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We invite you to come and savour all the pleasures of our 16th century Manor House and its surroundings this festive season.

Our Christmas and New Year breaks have been thoughtfully designed with an array of enticing treats from the kitchen, carols by the fire, live

music aplenty, falconry displays, murder mystery fun & games as well as precious time to relax and unwind in our award-winning Gaia Spa.

Experience the magic of a traditional, country house Christmas with the warmest of welcomes and exquisite service, allowing you to relax and

enjoy the festivities.

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Our team will take care of every detail for you so that you can enjoy this special time with loved ones and relax in the comfort of your

own country house retreat.

CHRISTMAS EVE-EVE 23rd December

WELCOMEFrom 3pm Arrive to the warmest of welcomes complete with mulled wine.

DISCOVERAt 5pm, join us for a history tour of Boringdon. Take a trip into the past and explore the heritage of our Elizabethan house. With the history of Boringdon Hall stemming from the Domesday Book, you will be sure to find out why it was called ‘the enchanted place on the hill’.

DINE6.30pm - 9.30pm Take your seat in the 3 Rosette Gallery Restaurant and choose your favourites from Head Chef Scott Paton’s seasonal three-course menu complimented beautifully with delicate wine pairings.

RELAX & INDULGE Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day from 6am – 10pm so let go of any tensions at the door and reconnect with a soothing spa treatment.

Christmas Break Itinerary

CHRISTMAS EVE 24th December

AWAKE TO 8am - 10pm A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served then the day is yours to spend however you wish. Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day from 6am – 10pm, prepare for the big day with a revitalising facial or refresh with a morning swim.

FOR GUESTS ARRIVINGFrom 3pm Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine.

FESTIVITIES 4pm Cream Teas will be served5pm A Cocktail showcase with our cocktail mixologist 6.30pm A festive drinks reception in the Great Hall 7pm Cosy Christmas Carols by the fire with Plymouth’s Mayflower Chorus

MURDER MYSTERY7.30pm Sit back and enjoy an evening of unexpected events and a Christmas tale of murder with a three-course dinner with wine pairings and evening entertainment by the Candlelight Theatre Company.

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CHRISTMAS DAY25th December

The Christmas Day celebrations begin with a Champagne breakfast to set you up for a truly wonderful day of delights. Sit back and treat Boringdon like a magical backdrop for your own Christmas traditions.

AWAKE TO8am - 10am A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served, complete with Champagne – cheers!

REL AXSpend the rest of the morning relaxing before Christmas lunch. Head to nearby Dartmoor for a Christmas Day walk or visit our sensational spa for a calming morning swim. Gaia Spa will be open from 6am – 10pm.

CHRISTMAS LUNCHJoin us in the Great Hall for a Champagne reception before the flavoursome Christmas feast commences. Head Chef Scott Paton and his team of chefs will be serving a divine five-course lunch complete with wine pairings and all the seasonal trimmings.

QUEEN’S SPEECHFrom 2.45pm in the Secret Bar.

TEA & CAKEAt 5pm, if you’re feeling a little peckish - Christmas cake, mince pies and a selection of teas will be served.

FUN & GAMES6pm Join us and take part in our ‘Call My Bluff’ wine game. A Boringdon Christmas Day tradition.

DINE & DANCEFrom 7pm - 9pm a spectacular Christmas buffet dinner will be served. Enjoy at your leisure in the restaurant or take a seat in the Great Hall with live music from The Swing Kings.

Christmas Day MenuAmuse-bouche

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Confit duck terrine, spiced fig and hazelnut emulsion

Duo of smoked salmon with dill, cucumber relish and horseradish

Goats’ cheese parfait, apple and pickled celery

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Roast turkey, traditional trimmings and cranberry roasting juices

Fillet of Devon beef, braised beef pithivier and creamed cabbage

Roasted fillet of turbot with lyonnaise onions and béarnaise

Nut roast wellington, tenderstem broccoli and smoked hollandaise

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Homemade traditional Christmas pudding with brandy sauce

Raspberry assiette

Selection of cheeses with crackers and preserves

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Tea, coffee and petit fours

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BOXING DAY26th December

LAZY BRUNCH9am - 11am A delicious brunch will be served in the Gallery Restaurant complete with Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.

