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)


03 June, 2026

Lovely clean room. Great check in and fantastic dinner. The serving staff and management were excellent. Also accommodated our dog really well allowing us to have dinner while leaving her …

Lovely clean room. Great check in and fantastic dinner. The serving staff and management were excellent. Also accommodated our dog really well allowing us to have dinner while leaving her in room.

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29 May, 2026

We stayed at the Gallivant for my son's wedding and from the luxurious rooms the lounge and bar area, Harry's restaurant to the special attention to detail given by all …

We stayed at the Gallivant for my son's wedding and from the luxurious rooms the lounge and bar area, Harry's restaurant to the special attention to detail given by all the staff it was a perfect day.
A massive thankyou to staff Dan and Lindsy who worked above and beyond to make this such a special day for us all.

Peter Corbalan

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26 May, 2026

An oasis of calm amidst the bank holiday chaos! A lovely welcome, cosy room, refreshing drinks and great dinner. All in all a great 18 hours.




18 May, 2026

Me & my 2 friends had the most amazing stay with you. Everything was absolutely perfect. James was so welcoming & really looked after us when we arrived …

Me & my 2 friends had the most amazing stay with you. Everything was absolutely perfect. James was so welcoming & really looked after us when we arrived a little early for check in.
Our dinner was delicious, yoga was fab & breakfast spot on as usual. We loved our room too. What an amazing shower!
We really did not want to leave.
Thank you for a really lovely time
We’ll be back for sure
Claudine Sam & Deb

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15 May, 2026

We found the Gallivant online as we were looking for a special place to celebrate our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.

Tye Gallivant is a special hotel and Harry’s is a …

We found the Gallivant online as we were looking for a special place to celebrate our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.

Tye Gallivant is a special hotel and Harry’s is a special restaurant!

The staff were outstanding and special mention to our evening waitress who did a great job looking after us over our 2 nights stay.

The hotel is near Camber Sands and has a great path to walk into Rye (3 miles and around an hour each way!)

We loved Rye very nice place full of character- lots of places to eat and drink.

We would recommend The Gallivant and cannot wait to come back!

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Daniel Taylor

03 June, 2026

Lovely clean room. Great check in and fantastic dinner. The serving staff and management were excellent. Also accommodated our dog really well allowing us to have dinner while leaving her …

Lovely clean room. Great check in and fantastic dinner. The serving staff and management were excellent. Also accommodated our dog really well allowing us to have dinner while leaving her in room.

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Peter Corbalan

29 May, 2026

We stayed at the Gallivant for my son's wedding and from the luxurious rooms the lounge and bar area, Harry's restaurant to the special attention to detail given by all …

We stayed at the Gallivant for my son's wedding and from the luxurious rooms the lounge and bar area, Harry's restaurant to the special attention to detail given by all the staff it was a perfect day.
A massive thankyou to staff Dan and Lindsy who worked above and beyond to make this such a special day for us all.

Peter Corbalan

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Anthony Ainsworth

26 May, 2026

An oasis of calm amidst the bank holiday chaos! A lovely welcome, cosy room, refreshing drinks and great dinner. All in all a great 18 hours.

Claudine Taylor

18 May, 2026

Me & my 2 friends had the most amazing stay with you. Everything was absolutely perfect. James was so welcoming & really looked after us when we arrived …

Me & my 2 friends had the most amazing stay with you. Everything was absolutely perfect. James was so welcoming & really looked after us when we arrived a little early for check in.
Our dinner was delicious, yoga was fab & breakfast spot on as usual. We loved our room too. What an amazing shower!
We really did not want to leave.
Thank you for a really lovely time
We’ll be back for sure
Claudine Sam & Deb

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Andy Dickens

15 May, 2026

We found the Gallivant online as we were looking for a special place to celebrate our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.

Tye Gallivant is a special hotel and Harry’s is a …

We found the Gallivant online as we were looking for a special place to celebrate our anniversary and my wife’s birthday.

Tye Gallivant is a special hotel and Harry’s is a special restaurant!

The staff were outstanding and special mention to our evening waitress who did a great job looking after us over our 2 nights stay.

The hotel is near Camber Sands and has a great path to walk into Rye (3 miles and around an hour each way!)

We loved Rye very nice place full of character- lots of places to eat and drink.

We would recommend The Gallivant and cannot wait to come back!

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