Hotel Guide for a Great British Christmas

From London to Lancashire, with everything from grottos to garland making, these UK based hotels have something for everyone to enjoy a carefree Christmas in 2023….

LONDON

For Christmas with a Japanese Twist… The Prince Akatoki

Step into the serene world of Japanese culture this Christmas with a series of festive workshops available at The Prince Akatoki. Throughout December the hotel will be home to a series of creative classes from Furoshiki (gift wrapping) to Kintsugi (gold-mending). The ideal destination to hunker down this Christmas, the hotel restaurant, TOkii will be serving festive menus with a Japanese twist, and guests can expect  a rotating selection of winter tipples to choose from at the Malt Lounge & Bar. To personalise guest experiences and ensure seamless festivities, The Prince Akatoki is also offering several special festive stay packages from Festive Afternoon Tea Stays to Dinner Party Stays and Group Stay Packages.

HOW: For the full calendar of events, times and booking information please see here. The Group Stay Offer starts from £450 per night, per room for a minimum of 10 rooms. More information here.

For a Carol Filled Christmas…Page8

This Christmas, make the most of the Page8’s spectacular location on the corner of Trafalgar Square with discounted access to one of the most famous churches in London, St Martin in the Fields, adjacent to the hotel. Throughout December, guests of Page8 can enjoy an exclusive discount on events at St Martin-in-the-Fields including Family Christmas with the Academy, performed by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields (22.12.23), A Christmas Celebration by Candlelight performed by the Chamber Choir (17.12.23) and Carols by Candlelight performed by St Martin’s Voices and Bras (every Saturday from 02.12.23 to 23.12.23).

HOW: Rates for a one-night stay at Page8 start from £230 based on two sharing on a B&B basis. Guests receive 20% off selected performances

CORNWALL

For Festive Families…Bedruthan Hotel & Spa

A family favourite since opening on the Cornish clifftops in 1959, Bedruthan hotel & Spa is the perfect home from home this Christmas. Choose from a three- or four-night Family Christmas Break, designed to accommodate large groups of friends or family with all experiences and dining included. The hotel will be hosting Father Christmas himself at their pop-up grotto and little ones can get lost in adventure in the hotel’s playgrounds, craft rooms, cinema room and gardens. Grown-ups, meanwhile, can enjoy use of Bedruthan’s spa facilities including a sea-view hydropool, sauna and steam room. This is the spot for service that goes the extra mile, whether that’s the mince pies offered on arrival, warm mulled wine served by the beach or cream-topped hot chocolate at the ready for a Christmas film.

HOW: The three-night family Christmas break at Bedruthan Hotel & Spa starts from £1,575 based on two adults and a child sharing a spacious sea view room. Book here.

For Winter Romance… Scarlet Hotel

This Christmas, Scarlet Hotel in Mawgan Porth are offering a four-night luxury Cornish escape, promising laidback coastal calm, accompanied with the finest festive food and relaxing spa-time. Ideal for couples, adult-only Scarlet offers quiet walks amongst the hushed Cornish clifftops, festive lunches, intimate candlelit dining and deep relaxation in the spa. Solo travellers are also welcome with the hotel planning a welcome evening of champagne and canapes for guests before sitting down for a five-course tasting menu on night one. Christmas Day promises a clementine fizz breakfast, a spectacular four-course Christmas lunch and a light supper dinner. Other unique additions include a Clifftop Hot Tub or Candlelit Copper Tub experience for two, a Scarlet gift on Christmas morning and a special Scarlet hamper to take home on departure.

HOW: The four-night Christmas break at Scarlet starts from £2,700 based on two people in a Just Right room. Book here.

DEVON

For Spectacle and Splendour…Lympstone Manor

Couples and families alike are invited to stroll through the beautiful grounds of Lympstone Manor this December and enjoy the finest music, accommodation, and entertainment that this magical season has to offer. The hotel offers a range of activities and events to ensure an unforgettable stay. Book in for a Christmas, New Year of Boxing Day lunch, celebrating the best of local cuisine, in expertly designed menus by Chef Michael Caines, or switch off for the season with an all-inclusive three-night stay from the 24^th-27^th December including Michelin starred dining, a vineyard tour, wine tasting and performances from a Christmas brass band.

HOW: The Three Night Christmas Stay at Lympstone Manor starts from £1,090 per night based on double occupancy. For more information please see https://lympstonemanor.co.uk/christmas-and-new-year-at-the-manor/

YORKSHIRE

For Relaxing Festivities…The Coniston

This festive season, holiday-makers escaping frantic city life will be welcomed to indulge in the ultimate Christmas getaway at The Coniston Hotel. Situated in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales, The Coniston Hotel is the perfect setting for an unforgettable Christmas celebration. The hotel has announced a new Relax & Retreat Christmas Residential three-night break promising a tranquil and magical experience for guests with their loved ones. It includes cosy accommodation, a sparkling afternoon tea, a three-course  gourmet dining experience, festive activities and access to the multi award winning Nàdarra spa (finalist in the ‘Best Destination Spa’, Good Spa Guide Awards 2023).

HOW: Relax & Retreat Christmas Residential 3-Night Break starting from £749.00 per person

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