidderminster, Worcestershire

The hotel: Brockencote former manor house set in the Worcestershire countryside is a charming, relaxing and luxurious place to relax and enjoy delicious food and wine.
The Christmas 2025 package: Arrive to a canapés and a Christmas-inspired cocktail in the lounge with acoustic entertainment and resident caricaturist before joining fellow guests for a four-course evening dinner. There’s hot chocolate or mulled wine for attendees of Midnight Mass. Wake to views of the estate and a Champagne breakfast and take in the festive atmosphere before enjoying a glass of Champagne and canapés and a magnificent six-course Christmas Day lunch. Join in the Christmas Day quiz before enjoying a light informal supper. Following breakfast on Boxing Day there’s the chance to take a trip on the Severn Valley Railway. Enjoy tea and Christmas cake in the afternoon and a three-course Beef Wellington dinner in The Chaddesley Restaurant in the evening.
The cost of Christmas 2025 at Brockencote Hall hotel: From £1,850 per person based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Suffolk

The Swan at Lavenham, Suffolk

The hotel: The Swan is a luxury half-timbered 15th century hotel at the heart of the historic village of Lavenham in Suffolk. The hotel with oak beamed interiors, roaring log fires, cosy nooks and delicious food plus a spa is the perfect place to enjoy a three-night festive package.
The Christmas 2025 package: Arrive to a Christmas Eve welcome with mulled wine followed by cream tea, Champagne and canapés with carols from a local choir and a four-course Christmas Eve dinner. Afterwards there’s Midnight Mass in the local church before returning to the hotel for a late-night glass of mulled wine and mince pies. On Christmas Day celebrations include a Champagne breakfast and Champagne reception before a traditional five-course feast with all the trimmings in the high-beamed Gallery restaurant, After the King’s Speech and an afternoon relaxing, for those who are still hungry there’s an informal supper in the evening followed by a Christmas quiz. On Boxing Day there’s a late brunch and optional guided walk around the historic mediaeval village of Lavenham before ‘Titbits at Three’ and a final five-course Boxing Day gala dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Swan at Lavenham: The three-night package starts from £2,220 for two sharing, single rooms also available.
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The Swan, Southwold, Suffolk

The hotel: The Swan is an immaculate 35-room boutique hotel in the lovely Suffolk town of Southwold. Owned by Adnams brewery, the hotel has great rooms, excellent food and drink and is less than a minute’s walk from the Suffolk coast.
The Christmas package: A team of butlers will greet guests arriving for The Swan’s three-night Christmas break with a mulled wine or hot chocolate and each room will have been beautifully decorated for the occasion. There’s afternoon tea on Christmas Eve followed by a three-course feast served in The Still Room restaurant and guests will find a hamper of festive treats has been delivered to their rooms. On Christmas Day after a Bucks Fizz breakfast, a four-course lunch with all the trimmings will be served, following which guests can relax by the fire or take a walk along Southwold beach before a sharing platter and glass of Adnams Champagne in the evening. On Boxing Day, a full English brunch is on offer before guests can explore the range of boutique shops and cosy cafés on the high street. On this final day there’s a two-course lunch followed by a three-course dinner with live acoustic music from a local artist.
Cost of Christmas stay at The Swan, Southwold: The Swan’s Christmas Escape starts from £2,190, based on two adults sharing.
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Brudenell Hotel, Aldeburgh, Suffolk

The hotel: Set in one of Britain’s best seaside locations, The Brudenell stylish 44-bedroom hotel is just a step away from the shingle beach with magnificent panoramic sea views to the front, while at the back it overlooks the river Alde and surrounding countryside. The Brudenell features coastal themed decor and fresh, locally sourced food.
The Christmas package 2025: Arrive on Christmas Eve and you will be welcomed with a warming glass of mulled wine and afternoon tea to put you in the festive spirit. Then take your table for dinner in the Seafood & Grill restaurant with its great sea views. Start Christmas day with a full Suffolk breakfast, or perhaps something lighter and save your appetite for the epic Christmas lunch, followed by an evening buffet. On Boxing Day enjoy another hearty breakfast and watch brave people descend into the North Sea for the traditional Boxing Day swim, then explore the local area or take a bracing walk along the seafront. Lunch and then a hand-carved buffet dinner will be served at the hotel.
Cost of the Brudenell Christmas package: Prices start from £1,430 for the three-night package based on two sharing an inland-facing Aldeburgh room – sea views and extra nights available for a supplement, single rooms also available from £905.
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The Crown and Castle, Orford

