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








Customer reviews
(808 reviews)


13 April, 2025

Another fantastic stay at The Gallivant, staff once were super accommodating and nothing is too much trouble at this wonderful hotel.
Amazing yoga both Friday evening and Saturday morning with …

Another fantastic stay at The Gallivant, staff once were super accommodating and nothing is too much trouble at this wonderful hotel.
Amazing yoga both Friday evening and Saturday morning with Katie and Bernie.
We stayed in a snug cabin room but it was incredibly spacious and comfortable.
Thank you for another incredible visit I will be back again very soon!

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12 April, 2025

Everything about the stay was so thought through! Having boots, blankets, water, drinks on the dunes available made time at the beach even better. The breakfast spread was beautiful. The …

Everything about the stay was so thought through! Having boots, blankets, water, drinks on the dunes available made time at the beach even better. The breakfast spread was beautiful. The St Emilion au chocolat was one of the best desserts I have ever had. Everyone working at the Gallivant was incredibly kind and helpful. I dream of coming back here for my birthday. Thank you for making my weekend so relaxing and rejuvenating.

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09 April, 2025

Had a lovely stay. The rooms are gorgeous, food and wine delicious.




08 April, 2025

We absolutely loved our time at The Gallivant. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The little extra touches were fantastic too.. the boots for the …

We absolutely loved our time at The Gallivant. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The little extra touches were fantastic too.. the boots for the beach, the tea and cake and the capability for us to bring our dog.
We will 100% return.
Having stayed in Rye before and Dungeness the location was perfect for us to visit both those areas, which we knew well.
Really enjoyable.

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07 April, 2025

Another fantastic stay . Thank you for the room upgrade !
Enjoyed the yoga and the new restaurant menu, Hope to be back soon




Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Zara Ogrady

13 April, 2025

Another fantastic stay at The Gallivant, staff once were super accommodating and nothing is too much trouble at this wonderful hotel.
Amazing yoga both Friday evening and Saturday morning with …

Another fantastic stay at The Gallivant, staff once were super accommodating and nothing is too much trouble at this wonderful hotel.
Amazing yoga both Friday evening and Saturday morning with Katie and Bernie.
We stayed in a snug cabin room but it was incredibly spacious and comfortable.
Thank you for another incredible visit I will be back again very soon!

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Lubova Dziojeva

12 April, 2025

Everything about the stay was so thought through! Having boots, blankets, water, drinks on the dunes available made time at the beach even better. The breakfast spread was beautiful. The …

Everything about the stay was so thought through! Having boots, blankets, water, drinks on the dunes available made time at the beach even better. The breakfast spread was beautiful. The St Emilion au chocolat was one of the best desserts I have ever had. Everyone working at the Gallivant was incredibly kind and helpful. I dream of coming back here for my birthday. Thank you for making my weekend so relaxing and rejuvenating.

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Zoe Jones

09 April, 2025

Had a lovely stay. The rooms are gorgeous, food and wine delicious.

Jane Kirkby

08 April, 2025

We absolutely loved our time at The Gallivant. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The little extra touches were fantastic too.. the boots for the …

We absolutely loved our time at The Gallivant. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. The little extra touches were fantastic too.. the boots for the beach, the tea and cake and the capability for us to bring our dog.
We will 100% return.
Having stayed in Rye before and Dungeness the location was perfect for us to visit both those areas, which we knew well.
Really enjoyable.

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Jo Williams

07 April, 2025

Another fantastic stay . Thank you for the room upgrade !
Enjoyed the yoga and the new restaurant menu, Hope to be back soon

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