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Reservations now being taken for Christmas Day Lunch and New Year's Eve Dinner

Christmas Day Lunch
Join us from 12.30pm for prosecco and canapés followed by a sumptuous lunch served in ‘The Old Dining Room’ and conservatory. Click here to download the menu

£65.00 per person, £30.00 under 10’s

New Year's Eve
Join us for a delicious banquet in our beautiful candlelit ballroom, spellbinding dinner entertainment by our mystery magician, a glass of prosecco at midnight and dancing until 1.00am. If you’d prefer not to dance, book a table in our beautiful restaurant, ‘The Old Dining Room’ instead. Click here to download the menu

£65 per person please pre-order your menu:

Booking essential for both Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. 
Please pre-order your menu.

Email reservations or call on 01304 613388

 

For details of accommodation packages for Christmas and New Year click here

 

 


Christmas and New Year

Christmas Eve
Check in from 2.30pm
Traditional afternoon tea 4.30pm served by the log fire in our reception lounge. Enjoy the festive atmosphere as we light up the Christmas tree and a myriad of twinkling candles.

Cocktails and dinner 7.00pm
Join us for a glass of prosecco followed by a 3 course dinner chosen from our a la carte menu served in our magical, candlelit restaurant ‘The Old Dining Room’

We recommend… an afternoon stroll around the medieval streets of Sandwich – perfect for really getting into the festive spirit, last minute Christmas present buying and to work up an appetite (you are going to need one!) if the weather is inclement you can enjoy a screening of a classic movie or play a traditional board game in the hotel’s cosy Club Room

Midnight Mass If you’d like to attend Midnight Mass, St Clement’s Church is a short walk away. The service actually starts at 11.30pm. We will serve mulled wine, hot drinks and homemade mince pies upon your return to the hotel.

Christmas Day
Continental & cooked breakfast 8.00-10.00am featuring the very best local produce served in the restaurant.

Family Christmas Day Church Service
at St Clement’s Church, Sandwich starts at 11.30am.

Christmas Day lunch
From 12.30pm.
Prosecco & appetisers will be served in our reception lounge followed by a sumptuous 4 course festive lunch. Download a copy of the menu here.

The Queen's Speech
At 3.00pm we will screen HM The Queen’s Speech in the comfort of The Club Room.

Buffet dinner
From 7.30pm – a light, dinner buffet will be available.

Boxing Day (optional 3rd night stay)
Continental & cooked breakfast 8.00-10.00am
Featuring the very best local produce served in the restaurant.

Check out (for guests staying 2 nights) – before 12.00pm

Boxing Day lunch a two course lunch menu served from 12.00 – 3.00pm
Alternatively, if you’ve plans for an outing we’ll organise a delicious packed lunch for you instead.

Gourmet Kentish dinner
 A 3 course Kentish gourmet dinner will be served from 7.00pm in the candlelit ‘Old Dining Room’

We recommend… taking a stroll along one of the many beautiful beaches that line our coast. The National Nature Reserve at Pegwell Bay is particularly worth a visit. By prior arrangement, and depending on the tide, we can arrange a boat trip along the River Stour - make sure you wrap up well as it can get very cold.

The day after Boxing Day
Continental and cooked breakfast 8.00-10.00am

Featuring the very best local produce served in the restaurant.

Check out (for guests staying 3 nights) - before 12.00pm

New Year’s Eve
Our special New Year’s Eve package includes afternoon tea, dinner and dancing, an overnight stay in one of our stylish bedrooms and a delicious breakfast on New Year’s Day

Check in from 2.00pm on New Year’s Eve

Afternoon tea at 4.00pm

Dinner and dancing from 7.00pm. Download a copy of the menu here

Check out by 12.00pm on New Year’s Day

 

For full details of Christmas and New Year accommodation packages click here


Christmas and New Year Packages 2010

Christmas breaks

2 nights
(per person)
3 nights
(per person)
Double Room
Comfortable rooms with standard double beds.
£225.00£325.00
King Room, Junior Suite, Family Room
6' beds, These bedrooms can be converted for use with twin beds if required.  Please advise if you prefer twin beds when booking.
£245.00£355.00
River View Room
The harmonious colours, soft furnishings in  rooms overlooking the river Stour are just gorgeous!
£285.00£415.00
Extra nights after 27th December.
You can extend your break at a special rate of £45 per person per night including breakfast

Booking and cancellation policy
A 50% deposit at the time of booking with the balance being paid in full by 1st November 2010 is required. Cancellations are non-refundable after 1st December 2010.

For details of the Christmas itinary and events, click here

New Year's Eve

1 night
(per room)
Extra night
(per room)
Double Room
Comfortable rooms with standard double beds.
£225.00£65.00
King Room, Junior Suite, Family Room
6' beds, These bedrooms can be converted for use with twin beds if required.  Please advise if you prefer twin beds when booking.
from £235.00from £70.00
River View Room
The harmonious colours, soft furnishings and 6' beds in  rooms overlooking the river Stour are just gorgeous!
from £275.00from £80.0
Booking and cancellation policy
A 50% deposit at the time of booking with the balance being paid in full by 1st November 2010 is required. Cancellations are non-refundable after 1st December 2010. These conditions also apply to non-residents’ reservations for Christmas Day lunch.

 


Traditional Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Teas now being served

The Old Dining Room at The Bell Hotel reverts to a time-honoured tradition with the re-introduction of 'proper' Afternoon Tea.

Delicious savouries, dainty sandwiches, fanciful cakes and pastries accompanied by the finest estate grown teas and coffee, or, for the ultimate indulgence, a glass of delectable English fizz. Treat a friend with one of our Afternoon Tea gift vouchers.

Available 3.00pm - 5.00pm Wednesday - Saturday and 4.00pm - 5.30pm Sunday

For details of how to obtain a gift voucher, to reserve a table please call 01304 626992 or contact us by email

Click here to download a copy of the Afternoon Tea Menu.

 


Sunday Night Offer

Banish that Sunday night Monday morning feeling!

Dinner bed and breakfast from £110.
Sunday night stay, including accommodation, dinner for two from our a la carte menu and breakfast the following morning.Contact our reservations team for more details.

Weekend Breaks

Two night weekend breaks including Dinner on one night from £230

Treat yourself to a two day weekend break in a beautiful bedroom. Choose up to three courses from our a la carte menu. Enjoy the East Kent landscape, countryside, stunning coastline and the medieval Cinque port of Sandwich.

2 Nights Bed & Breakfast including Dinner on one night Fri/Sat or Sat/Sun
(Based on two people sharing)

Double from£230.00
King Size (6' bed) from£244.00
Riverside (6'bed) from£300.00
Balcony Suite (6' bed) from£390.00

For more details please contact reservations.

Head Chef Stephen Piddock is bringing the very best local and seasonal produce to the Bell Hotel. Look out for home smoked wood pigeon, wild mushroom ravioli and spiced roast pear. There's steamed globe artichoke, braised shoulder of salt marsh lamb and a new wine list to tempt you in for lunch or dinner.

To book please click here


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