Christmas and New Year 2018 - 2019 Welcome to your home from home this Christmas Ding Dong Merrily Imagine your very own 3-night on High Christmas retreat. Delicious festive £32.00 per person Christmas parties at The Old Bell Hotel food, cosy lounges, a roaring fire in a stunning historic setting, being Whether you are organising a STARTERS waited on hand and foot, and small party for up to 16 people, Butternut Squash Soup where your doggie best friend is or a bigger do for 50 friends Garlic Croutons, Keen’s Cheddar Cheese (V, VE, GF) made welcome. or colleagues, you have the or The Old Bell Hotel in choice to host your festive fiesta Salmon Gravadlax is your dream home away from in our Library, Garden Room or Salted Cucumber with Lime and Dill Cream (GF) home this Christmas - with the restaurant, The Refectory. With or benefit of knowing you don’t have sumptuous Christmassy fayre in Slow Cooked Crispy Pork Belly to lift a finger. Let us look after you the most festive of locations, you Roasted Parsnip and Heritage Beetroot Salad, Honey Dressing (GF) and give you the most wonderful would be hard pushed to find Christmas where you can relax, a better venue. Check out our unwind and totally switch off over MAIN COURSES menu opposite and give us a bell the festive break. If you already Ballotine of Turkey (pardon the pun) to chat it through. have Christmas covered but would Chestnut Stuffing, Duck Fat Roast Potatoes, Roast Winter Vegetables, And if you or your guests would like like a delicious Afternoon Tea treat Pigs in Blankets, Bread and Cranberry Sauce, Port Gravy (GFA) to make a night of it, stay in one of with a glass or two of bubbly, or or are looking to book a Christmas our cosy and luxurious bedrooms from £120 per night. To book, call Slow Cooked Shin of Beef in Barolo Red Wine party for friends or colleagues, our Veal Marrow, French Beans, Creamed Potatoes, hotel has many festive options for us on 01666 822344 or email you. My team and I would love to [email protected]. Confit Baby Onion and Thyme Jus (GF) host you this Christmas, so get in or touch. T’s & C’s Pan Fried Cod • Three course Christmas party menu Crushed Herb and Garlic Potatoes, Stem Broccoli, • Available between December 1st- 30th except Christmas day Bacon and Seafood Sauce (GF) • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance or Christophe Dumeige - General Manager • The Library seats maximum 16 Pearl Barley Risotto Cake • The Refectory seats maximum 50 Sage, Cavolo Nero and Roasted Jerusalem Artichoke Christmas Parties p3 • Pre-order required from the set menu for parties of over 10 people Christmas Afternoon Tea p4 Gremolata Dressing (V, VE, GF) • Non refundundable deposit of £10 per person Meet up in Malmesbury & Gifts p5 to be paid at the time of booking, with final balance to be paid 14 days prior to arrival PUDDING Christmas Day Menu p6 Christmas 2/3 Night Packages p7 Homemade Christmas Pudding New Years Eve Menu p8 Brandy Cream New Years 2/3 Night Packages p9 Cointreau and Orange Parfait What’s On in Malmesbury and beyond Vanilla Créme Anglaise (GF) over the festive season p10-11 Chocolate Maquise (GF)

Dietary Key: V-Vegetarian VE-Vegan GF-Gluten Free GFA-Gluten Free available NF-Nut Free 3 www.oldbellhotel.co.uk Book Your Christmas Meet up in Afternoon Tea Malmesbury FULL AFTERNOON TEA ‘Tis the season for giving, but it’s £21.00 per person Whether you are spending the day also nice to treat yourself too! What Selection of Sandwiches, Pastries, Christmas shopping, taking in the better way than heading to The Old Scones with Jam and Clotted Cream, Christmas markets or fancy a catch Bell Hotel for a Christmas Afternoon up with friends, pop-in to The Old Hand Made Chocolates & Macaroons and Mini Mince Pies Tea in our fabulously festive and Bell Hotel for a bit of R&R! Relax with any hot drink and complimentary refills. wonderfully cosy lounges, drinking and enjoy Tea or Coffee with cake a cup of refreshing tea or a glass for only £5 per person. A lovely of bubbly in front of our roaring Add a glass of Prosecco for £7.00 treat and what’s more, there is fires. Our Afternoon Tea includes no need to book, just come on in snowman macaroons, mini mince between 9.00am - 11.00am daily. pies and Christmas logs all washed down with a cool glass of Prosecco T’s & C’s T’s & C’s and a sprinkle of festive cheer. • Available December 1st- 30th in any of our • Available between December 1st- 30th historic lounges between 9-11 between midday and 6pm • Not available on Christmas Day Afternoon tea is priced from £21 • For larger parties, The Library seats 16 people per person. To book, call us on • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance 01666 822344 or email • £10 deposit per person is required in advance [email protected]. and remaining balance is due on departure • Not available on Christmas Day

