Christmas is becoming an increasingly popular time to take a UK hotel break. Perhaps you find yourself alone, or you just want to escape the extended family. Many hotels have responded to the trend by creating special menus, Christmas packages and cosy celebrations.
Best UK hotels for a Christmas holiday
Woolley Grange - Winter Break Special Offer
Bradford-on-Avon
Christmas fun for all the family, in glorious grounds. With roaring fires, a children's buffet and even a fancy dress party.
Bodysgallen Hall and Spa - 'The Great Half-Price Break' Special Offer
Llandudno
Enjoy a Welsh Christmas at this hotel and spa., looked after by the National Trust. Seasonal fare, kicked off with a champagne reception on Christmas Eve.
The Old Bridge - 2 nights for the price of 1
Huntingdon
An ivy-swagged Georgian town house on the River Ouse, guests can enjoy the casual, cosy setting of the log fire-warmed lounge and bar areas at this charming hotel.
Seaham Hall - 'Winter RetrEAT' Special Offer
Seaham
Readers ‘felt they had done their very best to look after us’, after a week-long stay at this Georgian mansion.
The Scarlet - Complimentary Wine Flight Special Offer
Mawgan Porth
Enjoy a serene Christmas break at this adults-only hotel. With spa treatments, fine dining and perhaps a Christmas-day dip. Even breakfast in bed if you like.
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa
Bath
How about Christmas in a Grade 1 listed Georgian terrace in the heart of Bath? Perhaps mulled wine in the library, skating in Victoria Park or carols by candlelight.
The Lygon Arms
Broadway
Enjoy a three-night Christmas house party at this family-friendly Elizabethan coaching inn. With seasonal dining kicked off with a Christmas Eve tea.
Kinloch Lodge
Isle of Skye
Christmas is more traditional, and affordable, at this former hunting lodge. With minced pies and mulled wine, roaring fires and a visit from Father Christmas.
Moonfleet Manor
Fleet
Children will love Christmas in this 17th century manor house. With an annual Gingerbread House competition, a carol concert and a hunt for Father Christmas.
Glenapp Castle
Ballantrae
How about Christmas at a fairy-tale castle overlooking the Ayrshire coast? With roaring fires, banquets and a visit from Santa.
The Seaside Boarding House
Burton Bradstock
This laid back, sophisticated restaurant with rooms overlooking the Jurassic coast, is a warm and welcoming environment for a Christmas holiday.
The Grand Hotel
Eastbourne
Expect a Christmas grand in style, but nonetheless family-friendly. With seasonal lunches and tea with a festive twist.
The Crescent Turner Hotel
Whitstable
From this hillside position above the town, take in the glorious vista that stretches over the oyster beds and out to sea - the perfect way to start Christmas morning.
Woodlands Lodge Hotel
Southampton
A dog-friendly hotel in the New Forest where dogs receive a treat, a blanket and a towel, Woodlands Lodge Hotel is warm and welcoming.
Kerswell Farmhouse
Totnes
Pigs, lambs and chickens are the nearest neighbours at this small working farm between Totnes and Dartmouth - a perfect environment for a family friendly Christmas.
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