Christmas 2013

Christmas Activities

Local activities include boat trips and horse riding. Our reception staff are happy to help with information and bookings. There are walks strenuous or gentle, but equally spectacular and Argyll coastal leisurely drives. Sightseeing includes mountains and lochs, highlands and islands, you may even see a seal off the shore if you are lucky. The Highland Cattle will be grazing in the field in front of the hotel and happy, as always, for a pat on the head, or why not pop down to the pond and say hello to the ducks for those that don’t want to venture too far!

Christmas Eve

Arrive at leisure and settle in.

Our Chartroom II Bar and Bistro is open all day for delicious meals and refreshments. Unwind with a welcome drink and a slice of Christmas cake in front of the lounge fire. The Asknish Bay Restaurant greets you in the evening with a sumptuous festive dinner from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. Booking a dining time in advance is advisable. Our local church has a midnight service. Join us for minced pies and mulled wine on return.

Christmas Day

A Merry Christmas to all!

A continental breakfast will be served between 8.30am and 10.00am in the Asknish Bay Restaurant to give you time to open your stockings! Lunch will be served between 12.30pm and 2.30pm for residents and non-residents. Details of Christmas day church services locally are available at reception. From about 12.30pm, complimentary cocktails or something soft, accompanied by our own canapés, will be served in the Cocktail Lounge, giving guests ample opportunity to peruse the Christmas Day Luncheon menu at their leisure.

Christmas luncheon is a mouth-watering six course traditional feast with all the trimmings including our own Christmas puddings, mince pies and chocolates. An interesting alternative choice for those that don’t like traditional fare will also be offered using the best local ingredients. A fine Scottish cheese board and sandwiches will be available in the lounge from 8.00pm for those who get the nibbles later on.

Boxing Day

Walk off the Christmas over-indulgences or take advantage of the various activities available locally. Perhaps you prefer to settle comfortably next to the warm log fire.

Lunch will be available in the ChartroomII Bar and Bistro from 12.30 – 2.30pm.
Dinner will be our spectacular seafood buffet served from 7.00pm- 9.00pm.

Alternatively, we also have a one day package where you can arrive after breakfast on Christmas Day in time to indulge in our 5 course gourmet lunch. After dining, enjoy a walk around Arduaine Garden or relax and put your feet up. Join us early evening for games and music in the lounge and a light finger buffet. Price includes breakfast on Boxing Day.

Or a two day package arriving on Christmas Day or staying just for Boxing Day.

Prices:

3 nights – £385 per person in a Classic Cedar Wing Sea View room, £395 per person in a Superior Cedar Wing or Main House Room or £535pp in a Suite. Add an extra night or two either side for only £30 per person B&B, £60pp in a suite.

A 50% single supplement would apply for single guests.

Sample Gourmet 5 course Christmas Lunch for non-residents is £55 per person or a
classic Christmas lunch (sample)  for £35 per person.

We hope you can join us for what will be a truly relaxing time.

Sample Christmas Lunch – £55 per person

Wild Mushroom and Truffle Beignet

Pressed Terrine of Pork, Pigeon and Pheasant,
Apple and Mustard Seed Relish, Lemon and Thyme Toast

Watercress and Potato Soup

Creamed Glazert Goats’ Cheese, Red Pepper and Yellow Pepper Mousse,
Mixed Salad (V)

Lemon Sole and Scallop Mousse,
Crispy Pancetta, Lemon Butter Sauce

Mulled Wine Sorbet, Langues Du Chat

Roast Breast and Ballotine Leg of Kelly’s Bronze Free-range Turkey,
Chestnut Stuffing, Chipolatas, Roast Gravy

Grilled Fillet of Sea Bass,
Lemon and Thyme Gratin, Spinach Purée, Pernod Sauce

Butternut Squash & Toasted Almond Risotto,
Crispy Root Vegetables

Roast Rib-eye of Barbreck Beef,
Crispy Yorkshire Pudding, Goose Fat Potatoes, Red Wine Jus

Hand-made Christmas Pudding,
Brandy Anglaise, Vanilla Ice Cream

Iced Orange Parfait,
Dark Chocolate Sorbet, Cardamom Praline

Poached Pear,
Vanilla Cream, Pecan Toffee Sauce

Three Scottish Cheeses and Biscuits