WOODLAND WALK12pm Embark on a guided winter walk, breathe in the fresh country air and blow away the cobwebs (we’ll pack the hot chocolate).

AFTERNOON TEA2pm - 4pm Find a comfortable spot and let us spoil you with a Festive Afternoon Tea buffet.

FALCONRY3pm Watch a live falconry presentation on the Boringdon lawn.

DINE & DANCE At 7pm, A four course, black-tie dinner will be served complete with wine pairings. After dinner, enjoy live music with Licence to Swing.

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AWAKE TO8am - 10am A hearty Devonshire breakfast before it’s time to say a fond farewell and head home with a Christmas full of memories.

LINGER A LITTLE LONGERGaia Spa will be open from 6am – 10pm. Experience a warming spa treatment using Gaia’s awakening blends to uplift and refresh before the New Year celebrations.

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Let us make your New Year extra special with a delightful one or two-night break. Welcome in 2020 in unforgettable style with our exclusive black-tie Masquerade Ball.

Choose to arrive on either the 30th or 31st December.

NEW YEAR’S EVE-EVE 30th December

ARRIVEFrom 3pm Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine.

SETTLERelax in the luxurious surroundings of our manor house. Gaia Spa will be open throughout the day from 6am – 10pm.

DINE & DANCEChoose your favourites from chef ’s seasonal three-course table d’hôte menu and enjoy live music in the Great Hall from Annika Skoogh.

NEW YEAR’S EVE31st December

FOR GUESTS WAKING AT BORINGDONFrom 8am – 10am A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served in the Gallery Restaurant. After breakfast, feel free to make yourself at home, explore the surrounding area or head to Gaia Spa which will be open from 6am – 10pm.

FOR ARRIVALSFrom 3pm Arrive at your leisure to a warm welcome complete with mulled wine.

New Year Itinerary

THE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS 6.30pm Start the glamourous evening of celebrations with a Champagne reception in the Great Hall with pre-dinner entertainment from Jukebox Duo.

7.30pm An exquisite five-course menu is served.

From 9.30pm – 1am Fabulous live music to see in the New Year from The Remarkables. Dance the night away and see in the New Year in unforgettable style.

12.30am The midnight celebrations continue with fireworks on the Boringdon lawn

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A LAZY NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH 9am - 11am, a delicious brunch will be served complete with Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.

WINTER WALK 12pm Blow away the cobwebs and embark on a guided winter walk (we’ll pack the hot chocolate).

AFTERNOON TREATS 2pm - 4pm Settle down, relax and let us spoil you with our Festive Afternoon Tea full of sweet and savoury delights.

DINE6.30pm - 9.3pm The first evening meal of 2020 will be extra special. We’ll be serving up a delightful three-course dinner followed by live music from Mojito.

RELAXGaia Spa will be open from 6am to 10pm. Start the New Year with a soothing massage, revitalising facial or simply enjoy the spa’s facilities.

2ND JANUARY

AWAKE TO8am - 10am A hearty Devonshire breakfast will be served before it’s time to say a fond farewell and hello to the new year ahead.

GAIA SPAThe spa will be open from 6am – 10pm. Treat your skin to a facial treatment before heading home whether it’s a relaxing Gaia Jade Facial or results driven Fire & Ice Facial, you will leave Boringdon feeling revived and refreshed after the festivities.

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New Year’s Eve MenuAmuse-bouche

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Goats’ cheese terrine, beetroot elderflower and gingerbread

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Chicken liver parfait, sherry and brioche

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Roast fillet of beef, braised red cabbage and fondant potato

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Fillet of stone bass, braised baby vegetables and bouillabaisse

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Celeriac and mushroom lasagne with textures of celery

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Selection of cheeses with crackers, breads and preserves

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Chocolate indulgence assiette

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Raspberry mousse with pistachio cream and raspberry sorbet

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Dining & Drinks

Classic, Intimate & Memorable

At the heart of any festive celebration, the food takes centre stage. Our Head Chef Scott Paton and his team will be creating all sorts of treats in the kitchen using only the very finest, locally sourced ingredients.

