Christmas & New Year Breaks in Essex 2023

Christmas & New Year Breaks in Essex

Christmas and New Year are all about celebrating, unwinding and putting your feet up. Whether you’re after a romantic break, spending time with the family or celebrating with friends, what better way to end the year than with a relaxing getaway.

Here are some of the best places in Essex that are offering special Christmas and New Year breaks. Remember to secure your booking early!

CHRISTMAS GETAWAYS AT WIVENHOE HOUSE

Spending Christmas at Wivenhoe House is a truly magical experience. Soak up the festive atmosphere without having to worry about cooking or cleaning up after your Christmas feast. You can relax and enjoy the holiday without any of the stress that comes with hosting.

With our three night package you can escape to Wivenhoe House this Christmas and make full use of our beautiful hotel and grounds.

Christmas Eve

From 3pm arrive at your leisure and check into your bedroom
From 6pm carol singing, prosecco & canapes
From 7pm Three-course dinner in the Brasserie
From 10pm Those wishing to attend Midnight Mass can ask our team for a list of local churches holding a service.

Christmas Day

8am-10am A relaxed full English breakfast to be served with a glass of bucks fizz
Morning The most important time of the day – present unwrapping!
From 12pm A five-course lunch is served
Afternoon Pick up a map from reception and take a walk around the magnificent parkland and surrounding countryside, or, settle in for some Christmas TV.
Evening Plates of cold meats and other treats will be served to you, before our evening silent quiz

Boxing Day

Morning A full English breakfast is served
Afternoon Snuggle down with a screening of a Christmas film served with tea & cake
Evening Join us for a three-course meal with live entertainment from vocalist Stacey Collins in our garden suite

ROOM TYPE

Classic £993
Superior £1,042
Deluxe £1,240
Luxury £1,323

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Christmas Stay at Stoke By Nayland Hotel, Golf & Spa

3-night Christmas Break

Three-night stay in a contemporary Club room
Mulled wine, festive treats and Christmas entertainment on Christmas Eve
Christmas Day Lunch
Dinner on each night of your stay, including a buffet menu on Christmas Day
Breakfast each morning
Festive entertainment throughout your stay
Complimentary use of the poolside facilities at Peake Spa at set times

From £435.00per person

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Christmas Break at Waldegraves Family Holiday Park

Christmas Break

Take the stress and strain out of Christmas this year and escape to beautiful Mersea Island with a stay at Waldegraves Holiday Park! Throughout the festive season, there will be a range of great entertainment on offer to our guests! We only take telephone bookings for festive breaks.

23rd – 27th December 2023

4 nights from £409 per holiday home

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Three Day Residential Package at Down Hall

A roaring fire, cosy luxurious bedrooms and uninterrupted views of the beautiful Essex countryside makes Down Hall the perfect destination for a Christmas break.

Our three day package includes everything you need to create a magical Christmas leaving you to relax and unwind.

From £1050 per Adult* and £525 per Child (12 years and under)

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The Cricketers Clavering

CHRISTMAS STAY PACKAGE

Make this year’s festive season memorable with our two- or three-night Christmas Stay package. Arrive to a festive welcome drink, check in to a cosy room and settle in for the celebration.

Included in the two-night package:

Two night stay
Christmas Eve supper
Christmas morning breakfast with fizz
Christmas Day lunch
A hamper of goodies on Christmas night
Boxing Day breakfast
Mulled wine on arrival
A Christmas gift

The three-night Christmas Stay package includes an additional room night on the 23rd or 26th of December. Plus, an additional dinner and breakfast.

Prices for our two-night package start from £593 and £790 for our three-night package.

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THE GEORGE HOTEL, COLCHESTER

2/3 NIGHT CHRISTMAS BREAK

from 24th December 2023

A time for festive cheer, heaps of great food and celebrations with loved ones. Within the heart of historic Colchester, we have put together an exclusive 2 or 3-night package crafted with some festive magic that will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit.

from £259.50 per person

Fine out more here.