8 festive hotel packages to book this Christmas and New Year’s Eve

Indulgent escapes to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year

Dreaming of a fabulous, fuss-free Christmas this year? These luxury hotels are pulling out all the stops to make the holiday season all the more magical – from festive afternoon tea and champagne brunches, to in-room trees and stockings filled with personalised treats.

1. Nimb Hotel, Copenhagen – Denmark

A stay at the Nimb Hotel is magical at any time of year, but particularly when Christmas is just around the corner. Behind the striking white marble façade which comes alive with seasonal light displays at night, you’ll find a relaxing haven of hygge. Many of the cosily kitted out rooms and suites come with a working fireplace for guests to gather round with hot chocolates in hand, and giant freestanding bathtubs to luxuriate in with soothing Scandi-brand Meraki bath bombs – all set to your festive tunes of choice from the in-room Bang & Olufsen speakers.

If you’re staying over a weekend during December, you’ll find an advent gift and hand-written notes in your room each Sunday – from a Danish gingerbread heart decorated with your name, to advent candles and traditional Danish fairytale books which little ones will love (as well as visits from Father Christmas on request) – while grown-ups can enjoy their own fairytale feel in the Nimb Bar, where creatively-crafted cocktails. For the icing on the home-from-home cake, a Christmas tree can magically appear in your room with stockings to hang, which can either be decorated by the hotel florist or by guests, with all the tinsel and trimmings provided. You’ll also have direct access to the iconic Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen’s popular amusement park which transforms into a winter wonderland of snow-dusted stalls, Nordic cabins, and fun-fair rides.

The ‘Christmas Festive Offer’ includes mulled wine or hot chocolate on arrival, a luxurious breakfast, an in-room Christmas tree with decorations, gifts, and stockings, Christmas Eve dinner, and Christmas Day brunch.

2. Reschio Hotel, Umbria – Italy

Huddled amidst an undulating landscape of green hills lined with cypress trees, Reschio Hotel is a one-thousand-year-old castle turned heavenly hotel. Chestnuts roast on open fires, enormous trees stand throughout the castle decorated by the Bolza family, countless candles are lit, and the sweet fragrance of pine cones fills the crisp air. The choir rehearses Christmas carols in the Reschio chapel, while chefs prepare for lavish feasts that will leave you lingering at the table with friends and family, before long walks through the forests, crunching over dried leaves and keeping an eye out for the fallow deer, wild boar and hares which roam the estate.

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As Christmas Day draws to a close, gather before blazing log fires to play chess, scrabble, charades or just sit back listening to the tinkling piano in the Palm Court as cocktail shakers signal the preparation of aperitivi. There will be a candle lit procession to Christmas Day mass, traditional festive meals aplenty, as well as a signature Reschio activity – such as a house massage or olive oil tasting.

Kindly note that the festive packages at Reschio Hotel must be booked by the 15^th December 2022.

3. Homewood, Bath – England

The rolling hills of Somerset form a glorious backdrop to the eclectic, colourful, and luxurious Georgian country house that is Homewood. Hunker down within its honeyed stone walls this holiday season with a three-night escape to the country, as you’re greeted with mulled wine and festive treats on arrival, whisked into a cookie-making workshop with Executive Chef Jamie, and knock back champagne, canapés, and three-course meals on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The festive fun doesn’t stop there though…join a treasure hunt on Christmas Day through the charming village of Freshford, followed by falconry, axe-throwing, and archery after a lazy Boxing Day brunch.

There is a dizzying display of festive dining options at Homewood – including special seasonal pop-ups – from the festive cabin and chalet festooned with foliage and scattered with faux furs, to the outdoor dining domes and winter terrace. Stay on a little longer to see in the New Year in style with a five-course feast, cream tea by the fireplace, midnight bubbles, and live music.

Kindly note that a 50% deposit is required at the time of booking, and the non-refundable remaining balance is due on 1^st December 2022.

4. Grove of Narberth, Pembrokeshire – Wales

Hidden in the rolling Narberth hills, surrounded by meadows, woodland and mature gardens, the Grove of Narberth sets the scene for a magical stay. The warmest of Welsh welcomes awaits you here, as you settle in to one of 25 heritage-inspired rooms and suites (six of which are dog-friendly) spread across the main house, or make yourself at home in one of the three charming cottages nestled within the hotel’s grounds, each individually designed with an artisan feel.

Time your visit for the Grove’s wreath-making workshop on Saturday 3^rd December, where you’ll learn how to create an impressive centrepiece using natural foliage and woodland materials, then tuck into mince pies and mulled wine in the cosy lounge. Or go all out and book the New Year’s Eve dinner, for fireside champagne and canapés followed by five fabulous courses prepared by Executive Head Chef, Douglas Balish, ending with a fireworks display.

The Christmas Package includes a Welsh country breakfast each morning, festive tea and cakes every afternoon, a pre-dinner drink before every evening meal, festive dinner on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day, Christmas Day lunch and a buffet dinner on Christmas Day evening. The New Year’s Eve package includes a Welsh country breakfast each morning, dinner on the 30^th December and 1^st January, gala dinner and a glass of champagne at midnight on New Year’s Eve.

5. DUKES LONDON, London – England

Get into the holiday spirit in the twinkling English capital at DUKES LONDON, a red brick Victorian townhouse in stylish St. James. If you’re planning to stay in December, the ‘Festive Escape’ package includes a festive afternoon tea with a glass of champagne and mulled wine, while the ‘Ultimate Christmas Break’ offer is a two-day extravaganza over the 24^th – 25^th December – expect hot chocolate, mince pies, warm milk and cookies for children at bedtime, a decadent dining menu featuring Norfolk Bronze Turkey Ballotine with all the trimmings, and midnight mass in St. James’s Church. Welcome in the New Year with the hotel’s resident bagpiper, before joining the countdown celebrations in the cheerfully decorated courtyard.

6. Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa, Wiltshire – England

Nestled in rural Wiltshire, Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa is a 19^th century manor filled with luxurious creature comforts. Every detail in this honey-stone haven is inviting – think rolltop baths, sink-into-sofas and wraparound views. The three-night Christmas break package kicks off with cocktails on arrival, before a series of festive feasts begin – eat your way through the three-course dinner on Christmas Eve, a mimosa breakfast on Christmas morning followed by a four-course lunch, a late-night banquet and tipples, ending with afternoon tea and a five-course gala dinner on Boxing Day accompanied by live jazz music.

Stay for the New Year’s Eve house party to raid the impressively-stocked drinks trolley, and join the champagne toast at midnight for an unforgettable end to the year. Groups of up to eight guests can tuck into seasonal treats like Christmas rocky road and poached pear trifle in the outdoor dining domes for a cosy meal beneath the stars.

7. Severin’s – The Alpine Retreat, Lech – Austria

From the design to the whatever-your-whim service, Severin’s The Alpine Retreat offers picture-perfect privacy while being just a short ski-lift ride from the world-class pistes of Lech and St Anton. This winter, the luxury lodge is inviting guests into the kitchen for Christmas baking workshops with renowned author and dessert queen Véronique Witzigmann, including a signed copy of her popular book Véronique‘s Little Classics to take home with you as a souvenir of your stay. To get a more savoury taste of Austria, Severin’s also hosts fondue nights in the charming hut Älpele which you’ll reach by private snowmobile.

Browse and book from our holly, jolly good selection of luxury hotels with Christmas 2022 availability.