Handmade chocolates, cakes and The perfect macaroons - a tasting treat. Christmas gift… vouchers. Our delicious handmade chocolates, macaroons and cakes are expertly made by our very own pastry chef. Not sure what to get those With 48 hours’ notice (so we can make them fresh and tricky loved ones who seem to order) you can snap up these original and decadent to have everything they Christmas presents, or offer them to friends and family need? Well why not get them over the party season. something they want instead To order or find out and treat them to The Old Bell more please Hotel gift vouchers for the call 01666 822344 perfect Christmas present! or email Please call in and see us to [email protected]. purchase gift vouchers. We will create them to your specific requirements.

4 5 www.oldbellhotel.co.uk The Holly Christmas Package The Ivy Christmas Package The perfect 3-night Christmas break A relaxing 2-night Christmas break Monday 24th - Thursday 27th December Monday 24th - Wednesday 26th December

Christmas Eve Christmas Eve Tasting Menu 7 Courses (Vegetarian and Vegan Menu available on request) • Check-in from 3.00pm and enjoy a cream tea in our • Check-in from 3.00pm and enjoy a cream tea in our comfortable lounges comfortable lounges £90.00 per person • Three course dinner in our restaurant, The Refectory • Three course dinner in our restaurant, The Refectory • After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one of • After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in the Champagne and Canapés our lounges lounge ***** • Midnight Mass and carols in Malmesbury Abbey • Midnight Mass and carols in Malmesbury Abbey (optional) (optional) Slow Roast Pheasant, Pancetta and Thyme Tortellini, • Following Midnight Mass and carols, we will be • Following Midnight Mass and carols, we will be Red Wine and Caramelised Shallot Sauce (GF) serving mulled wine, mince pies and chocolate serving mulled wine, mince pies and chocolate fondants in our lounges fondants in our lounges ***** Christmas Day Christmas Day Old Bell Smoked Salmon, Langoustine and Dill Pannacotta, Roasted Heritage Beetroot (GF) • Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am • Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am • Meet in the bar for Champagne and Canapés • Meet in the bar for Champagne and Canapés ***** at 12.30pm at 12.30pm Venison and Rosemary Faggot, • Seven course taster Christmas Day menu • Seven course taster Christmas Day menu Fondant Potato and Redcurrant Jus (GF) • Cold buffet served between 7.00pm and 9.00pm • Cold buffet served between 7.00pm and 9.00pm ***** Boxing Day Boxing Day Pan Fried Scallops, Crispy Parma Ham, Pea Purée, • Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am • Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am Pancetta and Pea Salsa (GF) • Boxing Day lunch • Check out by 11.00am please feel free to leave your bags if you wish to explore Malmesbury ***** • Three course dinner Price Traditional Supreme Turkey and Stuffing, Thursday 27th December Roasted Winter Vegetables, Bread Sauce and Cranberry From £639.00 based on two people in a • Breakfast is served between 8.00am and 10.30am character room Pearl Barley Risotto Cake and Rocket Salad, Green Pea Sauce, • Check-out is at 11.00am but please feel free to leave Roasted Butternut Squash (NF, VG, GF) your bags if you wish to explore Malmesbury 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 T’s & C’s Price Homemade Christmas Pudding, Brandy Cream • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay • This menu is served on Christmas day only • Single rooms are available on request • Arrival at 12.30pm for Champagne and Canapés From £925.00 based on two people in a • Children are welcome. Please ask for details ***** • Christmas Day lunch £90.00 per person - non-refundable 50% character room deposit to be paid at time of booking (£45.00 per person with final • For 2-night stays Coffee and Petit Fours balance paid 14 days prior to arrival, 11th Dec 2018) o Departure is after breakfast on Boxing Day (Wednesday 26th December) • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance o You are welcome to join us for lunch on Boxing Day. Please advise and we will reserve you To book: call 01666 822344 or email [email protected] a table. The (reduced) a la carte menu is from £35 per person

