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The Montagu Arms

The Montagu Arms

Beaulieu, Hampshire

Dog Friendly Special Offer
Treat the family to exquisite festive dining or country pub comforts at the Montagu Arms Hotel in The New Forest.

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Beachcroft Hotel

Beachcroft Hotel

Bognor Regis, Sussex

Christmas and New Year Festive Package Special Offer

A stay in Felpham inspired William Blake to write of 'England's green and pleasant land', but it's the beach that draws holidaymakers to the de Savarys' South Coast hotel.

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The Feathered Nest

The Feathered Nest

Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire

25% Discount Two-Night Special Offer
The Feathered Nest Inn offers a warm, hearty welcome, great food, real ales, wines and spirits and sumptuous rooms.

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The Dog at Wingham

The Dog at Wingham

Canterbury, Kent

Super Special Two Night Special Offer

More a stylish gastropub than a community hub, this historic inn has a loyal following of foodies who rave about its 'delicious meals' as well as its 'lovely quiet rooms'.

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Hartwell House

Hartwell House

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

'Three Nights for the Price of Two' Special Offer
This historic house has many a compelling reason to visit during the festive season. It has a history as the periodic home of royalty and its palatial style continues to this day.

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The Crown Inn

The Crown Inn

Surrey

Midweek Two Night Stay Special Offer

History feels very present at this half-timbered, jettied medieval inn overlooking village green, with a choice of atmospheric four-poster rooms and contemporary accommodation, real ales on tap, and an eclectic menu served in a panelled dining room.

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Bingham Riverhouse

Bingham Riverhouse

Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey

You can paddleboard on the river, stroll to see the deer in Richmond Park, and feel a world away from central London at this smart, multifaceted Thames-side hotel.

The Gallivant

The Gallivant

Sussex

Whether it's a corporate feast or a family dinner, Christmas time at The Gallivant is all afternoon tea, mulled wine and a sophisticated party atmosphere.
Artist Residence Oxfordshire

Artist Residence Oxfordshire

South Leigh, Oxfordshire

A 16th-century village inn has been reinvented as a fun, bohemian hangout, with rustic-chic bedrooms, upcycled furniture, modern artworks, good pub grub and an irrepressible sense of fun.

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons

Great Milton, Oxfordshire

For 40 years, Raymond Blanc has held two Michelin stars at this beautiful country-house hotel 'and it's not surprising – every mouthful of every meal is a triumph', say Guide insiders.

Chewton Glen

Chewton Glen

New Milton, Hampshire

Mince pies, mulled wine and afternoon tea are just part of the joys of Christmas at Chewton Glen spa and hotel.
Gravetye Manor

Gravetye Manor

East Grinstead, West Sussex

This historic location is what magical Christmases are made of, complete with roaring fires, private dining menus and a talent for superb mince pies.
Lime Wood

Lime Wood

Lyndhurst, Hampshire

A New Forest bolt-hole, this country house hotel has an easy glamour, romantic and family-friendly rooms, heart-warming Italian food and top-notch spa.

The Welldiggers Arms

The Welldiggers Arms

West Sussex

Just a couple of minutes' drive from Petworth, with views over farmland to the South Downs, this gastropub has smart contemporary bedrooms and some exciting menu choices.

Hurley House

Hurley House

Hurley, Berkshire

A fine base for exploring the Chilterns, this urbane hotel is just outside a picturesque riverside village near historic houses and vineyards.

The White Horse

The White Horse

Chilgrove, West Sussex

With the Goodwood Estate down the road and the South Downs on the doorstep, this rural, dog-friendly former coaching inn is popular with Barbour-wearing country-sports enthusiasts and hikers.

Hare & Hounds

Hare & Hounds

Newbury, Berkshire

This former coaching inn is now an equestrian-themed gastropub and restaurant, with affordable boutique bedrooms spread across four annexe buildings.

The Retreat at Elcot Park

The Retreat at Elcot Park

Newbury, Berkshire

In this stylish Regency mansion, take Christmas up a notch on an idyllic escape at a quintessentially Christmassy home-from-home. They have a Christmas party menu fit for the holidays, complete with gorgeous gourmet bits such as roasted carrot and cumin soup and traditional roasted turkey. On Christmas Day they serve five courses and a glass of Champagne, and there's a three-night escape for the season full of treats, traditions and surprises.
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Jeremy Mogford's conversion of the old Barclays Bank gets credit from a Guide insider for its 'brilliant location, right in the city centre'.

