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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ACCOMMODATION PACKAGES
Balbirnie House, as one of Scotland’s most historic and important Grade A listed mansions, has hosted some wonderful festive celebrations over the last 233 years and this year will certainly be no exception. The house is quite magnificent in December, with beautiful traditional Christmas trees, halls decked with bows of holly, lovely decorations, and trees outside covered in fairy lights. Our residents’ itinerary over Christmas and New Year is a very relaxed affair, with guests really enjoying the feel of a traditional house party.
Your stay can be as relaxing or active as the mood dictates - a leisurely stroll in the park, a morning’s golf, an afternoon’s drive to St. Andrews, or just browsing through the shelves of the old library, relaxing in front of the fires, with possibly the clink of a decanter of port…. Should you be feeling a little more energetic and wish to explore the area, or participate in some sporting activities during your stay, we would be delighted to suggest some alternatives.
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE ITINERARY
CHRISTMAS EVE
Upon arrival on Christmas Eve, settle into your room and then enjoy afternoon tea served in The Drawing Room. In the evening, Christmas cocktails and canapés will be served while the local choir creates a wonderful Christmas atmosphere in The Long Gallery. The festive celebrations are continued with a feature four course dinner, with four of Balbirnie’s favourite ‘signature’ dishes from the last 12 months or so. Afterwards, you may wish to attend the midnight service at the local Markinch church and enjoy mince pies and mulled wine upon your return.
CHRISTMAS DAY
After breakfast and the excitement of opening presents, you may wish to take a stroll in the park to prepare an appetite for lunch! An outstanding Christmas Day lunch will be served, including of course traditional roast turkey with all the trimmings! Thereafter, you can look forward to a very relaxed afternoon. Just enjoy the day. For any children attending, Santa will make a guest appearance in the afternoon. In the evening, we then serve a delicious Christmas Day hot and cold buffet.
BOXING DAY
Boxing Day is again a leisurely affair, with a late breakfast on offer. Today provides the opportunity for guests to have an afternoon out, perhaps to the East Neuk or St Andrews. For those who are a little more adventurous why not join in on The Balbirnie Treasure Hunt and possibly win a Magnum of Champagne! Dinner consists of a 4 course “Classic Scotland” theme menu.
On the 27th December guests depart after breakfast.
PRICES
2 night stay - £385.00 per person
3 night stay - £545.00 per person
The package includes meals as stated, with overnight accommodation in a standard double/twin room (based on two people sharing). Should you wish to upgrade to a deluxe room there is a £30.00 per person per night supplement.
NEW YEAR PACKAGE ITINERARY
30th DECEMBER
Upon arrival, settle into your room and then enjoy afternoon tea, served in The Drawing Room. In the evening, we will be serving cocktails and canapés to our residents. The festive celebrations are continued with a feature four course set dinner, with four of Balbirnie’s favourite ‘signature’ dishes from the last 12 months or so.
HOGMANAY
After breakfast, you may wish to take a stroll in the park to prepare an appetite for the remainder of the day! We then serve a light buffet residents’ lunch today in The Long Gallery. Thereafter, you can look forward to a very relaxed afternoon - just enjoy the day and prepare for a super evening ahead! We have a fabulous black tie Grand Hogmanay Ball for Hogmanay at Balbirnie. Champagne and canapés will be served at 7.00pm, with the meal itself commencing in The Ballroom at 7.30pm. The evening’s entertainment includes both a band and disco to ensure the music carries on into the night. Our band, ‘Callanish’, play a super mixture of both traditional Scottish ceilidh music and also some modern popular music. Our brand new sparkly midnight blue dancefloor really adds another dimension to the dancing as well! A glass of champagne and Balbirnie’s piper welcome the New Year in at midnight, and dancing continues until 2am, at which time pies are served. We usually have about 150 guests attending The Ball and seating is on tables of twelve, with our residents usually sitting together. A really tremendous way to start the new year off!
NEW YEAR’S DAY
New Year’s Day is again a leisurely affair, with a delicious late breakfast being served in the Orangery. Today provides the opportunity for guests to have an afternoon out, perhaps to the East Neuk or St Andrews. For those who are a little more adventurous why not join in on The Balbirnie Treasure Hunt and possibly win a Magnum of Champagne! Dinner consists of a 4 course “Classic Scotland” theme menu.
On the 2nd January guests depart after breakfast.
PRICE
3 night stay - £599.00 per person
This package includes meals as stated, with accommodation in a standard double/twin room (based on two people sharing). Should you wish to upgrade to a deluxe room, there would be an additional charge of £30.00 per person per night.
