Best Hotels For A Staycation Christmas: Down Hall
17 Nov 2021
Fancy a break from the cooking and escaping to a hotel this Christmas? With a roaring log fire, luxurious bedrooms and uninterrupted views of the beautiful Essex countryside, Down Hall Hotel, Spa & Estate is the perfect destination for a Christmas break. Set within 110 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens, the historic hotel has everything covered to celebrate in style, complete with deliciously festive menus and family-friendly activities.
The Ultimate Christmas Getaway – 24th- 27th December
Go all out this Christmas with a three-day break where you won’t need to lift a finger. Arrive to the sounds of live carol singers on Christmas Eve and enjoy evening drinks with festive canapés before indulging in a sumptuous seafood buffet supper.
On Christmas Day, following a delicious continental breakfast, Father Christmas will dash through the snow to meet the hotel’s younger guests, with a sack full of presents for everyone on the nice list. Lunch starts with a glass of chilled champagne, followed by a five-course Christmas feast, perfectly prepared by Executive Chef Graham Noonan-Chatham and his team, and accompanied by festive tunes from the resident pianist. In the afternoon, guests can walk off lunch and explore the grounds, before the Queen’s speech is shown at 3pm, followed by a family movie. A light buffet dinner will be served in the evening alongside a quiz suitable for all ages.
Come Boxing Day, guests can enjoy a delicious all-day brunch before donning wellies to explore the hotel’s expansive grounds and try their hand at activities including falconry and laser clay shooting.
The three-night stay is priced from £975 per adult (based on double occupancy). Children under 12 can be accommodated for £487.50 (when sharing with two adults).
Twixmas Celebrations – 27th – 30th December
Looking for a getaway on those days in between? Available from 27th – 30th December, the Down Hall Twixmas package includes an overnight stay, afternoon tea and a three-course meal in the evening. A hearty breakfast will follow the next day before check-out at 11am.
Prices start from £320.00 per room based on two adults sharing. For those looking for a longer break, a 20% discount will be applied for all additional nights booked.
Down Hall Hotel & Spa
Matching Road, Hatfield Heath
Essex CM22 7AS
T: 01279 731441 www.downhall.co.uk
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