A dog is part of the family, and of course you want to have them around for all the fun at Christmas. These festive breaks make sure all your family can celebrate together
1 THE LAP OF LUXURY
Spend a cosy Christmas in Cornwall this year with a fabulous festive offer from St Michaels Resort. Arrive on 23 December and unwind with warm mince pies and mulled festive drinks. Later, you’ll enjoy three courses of exquisite Cornish food in the ocean-facing Brasserie on the Bay. Christmas Eve will get the merriment under way with carols and live festive music as you prepare for a three-course dinner, while Christmas Day will start with breakfast and fizz. If you join the locals for a quick splash in the chilly seas at nearby Gylly Beach, you’ll be rewarded with hot chocolate and a fresh pastry, ahead of a special five-course Christmas lunch, then settle in to relax, before testing the grey matter with the hotel’s famous Christmas quiz. Take to the coast path for a crisp Boxing Day walk before returning to the warmth and luxury of St Michaels where a decadent three-course dinner is served. Book the PetsPyjamas 4 Nights Coastal Christmas Break, 23-27 Dec 2022, from £1,698 for two adults and one dog at petspyjamas. com. With just one booking, customers become members of PetsPyjamas’ Priority Paws loyalty programme, with benefits worth over £1,200 including access to their own VIP pet concierge, complimentary 24/7 vet line access for the duration of their trip, special discounts and exclusive deals. Now there’s the perfect present for your pooch!
2 HOTEL HOSPITALITY
Head to the Suffolk coast for a Christmas like no other. Think three nights of indulgent dining, fantastic hospitality, and memories to last a lifetime – and you get to bring your dog as well. Arrive on Christmas Eve to a cream tea and mulled wine, with a threecourse meal that night in the Seafood & Grill restaurant. Enjoy a five-course banquet on Christmas Day, with an evening buffet later, if you have any room left… Boxing Day will also feature lunch and an evening buffet, and a final full Suffolk breakfast on the morning of 27 December before you check out. In between, there’s the town of Aldeburgh and the Suffolk Heritage Coast to explore, or you can just curl up in one of the hotel’s cosy lounges and watch the North Sea waves roll in. Prices start from £1,320 (£660pp) for two sharing a countryview Aldeburgh room. To make a reservation, call The Brudenell direct on 01728 452071 or for more details visit brudenellhotel.co.uk – sea-view rooms and extra nights are available for a supplement. Dogs are charged extra at a cost of £10 per dog per night.