The hotel: The Crown and Castle is a restaurant with rooms just a few steps from Henry II’s 12th century castle keep in a peaceful Suffolk village just on the edge of Orford Ness nature reserve.
The 2025 Christmas package: Be welcomed on Christmas Eve with hot mince pies and mulled wine in front of the crackling log fire and a Christmas hamper in your room. Later enjoy a glass of Prosecco before the four-course à la carte dinner in the restaurant. Christmas Day begins with a seasonal gift from Santa in your room and continental breakfast. A Champagne and canapés reception will be followed by a traditional four-course Christmas feast. Sharing platters can be enjoyed in the evening before relaxing in the comfy bar. There’s an abundance of walks in the local area for Boxing Day, and The Crown and Castle has its own routed maps which range in length for all to enjoy. Guests can also hire one of the hotel’s electric bikes for some fun exploration on two wheels. Afternoon tea with home-made Christmas cake will be available, ahead of a four-course dinner in the evening.
Cost of Christmas at the Crown and Castle: From £1,190 per room based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Yorkshire

Middlethorpe Hall, York

The hotel: Traditional hotel Middlethorpe Hall is a William III country house just two miles from York’s city centre, yet is set in 20 acres of its own beautiful gardens and parkland and just next to York Racecourse.
The Christmas 2025 package: Arrive for afternoon tea in the Drawing Room followed by a Champagne and canapés reception with carols from a local choir. A three-course dinner will then be served in the Pineapple and Oak Rooms. Guests might wish to attend Midnight Mass in St Andrew’s Parish Church or at the glorious York Minster and will be welcomed with a glass of port and mince pies upon return. On Christmas Day start the day with a full Yorkshire breakfast followed by a Bucks Fizz reception, followed by a traditional four-course Christmas lunch. The King’s Speech will be shown in the Drawing Room, with a service of tea, coffee and mince pies and there’s a Christmas Day evening buffet. Boxing Day possibilities include pampering in the Middlethorpe Spa, pantomime at the York Theatre Royal, a drive around the Yorkshire Dales or an exciting day of horse racing at Wetherby. On Boxing Day evening there’s a black-tie four-course gala dinner with wine, accompanied by jazz tunes on the piano, and later a fun casino evening.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Middlethorpe Hall: From £2,395 per room based on two sharing, single rooms and additional nights also available.
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Feversham Arms hotel and spa, Helmsley, North Yorkshire

The hotel: Feversham Arms is a luxury modern hotel in the heart of the historic village of Helmsley, with an award-winning, spa, smart restaurant and great spa bedrooms overlooking the hotel’s central swimming pool and hot tub.
The Christmas package 2025: Arrive to a mini afternoon tea in the comfy lounge before a glass of fizz and three-course evening meal in the Weathervane restaurant. For those who wish to attend, Christmas Mass takes place at the nearby historic All Saints Church. Christmas Day starts with a full Yorkshire breakfast with Bucks Fizz before a sumptuous five-course Christmas lunch with Champagne and canapés before the feast, with a light festive buffet in the evening. On Boxing Day following a hearty breakfast, why not take a Boxing Day walk to nearby Rievaulx Abbey, swim in the heated outdoor pool or relax in the Verbena Spa before joining fellow guests at sharing tables for a six-course Boxing Day celebration tasting dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Feversham Arms: From £1,799 per room based on two sharing.
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Grantley Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire

The hotel: Grantley Hall is a hidden jewel of the Yorkshire Dales, with 47 bedrooms, four restaurants, three bars and a top spa and elite luxury gym and fitness space.
The Christmas house party at Grantley Hall: Enjoy spiced mulled wine and mince pies on arrival with carol singers followed  by dinner in one of Grantley Hall’s three restaurants including the Michelin-starred Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall restaurant. There’s the option to attend the festive service at Ripon Cathedral followed by hot chocolate and mince pies and entertainment in the Norton Lounge. The next day, enjoy Christmas Day breakfast at leisure and a present from Santa Claus before Christmas Day lunch. The King’s Speech will be shown in the Drawing Room and Norton Lounge and there’s a buffet in the evening in the Music Room. On Boxing Day there’s the option of a guided walk to Fountains Abbey, then dinner and post-dinner entertainment. Three Graces Spa & Elite gym facilities available throughout.
Cost of the Christmas package at Grantley Hall : Prices from £,5350 per room based on two sharing.
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The Devonshire Arms, Bolton Abbey

