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)


07 January, 2026

Had a fantastic stay at the hotel with friends over New Year. Particular shout out to the Head of Happiness ( love that title) Lindsay Austin who was the …

Had a fantastic stay at the hotel with friends over New Year. Particular shout out to the Head of Happiness ( love that title) Lindsay Austin who was the epitome of a welcoming hostess. The food was excellent. Thank you.

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04 January, 2026

Absolutely loved our stay, a lovely comfortable room, delicious food and all the friendly helpful staff.




03 January, 2026

Exceeded expectations, every meal was delicious, staff super friendly, attentive and a wonderful start to 2026. Lindsay was a bundle of energy and fun, she couldn't have made …

Exceeded expectations, every meal was delicious, staff super friendly, attentive and a wonderful start to 2026. Lindsay was a bundle of energy and fun, she couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Thank you.

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02 January, 2026

We had the most amazing new years stay at the Gallivant and were hugely impressed by the lovely friendly staff, special thanks have to go to Lyndsay for being outstanding …

We had the most amazing new years stay at the Gallivant and were hugely impressed by the lovely friendly staff, special thanks have to go to Lyndsay for being outstanding in every way! All the staff were superb and all were so friendly and welcoming to us and our flat coat retriever Harry who I think many of them fell in love with!!
We will definitely be back!! Only one thought for the rooms , an espresso machine would be a welcome addition! We loved the rooms and particularly liked the pretty outdoor space you have created !
Also very much enjoyed the yoga this morning!
So a fantastic start to 2026 for us , and we will definitely visit you again ❤️

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30 December, 2025

We’ve stayed in a few different hotels at Christmas over the years and this was our favourite.
The hotel is very well run and the staff were excellent and were …

We’ve stayed in a few different hotels at Christmas over the years and this was our favourite.
The hotel is very well run and the staff were excellent and were keen to ensure that we were happy with everything. Sometimes people working at Christmas don’t look too happy about it but there was no sense of that at all at the Gallivant. Every member of the team was friendly and relaxed.
The food was extremely good and the chef friendly and approachable.
We definitely intend to come back again.

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Suzanne Jarvis

07 January, 2026

Had a fantastic stay at the hotel with friends over New Year. Particular shout out to the Head of Happiness ( love that title) Lindsay Austin who was the …

Had a fantastic stay at the hotel with friends over New Year. Particular shout out to the Head of Happiness ( love that title) Lindsay Austin who was the epitome of a welcoming hostess. The food was excellent. Thank you.

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Sarah Richards

04 January, 2026

Absolutely loved our stay, a lovely comfortable room, delicious food and all the friendly helpful staff.

Catherine Pugh

03 January, 2026

Exceeded expectations, every meal was delicious, staff super friendly, attentive and a wonderful start to 2026. Lindsay was a bundle of energy and fun, she couldn't have made …

Exceeded expectations, every meal was delicious, staff super friendly, attentive and a wonderful start to 2026. Lindsay was a bundle of energy and fun, she couldn't have made us feel more welcome. Thank you.

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Lesley Hubbard

02 January, 2026

We had the most amazing new years stay at the Gallivant and were hugely impressed by the lovely friendly staff, special thanks have to go to Lyndsay for being outstanding …

We had the most amazing new years stay at the Gallivant and were hugely impressed by the lovely friendly staff, special thanks have to go to Lyndsay for being outstanding in every way! All the staff were superb and all were so friendly and welcoming to us and our flat coat retriever Harry who I think many of them fell in love with!!
We will definitely be back!! Only one thought for the rooms , an espresso machine would be a welcome addition! We loved the rooms and particularly liked the pretty outdoor space you have created !
Also very much enjoyed the yoga this morning!
So a fantastic start to 2026 for us , and we will definitely visit you again ❤️

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Melanie Blum

30 December, 2025

We’ve stayed in a few different hotels at Christmas over the years and this was our favourite.
The hotel is very well run and the staff were excellent and were …

We’ve stayed in a few different hotels at Christmas over the years and this was our favourite.
The hotel is very well run and the staff were excellent and were keen to ensure that we were happy with everything. Sometimes people working at Christmas don’t look too happy about it but there was no sense of that at all at the Gallivant. Every member of the team was friendly and relaxed.
The food was extremely good and the chef friendly and approachable.
We definitely intend to come back again.

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