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)


18 February, 2025

We could not have had a more perfect or happy stay: the food was delicious, the location fabulous and the staff consistently friendly and making sure you had everything you …

We could not have had a more perfect or happy stay: the food was delicious, the location fabulous and the staff consistently friendly and making sure you had everything you needed. The happiest memories from one of our last trips as a two that we will treasure forever – thank you so much




18 February, 2025

A beautiful 2 night’s stay! The room was beautiful, the communal areas are stunning, the food was exquisite and we would like to commend JASMINE and NIKITA for their excellent …

A beautiful 2 night’s stay! The room was beautiful, the communal areas are stunning, the food was exquisite and we would like to commend JASMINE and NIKITA for their excellent work and care throughout our stay. We will DEFINITELY be back. Thankyou




17 February, 2025

Great stay




17 February, 2025

We love staying at the Gallivant – excellent service and delicious food in a glorious setting. Our second visit in the last 6 months – more to come with luck. …

We love staying at the Gallivant – excellent service and delicious food in a glorious setting. Our second visit in the last 6 months – more to come with luck. Thanks




17 February, 2025

Great hotel. We arrived a little late in evening but the team were really helpful in getting food for dinner even though the kitchen had closed.
All the staff were …

Great hotel. We arrived a little late in evening but the team were really helpful in getting food for dinner even though the kitchen had closed.
All the staff were really helpful, friendly
Food for dinner and breakfast of great quality
Hotel furnishings, quality and bedroom lovely and reflecting the beach – sea area
Would highly recommend to stay as a place to go to the beach, Rye and surrounding area. We will be back in the summer for sure




Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Olivia Reavley

18 February, 2025

We could not have had a more perfect or happy stay: the food was delicious, the location fabulous and the staff consistently friendly and making sure you had everything you …

We could not have had a more perfect or happy stay: the food was delicious, the location fabulous and the staff consistently friendly and making sure you had everything you needed. The happiest memories from one of our last trips as a two that we will treasure forever – thank you so much

Anna-Jane Macduff

18 February, 2025

A beautiful 2 night’s stay! The room was beautiful, the communal areas are stunning, the food was exquisite and we would like to commend JASMINE and NIKITA for their excellent …

A beautiful 2 night’s stay! The room was beautiful, the communal areas are stunning, the food was exquisite and we would like to commend JASMINE and NIKITA for their excellent work and care throughout our stay. We will DEFINITELY be back. Thankyou

Dave Keating

17 February, 2025

Great stay

John Davis

17 February, 2025

We love staying at the Gallivant – excellent service and delicious food in a glorious setting. Our second visit in the last 6 months – more to come with luck. …

We love staying at the Gallivant – excellent service and delicious food in a glorious setting. Our second visit in the last 6 months – more to come with luck. Thanks

Ken Smith

17 February, 2025

Great hotel. We arrived a little late in evening but the team were really helpful in getting food for dinner even though the kitchen had closed.
All the staff were …

Great hotel. We arrived a little late in evening but the team were really helpful in getting food for dinner even though the kitchen had closed.
All the staff were really helpful, friendly
Food for dinner and breakfast of great quality
Hotel furnishings, quality and bedroom lovely and reflecting the beach – sea area
Would highly recommend to stay as a place to go to the beach, Rye and surrounding area. We will be back in the summer for sure

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