A Happy Christmas by the sea

WEDNESDAY 23rd to FRIDAY 26th DECEMBER

You are invited to our Christmas House Party by the sea.

We’ve created the perfect festive retreat – imagine crisp December days filled with invigorating walks along our pristine beach followed by cosy evenings of games and conversation beside our roaring log fire.  As twilight falls, craft cocktails await, and intimate dinners in our acclaimed restaurant, Harry’s.

Chef Matthew’s exceptional festive menus celebrate the season, each course thoughtfully paired with fine and rare wines, concluding with moreish digestifs to make every evening truly memorable.

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Upon arrival on the 23rd, we’ll welcome you to The Gallivant with freshly baked mince pies, brandy butter and tea in the Sitting Room, before you enjoy an à la carte dinner in Harry’s.

Christmas Eve brings a leisurely Gallivant breakfast, time for long beach walks, and relaxation in our snug. We’ll serve Christmas cake and tea in the afternoon, followed by our special Christmas Eve menu at Harry’s.

For Christmas Day, we’re serving a champagne breakfast to start your celebrations, followed by more champagne and canapés before our three-course Christmas lunch. The afternoon offers Christmas cake, tea, and board games in the Sitting Room. Later, we’ll provide a Christmas supper tray for you to enjoy wherever you wish.

On Boxing Day, join us for a morning yoga class before your final Gallivant breakfast.

We’ve attended to every detail to ensure your Christmas with us will be both relaxing and memorable.

Rates per person for three nights

  • Snug room – £959
  • Baby Hampton room – £1,064
  • Garden room – £1,184
  • Large Hampton room – £1,214
  • Luxury Garden room – £1,439

Christmas Eve Eve

  • Afternoon tea with mince pies and brandy butter in the Sitting Room
  • Dinner at Harry’s, full a la carte

Christmas Eve

  • Gallivant breakfast
  • Afternoon tea with mince pies and brandy butter in the Sitting Room
  • Dinner at Harry’s, full a la carte

Christmas Day

  • Gallivant breakfast and Bucks Fizz
  • Champagne and canapés before lunch
  • Christmas lunch at Harry’s
  • Christmas cake and teas in the Sitting Room
  • Christmas supper tray to enjoy where you like

Boxing Day

  • Morning yoga
  • Gallivant breakfast

Terms and conditions

  • 25%, non refundable deposit to confirm booking
  • Full payment by Monday 16th November
  • Rates shown are for double occupancy

Useful info

  • We welcome everyone over the age of 12
  • We have three bedrooms where smaller dogs are welcome

Package details and book

WHEN

Three-night stay: 23rd to 26th December

PRICE AND INCLUSIONS

From £959 per person for the three nights accommodation and everything shown

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about our Christmas House Party please contact our reservations team who will be happy to help
Customer Reviews

Happiness Delivered

We ask everyone that comes to stay for feedback. Here are the five most recent.








Customer reviews
(808 reviews)


27 March, 2022

Matt and I just got home from the best weekend staying at the Gallivant. The team were absolutely fantastic – Lindsey made our visit really special and the reason why …

Matt and I just got home from the best weekend staying at the Gallivant. The team were absolutely fantastic – Lindsey made our visit really special and the reason why we will definitely be back!

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25 March, 2022

Anna – excellent at her job, warm and cheerful, made us feel like family.
Louisa – quiet, but very good, observant and quick to learn.
Jon – very knowledgeable, enjoyed our wine …

Anna – excellent at her job, warm and cheerful, made us feel like family.
Louisa – quiet, but very good, observant and quick to learn.
Jon – very knowledgeable, enjoyed our wine chats, a star.
We had 4 glorious days at The Gallivant, gorgeous room, and all the staff were very focused on customer service. We picked our top three, but Elton, Monty and Elizabeth also deserve a mention. Housekeeping was very good.
And finally, Jamie’s Rye Bay brill to share was absolutely delicious.
We could go on and on, but you know what you do well, so keep doing it. Thank you, Ian and Lesley x.

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13 March, 2022

Hi,
Everything from the moment we arrived until we were farewelled was excellent, a really impressive stay and dinner, please congratulate the team, providing service and quality at this level is …

Hi,
Everything from the moment we arrived until we were farewelled was excellent, a really impressive stay and dinner, please congratulate the team, providing service and quality at this level is not easy, but it was definitely achieved.