The hotel: Situated at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales within the romantic Bolton Abbey Estate, the 40-room Devonshire Arms hotel and spa is a charming country house hotel in 30,000 acres of breathtaking natural beauty.
The Christmas hotel package: Start your stay on Christmas Eve with traditional afternoon tea and sparkling wine followed by a sparkling drinks reception and three-course dinner in the Burlington restaurant. After dinner join in carol singing and there will be transport to Midnight Mass at the Priory on Bolton Abbey estate for those who wish to go. Christmas Day starts with a full Yorkshire breakfast and a visit from Santa before a Champagne reception and a traditional Christmas lunch. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with maybe a stroll along the river to the Abbey ruins, and a light buffet supper in the evening. On Boxing Day there’s a Champagne reception and Black Tie Boxing Day evening dinner with entertainment.
Cost of Christmas at The Devonshire Arms: From £2,649 per room for the three-night break based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Lancashire

Northcote hotel, Lango, Lancashire

The hotel: A lovely luxury hotel located just outside the vibrant town of Clitheroe, with luxury bedrooms, a team of efficient and friendly staff and a stunning Michelin-starred restaurant.
The Christmas package at Northcote: Guests settle in with mulled wine and mince pies whilst enjoying a selection of festive carols from a live singer. Dinner starts off with a glass of Champagne served with a selection of snacks before sitting down for the festive four-course Christmas Eve dinner. After dinner the hotel arranges transport for guests wishing to attend Midnight Mass locally. On Christmas Day have a celebration Champagne breakfast then a Champagne reception and a four-course Christmas Lunch served with a matched wine flight. Later that night a selection of canapés and a mini buffet will be served. Wake refreshed and enjoy the Northcote Boxing Day Breakfast, which will set you up nicely if you choose to join Northcote’s resident walking guide for a leisurely 5-mile walk. Partway along the route you can enjoy turkey sandwiches and a glass of something special, then there’s the Boxing Day Gala Dinner starting with a Champagne reception with canapés, followed by the popular Boxing Day four-course menu.
Cost of Christmas at Northcote: From £2,727 for the three nights, based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Durham

Rockliffe Hall, Durham

The hotel: Set in 375 acres of parkland, the original building dates from the 1800s, but over the years the 61-room luxury hotel has been extended to include a highly-rated 50,000 ft spa and three restaurants, two of which overlook its 18-hole Championship golf course.
The 2025 Christmas house party package: Rockliffe Hall’s two or three-night Christmas packages includes all leisure facilities throughout the stay, plus festive food and drinks and Christmas games, activities and entertainment. On Christmas Eve there’s a three-course festive dinner served in the Clubhouse with live music. On Christmas Day there’s a Bucks Fizz breakfast and a five-course Christmas lunch in the Rockliffe Suite or Terra (for a supplement) with a glass of fizz and all the trimmings – Father Christmas will be making an appearance with presents for the children – and festive films, followed by a festive buffet in the evening. On Boxing Day after Champagne brunch, enjoy a round of golf, walk around the estate or relax in the spa with Boxing Day Live afternoon of music and entertainment.
Price of Christmas 2025 at Rockliffe Hall: The two-night Christmas break starts from £1,075 per person with three nights from £1,387.50  based on 2 adults sharing, including use of the spa throughout your stay.
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Seaham Hall, Durham

The hotel: Five-star all-suite boutique hotel and spa on Durham’s heritage coast.
The Christmas package: Begin your break with Champagne afternoon Tea followed by a five-course Tasting menu dinner. Start Christmas Day with an indulgent breakfast delivered to your suite, followed by Champagne and canapés reception and four-course traditional Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings served in The Dining Room followed by mince pies. There’s a charcuterie platter with a glass of port available in your room on Christmas Day evening. On Boxing Day have a relaxed breakfast and chilled day ending with a five-course evening dinner.
Cost of Christmas at Seaham Hall: From £300 per person, per night, based on two sharing.
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Best hotels Christmas hotel breaks in Cheshire

