Essex-based Hotel offers Christmas residency packages

This year, take the stress out of planning Christmas celebrations alongside your nuptials and book Down Hall Hotel and Spa’s three-day Christmas residential package priced from £555 per adult and £330 per child which includes everything you need for a magical holiday.


Christmas Eve
♥ Arrive to the venue and indulge in the venue’s special afternoon tea served in the impressively opulent lounge. Tucking into a selection of seasonal finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones and delicious cakes whilst sitting next to the roaring fire.

♥ Join in on carolling around the tree whilst sipping mulled wine and indulging in mince pies.

♥ A three-course dinner will follow before guests hit the hay for an unbeatable night’s sleep. The reception can also facilitate those interested in attending midnight mass in the beautiful St. Mary’s Church, Sheerling.


Christmas Day
♥ Wake up on the big day and enjoy a hearty full English breakfast before unwrapping gifts in the morning and relishing that warm, merry feeling.

♥ Santa will make an appearance at 11am in the lounge to greet the little ones before jumping on his sleigh to fly back to the North Pole.

♥ Join the hotel staff for a glass of champagne before a luxurious five-course Christmas lunch accompanied by the resident pianist.

♥ In the afternoon, guests can work off lunch with a brisk walk around the grounds before watching the Queen’s speech at 3pm.

♥ In the evening, guests can choose between a fun hosted quiz or a wine tasting at 6pm. Followed by an enjoyable light buffet dinner and then a family-friendly Christmas movie in the evening, where snacks and refreshments will be served.


Boxing Day
♥ Put your feet up the day after Christmas and let Down Hall treat you to day of feasting. Kick off Boxing Day with a full English breakfast

♥ Head outside to take part in a choice of falconry or laser clay shooting on the grounds.

♥ Warm up with a delicious three-course carvery buffet lunch in the Bridgeman Suite with family and friends.

♥ In the evening, The Quartones will provide spectacular jazz entertainment whilst guests tuck into a three-course dinner.

♥ To round off the day, a special Christmas movie will be shown at 7:30pm, the perfect way to end the Christmas festivities.

♥ On the morning of the 27th, a full English breakfast will be served before guests head home.

To book Down Hall Hotel & Spa’s Christmas Residential Package, visit www.downhall.co.uk/christmas-package


New Year’s Eve Black Tie Ball

Alternatively, ring in 2019 in style at Down Hall Hotel & Spa’s annual New Year’s Eve Black Tie Ball. Kick off the evening with a champagne and canapé reception before enjoying a four-course dinner with half a bottle of wine per person in the gorgeous lounge.

Tuck into a delicious dill cured salmon, avocado, radish and almond milk to start, followed by a gin and tonic with lime palate cleanser. For the main, a juicy roasted beef fillet with tender stem broccoli, truffled dauphinoise and madeira jus will be served and to top off dinner, guests will enjoy a strawberry, white chocolate meringue with Thai basil.

After dinner, dance the night away to Down Hall’s resident DJ or play a hand of roulette or Black Jack on the casino tables andtoast with Champagne at midnight to celebrate the New Year!

Residential Package – £230 per person

Residential package including New Year’s Day lunch and late check out – £260 per person

New Year’s Eve Ball only (non-residential) – £155 per person

For more information, visit www.downhall.co.uk