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)


09 September, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gallivant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent. We especially enjoyed our gorgeous room with the …

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gallivant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent. We especially enjoyed our gorgeous room with the attached terrace and enclosed garden. Our dog typically sleeps very lightly and wakes us up often on trips, whenever she hears other guests or unfamiliar sounds. On this trip she did not bark once in the night and slept soundly, thanks to the super quiet and calm atmosphere. Camber itself is of course beautiful and the day trip to Rye was a lovely addition to our holiday.

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08 September, 2024

Lovely stay, really welcoming staff and excellent food!




08 September, 2024

A delIghtful place to stay . Decor very imaginative and well designed . Super food . Great cocktails , friendly staff . One night far too short so will return …

A delIghtful place to stay . Decor very imaginative and well designed . Super food . Great cocktails , friendly staff . One night far too short so will return next time I come from France .

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08 September, 2024

Having flown across the pond to visit family in London, we were drawn to experience the English seaside. Told that Rye has a fabulous beach, we searched for a …

Having flown across the pond to visit family in London, we were drawn to experience the English seaside. Told that Rye has a fabulous beach, we searched for a hotel that both we and the family dog would enjoy, and found The Gallivant. It proved to be both dog and human heaven! Our room opened to a beautiful garden, and was just as lovely inside, complete with a dog bed that our Corgi settled into instantly. We felt immediately at home, greeted so warmly by all the staff who made a genuine fuss over our dog. We had wonderful meals in the dining room and terrace, chatting to some of the guests. And spent glorious hours walking the dog-friendly side of Camber Beach, just across the street, both at low tide and high tide. All in all, a wonderful experience filled with memories to savour.

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07 September, 2024

We had a wonderful stay with you. Our room was gorgeous and the attention to detail was exceptional. We had most contact with Moulie (?) who was very helpful and …

We had a wonderful stay with you. Our room was gorgeous and the attention to detail was exceptional. We had most contact with Moulie (?) who was very helpful and a delight. The food was delicious and breakfast was amazing. The breakfast tray was a clever idea so you didn’t need to keep getting up and down to get what you wanted. You could have provided us with better weather ! Although the thunderstorms were exciting ! Thank you for a memorable break.

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Helena Giannakopoulos

09 September, 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gallivant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent. We especially enjoyed our gorgeous room with the …

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gallivant. The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The food and drinks were excellent. We especially enjoyed our gorgeous room with the attached terrace and enclosed garden. Our dog typically sleeps very lightly and wakes us up often on trips, whenever she hears other guests or unfamiliar sounds. On this trip she did not bark once in the night and slept soundly, thanks to the super quiet and calm atmosphere. Camber itself is of course beautiful and the day trip to Rye was a lovely addition to our holiday.

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Elizabeth Oxborrow

08 September, 2024

Lovely stay, really welcoming staff and excellent food!

Karen Jones

08 September, 2024

A delIghtful place to stay . Decor very imaginative and well designed . Super food . Great cocktails , friendly staff . One night far too short so will return …

A delIghtful place to stay . Decor very imaginative and well designed . Super food . Great cocktails , friendly staff . One night far too short so will return next time I come from France .

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Dr. Morley Katz

08 September, 2024

Having flown across the pond to visit family in London, we were drawn to experience the English seaside. Told that Rye has a fabulous beach, we searched for a …

Having flown across the pond to visit family in London, we were drawn to experience the English seaside. Told that Rye has a fabulous beach, we searched for a hotel that both we and the family dog would enjoy, and found The Gallivant. It proved to be both dog and human heaven! Our room opened to a beautiful garden, and was just as lovely inside, complete with a dog bed that our Corgi settled into instantly. We felt immediately at home, greeted so warmly by all the staff who made a genuine fuss over our dog. We had wonderful meals in the dining room and terrace, chatting to some of the guests. And spent glorious hours walking the dog-friendly side of Camber Beach, just across the street, both at low tide and high tide. All in all, a wonderful experience filled with memories to savour.

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Sue Thornton

07 September, 2024

We had a wonderful stay with you. Our room was gorgeous and the attention to detail was exceptional. We had most contact with Moulie (?) who was very helpful and …

We had a wonderful stay with you. Our room was gorgeous and the attention to detail was exceptional. We had most contact with Moulie (?) who was very helpful and a delight. The food was delicious and breakfast was amazing. The breakfast tray was a clever idea so you didn’t need to keep getting up and down to get what you wanted. You could have provided us with better weather ! Although the thunderstorms were exciting ! Thank you for a memorable break.

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