Grosvenor Pulford hotel and spa, Cheshire

The hotel: Grosvenor Pulford hotel and spa is a four-star Cheshire hotel which combines traditional elegance with contemporary luxury.
The Christmas package: Arrive on Christmas Eve to be welcomed with mulled wine and mince pies before a three-course meal with live musical entertainment. On the big day itself there’s Christmas Day lunch with a glass of bubbly, live piano music and a visit from Santa. In the evening there’s an evening buffet with festive films and board games. Explore Chester or hit the sales on Boxing Day or relax in the spa before a three-course Boxing Day dinner with musical and magical entertainment Use of leisure facilities included throughout the stay.
The cost of a Christmas stay at Grosvenor Pulford: Three nights from £620 per adult based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in the Lake District

Gilpin Hotel and spa, Windermere

The hotel: The Gilpin five-star luxury hotel near Windermere set in 21 acres has resident llamas, two restaurants including the Michelin-starred SOURCE, cocktail bar, spa and luxury spa suites.
The Christmas package 2025: The Gilpin is offering four nights of superb gastronomy and hospitality this year. On 23rd December,  start with afternoon tea and then dinner at Gilpin Spice or SOURCE. On Christmas Eve why not enjoy a boat trip on Lake Windermere with lunch and then a Black Tie dinner back at the hotel. On Christmas Day there’s a Champagne reception and Christmas Day feast and there’s a buffet supper later. On Boxing Day enjoy a wintery walk and fireside lunch with punch in the Lake House grounds before a farewell dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Gilpin Hotel: Price from £3,420 based on two people sharing.
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Lodore Falls, Lake District

The hotel: Luxury hotel in the beautiful Borrowdale valley which recently underwent a £10 million redevelopment.
The Christmas package: Guests are greeted on Christmas Eve with a gin afternoon tea followed by a cocktail and canapé reception. A visit from the local carol singers is guaranteed to get you in the Christmas mood followed by a four-course welcome dinner, complete with magician and balloonist. Later on, guests can gather by the lake to experience the lake and mountains at night with a bonfire and hot punch and toasted marshmallows. On Christmas Day, guests start with a full Cumbrian breakfast with a Mimosa Cocktail and a Christmas scavenger hunt around the spa garden before a five-course Christmas Day lunch. Finish off the day with a Yuletide buffet, before a Christmas quiz with prizes on offer. Begin Boxing Day with a Bellini cocktail and breakfast before activities such as guess the weight of the Christmas cake and photos in front of the ‘magic selfie mirror’ or a guided walk up the stunning fells. Finish off your stay with a five-course black tie dinner with live music and a ‘showstopping’ dessert.
Cost of the Christmas package 2025 at Lodore Falls: Three-day Christmas package starts at £1,215 per person.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Scotland

Glenapp Castle, Ayrshire, Scotland

The hotel: Luxury, award-winning five-star hotel in Ayrshire, Scotland, with period furnishings and interiors as well as breath-taking gardens, forests, and the seascapes that surround the castle.
The Christmas package 2025: Arrive for Champagne afternoon tea served in the Castle drawing room with Glenapp resident pianist playing on the baby grand piano. A three-course gourmet dinner with harpist accompaniment will be served in the evening and afterwards perhaps a nightcap in the library before the Glenapp piper sends you off to bed in true Scottish style. Transport to the Watchnight service at Ballantrae Parish Church is also available. Enjoy a full Scottish Christmas breakfast on Christmas Day morning, visit the local Ballantrae church for the Christmas service, or relax around the Christmas tree with family and friends and enjoy Christmas gifts from Santa. Mid-morning there will be a falconry display before a Champagne reception and festive four-course Christmas lunch. After lunch, explore the Glen and the stunning estate and finish off the day with an evening buffet, entertainment and family games. Boxing Day activities include clay pigeon shooting, archery and treasure hunts and after a light Boxing Day lunch enjoy a three-course dinner followed by truly Scottish celebrations with a traditional Ceilidh band accompanied by Scottish highland dancers.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at Glenapp Castle: From £5,475 per room for three nights based on two sharing.
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Gleneagles hotel and spa, Perthshire

