Stunning setting overlooking Lake Windermere

Linthwaite House Hotel, Windermere, Cumbria

Join us to celebrate Christmas for a four night short break at Linthwaite House Hotel, overlooking Lake Windermere, in the heart of the English Lake District commencing on Christmas Eve. Enjoy Christmas Carols, a cruise on Lake Windermere, fun casino and traditional Christmas Lunch with all the trimmings.

Friday 23rd December
Arrive at Linthwaite to a roaring log fire and homemade mulled wine. Between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, join us for a classic afternoon tea. From 6.30pm to 9.00pm dine in our award winning restaurant, then relax until we are joined by local Bell Ringers at 9.30pm.

Saturday 24th December, Christmas Eve
Our traditional English breakfast is served from 8.00am to 10.30am. After breakfast you have a chance to explore the exquisite beauty of the Lake District at leisure, maybe do that last minute shopping! Between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, we will be serving something sweet like tea and muffins, scotch pancakes etc… it is Christmas after all. At 6.30pm, join us in the lounge, conservatory or bar for a glass or two of Louis Roederer and canapés, followed by dinner at 7.00pm. Relax after dinner with drinks, and the beautiful sound of Christmas Carols by Lakeland Singers at 9.30pm. If you’re heading out to midnight mass (details provided in your pack) let us know and we will prepare hot refreshments for your return!

Sunday 25th December, Christmas Day
Enjoy breakfast between 9.00am and 11.00am - Has Santa been? We will be serving a traditional Christmas lunch between 1.30pm and 3.30pm, complete with all the seasonal trimmings. There is then time for you to enjoy the rest of your Christmas Day. Maybe grab some fresh air and walk off your lunch, or just relax and chat over a board game or jigsaw puzzle. We also have a huge selection of DVD’s you’re welcome to watch. Between 7.30pm and 9.30pm we will serve a buffet - in case you’re feeling peckish!

Monday 26th December, Boxing Day
Start the day with breakfast, served between 8.00am and 10.30am, before venturing into Bowness to take a complimentary cruise on Lake Windermere. Alternatively, feel free to take some time to explore the Lakes further, then join us between 2.30pm and 4.30pm for a light afternoon tea. Later at 6.30pm, enjoy a Kir with your pre dinner canapés before dining at 7.30pm. After dinner, a fun casino and gambling evening, (Don’t worry, we provide the money! Not real I’m afraid, but the prizes for the biggest gamblers are!)

Tuesday 27th December
Between 8.00am and 11.00am, following a wonderful hearty breakfast it will unfortunately be time to say ‘au revoir’ until next year…

Rates are PER PERSON PER NIGHT and include VAT and service (minimum 4 night stay). Extra nights either side available at a discount – please ask for details!

The itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions etc.

Booking conditions and payment
All reservations must be confirmed in writing or by email with an initial deposit of £500.00. Full pre-payment is required by 31st October. In the event of cancellation we will refund your deposit if cancellation is made prior to 31st October. If cancellation is made after 31st October: We will refund the amount we are able to re-sell your stay for, (we may have to discount the stay in order to sell it). In the event we are unable to re-sell your stay then your payment will become non-refundable.

Linthwaite House Hotel, Windermere, Cumbria

The Lake District offers the ideal location for a New Year Break in the UK. Linthwaite is a magnificent Country House Hotel offering luxury accommodation for a relaxing New Year Break... Outdoors, the crisp Lakeland winter's day; indoors, the roaring log fire and cosy armchairs. Where better to celebrate New year? Join us for a three night break and enjoy some Cumbrian hospitality in the heart of the English Lake District. Commencing on 30th December 2011. Arrive to a roaring log fire and mulled wine, enjoy a glass or two of Louis Roederer before a black tie gourmet dinner on New Years Eve, steamboat trip on Lake windermere and much more...

Friday 30th December
Arrive at Linthwaite to a roaring log fire and homemade mulled wine. Between 2.30pm and 4.30pm, join us for a classic afternoon tea. From 6.30pm to 9.00pm dine in our award winning restaurant, then take some time to relax

Saturday 31st December, New Years Eve
Our traditional English breakfast is served from 8.00am to 10.30am. After breakfast you have a chance to explore the exquisite beauty of the Lake District at leisure. Arrive back to a simple afternoon tea, served between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. At 6.30pm, join us in the lounge, conservatory or bar for a glass or two of Louis Roederer with your canapés, followed by a black tie gourmet dinner at 7.30pm. From 10.00pm we will have live music in the Mirror Room, where you can dance until 1.00am. If youre feeling peckish after all the excitement, bacon sandwiches at 12.30pm should do the trick.

Sunday 1st January, New Years Day
We will ease you gently into the New Year with a gourmet brunch between 9.00am and 11.30am, but try not to break your New Year resolutions! There is then time for you to venture into Bowness and take a complimentary cruise on Lake Windermere, or alternatively, just enjoy the Lakes at your own leisure. Full afternoon tea will be served from 2.30pm until 4.00pm, followed by dinner in the evening between 6.30pm and 9.00pm.

Monday 2nd January
After a hearty breakfast between 8.00am and 11.00am, it’s unfortunately time to say ‘au revoir’ until next year!

New Year rates are PER PERSON PER NIGHT, based on a minimum three night stay including service and VAT.

This itinerary is subject to change due to weather conditions etc.

BOOKING CONDITIONS AND PAYMENT
Booking conditions and payment All reservations must be confirmed in writing or by email with an initial deposit of £500.00. Full pre-payment is required by 31st October. In the event of cancellation we will refund your deposit if cancellation is made prior to 31st October. If cancellation is made after 31st October: We will refund the amount we are able to re-sell your stay for, (we may have to discount the stay in order to sell it) or if you prefer we can hold the amount towards a future stay. In the event we are unable to re-sell your stay then your payment will become non-refundable. We welcome cash, all major credit cards and cheques by prior arrangement. VAT: please note that vat is included at the current rate 17.5%. We reserve the right to increase prices by the relevant amount if vat is increased on or before your arrival date. We advise guests to take out insurance against cancellations.