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

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Customer reviews
(808 reviews)


20 April, 2025

We had a wonderful stay! From the minute we arrived we were taken care of and we just knew we were going to have a great stay! …

We had a wonderful stay! From the minute we arrived we were taken care of and we just knew we were going to have a great stay! From the staff to the room to the food – everything was magnificent! We loved our dining experience. The food was delicious and the breakfasts were gorgeous! The ambience of the whole stay was fabulous and the staff couldn’t do enough for you! Lots of nice little touches too. A water bottle to refill as much as you like during your stay – a lovely hot night time soothing drink found in your room when you return after dinner Beach towels, wellies and dryrobes too! Camber beach is right across the road and the town centre of Rye is a 10 minute drive away! They really have thought of everything and we will definitely be back! Well done to all your wonderful staff!

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19 April, 2025

Wow! Fantastic fantastic fantastic! An incredible venue and an amazing restaurant. The staff are fantastic.




19 April, 2025

What a magical three nights we spent at The Gallivant – the perfect space to relax, disconnect from real life, and enjoy the beautiful room, gardens and food that are …

What a magical three nights we spent at The Gallivant – the perfect space to relax, disconnect from real life, and enjoy the beautiful room, gardens and food that are in plentiful supply here. My husband and I visited in April 2025, at exactly the point we needed an escape, and it was perfect.

Particular thanks to Naketa who made our stay feel so welcoming and warm, and to the staff who looked after us at Harry’s on the first night of our stay.

Thank you The Gallivant – you came at just the right time for us.

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16 April, 2025

Lovely welcoming place. Fantastic food e.




14 April, 2025

We've just left a Google review, which pretty much says it all. We were blown away by The Gallivant. You have thought of everything a guest could need to make …

We've just left a Google review, which pretty much says it all. We were blown away by The Gallivant. You have thought of everything a guest could need to make their stay comfortable and special without feeling stuffy. Mooly (I'm sure I've spelled that wrong – sorry!) was an absolute joy to interact with, as were all of the staff we encountered. We've already recommended you to several friends and we will hopefully be back again later in the year! See you then. Beccy & Tom.

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Dawn Lipman

20 April, 2025

We had a wonderful stay! From the minute we arrived we were taken care of and we just knew we were going to have a great stay! …

We had a wonderful stay! From the minute we arrived we were taken care of and we just knew we were going to have a great stay! From the staff to the room to the food – everything was magnificent! We loved our dining experience. The food was delicious and the breakfasts were gorgeous! The ambience of the whole stay was fabulous and the staff couldn’t do enough for you! Lots of nice little touches too. A water bottle to refill as much as you like during your stay – a lovely hot night time soothing drink found in your room when you return after dinner Beach towels, wellies and dryrobes too! Camber beach is right across the road and the town centre of Rye is a 10 minute drive away! They really have thought of everything and we will definitely be back! Well done to all your wonderful staff!

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Sean J Keyes

19 April, 2025

Wow! Fantastic fantastic fantastic! An incredible venue and an amazing restaurant. The staff are fantastic.

Meredith Williams

19 April, 2025

What a magical three nights we spent at The Gallivant – the perfect space to relax, disconnect from real life, and enjoy the beautiful room, gardens and food that are …

What a magical three nights we spent at The Gallivant – the perfect space to relax, disconnect from real life, and enjoy the beautiful room, gardens and food that are in plentiful supply here. My husband and I visited in April 2025, at exactly the point we needed an escape, and it was perfect.

Particular thanks to Naketa who made our stay feel so welcoming and warm, and to the staff who looked after us at Harry’s on the first night of our stay.

Thank you The Gallivant – you came at just the right time for us.

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Emma Wilson & Angus Dodd

16 April, 2025

Lovely welcoming place. Fantastic food e.

Beccy Sandhar

14 April, 2025

We've just left a Google review, which pretty much says it all. We were blown away by The Gallivant. You have thought of everything a guest could need to make …

We've just left a Google review, which pretty much says it all. We were blown away by The Gallivant. You have thought of everything a guest could need to make their stay comfortable and special without feeling stuffy. Mooly (I'm sure I've spelled that wrong – sorry!) was an absolute joy to interact with, as were all of the staff we encountered. We've already recommended you to several friends and we will hopefully be back again later in the year! See you then. Beccy & Tom.

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