Step into Christmas at Orchardleigh
Christmas is a very special time of year for everyone here at Orchardleigh Estate.
Come and join us and experience a very traditional Christmas and step back in time.
Luxury Christmas Break from £580pp
Staying for three nights, this package includes a luxurious room within the main house for the duration of your stay, as well as all meals and unlimited tea & coffee.
Standard rooms: from £580pp
Deluxe Rooms: from £790pp
Luxury Suites: from £937pp
The full itinerary
The following summarises some of the highlights throughout your stay*
Christmas Eve
2:00pm arrival - You will be greeted by our resplendent doorman.
During your stay here is a list of activities to do at your leisure:-
- Spend time taking a walk around the grounds using our maps to explore Orchardleigh Estate and they are available throughout your stay.
- Try our Special Orchardleigh Treasure Hunt and this gives you the chance of exploring both the House and Grounds.
- Guess the weight of the Christmas Cake
- Pot the snooker colours in the fastest time in our Snooker room
4:00pm - Traditional Afternoon Tea will be served in Orchardleigh House.
7:30pm - Join us for Complementary Christmas Welcome Drink in the company of your hosts Chris & Heather Vincent. A chance to meet our staff and make new friends whilst sipping a glass of Bubbly. **Black tie or smart dress code**
8.00pm – Three course Christmas Eve Dinner including our popular quiz.
After dinner, join us in the Library for the Roulette Table and win a Prize.
Christmas Day
8.30am-10am - Wake up to a traditional Somerset Breakfast complete with a glass of Bucks Fizz to get your Christmas Day off to the best possible start!
11.00am - Father Christmas will arrive in his Santa Helicopter [guests are encouraged to hand in any presents to be presented as early as possible]
1:00pm - Christmas dinner is served!
Enjoy our fine 5 course festive luncheon
3:00pm - The Queens Speech will be shown on television whilst we share our delicious Christmas Cake and coffee.
7:30pm - Our West Country Christmas Night supper is served.
8.30pm - Orchardleigh’s own Bingo Night.
‘Pot the Colours’ snooker competition will begin or just relax with board games or a good book next to a crackling fire.
Boxing Day
8.30am – 10:00am - Traditional Somerset Breakfast is served
10:00am – 1:00pm - Complimentary Helicopter flights and Horse & Carriage rides are also available. [Both activities are subject to weather conditions]
1:30pm - Boxing Day buffet is served
If you plan to spend the day exploring the grounds picnic hampers can be provided on request as an alternative. Or visit the historic City of Bath 8 miles from Orchardleigh
4:00pm - Afternoon Tea is served including our delicious Christmas Cake
7:00pm - Dinner is served in the Ballroom
Winners announced for the Treasure Hunt, Christmas Cake & Pot the Snooker Colours
9.00pm - Christmas Disco Night
Monday 27th December
8.30am – 10:00am - A last chance to sample our Somerset traditional breakfast.
We say a fond farewell to all our wonderful guests. We hope you enjoyed a memorable Christmas and we hope to see you next year!!!
Check out from Orchardleigh before 11.00 am - Thank you.
For further information and to book, please contact us on 01373 472550 or via email to info@orchardleigh.net.
VIEW CHRISTMAS BREAKS BROCHURE
* Pricing based on double occupancy. Please note some timings and details may differ slightly.
Three Night Christmas Cottage Break from £450pp*
Our three night package promises you a Christmas to remember at Orchardleigh.
The package includes private accommodation in our quaint self-catering cottages and delicious festive catering from £450per person.
Christmas Eve
Please make your way to the Peacock and Stag Restaurant located at the Golf and Country Club. You will be greeted and given the keys to your cottage to unpack.
Afternoon Tea will be served at the Restaurant at 4.00pm
Spend the rest of the afternoon relaxing and decorating the Christmas tree in your cottage with the box of decorations provided.
7.30pm - Complementary Drinks served in the Stag Lounge followed by a two course evening meal at the Peacock Restaurant at 8.00pm
Christmas Day
A hamper will be provided at your cottage containing all the ingredients needed for a delicous cooked breakfast on Christmas morning.
The four course Christmas Day lunch will be served in the Peacock Restaurant at 1:00pm. Father Christmas will land outside in his helicopter at 12.15 sharp before lunch. Parents are encouraged to pass presents to us on Christmas Eve and named).
The Queen’s speech will be shown at 3pm.
*The Peacock and Stag Restaurant will be closed on Christmas Evening.*
Boxing Day
A Traditional Somerset Breakfast or Continental will be served at the Peacock Restaurant from 8am-10.30am
Light Lunch basket meals are available 12.00 noon until 2.00pm
(This is not included in the package cost. Please pre-order on Christmas Eve)
Three course evening meal at 7pm served at the Peacock Restaurant
Monday 27th December
Traditional Somerset Breakfast or Continental will be served at the Peacock and Stag Restaurant from 8am -10.30 am
Please vacate your cottage/castle by Midday and we wish you all a safe and pleasant journey home.
For further information and to book, please contact us on 01373 472550 or via email to info@orchardleigh.net.
* Pricing based on cottages being booked at full capacity.