It’s not too late to book yourself a magical break in Bath over Christmas and New Year! This festive season, put your feet up in style with one of these fabulous packages from a selection of the city's finest hotels... 

No.15 by GuestHouse

Book a two-night getaway at this city centre boutique hotel from 24 - 26 December, which includes mulled wine and a festive feast on Christmas Eve, a luscious five-course festive feast on Christmas Day, and a hearty breakfast on Boxing Day, plus some extra treats and surprises thrown in along the way! Book Here

No15 by GuestHouse Bath - lounge at Christmas
Image - No.15 by GuestHouse Bath

The Bird

Stay for three nights over the festive period to be on the doorstep of Bath Abbey and the city's main festivities. 

You'll get mulled wine & festive treats on arrival, followed by a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve, with the option to attend Midnight Mass at Bath Abbey, with a night-cap & mince pies on your return. Christmas Day will feature canapés and a four-course lunch, with a light supper in the evening. Take a stroll on Boxing Day or join in with some activities at the hotel, with a three-course dinner and live entertainment in the evening. You'll also get breakfast before you depart on the 27th, and access to a 24-hour complimentary larder of goodies throughout your stay! Book Here

The Bird is also offering a two-night Glitzy New Year's Escape, including a half bottle of Champagne Taittinger in your room, a canapé evening reception and four-course dinner on New Year's Eve, with live DJ and Champagne at midnight. On New Year's Day, you can enjoy a lazy breakfast and relax for the day, before sitting down to an a la carte dinner in the evening. Book Here

Exterior of The Bird at night
Image - The Bird

The Bath Priory Hotel

Unwind with a leisurely three-night festive retreat at The Bath Priory Hotel from 24 - 27 December, which showcases the timeless beauty and character of a Georgian home at Christmas. Festivities include a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve, followed by mulled wine and mince pies on return from Midnight Mass at Bath Abbey. Christmas Day is a leisurely affair, with a four-course lunch accompanied by live harp music, and a relaxed buffet in the evening - you'll even get a special wrapped gift from The Bath Priory team. Boxing Day includes a guided walking tour of the city, and a three-course à la carte dinner. Book Here

Or, check in for their one or two-night New Year’s Eve package, featuring a Champagne reception, a five-course black-tie gala dinner, live music, and a magnificent firework display. Book Here

If you can't stay, you can still savour the fabulous five-course festive dinner menu or seasonal afternoon tea in The Bath Priory restaurant from late November until 23 December. 

Image: The Bath Priory

The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa

Treat yourself to an indulgent festive break at Bath's most exclusive address with The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa's two-night 'Christmas at the Crescent' package. You'll be spoiled from the moment you arrive with mulled wine and a festive afternoon tea, followed by a Champagne reception and a three-course dinner with matched wines on the night of Christmas Eve.

After retiring to your luxurious room or suite of choice for the night, you'll awaken on Christmas morning to a mouth-watering Full English breakfast ahead of the main event - a stunning Christmas lunch complete with all the traditional trimmings and more wines from the cellar. Book Here

And, as if that weren't enough, you'll also enjoy unlimited access to the hotel's award-winning Spa & Bath House for the entirety of your stay. Here, you'll find a wide selection of soothing treatments, along with a relaxation pool, vitality pool, sauna, and steam room.

The hotel is also inviting guests to its overnight New Year's Eve Retreat, including a Champagne and canapé reception, followed by a five-course gala dinner and a glass of Champagne to welcome in 2026. The following morning, you can fuel yourself for the first day of the year with a Full English breakfast before heading home. Book Here

Image: The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa, credit Stuff Creative Studio & Adam Gasson

The Francis Hotel

Choose between a two or three-night festive escape at this newly refurbished city centre hotel, set across several grand Regency buildings overlooking Queen Square.

Arrive in style on Christmas Eve with a cocktail reception, followed by a three-course dinner. If you decide to go to midnight mass, you'll have a nightcap and mince pies waiting for you on your return. Christmas Day kicks off with Bucks Fizz and Bloody Marys, with a traditional Christmas lunch later in the day, before you settle in to watch the King’s Speech. A festive buffet will be available later in the evening. Boxing Day will include a tipple from the Bloody Mary trolley and a three-course dinner. Book Here

The Francis Hotel bedroom
Image - The Francis Hotel

The Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel

Celebrate Christmas with a two or three night break in the opulent surroundings of the Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel, where you'll enjoy sumptous food and drink, including a Champagne reception, canapés and a four-course dinner on Christmas Eve, followed by a relaxed Christmas Day with all-day spa acces, a five-course lunch and cold buffet in the evening. Boxing Day includes a foure-course Gala dinner with live music. Book Here

Or, raise a glass to 2025 and welcome in the new year with an overnight New Year's Eve Break, including Champagne, canapés, and a four-course black tie dinner in the Avon Ballroom. Book Here

Drawing room at the Bath Spa Hotel
Image: Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel 

Dukes Hotel Bath

The newly refurbished Dukes is offering a three-night festive retreat, complete with a Champagne reception on arrival and a three-course Christmas Eve dinner, with canapés and a lavish four-course lunch on Christmas Day. Boxing Day features a traditional Afternoon Tea with the opportunity to visit Bath Racecourse. Finish off your stay with a black tie four-course Boxing Day dinner, accompanied by live jazz music. Book Here

Dukes also have a two-night New Year’s Eve packagewith a Champagne reception on arrival and a glamorous black tie four-course New Year’s Eve gala dinner, followed by a live DJ, gambling tables and a toast at midnight. Wake up to a tasty breakfast on New Year’s Day, with a three-course dinner in the evening. Book Here

Enjoy complimentary use of the hot tub when you book direct, plus a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival (or a bottle of Champagne if you book a suite).

