Festive Escapes
Stay in the heart of Sidmouth this festive season. Our Christmas, New Year, and December breaks provide the perfect escape, with delicious dining and seaside family-run hospitality.
Seaside Shopping Break
Get into the festive spirit in Sidmouth with a two-night stay at The Elizabeth. Our Christmas shopping break combines home-cooked food, delicious drinks and warm hospitality – served up by the sea with 26 years of experience.
Perfectly positioned to pick up presents from Sidmouth’s independent shops (all under 10 minutes from our front door), The Elizabeth is the best beachside base for a Pre-Christmas retail therapy reset.
Christmas Shopping break itinerary
FRIDAY 4th DECEMBER
- Arrive early and enjoy a glass of wine and lunch
- Early check-in at 2 pm
- Settle in and take a stroll on the Esplanade
- Return for complimentary afternoon tea and cake
SATURDAY 5th DECEMBER
- Enjoy breakfast with a sea view
- Explore Fields; Sidmouth’s independent department store – 200m from our door
- Return for morning coffee and homemade cakes, drop off your shopping bags
- Head back into town and check out the rest of the retail options
- Relax and refuel with afternoon tea and homemade cakes.
SUNDAY 6th DECEMBER
- Wake early and take a stroll along the Esplanade
- Enjoy a hearty cooked and continental
breakfast
A COASTAL CHRISTMAS
Give yourself the gift of a stress-free Christmas with a 4-night stay in Sidmouth.
It’s our most complete Christmas package yet – combining home-
cooked food and drink, seasonal treats and gifts, and live music.
All served up, 50 metres from the sea, by our friendly team.
The full Christmas break itinerary includes:
WEDNESDAY 23rd DECEMBER – ARRIVAL
• Arrive to a Festive Treat Box in your room
• Unwind with a Devon cream tea in the lounge
• Sip on mulled wine whilst enjoying festive music in the lounge
• Dine on a delicious 4-course dinner from 6 pm.
THURSDAY 24th DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS EVE
• Start the day with a cooked breakfast
• Morning coffee and homemade shortbread
• Get into the festive spirit with mulled wine and mini mince pies at 4 pm
• Christmas Eve dinner from 6 pm
• Live music from the Sidmouth Town Band
• Attend Midnight Mass at Sidmouth Parish Church (under 10 minutes’ walk away).
FRIDAY 25th DECEMBER – CHRISTMAS DAY
• Begin Christmas morning with a Bucks Fizz breakfast and a seaside stroll
• Relax with coffee and Christmas cake in the lounge at midday
• Celebrate with a traditional Christmas lunch with all the trimmings at 3 pm
• Unwind in the evening with board games and coffee in the lounge.
SATURDAY 26th DECEMBER – BOXING DAY
• Enjoy a leisurely breakfast
• Morning coffee and homemade gingerbread at 11 am
• Watch (or take part in) the Boxing Day swim, or take a refreshing coastal walk
• Wind down with dinner, coffee and petit fours from 6 pm.
SUNDAY 27th DECEMBER – DEPARTURE
• Enjoy a hearty cooked breakfast before checkout.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
WEDNESDAY 30th DECEMBER
• Arrive early and enjoy a light lunch in the lounge or restaurant
• Early check in from 2pm • Homemade cake and tea in your cosy room
• In the evening, head to the Manor Pavilion Theatre for a festive pantomime performance.
THURSDAY 31st DECEMBER – NEW YEAR’S EVE
• Start the day with a Bucks Fizz breakfast
• Spend time exploring Sidmouth’s charming Esplanade and boutique shops
• From 7pm, sip on a pre-dinner cocktail in the lounge
• Feast on a 5-course New Year’s Eve gala dinner.
FRIDAY 1st JANUARY – NEW YEAR’S DAY
• Begin the year with a leisurely New Year’s Day brunch before departing.
READY TO BOOK?
Call our reservations team on 01395 513503. Rates and packages are available exclusively by booking direct.