Wellness TRAVEL
Put away your pots and pans and instead plan to relax this December 25 at one of these fabulous UK winter wonderland stays.
All the trimmings
WHAT: Christmas Escape at Kinloch Lodge.
WHERE: Isle of Skye, Scotland.
WHEN: December 24-27.
PRICE: From £840 per person (double room with half-board).
WEBSITE: kinloch-lodge.co.uk.
With glistening decorations, roaring fires and mince pies galore, the three-night Christmas Escape at Kinloch Lodge is designed to give guests a relaxing and unforgettable holiday season that feeds body and soul. Festivities begin on Christmas Eve, when guests can enjoy seasonal cocktails and a sumptuous dinner. Father Christmas is also rumoured to be delivering local gifts!
On the big day, you’ll be treated to a traditional celebration lunch and a gentle afternoon relaxing by the fireside or walking off the excesses around the beautiful grounds, rounded off with a light festive evening buffet. Finally, on Boxing Day, guests can enjoy a group ramble through the forest and over Kinloch Hill to enjoy a rustic winter picnic. If you don’t fancy the Christmas Escape, there’s also a New Year getaway on offer, where guests are invited to experience a traditional Hogmanay in Scotland.
Fun, food and relaxation
WHAT: Christmas Break at Careys Manor & SenSpa.
WHERE: The New Forest.
WHEN: December 24-27/28.
PRICE: From £915 per person (based on two sharing for a three-night stay).
WEBSITE: careysmanor.com.
If you’re looking to party but also relax this Christmas, head to Careys Manor & SenSpa, an enchanting 18th-century manor house in the heart of the New Forest. The three- or four-night Christmas Break package includes daily breakfast, plus full use of SenSpa and leisure facilities. Festivities kick off on Christmas Eve with a yuletide afternoon tea, paired with music from a live harpist. This is followed by a sparkling pre-dinner champagne reception before a meal at one of three restaurants.
On Christmas Day, take part in a treasure hunt for a chance to win a magnum of champagne, before returning to a feast of drinks, canapés and a traditional Christmas lunch. Come Boxing Day, join head sommelier, Dida, for cheese and wine tasting before dancing the night away at the black-tie dinner party, complete with live band and mouth-watering food.
Ramp up the romance
WHAT: The Runnymede Christmas Getaway.
WHERE: Runnymede on Thames, Surrey.
WHEN: December 24-26.
PRICE: From £900 per person (based on double occupancy).
WEBSITE: runnymedehotel.com.
Designed to suit couples or groups of up to six adults, this magical two-night package promises festive feasts, Christmas cocktails, aftern