Front door of Dukes Hotel Bath at Christmas
Image - Dukes Hotel Bath

The Queensberry

Save 20% on accommodation when you stay between 15 December and 1 January, with an extra treat of free chocolates in your room. Breakfast is also included during your stay.

Bedroom at The Queensberry Hotel
Image - The Queensberry Hotel

The Roseate Villa

Roseate's New Year's Eve package includes a festive lunch, followed by afternoon tea and a special dinner menu. See in midnight and fireworks in the Henrietta Bar, with the bar open until late. There's also the option to book in for a festive afternoon tea or festive dining throughout December, as well as lunch on Christmas Day. Book Here

Festive afternoon tea at The Roseate Villa
Image - Festive afternoon tea at The Roseate Villa

Bailbrook House Hotel

Perched on a hilltop in the city's peaceful northern suburbs, Bailbrook House is one of Bath's two Grade II listed country house hotels. Take your pick from a two or three-night Christmas package, including a three-course dinner on Christmas Eve, a Buck's Fizz breakfast and lunch on Christmas Day, and much more.

You can also upgrade your stay with the Bollinger Christmas Experience, which adds Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année, Brut 2015 to various elements of your stay. Book Here


Image: Bailbrook House Hotel 

Homewood

Choose from a three-night Christmas escape at this stylish spa and country house hotel near Bath. As well as making the most of their spa facilities and indulging in some top quality food and drink from Christmas Eve to Boxing Day, you can also enjoy activities including axe throwing and archery! Book Here

Homewood also have a two-night New Year's Eve offer with cream tea and Champagne on arrival on New Year's Eve, plus a five piece band Champagne, canapés and a five-course dinner in the evening. Tuck into a leisurely brunch on New Year's Day, have a go at archery or axe throwing, and then see out your stay with a three-course dinner. Book Here Image - Homewood

Lucknam Park

This five-star country house offers a spectacular three-night programme which will take all the hassle out of your Christmas planning, including a Christmas Eve dinner in the Michelin-starred Restaurant Hywel Jones, carriage rides around the grounds, a visit from Father Christmas with presents for children, a traditional Christmas lunch and country activities on the estate. Book Here

You can also choose to ring in the new year in their lavish surroundings with their New Year’s Eve break, with a full afternoon tea and a Champagne reception, followed by a Michelin Star black-tie Gala dinner, and dancing until the early hours with Champagne at midnight. The New Year begins with brunch in Restaurant Hywel Jones, country activities, a hot buffet lunch and mulled wine, tea and scones, and a celebration dinner. Book Here

Horseriding at Lucknam ParkImage: Lucknam Park 

Beechfield House

Spend Christmas nestled in the picturesque Wiltshire countryside at the stunning Beechfield House. Available between 24 and 27 December, their three-night Christmas Break package includes a cream tea on arrival, a Full English breakfast each morning, and a five-course lunch followed by an evening buffet on Christmas Day, plus special dinners on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day. Book Here

Beechfield House hotel in the snowImage: Beechfield House

Bishopstrow Hotel

Head deep into the gorgeous Wiltshire countryside for a three-night New Year break at this beautiful country house hotel, packed full of glitz, glamour, entertainment and fabulous food. Tuck in to canapés and a three-course dinner  with live music on Christmas Eve, while Christmay Day starts with Mimosas and an indulgent breakfast, followed later on by a four-course lunch with coffee & petit fours. Boxing Day is just as special, with a festive afternoon tea, and a Chef's kitchen garden feast in the evening. Family and dog-friendly rooms are available for small and medium dogs. Book Here

Want to stay and see in the new year? Arrive on 30 December to a welcome drink, nibbles and sweet treats on arrival, followed by a hosted quiz and Chef's kitchen garden feast later in the evening. New Year's Eve starts slowly with breakfast and a chance to savour the hotel's spa facilities, plus archery and axe throwing activities. Enjoy traditional cream tea in the afternoon, before a Champagne reception, canapés & five-course black-tie gala dinner in the evening, followed by a live DJ and midnight Champgne toast. Guests must be aged 16+. Book Here

Bishopstrow Hotel in snowImage: Bishopstrow Hotel 

The Newt in Somerset

Book their four-night Christmas break (23 - 27 December) which includes dinner each evening, a decadent four-course Christmas Day lunch with wine, Boxing Day brunch, breakfast each morning and festive cream teas daily. Book Here

There's also the option to book a three-night stay over New Year (30 December – 2 January) which includes festive in-room mini bar treats, breakfast each morning, a welcome dinner at the Garden Café, a New Year’s Eve tasting menu and a Hadspen House Party with music and dancing to see in the New Year. Start New Year’s Day with brunch and play in the annual New Year’s Day Croquet Championship. Book Here

The Newt in Somerset - aerial view with mist
Image - The Newt in Somerset 

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