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)


26 May, 2024

Our room was delighful and very clean. The staff were all super friendly and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Lizzie greeted us warmly on arrival and Muli gave …

Our room was delighful and very clean. The staff were all super friendly and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Lizzie greeted us warmly on arrival and Muli gave us a guided tour and showed us to our room. He is so friendly and has such a lovely positive vibe. The bar staff and restaurant staff were very courteous and hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. The little touches like the cake at 4pm and the refillable water bottle were warmly welcomed. The final icing on the cake was the kind complimentary picnic coolbag when some of our takeout picnic was apparently missing. We honestly thought what we had been given was already value for money, so when we were advised on our return that the ceasar salad and beetroot dip and rye slices should have been included, we were amazed and delighted to be offered them in the complimentary bag for our onward journey. We very much enjoyed them for dinner at our next destination hotel. We have already started recommending The Gallivant to friends and family and I'm sure we will return again. Thank you. Ir was a wonderful one night's stay.




24 May, 2024

Loved my stay this time around (2nd trip).. Chose to do a solo trip for a little me time post a stressful few months and a family bereavement and …

Loved my stay this time around (2nd trip).. Chose to do a solo trip for a little me time post a stressful few months and a family bereavement and I specifically chose the Gallivant as I wanted somewhere that would be welcoming, comfy luxe but not overly formal. Plus your adjacency to the beach and some fresh air. Also wanted to be able to work remotely in a comfortable environment with options on work space, your cabin space was great. Booked a gorgeous luxe garden room which made me feel relaxed the minute I walked in – all the attention to detail you offer was appreciated. The team were great, particularly the lady on reception always making sure I was good, and checking if I needed anything, but the whole team were great. Enjoyed the menus and your wines are delicious. I wasn’t aware you didn’t serve lunch on Tuesdays but the guy on the bar that morning was super helpful and the kitchen bought me some crackers and beetroot hummus (absolutely yummy) and a cappuccino as a solution before I set off home 😊
Your young service team are enthusiastic and friendly and mostly well informed on all the details of your menus. I will definitely be back this year. Thanks for a great few days – just what I needed.




22 May, 2024

My Daughter and I had such a lovely time at The Gallivant; the staff are excellent and make you feel at ease immediately. The room was relaxing and comfortable and …

My Daughter and I had such a lovely time at The Gallivant; the staff are excellent and make you feel at ease immediately. The room was relaxing and comfortable and the food (breakfasts and dinners) was delicious. They seem to have thought of everything – from changing robes to waterproofs and “Oyster Happy Hour” to healthy, yummy breakfasts!
I look forward to returning as soon as I can!




20 May, 2024

Just loved loved loved our weekend at the Gallivant. The beach huts are designed and kept so well, genuinely the comfiest beds ever, the food is absolutely delicious (including catering …

Just loved loved loved our weekend at the Gallivant. The beach huts are designed and kept so well, genuinely the comfiest beds ever, the food is absolutely delicious (including catering so thoughtfully for allergy sufferers) but most of all, its the kind, considerate and very prompt service that blew us over. We'll be back again! Just such a beacon of hospitality, congrats for creating such a happy space for your guests.




27 February, 2024

Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and tasty breakfast – thank you!




Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Lynn Peckham-Hunt

26 May, 2024

Our room was delighful and very clean. The staff were all super friendly and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Lizzie greeted us warmly on arrival and Muli gave …

Our room was delighful and very clean. The staff were all super friendly and very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Lizzie greeted us warmly on arrival and Muli gave us a guided tour and showed us to our room. He is so friendly and has such a lovely positive vibe. The bar staff and restaurant staff were very courteous and hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. The little touches like the cake at 4pm and the refillable water bottle were warmly welcomed. The final icing on the cake was the kind complimentary picnic coolbag when some of our takeout picnic was apparently missing. We honestly thought what we had been given was already value for money, so when we were advised on our return that the ceasar salad and beetroot dip and rye slices should have been included, we were amazed and delighted to be offered them in the complimentary bag for our onward journey. We very much enjoyed them for dinner at our next destination hotel. We have already started recommending The Gallivant to friends and family and I'm sure we will return again. Thank you. Ir was a wonderful one night's stay.

Bev Stockdale

24 May, 2024

Loved my stay this time around (2nd trip).. Chose to do a solo trip for a little me time post a stressful few months and a family bereavement and …

Loved my stay this time around (2nd trip).. Chose to do a solo trip for a little me time post a stressful few months and a family bereavement and I specifically chose the Gallivant as I wanted somewhere that would be welcoming, comfy luxe but not overly formal. Plus your adjacency to the beach and some fresh air. Also wanted to be able to work remotely in a comfortable environment with options on work space, your cabin space was great. Booked a gorgeous luxe garden room which made me feel relaxed the minute I walked in – all the attention to detail you offer was appreciated. The team were great, particularly the lady on reception always making sure I was good, and checking if I needed anything, but the whole team were great. Enjoyed the menus and your wines are delicious. I wasn’t aware you didn’t serve lunch on Tuesdays but the guy on the bar that morning was super helpful and the kitchen bought me some crackers and beetroot hummus (absolutely yummy) and a cappuccino as a solution before I set off home 😊
Your young service team are enthusiastic and friendly and mostly well informed on all the details of your menus. I will definitely be back this year. Thanks for a great few days – just what I needed.

Felicity Sugden

22 May, 2024

My Daughter and I had such a lovely time at The Gallivant; the staff are excellent and make you feel at ease immediately. The room was relaxing and comfortable and …

My Daughter and I had such a lovely time at The Gallivant; the staff are excellent and make you feel at ease immediately. The room was relaxing and comfortable and the food (breakfasts and dinners) was delicious. They seem to have thought of everything – from changing robes to waterproofs and “Oyster Happy Hour” to healthy, yummy breakfasts!
I look forward to returning as soon as I can!

Leeneshwari Makhijani

20 May, 2024

Just loved loved loved our weekend at the Gallivant. The beach huts are designed and kept so well, genuinely the comfiest beds ever, the food is absolutely delicious (including catering …

Just loved loved loved our weekend at the Gallivant. The beach huts are designed and kept so well, genuinely the comfiest beds ever, the food is absolutely delicious (including catering so thoughtfully for allergy sufferers) but most of all, its the kind, considerate and very prompt service that blew us over. We'll be back again! Just such a beacon of hospitality, congrats for creating such a happy space for your guests.

Louise Wooster

27 February, 2024

Wonderful staff, beautiful rooms and tasty breakfast – thank you!

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