Christmas & New Year

Scafell Hotel

** Unfortunately due to the current Covid situation we will not be running our Christmas & New Year packages, we will however have Bed & Breakfast packages available with meals available in the Restaurant (incl Christmas Lunch, advance bookings only) & Riverside Bar. **

There can be very few nicer places to spend Christmas than in the very heart of Borrowdale, at The Scafell in one of the Lake District’s finest valleys, where each year we look forward to greeting friends old and new for our traditional Christmas and New Year programme.

The three day Christmas programme starts with afternoon tea on Tuesday 24th December and finishes after breakfast on Friday 27th December, at a fully inclusive cost of £595.00 per person.

The two day New Year programme starts with afternoon tea on Tuesday 31st December and finishes after breakfast on Thursday 2nd January at a fully inclusive cost of £450.00 per person.

Children under 10 years old sharing a room with their parents will be charged half the adult rate. Children occupying their own rooms will be charged in full.

Guests are very welcome to extend their Christmas & New Year stay with us at normal tariff rates through Reception.

Click HERE to view our Christmas & New Year brochure.

The Management reserves the right to alter the programme should it be necessary to do so without any prior notice

Our Christmas Programme

Tuesday 24th December

After a warm welcome from the hotel management our Christmas programme commences with a light afternoon tea in the lounge.

From: 6.00pm – Join us in the Cocktail Bar for Champagne Cocktails and Canapés.

From: 6.30pm – 9.00pm Enjoy a candlelit Gourmet Dinner in the restaurant, afterwards relax in front of log fires where we serve you with coffee and liqueur of your choice.

11.30pm – Midnight service of Carols and Holy Communion at St. Andrews Church, Borrowdale. (optional)

Wednesday 25th December – A Very Happy Christmas to Everyone !!

8.00 – 10.00am – A hearty breakfast preceded by Bucks Fizz.

12.00 Noon – Before your traditional Christmas lunch join us in the Cocktail Bar for a Sherry or Aperitif before enjoying the remainder of the afternoon at your leisure.

7.00pm – A resplendent Buffet prepared by our chefs awaits you in the restaurant.

8.30pm – The Christmas Night Movie in the Sun Lounge

Thursday 26th December – Boxing Day

8.00 – 10.00am – Breakfast

11.30am – A fully guided tour of the Honister Slate Mines with Brandy, Coffee and Mince Pies served at the hause. At the hotel a light lunch will be served in the Cocktail Bar or a packed lunch will be supplied for those who might decide to walk back to Rosthwaite.

6.30pm – Gala Dinner served from 7pm, with entertainment ( To Be Advised )

Friday 27th December

After breakfast we hope to see you in the lounge for coffee before we bid you farewell before your journey home.

Our New Year Programme

Tuesday 31st December – New Years Eve

On arrival a warm welcome from the management followed by a light afternoon tea in the lounge.

From 6.00pm – The New Year celebrations begin in the Cocktail Bar where you are greeted with Champagne Cocktails and Canapés.

6.30pm – A Gala New Year’s Dinner followed by an evening of dancing to MB’z Disco.

After Midnight – Fireworks Display (weather permitting) in the Gardens

Wednesday 1st January 2020 – A Happy New Year to One & All !

8.00 – 10.00am – Celebrate the arrival of 2020 with a sparkling Champagne Breakfast.

11.30am – A guided walk from the hotel with Coffee, Brandy & Mince Pies served en route . At the hotel a light lunch will be served in the Cocktail Bar or a packed lunch will be supplied for those who might decide to walk back to Rosthwaite.

from 7.00pm – Gala Dinner served from 7pm, with entertainment ( To Be Advised )

Thursday 2nd January 2020

After breakfast we hope to see you in the lounge for coffee before we bid you farewell before your journey home.