Cliveden House

Cliveden House

Taplow, Berkshire

This magnificent mansion and its spectacular gardens make for a fairytale location for Christmas.
Beaverbrook

Beaverbrook

Leatherhead, Surrey

Once a retreat for Lord Beaverbrook, this Victorian mansion, filled with fascinating memorabilia, is home to chic contemporary bedrooms, a fine-dining restaurant, Japanese grill, library, cinema and spa.

The Mitre

The Mitre

Surrey

From its blissful location by Hampton Court, Christmas at The Mitre offers an extra touch of glamour. Cosy and welcoming, full of history, charm it's perfectly located for a crisp Boxing Day ramble along the Thames after indulging in a host of seasonal celebrations. Their Christmas party menu is totally decadent, Christmas Day sees you enjoy five courses and a glass of Champagne, and their two-night Christmas escape package is brimming with fabulous food and a magical atmosphere.
Old Parsonage Hotel

Old Parsonage Hotel

Oxford, Oxfordshire

'A stone's throw from everything Oxford has to offer', Jeremy Mogford's second hotel (see the Old Bank) impressed our inspectors with its 'peaceful, classy vibe'.

The Harcourt Arms

The Harcourt Arms

Witney, Oxfordshire

Between the Thames and Windrush, this 17th-century pub blends all the charm of a traditional village local with rugs on flagstone floors, comfy sofas and log-burner, country-chic bedrooms and gastropub cooking.

The Lamb Inn

The Lamb Inn

Burford, Oxfordshire

Like something from the pages of a Dickens novel The Lamb Inn offers comfy armchairs, books, and papers to read, board games to play and good food to eat.
The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

The Trout at Tadpole Bridge

Buckland Marsh, Oxfordshire

With Thameside gardens and free mooring, this 18th-century inn has six courtyard bedrooms with vintage and contemporary furniture, a cosy beamed bar, a menu of pub favourites and creative dishes.

The Pig in the Forest

The Pig in the Forest

Brockenhurst, Hampshire

Pigs have foraged in the New Forest since the Norman Conquest, but a different breed arrived in 2011, when Robin Hutson took on a Georgian hunting lodge and reinvented the English country house hotel.

The Millstream

The Millstream

Chichester, West Sussex

In gardens bordered by a stream, the Wild family's hotel, converted from three 17th-century cottages, a stroll from its own quayside, has well-equipped, country-classic bedrooms, formal and informal dining in restaurant and brasserie.

Wingrove House

Wingrove House

Alfriston, Sussex

A colonial-style Victorian villa with galleried veranda has been refurbished in fine style, with 16 classy bedrooms and an airy restaurant serving locally sourced, seasonal, modern British fare.

Ockenden Manor

Ockenden Manor

Cuckfield, West Sussex

History meets the modern world at this Elizabethan manor house, a luxury e hotel in eight acre-grounds, with gracious drawing room, state-of-the-art spa and fine-dining restaurant.

The Duke William

The Duke William

Canterbury, Kent

Close to Canterbury, this village gastropub has four stylish bedrooms, informal dining inside and out, and imaginative menus of locally sourced produce.

The Alfriston

The Alfriston

Alfriston, Sussex

If Christmas is a time for eating and drinking then Deans Place is definitely the place to be. From party nights to relaxing in front of a roaring fire, this is a sumptuous escape for the whole family.
Albion House

Albion House

Ramsgate, Kent

This chic and stylish small hotel in a restored Regency building has an enviable clifftop position overlooking the beach and Royal Harbour.

The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

Eastbourne, Sussex

A great white wedding cake of a hotel, this Victorian extravaganza invites you to take a step back in time, to take tea or cocktails to the sound of the Palm Court Strings, dine in style and retire to a deluxe bedroom at prices that won't break the bank.

Burley Manor

Burley Manor

Burley, Hampshire

This baronial-style Victorian manor house overlooking a deer park in the New Forest has been stylishly updated as an adults-only retreat with a well-regarded restaurant.

Bay Tree Hotel

Bay Tree Hotel

Burford, Oxfordshire

Smart accommodation combines with the ambience of a country pub, replete with beams, flagstones and open fires, and a restaurant serving modern British cooking at this Cotswolds hotel.

Christmas is an increasingly popular time for hotel breaks, whether you're planning to celebrate Christmas in South East quietly or with a bang. Here are our recommended hotels for the festive period. More on hotels for Christmas in the South East From family escapes to romantic getaways, Christmas is always about spending quality time with the people we love, and taking joy in spoiling ourselves as well. Stylish coaching inns, manicured gardens, country house hotels, spa escapes, city breaks and country retreats. Good food, good wine and magical decorations are all part of what we're looking forward to, setting the scene for fun, games and giggles. It's all the more reason to leave the cooking to someone else so that you can make the most of the time together.

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