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Come and savour all the pleasures of our 16th century Manor House and its surroundings this festive season.

Our Christmas and New Year breaks have been thoughtfully designed with an array of enticing treats from the kitchen, carols by the fire, live music aplenty, falconry displays, murder mystery fun & games as well as precious time to relax and unwind in our award-winning Gaia Spa.

Experience the magic during the festive season of a traditional, country house with the warmest of welcomes and exquisite service, allowing you to relax and enjoy the festivities.

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Step inside...42 sumptuous rooms and suites, a luxury spa, and three restaurants set upon the snowy grounds to make your Christmas extra special.

Join us for a time for decadent parties, divine dining and unforgettable evenings at the enchanted place on the hill, Boringdon Hall.

W E L C O M EFROM 3PM Arrive to the warmest of welcomes complete with mulled wine served in the bar.

D I S C O V E RFROM 4PM Join us for a history tour of Boringdon. Take a trip into the past and explore the heritage of our Elizabethan house. With the history of Boringdon Hall stemming from the Domesday Book, you will be sure to find out why it was called ‘The enchanted place on the hill’. Please sign up at Reception.

D I N E6PM - 8.30PM Take your seat in either the Mayflower Brasserie or our 3 Rosette Àclèaf and choose your favourites from our seasonal menus complimented beautifully with delicate wine pairings.

R E L A X &I N D U L G E 6AM - 10PM Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day, so let go of any tensions at the door and reconnect with a soothing spa treatment.

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A very merry little Christmas.

Our Christmas Breaks are all-inclusive, allowing us to showcase the very best of Boringdon during the festive season. Each day and night the tipples that we adore will be flowing and spaces open for intimate classic dining, so every mulled wine, afternoon tea and Champagne breakfast can be enjoyed to its fullest. Allowing you to enjoy this special time with loved ones and relax in the comfort of your own country house retreat, as Boringdon Hall becomes your backdrop for a magical winter wonderland this Christmas.

Our Christmas break includes dining, all drinks, accommodation, and frivolities.

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AWA K E T O8AM - 11AM A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served then the day is yours to spend however you wish. Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day from 6am – 10pm, so why not prepare for the big day with a revitalising facial or refresh with a morning swim?

F O R G U E S T S A R R I VA LFROM 3PM Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine served in the bar.

R E L A X &I N D U L G E 3PM Cream Teas will be served.5PM A Cocktail showcase with our cocktail mixologist. Please sign up at Reception.6.30PM A festive drinks reception in the Great Hall.6.30PM Cosy Christmas Carols by the fire with Plymouth’s Mayflower Chorus.

M U R D E R M Y S T E RY7PM Sit back and enjoy an evening of unexpected events and a Christmas tale of murder with a three-course dinner with wine pairings and evening entertainment by the Candlelight Theatre Company. Time spent well

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AWA K E T O8AM - 11AM A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served, complete with Champagne – cheers!

R E L A X6AM - 10PM Spend the rest of the morning relaxing before Christmas lunch. Head to nearby Dartmoor for a Christmas Day walk or visit our sensational spa for a calming morning swim.

C H R I S T M A S L U N C H 1PM Join us in the Great Hall for a Champagne reception before the flavoursome Christmas feast commences. Head Chef Scott Paton and his team of chefs will be serving a divine four-course lunch complete with wine pairings and all the seasonal trimmings.

QUEEN’S SPEECH2.45PM After lunch join us in the secret bar for the Queens Speech.

T E A & C A K E5PM If you’re feeling a little peckish– Christmas cake, mince pies and a selection of teas will be served.

F U N & G A M E S6PM Join us and take part in our ‘Call My Bluff’ wine game. A Boringdon Christmas Day tradition.

D I N E & D A N C E7PM - 9PM A spectacular Christmas buffet dinner will be served. Enjoy at your leisure in the restaurant or take a seat in the Great Hall with live music from The Swing Kings.

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The Christmas Day celebrations begin with a Champagne breakfast to set you up for a truly wonderful day of delights. Sit back and treat Boringdon like a magical backdrop for your own Christmas traditions.