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13 March, 2022

We had a lovely stay at The Gallivant Everyone was welcoming, attentive but low key in a perfect way they enabled a really relaxing break. The food was …

We had a lovely stay at The Gallivant Everyone was welcoming, attentive but low key in a perfect way they enabled a really relaxing break. The food was delicious and of great quality – the real highlight of our stay. Would happily recommend to friends.

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02 March, 2022

Hi Elise,

I can honestly say our stay with you was fantastic. I called to say we were going to be late on Friday and everyone was aware and very …

Hi Elise,

I can honestly say our stay with you was fantastic. I called to say we were going to be late on Friday and everyone was aware and very flexible. We didn't feel rushed, and I'm aware we were probably last to sit down for dinner. I don't know the name of the girl that was on reception and I can't find her on your site, but she was great.

The food throughout the weekend was really good. We were talking about which dish we liked best on Sunday and it was all really good. Great service from Corey, Lucy and Elton.

The room was perfect for a couple of nights and fitted in really well with the relaxed seaside feel.

One thing I was unsure about was having to book dinner and breakfast times in advance, but actually worked really well and gave us a little bit of structure.

I'd love to give you some constructive feedback, but I really can't fault it. We had a great time.

Thanks,
Tim.

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Charlotte Edwards

27 March, 2022

Matt and I just got home from the best weekend staying at the Gallivant. The team were absolutely fantastic – Lindsey made our visit really special and the reason why …

Matt and I just got home from the best weekend staying at the Gallivant. The team were absolutely fantastic – Lindsey made our visit really special and the reason why we will definitely be back!

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Lesley Beeton

25 March, 2022

Anna – excellent at her job, warm and cheerful, made us feel like family.
Louisa – quiet, but very good, observant and quick to learn.
Jon – very knowledgeable, enjoyed our wine …

Anna – excellent at her job, warm and cheerful, made us feel like family.
Louisa – quiet, but very good, observant and quick to learn.
Jon – very knowledgeable, enjoyed our wine chats, a star.
We had 4 glorious days at The Gallivant, gorgeous room, and all the staff were very focused on customer service. We picked our top three, but Elton, Monty and Elizabeth also deserve a mention. Housekeeping was very good.
And finally, Jamie’s Rye Bay brill to share was absolutely delicious.
We could go on and on, but you know what you do well, so keep doing it. Thank you, Ian and Lesley x.

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Susan Sullivan

13 March, 2022

Hi,
Everything from the moment we arrived until we were farewelled was excellent, a really impressive stay and dinner, please congratulate the team, providing service and quality at this level is …

Hi,
Everything from the moment we arrived until we were farewelled was excellent, a really impressive stay and dinner, please congratulate the team, providing service and quality at this level is not easy, but it was definitely achieved.

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Lorna Shah

13 March, 2022

We had a lovely stay at The Gallivant Everyone was welcoming, attentive but low key in a perfect way they enabled a really relaxing break. The food was …

We had a lovely stay at The Gallivant Everyone was welcoming, attentive but low key in a perfect way they enabled a really relaxing break. The food was delicious and of great quality – the real highlight of our stay. Would happily recommend to friends.

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Tim Woodcock

02 March, 2022

Hi Elise,

I can honestly say our stay with you was fantastic. I called to say we were going to be late on Friday and everyone was aware and very …

Hi Elise,

I can honestly say our stay with you was fantastic. I called to say we were going to be late on Friday and everyone was aware and very flexible. We didn't feel rushed, and I'm aware we were probably last to sit down for dinner. I don't know the name of the girl that was on reception and I can't find her on your site, but she was great.

The food throughout the weekend was really good. We were talking about which dish we liked best on Sunday and it was all really good. Great service from Corey, Lucy and Elton.

The room was perfect for a couple of nights and fitted in really well with the relaxed seaside feel.

One thing I was unsure about was having to book dinner and breakfast times in advance, but actually worked really well and gave us a little bit of structure.

I'd love to give you some constructive feedback, but I really can't fault it. We had a great time.

Thanks,
Tim.

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