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Christmas and New Year 2018 - 2019
Ding Dong Merrily on HighChristmas parties at The Old Bell Hotel
Welcome to your home from home this ChristmasImagine your very own 3-night Christmas retreat. Delicious festive food, cosy lounges, a roaring fire in a stunning historic setting, being waited on hand and foot, and where your doggie best friend is made welcome.
The Old Bell Hotel in Malmesbury is your dream home away from home this Christmas - with the benefit of knowing you don’t have to lift a finger. Let us look after you and give you the most wonderful Christmas where you can relax, unwind and totally switch off over the festive break. If you already have Christmas covered but would like a delicious Afternoon Tea treat with a glass or two of bubbly, or are looking to book a Christmas party for friends or colleagues, our hotel has many festive options for you. My team and I would love to host you this Christmas, so get in touch.
Christophe Dumeige - General Manager
£32.00 per person
STARTERSButternut Squash Soup
Garlic Croutons, Keen’s Cheddar Cheese (V, VE, GF)or
Salmon GravadlaxSalted Cucumber with Lime and Dill Cream (GF)
orSlow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly
Roasted Parsnip and Heritage Beetroot Salad, Honey Dressing (GF)
MAIN COURSESBallotine of Turkey
Chestnut Stuffing, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Roast Winter Vegetables, Pigs in Blankets, Bread and Cranberry Sauce, Port Gravy (GFA)
orSlow Cooked Shin of Beef in Barolo Red WineVeal Marrow, French Beans, Creamed Potatoes,
Confit Baby Onion and Thyme Jus (GF)or
Pan Fried CodCrushed Herb and Garlic Potatoes, Stem Broccoli,
Bacon and Seafood Sauce (GF)or
Pearl Barley Risotto CakeSage, Cavolo Nero and Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke
Gremolata Dressing (V, VE, GF)
PUDDINGHomemade Christmas Pudding
Brandy CreamCointreau and Orange Parfait
Vanilla Créme Anglaise (GF)
Chocolate Maquise (GF)
Christmas Parties p3Christmas Afternoon Tea p4Meet up in Malmesbury & Gifts p5Christmas Day Menu p6Christmas 2/3 Night Packages p7New Years Eve Menu p8New Years 2/3 Night Packages p9What’s On in Malmesbury and beyond over the festive season p10-11
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T’s & C’s• Three course Christmas party menu• Available between December 1st – 30th
except Christmas day • Please advise of any dietary requirements
in advance• The Library seats maximum 16 • The Refectory seats maximum 50• Pre-order required from the set menu for
parties of over 10 people • Non refundable deposit of £10 per person
to be paid at the time of booking, with final balance to be paid 14 days prior to arrival
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk
Whether you are organising a small party for up to 16 people, or a bigger do for 50 friends or colleagues, you have the choice to host your festive fiesta in our Library, Garden Room or restaurant, The Refectory. With sumptuous Christmassy fayre in the most festive of locations, you would be hard pushed to find a better venue. Check out our menu opposite and give us a bell (pardon the pun) to chat it through. And if you or your guests would like to make a night of it, stay in one of our cosy and luxurious bedrooms from £120 per night. To book, call us on 01666 822344 or email [email protected].
Dietary Key: V-Vegetarian VE-Vegan GF-Gluten Free GFA-Gluten Free available NF-Nut Free
Book Your Christmas Afternoon Tea‘Tis the season for giving, but it’s also nice to treat yourself too! What better way than heading to The Old Bell Hotel for a Christmas Afternoon Tea in our fabulously festive and wonderfully cosy lounges, drinking a cup of refreshing tea or a glass of bubbly in front of our roaring fires. Our Afternoon Tea includes snowman macaroons, mini mince pies and Christmas logs all washed down with a cool glass of Prosecco and a sprinkle of festive cheer.
Afternoon tea is priced from £21 per person. To book, call us on 01666 822344 or email [email protected].
Meet up in MalmesburyWhether you are spending the day Christmas shopping, taking in the Christmas markets or fancy a catch up with friends, pop-in to The Old Bell Hotel for a bit of R&R! Relax and enjoy Tea or Coffee with cake for only £5 per person. A lovely treat and what’s more, there is no need to book, just come on in between 9.00am - 11.00am daily.
Handmade chocolates, cakes and macaroons - a tasting treat. Our delicious handmade chocolates, macaroons and cakes are expertly made by our very own pastry chef. With 48 hours’ notice (so we can make them fresh and to order) you can snap up these original and decadent Christmas presents, or offer them to friends and family over the party season.
To order or find out more please call 01666 822344 or email [email protected].