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Christmas Day Menu

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT

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FREE-RANGE ROAST TURKEYtrimmings, cranberry

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CHRISTMAS PUDDING

clotted cream, brandy sauce

DUO OF SMOKED SALMON & CRAYFISH

dill emulsion

BEEF FILLET rosti potato, truffle duxelle

MILK CHOCOL ATE DELICE

pistachio, sour cherry

GOATS CHEESE MOUSSEcelery, apple

PAN ROASTED TURBOT FILLET

lobster butter sauce, cockles, clams

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L A Z Y B R U N C H8AM - 11AM A delicious brunch will be served, complete with Mimosas and Bloody Marys’.

WOODLAND WALK12PM Embark on a guided winter walk, breathe in the fresh country air and blow away the cobwebs (we’ll pack the hot chocolate). Please sign up at Reception.

A F T E R N O O N T E A 2PM - 4PM Find a comfortable spot and let us spoil you with a Festive Afternoon Tea buffet.

FA L C O N RY3PM Watch a live falconry presentation on the Boringdon lawn.

D I N E & D A N C E6 . 3 0 P M - 7 P M Drinks Reception in the Great Hall Bar.7PM A four course, black-tie dinner will be served complete with wine pairings. After dinner, enjoy live music with Licence to Swing.

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AWA K E T O8AM-11AM A hearty Devonshire breakfast before it’s time to say a fond farewell and head home with a Christmas full of memories.

L INGER A LIT TLE LONGER6AM - 10AM Gaia Spa will be open from 6am-10pm. Experience a warming spa treatment using Gaia’s awakening blends to uplift and refresh before the New Year celebrations.

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CELEBRATE IN STYLE . . .

NEW YEARSLet us make your New Year extra special with a delightful one or two-night break. A little party never hurt nobody.

We’re all about the glitz, glamour and gin this New Year. Join us for a sensational way to mark

the start of 2022 with our Great Gatsby themed celebration.

Choose to arrive on either the 30th or 31st December.

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A R R I V EFROM 3PM Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine.

S E T T L ERelax in the luxurious surroundings of our manor house. Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day from 6am- 10pm.

D I N ETake your seat in either the Mayflower Brasserie or our 3 Rosette Àclèaf and choose your favourites from our seasonal menus.

F O R G U E S T S WA K I N G AT B O R I N G D O N8AM – 11AM A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served in the Mayflower. After breakfast, feel free to make yourself at home, explore the surrounding area or head to Gaia Spa which will be open from 6am-10pm.

F O R A R R I VA L SFROM 3PM Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine. Served in the bar.

6PM Start the glamorous evening of celebrations with a Champagne reception in the Great Hall with pre-dinner live jazz.

7PM An exquisite five-course menu is served.

9.30PM Fabulous live music to see in the New Year from The Gatsby Gang. Dance the night away and see in the New Year in unforgettable style.

12.30AM The midnight celebrations continue with fireworks on the Boringdon lawn.

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New Year timings and itinerary may change in line with government guidelines surrounding coronavirus.

A L A Z Y N E W Y E A R ’ S D AY B R U N C H 8AM - 11AMA delicious brunch will be served complete with Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.

W I N T E R WA L K 12PMBlow away the cobwebs and embark on a guided winter walk (we’ll pack the hot chocolate). Please sign up at Reception.

A F T E R N O O N T R E AT S 2PM - 4PMSettle down, relax and let us spoil you with our Festive Afternoon Tea full of sweet and savoury delights. Please book your time at Reception.

D I N E6.30PM - 9PMThe first meal of the new year will be extra special. You can choose to take you seat in either the Mayflower Brasserie or our 3 Rossette 3 Rosette Àclèaf and choose your favourites from our seasonal menus.

R E L A XGaia Spa will be open from 6am to 10pm. Start the New Year with a soothing massage, revitalising facial or simply enjoy the spa’s facilities.

AWA K E T O8AM - 11AM A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served before it’s time to say a fond farewell and hello to the new year ahead.

G A I A S P AThe spa will be open from 6am-10pm. Treat your skin to a facial treatment before heading home whether it’s a relaxing Gaia Jade Facial or results driven Fire & Ice Facial, you will leave Boringdon feeling revived and refreshed after the festivities.

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NEW YEAR’S EVE MENU

SMOKED DUCK TERRINE

chicory, orange

FILLET OF TURBOTsaffron and vanilla

BEETROOT GRAVADLAX SALMON

lemon, yoghurt

GOATS CHEESE MOUSSE celery, apple

ROASTED CELERIAC celeriac bolognese

CRISPY AUBERGINEsmoked tomato, basil

ROAST FILLET OF BEEF

fondant potato, celeriac bolognese

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Dinner & Drinks

At the heart of any festive celebration, the food takes centre stage.

