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)


01 May, 2023

A great place for us to stay. The welcome was great and the unobtrusive catering for our comfort was perfect. Staff were genuinely concerned to help and make our stay …

A great place for us to stay. The welcome was great and the unobtrusive catering for our comfort was perfect. Staff were genuinely concerned to help and make our stay as comfortable as they could. All of this was much appreciated. We very much hope to return.

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29 April, 2023

The gallivant has been the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in and what makes it’s so amazing is the lovely friendly staff which made me and my wife so welcome …

The gallivant has been the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in and what makes it’s so amazing is the lovely friendly staff which made me and my wife so welcome and so relaxed. Thank you for such an incredible three days of pure bliss.

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29 April, 2023

we had a wonderful time and thank you to all your great staff front of house and behind the scenes.




25 April, 2023

My wife and I had a truly wonderful stay with you. You have created a wonderful atmosphere and a beautifully welcoming environment. The interior design is a delight and …

My wife and I had a truly wonderful stay with you. You have created a wonderful atmosphere and a beautifully welcoming environment. The interior design is a delight and the food was amazing. We took you up on the Complete Gallivant which was a great option to make the most of our stay with the nice touches this includes. ( We were missed out though on our Drift Off sleepy tea last night but not a problem at all as we were naturally very tired after a day of walking in the local area.

What makes The Gallivant work so well is your staff, they all know how to provide outstanding, friendly , informative service with a smile. From the moment we arrived Lyndsay greeted us warmly and then from there everyone we encountered Tim , John , Lara in the bar and restaurant and Crystal on front desk were a pleasure to meet. Ruth also looked after us very well with our massages. Those whose names we didn’t pick up were also all excellent ambassadors of your impressive establishment. The attention to detail from the games, books to the artwork and fixtures and fittings are all perfect.

We are looking forward to seeing your new hotel in Kent and will be recommending The Gallivant to our friends as a truly memorable place to enjoy a wonderful break. Thank you once again , a very happy Stuart and Angela.

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25 April, 2023

Always a joy to stay at the Gallivant! Friendly service, fabulous location and the best Dirty Vodka Martini I have ever tasted (many thanks to the barman…). Look forward …

Always a joy to stay at the Gallivant! Friendly service, fabulous location and the best Dirty Vodka Martini I have ever tasted (many thanks to the barman…). Look forward to our return.

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Customer reviews
(31 reviews)

Kathryn May

01 May, 2023

A great place for us to stay. The welcome was great and the unobtrusive catering for our comfort was perfect. Staff were genuinely concerned to help and make our stay …

A great place for us to stay. The welcome was great and the unobtrusive catering for our comfort was perfect. Staff were genuinely concerned to help and make our stay as comfortable as they could. All of this was much appreciated. We very much hope to return.

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Ben Speirs

29 April, 2023

The gallivant has been the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in and what makes it’s so amazing is the lovely friendly staff which made me and my wife so welcome …

The gallivant has been the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in and what makes it’s so amazing is the lovely friendly staff which made me and my wife so welcome and so relaxed. Thank you for such an incredible three days of pure bliss.

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Andrew Dootson

29 April, 2023

we had a wonderful time and thank you to all your great staff front of house and behind the scenes.

Stuart Deverill

25 April, 2023

My wife and I had a truly wonderful stay with you. You have created a wonderful atmosphere and a beautifully welcoming environment. The interior design is a delight and …

My wife and I had a truly wonderful stay with you. You have created a wonderful atmosphere and a beautifully welcoming environment. The interior design is a delight and the food was amazing. We took you up on the Complete Gallivant which was a great option to make the most of our stay with the nice touches this includes. ( We were missed out though on our Drift Off sleepy tea last night but not a problem at all as we were naturally very tired after a day of walking in the local area.

What makes The Gallivant work so well is your staff, they all know how to provide outstanding, friendly , informative service with a smile. From the moment we arrived Lyndsay greeted us warmly and then from there everyone we encountered Tim , John , Lara in the bar and restaurant and Crystal on front desk were a pleasure to meet. Ruth also looked after us very well with our massages. Those whose names we didn’t pick up were also all excellent ambassadors of your impressive establishment. The attention to detail from the games, books to the artwork and fixtures and fittings are all perfect.

We are looking forward to seeing your new hotel in Kent and will be recommending The Gallivant to our friends as a truly memorable place to enjoy a wonderful break. Thank you once again , a very happy Stuart and Angela.

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Jacqueline Thompson

25 April, 2023

Always a joy to stay at the Gallivant! Friendly service, fabulous location and the best Dirty Vodka Martini I have ever tasted (many thanks to the barman…). Look forward …

Always a joy to stay at the Gallivant! Friendly service, fabulous location and the best Dirty Vodka Martini I have ever tasted (many thanks to the barman…). Look forward to our return.

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