6 7 www.oldbellhotel.co.uk The Celebration Package Ringing in the New Year Package A superb 2-night New Year package A delightful 1-night New Year package Arrival dates Sunday 30th December Monday 31st December – Tuesday 1st January – Tuesday 1st January or, Monday 31st December – Wednesday 2nd January Monday 31st December, New Year’s Eve Tasting Menu 7 Courses • Check-in from 3.00pm and relax in one of our (Vegetarian and Vegan Menu available on request) • Check-in from 3.00pm and relax in one of our comfortable lounges comfortable lounges • Seven course taster New Year’s Eve Menu £90.00 per person • Seven course taster New Year’s Eve Menu • After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one of • After-dinner coffee and chocolates served in one of our lounges Champagne and Canapés our lounges • Celebrate the start of 2019 with music and dancing ***** • Celebrate the start of 2019 with music and dancing to Shelly Lafleur to Shelly Lafleur Oyster Rockefeller • Prosecco Cream Tea on a day to suit you Tuesday 1st January, New Year’s Day ***** Tuesday 1st January, New Year’s Day • New Year’s Day Bucks Fizz Brunch served between Pan-Fried Scallops, Cauliflower and Black Pepper Fritter, 8am and 3pm • New Year’s Day Bucks Fizz Brunch served between • Departure time extended to 12.00pm Spiced Cauliflower Purée and Watercress (GF) 8.00am and 3.00pm ***** • Three course meal on your second night from the Price A La Carte menu From based on two people in a Duck Liver and Cointreau Parfait, Winter Chutney, £409.00 character room Quail Scotch Egg, Toasted Sourdough and Rocket Wednesday 2nd January • Enjoy a Bucks Fizz with breakfast ***** • Check-out at 11.00am Grilled Fillet of Lemon Sole, Garlic and Herb Roasted New Potatoes, Extend your stay and get 50% off your room Stem Broccoli, Brown Shrimp, Caper and Lemon Butter Price ***** From £619.00 based on two people in a Slow Cooked Angus Beef Fillet, Mini Oxtail Suet Pudding, character room Veal Marrow, Pancetta and Potato Gratin and Winter Greens ***** Chestnut Pavlova, Mandarine Pannacotta, Happy Chestnut Ice Cream and Vanilla Chantilly T’s & C’s T’s & C’s • This menu is served on New Year’s Eve only Coffee and Petit Fours • Prices are per room, per package and include all meals as shown, – 31st December 2018 drinks receptions, entertainment and VAT. • Please arrive at 7.30pm for Champagne and Canapés • Non refundable 50% deposit to be paid at time of booking with full balance • New Year’s Eve dinner, £90.00 per person, non-refundable 50% payable on or before 1st December deposit to be paid at time of booking (£45.00 per person with • Dress is smart casual throughout your stay, please just wear what makes you final balance paid 14 days prior to arrival, 17th December) feel comfortable • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance • Please advise of any dietary requirements in advance of your stay To book: call 01666 822344 or email [email protected] 2 19 • Single rooms are available on request 8 9 www.oldbellhotel.co.uk What’s on in Malmesbury and beyond over the festive season

Join us in Malmesbury Bath German Cirencester Westonbirt Community Christmas at Packed with events, carols, and Christmas Market Christmas Market Christmas lights Christmas Tree Roves Farm Christmas cheer, Malmesbury is Festival, a beautifully festive place to stay See link below for full See link below for full Take a walk through a nr Dress up and join the this Christmas. The Old Bell Hotel details of the market details of the market magical wonderland animals in our Nativity is next door to Malmesbury Abbey of trees on the Experience one of Plays. We have plenty https:// which, along with the Christmas Voted one of the top Enchanted Christmas ’s more of costumes for all bathchristmasmarket.co.uk/ services and carols, has a host of eight markets in Vogue Illuminated Trail at recent Christmas ages from toddlers to the-market/about-the- events planned for December. If magazine Westonbirt Arboretum. traditions with over 20 grannies! Sit amongst you need to do some last-minute market/ http://cirencester.gov. beautifully decorated the animals in the barn Christmas shopping in Malmesbury, https://www.forestry.gov.uk/ 22nd November 2018 uk/whats-on/2018/12/10/ trees in set in the as the Nativity story there is the craft fair where you can westonbirt-christmas find a range of handmade arts and - 9th December 2018 christmas-markets-ckbfl- atmospheric medieval comes to life around crafts from , and late-night ahy8h Selected dates throughout cloister. you. At Roves Farm December 2018 Visitor Centre. shopping on Friday 7th December. Thursday 13 December 2018 Lacock Abbey, There is nothing better than topping 10.00am - 5.00pm off this wonderful Christmas Village and Fox Talbot 1 Dec 2018 - 2 Dec 2018 Museum. atmosphere with a warm drink or 8 Dec 2018 - 9 Dec 2018 hearty dinner at The Old Bell Hotel. From: 1 Dec 2018 15 Dec 2018 - 16 Dec 2018 For more information on Malmesbury - 4 Jan 2019 Abbey’s events please visit 10:30 - 16:00 22 Dec 2018 - 23 Dec 2018 www.malmesburyabbey.com/Events

For a full list of festive events around the region please visit https://www.visitwiltshire.co.uk/whats-on/christmas

...helping you celebrate in style

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