A Christmas celebration 2009
A Great Christmas hotel break at Lakeside, where every detail is taken care of.
22 December
Welcome Drinks Reception
Begin the festivities in hospitable fashion as you join your fellow guests and Lakeside staff for a welcome drink.
Dinner
Take your seat in our Lakeview Restaurant and Conservatory, and dine in sumptuous surroundings to the festive tunes and carols of our pianist.
23 December
Breakfast
At your leisure enjoy a relaxing full English breakfast prior to spending your day either discovering the Lake District scenery or visit Brantwood - the home of the poet and writer John Ruskin. Collect your tickets at Lakeside Reception for a sail on Coniston Lake and entrance to Brantwood.
Grand Buffet Dinner
Dine in the Lakeview Restaurant and Conservatory make new friends with guests and the Lakeside Team.
Lakeside Casino Re-opens
Place your bets for a glamorous evening of prize-winning roulette and black jack.
Christmas Eve - 24 December
Breakfast
To start the day, a traditional English breakfast whilst gazing out over Lake Windermere. After which, you have time to discover the Lakes.
Jazz Cruise
Depart on a lake steamer for a scenic 2 hour cruise the length of England's Largest lake and take afternoon tea, accompanied by a jazz band to provide more high notes.
Dinner
A superb six-course menu, accompanied by music and entertainment to get you in the Christmas spirit.
Midnight Service
For those who wish, join the congregation for a memorable Midnight Communion in the historic setting of Cartmel Priory. Savour a warming hot broth on your return.
Christmas Day - 25 December
Buffet Breakfast and Surprise Guest
Relax with our informal light buffet breakfast and await the arrival of Santa.
Guided Fell Walk
Work up a healthy appetite for lunch with an invigorating guided walk among the local fells.
Lakeland Christmas Lunch
Sample truly traditional fare and all the trimmings.
Serve Our Staff
Calling all volunteers to swap roles and serve Christmas lunch to our staff. We are always oversubscribed for this special occasion, so get your bid in early.
Carved Buffet
Be our guest as chef serves you with the best Lakeland produce, fresh from farm and fell.
Evening Entertainment
Take part in some festive family fun and parlour games in our Lakeview Restaurant, rounding off an unforgettable Christmas Day.
Boxing Day - 26 December
Brunch
Sit down to a traditional Cumbrian Brunch, while admiring the Lakeland scenery from our Lakeview Restaurant and Conservatory. Enjoy a day exploring the sights and scenes of the Lake District. Collect yours vouchers to explore the Aquarium of the Lakes.
Dinner
Dine to the sounds of our live Jazz Band and possibly take to the dance floor. An opportunity to say farewell to old friends and new.
27 December
Farewell Breakfast
End your festive four-day stay with a traditional English breakfast and take a fond last look at that stunning view over Lake Windermere.
Lakeside Pool & Spa is open from 7am-7pm every day during your visit.
Our Purely Lakeside and Aveda Elemental Nature spa treatments are available every day except Christmas Day.
All in all a very special kind of Xmas.
Christmas Hotel Breaks: Tariff
Room Types, for 5 nights:
Premium from £873
Family from £1,128
Lakeview £1,025
Suites from £1,230
All tariffs are per person for the 5 night stay and include all items described. All nights are dinner inclusive.
Children under 3 no charge
Aged 3-10 years sharing with parent(s) £45 per night
Aged 11-14 years sharing with parent(s) £65 per night
Twin/double rooms for single occupancy carry a supplement
(Programme subject to change)