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Christmas at Cragwood Country House Hotel
24th to 27th December 2010

An invitation to indulge in sheer luxury this year. Treat yourself, your family, and your friends to a true Christmas experience in a beautiful old Country House, set in the heart of the English Lake District...

FRIDAY 24th DECEMBER 2010 - CHRISTMAS EVE
3.00pm LOUISE'S "CREAM TEA"
Washed down with lots of piping hot tea with home-made preserves and chantilly cream in the hall and lounge.
3.45pm CHRISTMAS BELLS ARE RINGING
Ringing the changes with campanology
5.00pm IN THE BUS FOR CHRISTINGLE
Phillip and Richard take you to St Mary's Church in Ambleside for Carols and festive stuff.
7.30pm PHILLIP'S "SPECIAL WINE"
A refreshing wine, which is a particular favourite in the old hall. An ideal opportunity to meet fellow guests and staff.
8.15pm CHINESE BANQUET
An oriental feast in the north of England with special coffee.
 

"GUESS THE WEIGHT OF THE CAKE"

A skilled game for the whole family.

10.00pm

PHILLIP'S NEW FUN GAME
By public demand light hearted fun, you have to be in it to win it.

  IT'S TIME FOR BED AS WE DON'T WANT TO MISS SANTA!
SATURDAY 25th DECEMBER 2010 - CHRISTMAS DAY
8.45-9.15am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
Warm danish pastries and croissants served in your room as you play with your toys.
12.00pm BUCKS FIZZ AND PRESSIES
A gift from us to you.
1.00pm CHRISTMAS DINNER
Traditional Christmas Dinner with all the trimmings. Santa might still be in the area and may call in if we have been good boys and girls!
7.00pm CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL
This will set you right for Dinner.
7.30pm A RELAXING BUFFET
How much can you manage of this great food? ...lots and lots?
10.00pm

RICHARD'S QUIZ IN THE OLD HALL
Rock, pop and classic music quiz with some general knowledge questions too. Prizes and drinks for the guests who come second!

12.00am

COME ON...ONE MORE ROUND
The brain is getting tired now!

SUNDAY 26th DECEMBER 2010 - BOXING DAY
9.30am THE VICTORIAN BREAKFAST
A gourmet breakfast. NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED!

11.00am

A WALK IN THE COUNTRY SIDE
Good shoes, a good walk and good company.
1.30pm

"WINTER WARMERS"

Cointreau, Tia Maria and coffee. WOW!

2.00pm CLUB SANDWICHES AND FRIES
A little sustenance to keep you all going.
3.00pm CAROLS AND SONGS BY THE PIANO
Peter Brown and Cragwood singing Soc. Guests bursting blood vessels and into songs.
4.30pm

TEA, COFFEE AND CHRISTMAS CAKE
This will keep the hunger pangs at bay.

7.30-8.00pm

A GOURMET DINNER WITH WINE
Phillip suggests wines. Taste a different wine with each course from around the world.

10.00pm

MAGIC NIGHT
Our new magic man does what we cannot, to be seen to be believed!

MONDAY 27th DECEMBER 2010
9.00-10.00am BREAKFAST
A hearty start to your day, in preparation for your voyage.
10.30am CHRISTMAS CRUISE ON LAKE WINDERMERE
Just walk down the garden path or in Phil's bus.
12.30pm LUNCH IN THE OLD DINING ROOM
After all the fresh air appetites are at breaking point we must have our special buffet. After which we rest in front of Cragwood's crackling log fires.
 

ALAS IT'S TIME TO DEPART, PAY BILLS AND SAY GOODBYE'S. FEAR NOT THOUGH, WE HAVE MADE A PARTING AFTERNOON SNACK BAG FOR YOU TO TAKE HOME! (We don't want you to get Cragwood withdrawal symptoms too quickly!)

 

I'm now going home to put my feet up with Mrs Claus. Everything you would experience at the Cragwood is only made possible by having a great team of staff.

Housekeeping - Jane, Ann-Marie and Anna.

Chef's Des, Lawrence, Calvin, Peter, Chris, Peaches

Front of House - Phillip, Richard, Louise, Louise 2, Lucia, Claire
 

 

COST: £550.00 PER PERSON
 

Why not take advantage of the extra Bank Holiday day and stay one more night for only £95 per person - dinner, bed and breakfast.

The hotel reserves the right to make changes should the need arise

Please click the main links to view our current Tariff and Special Deals page - alternatively please telephone +44(0)15394 88177.

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MIDWEEK SPECIAL DEAL
Our Midweek Special deal consists of a three day break on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis at £250 per person.

This deal is available Monday to Friday subject to availability.

We suggest you book in advance to save disappointment.

WEEKEND SPECIAL DEAL
Our Weekend Special deal consists of a three day break on a Dinner, bed and breakfast basis at £300 per person.

This deal is available Friday to Monday subject to availability.

We suggest you book in advance to save disappointment.

LAST MINUTE DEALS
We have a number of last minute deals so please don't hesitate to call us to make a booking.

 

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