The perfect Christmas gift… vouchers.Not sure what to get those tricky loved ones who seem to have everything they need? Well why not get them something they want instead and treat them to The Old Bell Hotel gift vouchers for the perfect Christmas present! Please call in and see us to purchase gift vouchers. We will create them to your specific requirements.
FULL AFTERNOON TEA £21.00 per person
Selection of Sandwiches, Pastries, Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream,
Hand Made Chocolates & Macaroons and Mini Mince Pies with any hot drink and complimentary refills.
Add a glass of Prosecco for £7.00
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T’s & C’s• Available December 1st – 30th in any of
our historic lounges between 9-11am• Not available on Christmas Day
T’s & C’s• Available between December 1st – 30th
between midday and 6pm• For larger parties, The Library seats 16 people• Please advise of any dietary requirements in
advance• £10 deposit per person is required in advance
and remaining balance is due on departure • Not available on Christmas Day
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk
The Holly Christmas Package The perfect 3-night Christmas break
Monday 24th - Thursday 27th December
The Ivy Christmas Package A relaxing 2-night Christmas break
Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th December
£90.00 per person
Tasting Menu 7 Courses (Vegetarian and Vegan Menu available on request)
Champagne and Canapés
*****Slow Roast Pheasant, Pancetta and Thyme Tortellini,
Red Wine and Caramelised Shallot Sauce (GF)
*****Old Bell Smoked Salmon, Langoustine and Dill Pannacotta,
Roasted Heritage Beetroot (GF)
*****Venison and Rosemary Faggot,
Fondant Potato and Redcurrant Jus (GF)
*****Pan Fried Scallops, Crispy Parma Ham, Pea Purée,
Pancetta and Pea Salsa (GF)
*****Traditional Supreme Turkey and Stuffing,
Roasted Winter Vegetables, Bread Sauce and Cranberry
Pearl Barley Risotto Cake and Rocket Salad, Green Pea Sauce, Roasted Butternut Squash (NF, VG, GF)
*****Homemade Christmas Pudding, Brandy Cream
*****Coffee and Petit Fours
Christmas Eve• Check-in from 3.00pm and enjoy a cream tea in our
comfortable lounges
• Three course dinner in our restaurant, The Refectory
• After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one ofour lounges
• Midnight Mass and carols in Malmesbury Abbey(optional)
• Following Midnight Mass and carols, we will beserving mulled wine, mince pies and chocolatefondants in our lounges
Christmas Day• Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am
• Meet in the bar for Champagne and Canapésat 12.30pm
• Seven course taster Christmas Day menu
• Cold buffet served between 7.00pm and 9.00pm
Boxing Day• Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am
• Boxing Day lunch
• Three course dinner
Thursday 27th December• Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am
• Check-out is at 11.00am but please feel free to leaveyour bags if you wish to explore Malmesbury
PriceFrom £925.00 based on two people in a character room
Christmas Eve• Check-in from 3.00pm and enjoy a cream tea in our
comfortable lounges
• Three course dinner in our restaurant, The Refectory
• After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in thelounge
• Midnight Mass and carols in Malmesbury Abbey(optional)
• Following Midnight Mass and carols, we will beserving mulled wine, mince pies and chocolatefondants in our lounges
Christmas Day• Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am
• Meet in the bar for Champagne and Canapésat 12.30pm
• Seven course taster Christmas Day menu
• Cold buffet served between 7.00pm and 9.00pm
Boxing Day• Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am
• Check out by 11.00am please feel free to leave yourbags if you wish to explore Malmesbury
PriceFrom £639.00 based on two people in a character room
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T’s & C’s• Prices are per room, per package and include all meals as shown, drinks receptions and VAT.• Non refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking with full balance payable on or
before 1st December • Dress is smart casual throughout your stay, please just wear what makes you feel comfortable • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay• Single rooms are available on request • Children are welcome. Please ask for details • For 2-night stays
o Departure is after breakfast on Boxing Day (Wednesday 26th December)o You are welcome to join us for lunch on Boxing Day. Please advise and we will reserve you
a table. The (reduced) a la carte menu is from £35 per person
T’s & C’s• This menu is served on Christmas day only• Arrival at 12.30pm for Champagne and Canapés • Christmas Day lunch £90.00 per person - non-refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking (£45.00 per person with final balance paid 14 days prior to arrival, 11th Dec 2018)• Please advise of any dietary requirements in advanceTo book: call 01666 822344 or email [email protected]
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk
Champagne and Canapés
*****
Oyster Rockefeller
*****
Pan-Fried Scallops, Cauliflower and Black Pepper Fritter, Spiced Cauliflower Purée and Watercress (GF)
*****
Duck Liver and Cointreau Parfait, Winter Chutney, Quail Scotch Egg, Toasted Sourdough and Rocket