Our Head Chef Scott Paton and his team will be creating all sorts of treats in the kitchen using only the very finest, locally sourced ingredients.

Throughout the all-inclusive Christmas and New Year breaks you can expect hearty Devonshire breakfasts each morning, cream teas and cakes in abundance and Christmas comforts such as homemade mince pies and five-course exquisite feasts with all the seasonal trimmings. All will be complimented beautifully by your favourite tipples.

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M O J I T O SOOTHING JAZZ Be encased with the soothing sounds of jazz this Christmas. Take a seat, top up your glass and soak up the sounds and let this talented jazz trio ensure a magical start to your Christmas break.

M AY F L OW E R C H O R U S CAROLS BY THE FIRE Sing along to Christmas carols whilst sipping on a glass of mulled wine, what better way to get into the festive spirit. Plymouth’s Mayflower Chorus is a dynamic women’s choir with over 50 local women who love to sing and will be the most magical way to kick off the night-before-Christmas celebrations.

T H E S W I N G K I N G S THE CHRISTMAS DAY PARTY STARTER Get those dancing shoes on and immerse yourself in the fun and fabulous music from the Swing Kings. From Indie to pop, pure classics to the lesser-known tracks, this lively duo are the perfect way to celebrate Christmas Day.

L I C E N C E T O S W I N GBOXING DAY SOUNDS One of the hottest jazz and swing acts in the UK, Licence to Swing takes to the stage this Boxing Day. Expect a sprinkling of reinvented classic tunes and pop hits and music that’ll make you spring onto your feet, the night after the big day ensuring that the celebrations continue.

T H E G AT S B Y G A N GPARTY L IKE IT’S 2022Get ready to dance all night and see in the New Year like its the roaring 20s. The Gatsby Gang are experts in turning contemporary hits on their head and giving them a dazzling vintage twist. An electrifying set, dancing into the night.

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We’ve put together a whole host of hand-picked class acts to get you into the spirit. Each evening there will be pre and post-dinner music to set the atmosphere and make your Christmas & New Year celebrations extra memorable.

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Gaia Spa is set within the grounds of Boringdon Hall and promotes your natural wellbeing in an environment designed to transcend the stresses of the modern-day routine.

A serene space where you can retreat and enjoy some much-deserved festive season calm. Our Spa’s facilities and therapies will provide the opportunity for you to nourish mind, body and spirit.

Prepare for the festivities with beauty treatments in our beautiful salon so that you look and feel your best for the celebrations or opt for the ultimate in relaxation with a Gaia Ritual. Our facilities will be open throughout your festive break for you to enjoy. Head to the spa for a calming swim, admire the countryside views from the outdoor hydrotherapy swim through or relax with one of our five heat experiences.

The spa was named Hotel Spa of the Year in Western Europe & Scandinavia at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2019 and Condé Nast Johansen’s Best Destination Spa in the UK & Ireland 2018 and 2020.

Gaia Spa’s facilities will be open daily from 6am – 10pm.

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All Inclusive Christmas Breaks Three Night Christmas Break from £2265 per coupleFour Night Christmas Break from £2600 per couple

Prices are per room, based on two people sharing in a stable room and include dining, all drinks, accommodation and frivolities. Additional nights available on request.

New Years BreaksOne Night New Year Break from £530 per coupleTwo Night New Year Break from £950 per couple

Prices include a ticket to our Great Gatsby Ball

Additional nights available on request. Prices are per room, based on two people sharing in a stable room and include dining, accommodation and frivolities.

Twixmas BreaksMayflower Two Night Twixmas Spa Break from £780 per coupleÀclèaf Two Night Twixmas Spa Break from £880 per couple

Make those few days in between Christmas and New Year count with our Twixmas Spa Break; the perfect time to relax and unwind with us as you prepare for the end-of-year countdown. Prices are per room, based on two people sharing in a stable room and includes Dining each evening, a 60- minute spa treatment, breakfast each morning and complimentary access to the award-winning Gaia Spa facilities.

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Boringdon Hall, Colebrook, Plymouth, PL7 4DP

boringdonhall.co.uk

reservations@boringdonhall.co.uk

01752 344455

@boringdonhall | @gaiaboringdon

All details correct at time of printing.