Make it a Christmas to remember with our pick of two UK spa breaks, a sunny retreat, and a European cruise – all designed to get you in the festive mood!
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Festive fun for the whole family
WHAT Christmas Residential Package at Sopwell House WHERE Hertfordshire WHEN December 24-27 PRICE From £889 per person (for the two-night package, arriving on either 24 or 25 December) WEBSITE sopwellhouse.co.uk
Set in the Hertfordshire countryside, Sopwell House is the ideal destination to relax and unwind in festive bliss. Arriving on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, the two- or three-night package includes a host of treats for the whole family. Staying in a Deluxe room, you and your loved ones will be treated to indulgent breakfasts, hearty three-course meals, a luxury afternoon tea, live jazz music, a meet- and greet with Father Christmas and festive parties with your fellow Christmas retreaters.
Between festive meals and activities, you will have plenty of time to explore the beautiful, landscaped gardens at Sopwell House, enjoy activities with the kids in the family games room, or relax by the pool and enjoy a treatment at the onsite Cottonmill Spa. Plus, you’re just round the corner from picturesque St. Albans if you need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping.
Live music and dining – with a fun treasure hunt!
WHAT Christmas Break at Careys Manor Hotel and SenSpa WHERE Brockenhurst, Hampshire WHEN December 24-27 PRICE From £2250 per couple (based on a three night stay) WEBSITE careysmanor.com
Complete with a touch of New Forest magic, this quintessential country hideaway is the perfect retreat for a cosy Christmas filled with traditional decorations, lavish meals and live music. Staying for three or four nights, you’ll enjoy a New Forest breakfast each morning, along with a welcome afternoon tea, Champagne reception on Christmas Eve, a Christmas Day lunch and evening buffet, a Boxing Day black-tie dinner party, and a cheese-and-wine tasting with the head sommelier.
The package also features a jam-packed line-up of festive entertainment, including a renowned car treasure hunt with a chance to win a magnum of Champagne, plus live music performances as you eat, drink and be merry. Of course there will still be ple