*****
Grilled Fillet of Lemon Sole, Garlic and Herb Roasted New Potatoes, Stem Broccoli, Brown Shrimp, Caper and Lemon Butter
*****
Slow Cooked Angus Beef Fillet, Mini Oxtail Suet Pudding, Veal Marrow, Pancetta and Potato Gratin and Winter Greens
*****
Chestnut Pavlova, Mandarine Pannacotta, Chestnut Ice Cream and Vanilla Chantilly
Coffee and Petit Fours 2 19Happy
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T’s & C’s• This menu is served on New Year’s Eve only
– 31st December 2018• Please arrive at 7.30pm for Champagne and Canapés • New Year’s Eve dinner, £90.00 per person, non-refundable 50%
deposit to be paid at time of booking (£45.00 per person with final balance paid 14 days prior to arrival, 17th December)
• Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance To book: call 01666 822344 or email [email protected]
• Check-in from 3.00pm and relax in one of ourcomfortable lounges
• Seven course taster New Year’s Eve Menu
• After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one ofour lounges
• Celebrate the start of 2019 with music and dancingto Shelly Lafleur
• Prosecco Cream Tea on a day to suit you
Tuesday 1st January, New Year’s Day• New Year’s Day Bucks Fizz Brunch served between
8.00am and 3.00pm
• Three course meal on your second night from theA La Carte menu
Wednesday 2nd January• Enjoy a Bucks Fizz with breakfast
• Check-out at 11.00am
Extend your stay and get 50% off your room
PriceFrom £619.00 based on two people in a character room
The Celebration Package A superb 2-night New Year package Arrival dates Sunday 30th December
– Tuesday 1st January or, Monday 31stDecember – Wednesday 2nd January Monday 31st December, New Year’s Eve
• Check-in from 3.00pm and relax in one of ourcomfortable lounges
• Seven course taster New Year’s Eve Menu
• After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one ofour lounges
• Celebrate the start of 2019 with music and dancingto Shelly Lafleur
Tuesday 1st January, New Year’s Day• New Year’s Day Bucks Fizz Brunch served between
8am and 3pm
• Departure time extended to 12.00pm
PriceFrom £409.00 based on two people in a character room
Ringing in the New Year Package A delightful 1-night New Year package
Monday 31st December – Tuesday 1st January
T’s & C’s• Prices are per room, per package and include all meals as shown,
drinks receptions, entertainment and VAT.• Non refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking with full balance
payable on or before 1st December • Dress is smart casual throughout your stay, please just wear what makes you
feel comfortable • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay• Single rooms are available on request
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk
£90.00 per person
Tasting Menu 7 Courses (Vegetarian and Vegan Menu available on request)
What’s on in Malmesbury and beyond over the festive season
...helping you celebrate in style
Join us in MalmesburyPacked with events, carols, and Christmas cheer, Malmesbury is a beautifully festive place to stay this Christmas. The Old Bell Hotel is next door to Malmesbury Abbey which, along with the Christmas services and carols, has a host of events planned for December. If you need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping in Malmesbury, there is the craft fair where you can find a range of handmade arts and crafts from Wiltshire, and late-night shopping on Friday 7th December. There is nothing better than topping off this wonderful Christmas atmosphere with a warm drink or hearty dinner at The Old Bell Hotel. For more information on Malmesbury Abbey’s events please visit www.malmesburyabbey.com/Events
Bath German Christmas Market
See link below for full details of the markethttps://bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/the-market/about-the-market/
22nd November 2018 - 9th December 2018
Cirencester Christmas Market
See link below for full details of the market Voted one of the top eight markets in Vogue magazine
http://cirencester.gov.uk/whats-on/2018/12/10/christmas-markets-ckbfl-ahy8h
Thursday 13 December 2018 10.00am - 5.00pm
Community Christmas Tree Festival, Lacock nr Chippenham
Experience one of Lacock Abbey’s more recent Christmas traditions with over 20 beautifully decorated trees in set in the atmospheric medieval cloister.Lacock Abbey, Village and Fox Talbot Museum.From: 1 Dec 2018 - 4 Jan 2019 10:30 - 16:00
Christmas at Roves Farm
Dress up and join the animals in our Nativity Plays. We have plenty of costumes for all ages from toddlers to grannies! Sit amongst the animals in the barn as the Nativity story comes to life around you. At Roves Farm Visitor Centre.
1 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 8 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2018 15 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2018 22 Dec 2018 - 23 Dec 2018
Westonbirt Christmas lights
Take a walk through a magical wonderland of trees on the Enchanted Christmas Illuminated Trail at Westonbirt Arboretum.https://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt-christmas
Selected dates throughout December 2018
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https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/christmasFor a full list of festive events around the region please visit
www.oldbellhotel.co.uk
[email protected] +44(0)1666 822344
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