Throughout the all-inclusive Christmas and New Year breaks you can expect hearty Devonshire breakfasts each morning, cream teas and cakes in abundance and Christmas comforts such as homemade mince pies and five-course exquisite feasts with all the seasonal trimmings. All will be complimented beautifully by your favourite tipples.

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The Christmas line-up We’ve put together a whole host of handpicked class acts to get you into the spirit.

Each evening there will be pre and post-dinner music to set the atmosphere and make your Christmas & New Year celebrations extra memorable.

MOJITO Soothing Jazz Be encased with the soothing sounds of jazz this Christmas. Take a seat, top up your glass and soak up the sounds and let this talented jazz trio ensure a magical start to your Christmas break.

MAYFLOWER CHORUS Carols by the fire Sing along to Christmas carols whilst sipping on a glass of mulled wine, what better way to get into the festive spirit. Plymouth’s Mayflower Chorus is a dynamic women’s choir with over 50 local women who love to sing and will be the most magical way to kick off the night-before-Christmas celebrations.

THE SWING KINGS The Christmas Day Party Starter Get those dancing shoes on and immerse yourself in the fun and fabulous music from the Swing Kings. From Indie to pop, pure classics to the lesser-known tracks, this lively duo are the perfect way to celebrate Christmas Day.

LICENCE TO SWINGBoxing Day sounds One of the hottest jazz and swing acts in the UK, Licence to Swing takes to the stage this Boxing Day. Expect a sprinkling of reinvented classic tunes and pop hits and music that’ll make you spring onto your feet, the night after the big day ensuring that the celebrations continue.

ANNIKA SKOOGH New Year’s Eve-eveEase yourself in to the New Year celebrations with Annika Soogh, a vibrant soul singer & songwriter with her playful stage presence and natural talent. She has performed at some of the top jazz festivals in the country such as The Cheltenham Jazz Festival, The International Duke Ellington Festival London and The Marlborough International Jazz Festival.

JUKEBOX DUO Pre-dinner jazz Recognised as one of the leading Devon Jazz bands, this piano and double bass line up will set the atmosphere up exquisitely for our pre-dinner Champagne reception on New Years Eve.

THE REMARKABLESParty like it’s 2020Get ready to dance all night and see in the New Year to soul, funk and pop. The Remarkables have performed with Kasabian, Super Furry Animals, Noel Gallagher, Kelis, KT Tunstall, Tom Jones, Zane Low, Giles Peterson and U2 to name a few.

Entertainment

“Sit back and relax...”

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Your Wellness, Naturally

Gaia Spa is set within the grounds of Boringdon Hall and promotes your natural wellbeing in an environment designed to transcend the stresses of the modern-day routine.

A serene space where you can retreat and enjoy some much-deserved festive season calm. Our Spa’s facilities and therapies will provide the opportunity for you to nourish mind, body and spirit.

Prepare for the festivities with beauty treatments in our beautiful salon so that you look and feel your best for the celebrations or opt for the ultimate in relaxation with a Gaia Ritual. Our facilities will be open throughout your festive break for you to enjoy. Head to the spa for a calming swim, admire the countryside views from the outdoor hydrotherapy swim through or relax with one of our five heat experiences.

The spa was named Hotel Spa of the Year in Western Europe & Scandinavia at the World Spa & Wellness Awards 2019 and Condé Nast Johansen’s Best Destination Spa in the UK & Ireland 2018.

Gaia Spa’s facilities will be open daily from 6am – 10pm.

Gaia Spa Boringdon

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Boringdon Hall, Colebrook, Plymouth, PL7 4DP

boringdonhall.co.uk

reservations@boringdonhall.co.uk

01752 344455

@boringdonhall / @gaiaboringdon

All details correct at time of printing.

All Inclusive Christmas BreaksThree Night Christmas Break from £2000 per couple Four Night Christmas Break from £2300 per couple

Prices are per room, based on two people sharing in a stable room and include dining, all drinks, accommodation and frivolities. Additional nights available on request.

New Years BreaksOne Night New Year Break from £475 per couple Two Night New Year Break from £850 per couple

Prices include a ticket to our Masquerade Ball

Additional nights available on request. Prices are per room, based on two people sharing in a stable room and include dining, accommodation and frivolities.

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