Book your Christmas parties and festive feasts in the New Forest!
Christmas is just around the corner, and the New Forest will soon be transformed into a festive wonderland, with artisan markets, seasonal eats and twinkling decorations galore. Many of the organised among us will have already planned their festivities. But, if you’ve yet to find a venue to host your Christmas party, your annual family dinner, or get-together with your friends after a day of Christmas shopping, two of our local New Forest hotels have some fantastic festive offerings not to be missed…
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Festive Parties at The Montagu Arms Hotel
Indulge in the spirit of the season with festive lunches and dinners at The Montagu Arms Hotel, a luxury New Forest hotel in Beaulieu, where a memorable Christmas feast awaits. The extensive menu means you can choose 3 starters, 3 main courses and 3 desserts from a variety of options, including tasty dishes like their Classic King Prawn Cocktail, Braised Ox Cheek with Mashed Potato, Bourguignon Garnish & Parsley, and Apple & Berry Crumble with English Cream. Whether you choose to go traditional Christmas or try something different, private dining at The Montagu Arms offers everything you’ll need to eat, drink and be merry this Christmas.
Party menu £50 per person
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Christmas Day Lunch at Monty’s Inn
Take all the pressure away from food duties this Christmas day, and instead enjoy a sumptuous Christmas Day lunch at Monty’s Inn, where every bite is full of Christmas cheer, in a cosy country pub in the New Forest. This year, their festive menu has been created using only the freshest ingredients, including as much local seasonal produce as possible. Highlights include Isle of Wight Blue Cheese Salad with Red Wine Pickled Apples, Baby Leaf Salad, Sourdough Croutons to start; Roast Turkey, Pigs in Blankets, Chestnut Stuffing, Roast Potatoes, Root Vegetables and Winter Greens as your main; Christmas Pudding with Brandy Custard for dessert.
Three courses £105 per person, including a glass of fizz
Children £55 each
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‘Forever Disco’ Christmas Party at Le Blaireau
Why not skip the Christmas market this year and gather with your friends for something a little different… a boogie wonderland at popular French bistro Le Blaireau, in Brockenhurst! Blending Christmas with a fun disco theme, the ‘Forever Disco’ Christmas party includes a 3 course French-inspired dinner, followed by a DJ playing the sounds of the 70s and 80s for you to dance the night away full of festive cheer.
From £42.50 per person
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Christmas Ball at Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa
The annual Christmas Ball at Careys Manor is an event that many return to year after year, and it’s easy to see why! It’s not often we get the chance to dress up these days, so why not take the opportunity to put on your fanciest frock, savour some Champagne, and dance under the twinkling lights on an evening like no other. Whether booked for your company exclusively, or shared as a party with friends, this Christmas party promises to be the best one yet!
From £59 per person
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Festive Dining at Cambium
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa’s flagship restaurant Cambium provides the perfect excuse to leave the office early over the Christmas period. Gather your colleagues for a festive lunch or dinner and while away the hours over 3 deliciously festive courses, followed by coffee and mince pies. Choose from a variety of seasonal starters, mains and desserts, including traditional Christmas options and something a little different but still mouth-wateringly good for those saving turkey for the big day.
From £45 per person
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French Style Festive Dining
Say ‘Joyeux Noël’ and enjoy a French-style Christmas menu with your nearest and dearest this year, at Le Blaireau – the delightful French bistro found on-site at Careys Manor Hotel in Brockenhurst. Their festive dining option is available for both lunch and dinner from Sunday – Thursday, with a minimum of 8 guests required for booking. We love the range of festive mains; choose from roasted free range chicken breast, braised shin of beef, grilled fillet of seabream, or chestnut mushroom and leek puff pastry parcel – all served with roast potatoes and vegetables along with their respective accompaniments and sauces.
3 courses from £35pp for lunch / £45pp for dinner
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Festive Afternoon Tea
Both Careys Manor and The Montagu Arms are known for offering some of the most indulgent and impressive afternoon teas in the New Forest. Both will be offering a festive afternoon tea menu this year – perfect for smaller gatherings; treating your mum pre-Christmas, or catching up with a close friend before the business of the season kicks in.
Careys Manor Afternoon Teas
The Montagu Arms Afternoon Teas
Both The Montagu Arms and Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa offer cosy and luxury rooms and suites, should you wish to make a night of it and stay over after your festive party or family dinner, getting your Christmas in the New Forest off to the most blissful start.
Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa luxury spa hotel in Brockenhurst and The Montagu Arms Hotel charming country hotel in Beaulieu - part of Greenclose Hotels group
From royal hunting lodge to state-of-the-art spa, Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa is an adult’s retreat that’s steeped in history and keeps its rich heritage at heart. The Montagu Arms is an elegant hotel situated in a quiet corner of the New Forest with a timeless English garden, welcoming both children and dogs. Both belonging to the Greenclose Hotels group – a collection of family owned four-star hotels and a luxury five-star spa.