The hotel: One of the top hotels in Scotland, the 850-acre Gleneagles estate offers an array of attractions that includes a five-star luxury hotel, three championship golf courses and an award-winning spa.
The Christmas package: The hotel is offering a three-night Christmas break including all food and entertainment, including a Christmas Banquet. Says the hotel: ‘From brisk trail walks, ice skating and countryside adventures by day, to roaring log fires and decadent dining by night, the festive season transforms Gleneagles into a magical winter hideaway and a cosy home from home. From ice skating adventures, a special panto performance and arts & crafts for the young ones to decadent dining, rare whisky tasting and fortune telling for our not-so-little-kids, however you choose to spend the holidays, you can relax knowing we’ve taken care of every detail.’
Cost of Christmas at Gleneagles: From £7,740 per room for a three-night stay, based on two sharing.
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Best Christmas hotel breaks in Wales

Bodysgallen Hall hotel and spa, Llandudno

The hotel: Set in 200 acres of parkland just outside Llandudno on the north coast of Wales, Bodysgallen Hall is located in an imposing building dating back to the 13th century but has modern luxuries including a spa with indoor pool.
The Christmas package: Festivities commence on Christmas Eve with mulled wine and mince pies on arrival and a Champagne reception before a three-course dinner. Transport can be arranged to Midnight Mass and guests will be welcomed with port and mince pies on return. On Christmas Day traditional lunch will be served and in the evening there will be a light buffet supper. On Boxing Day guests can swim in the pool, be pampered in the spa, go for a drive to nearby Llandudno or just relax at Bodysgallen. There will be a Champagne farewell reception in the evening with music from a Welsh harp, followed by a four-course Gala Dinner, black tie optional. Use of the spa included.
Cost of Christmas at Bodysgallen Hall: Doubles from £2,190 for the three-night break or from £2,385 in a cottage suite. Single occupancy rates available.
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Palé Hall, Gywnedd

The hotel: Palé Hall is an 18-bedroom AA Five Red Star, Relais & Chateaux destination luxury country house hotel in the tranquil Dee valley.
The Christmas package at Palé Hall: Enjoy mulled wine and festive treats on arrival before entertainment and a glass of fizz around the piano followed by canapés and chef Gareth Stevenson’s signature five-tasting menu with matching wines. After Christmas morning’s Bucks Fizz Welsh breakfast there’s a sumptuous five-course Christmas lunch with matching wines and later on a relaxed evening buffet with festive films and board games. The following day enjoy Boxing Day packed lunches or a light lunch while exploring the grounds or nearby Bala Lake and then relax in the evening with a three-course a la carte dinner.
Cost of Christmas at Palé Hall: From £1,960 for three nights based on two people sharing.
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The Grove at Narberth

The hotel: Privately owned luxury country house hotel nestled in the heart of the rolling Pembrokeshire countryside with stunning views of the Preseli Hills and just 12 minutes drive to the sea.
The Christmas package: Christmas at The Grove at Narberth includes three nights luxurious accommodation, breakfast, lounge tea and cakes during the afternoon, a Christmas evening hamper, plus pre-dinner drinks and evening dinner.
Cost of Christmas break at The Grove at Narberth: From £845 per room per night for the three-night Christmas Break, based on two guests sharing.
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Lake Country House hotel and spa, Powys

The hotel: Welcoming Welsh country house set in its own 50 acres, with rhododendron-lined pathways, riverside walks and a well-stocked trout lake as well as a spa with indoor pool.
The Christmas package 2025: Full afternoon tea on arrival and a glass of mulled wine and tasting dinner on Christmas Eve, followed by a full Welsh breakfast on Christmas morning, mid-morning coffee and homemade mince pies, Champagne reception and a five-course Christmas lunch. After lunch, coffee and petit fours, there’s afternoon tea and an evening buffet. On Boxing Day there’s a Welsh breakfast, full afternoon tea and a four-course dinner.
Cost of Christmas 2025 at The Lake Country House: From £2,225 based on two people sharing.
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And if you fancy a more family-friendly Christmas, why not try Center Parcs?

• Pre-order a Christmas tree, lights and decorations pack to add seasonal sparkle to your lodge
• Wake up in the breathtakingly beautiful winter forest on Christmas morning
• Visit Santa at his Woodland Workshop right up until Christmas Eve, with a gift and special souvenir photo to cherish
• Soak up the festive atmosphere and see brand-new displays at Santa’s Woodland Village
• Gaze up at sparkling lights and spectacular decorations all around the forest
• Discover fabulously festive activities for the whole family to enjoy, available up until Christmas Eve.
• Feast on a delicious Christmas dinner in one of the many restaurants
• At the end of the day, curl up in front of a real log fire in your cosy woodland lodge

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