Christmas Packages 2008

Christmas Eve

Upon arrival on Christmas Eve, settle into your room and then enjoy afternoon tea, served in the Gallery Room and Lounge.

From 7.30pm onwards we will be serving pink Champagne and Canapés to our residents, while the local Choir creates a wonderful Christmas atmosphere in the Long Gallery. The festive celebrations are continued with our Dinner in the Gallery Restaurant, with choices of some of Stanton's favourite 'signature' dishes from the last 12 months.

~Starters~

Assortment of Cornish Crab - Royal, Ravioli and Bisque with Crab Tuiles: £7.50
Nage of Seared Scallops, Squid and Red Mullet with Mussels and a Light Fish Cream and Fennel Microgreens: £7.50
A cold Pressing of Ham Hock and Foie Gras with a Celeriac and Green Salad: £6.95
Ravioli of Goats Cheese and Roast Beetroot with Parmesan Crisps and Balsamic: £6.50
Homemade Duck Liver Parfait with an Orange and Sultana Tian and Brioche: £6.95
Oven Roast Butternut Squash Soup with Wild Mushroom and Truffle Tortellini: £6.50

~Main Courses~

Pan Roast Scallops with Crisp Smoked Pork Belly, Buttered Spinach, Shallot Puree
and Bacon Foam: £17.95
Roast Two-Bone Rack of Lamb with Braised Mutton Shoulder, Wild Mushrooms
and Winter Greens: £18.00
Beef Served with Fondant Potato, Spinach, Roast Shallots,
Watercress Puree and Madiera Jus: £19.95
Poached and Roast Breast of Free Range Chicken, Pomme Puree, Green Bean Vessy
and Truffle Sauce: £16.95
Roast Supreme of Salmon with Devon Coast Samphire, Mussels and Seared Squid, Thyme Foam and Dill Microgreens: £17.25
Sweet Roast Pepper with Wild Mushroom Risotto, Celeriac Gratin and Beetroot Puree: £15.95

~Desserts~

Iced Nougatine Parfait with Praline Crisps and Poached Cranberries: £6.25
Tangerine Mousse with Orange Tuiles, Orange Marmalade Ice Cream
and Orange Muscat Jelly: £6.25
Baked Chocolate Tart with Passion Fruit and Pomegranate Coulis
and Sabayon of Exotic Fruits: £6.25
Pink Peppercorn Roast Apples with Chestnut Stuffing, Mascarpone Ice Cream
and Vanilla Apple Puree: £6.25
Hot Caramelised Rice Pudding with Pears and Poire William Cream: £6.25
Selection of Local Artisan Cheese with Biscuits and Homemade Chutney: £7.50

Afterwards, you may wish to attend the midnight mass at the local Church adjoining the hotel grounds 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 garden to prepare an appetite for lunch! An outstanding Christmas Day lunch will be served at 1 o'clock.

~Starters~

Roast Butternut Squash Soup with Parmesan Crisp and Wild Mushroom Tortellini
Mosaic of Game Terrine with Toasted Brioche and Balsamic Jelly
Pan Fried Scallops with Cauliflower Puree, Steamed Clams, Mussels and Vermouth Cream
Tian of Goats Cheese and Beetroot with Beetroot Puree and Chicory Salad
Assiette Gourmand of Isle of Lewis Smoked Salmon with Winter Leaves and Horseradish

~Main Courses~

Roast Breast of Heritage Turkey with all the Trimmings, Spinach and Roast Parsnips
Roast Sirloin of Beef Forestiere with Wild Mushrooms, Shallots, Potatoes and Winter Herbs
Cutlet of Black Spot Pork with Buttered Kale, Roast Onions and Winter Vegetables
with a Wholegrain Mustard Sauce
Red Wine Marinated Scottish Organic Salmon with Sauté Potatoes and Warm Fennel Salad
Slow Roast Munchkin Pumpkin with Wild Mushrooms, Sauté Jerusalem Artichokes
and Leeks with a Thyme Foam

~Desserts~

Steamed Christmas Pudding with Sweet Cranberry Compote and Brandy Cream
Warm Apple Tart Tatin with Mascarpone Ice Cream and Apple Crisp
Poached Pear 'Belle Helen' Chocolate and Amaretto Mousse and Vanilla Ice Cream
Glazed Lemon and Orange Tart with Gin and Tonic Sorbet, Citrus Crisps and Confit
Selection of Local Artisan Cheese with Biscuits and Homemade Chutneys

                                              ~Tea and Coffee and Petit Fours~

Thereafter, you can look forward to a very relaxed afternoon, reading or playing chess for example.

Just enjoy the day.

For any children attending, Santa will make a guest appearance in the afternoon.

For Christmas Day Dinner, between 7.00pm and 9.30pm we will be serving a delicious hot and cold buffet in the Woodland Room.

Boxing Day

Boxing Day is again a leisurely affair, with Brunch being served in the Gallery Restaurant from 9.30am till 1.30pm.

Today provides the oppurtunity for guests to have an afternoon out, perhaps to the City of Bath or Tetbury.

For those who are a little more adventurous, why not join in the traditional Stanton Manor Treasure Hunt and possibly win a bottle of Champagne!

Dinner this evening will consist of 4 courses of 'Classic Wiltshire Cuisine'.

On the 27th December guests depart after breakfast.

Two Day Stay

Standard Double Room from £300.00 per person
Deluxe Double Room from £330.00 per person

Three Day Stay

Standard Double Room from £395.00 per person
Deluxe Double Room from £425.00 per person

You can of course choose to stay longer - we are offering the very special price of £60 per person Bed and Breakfast or £95.50 per person to include Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.

Prices are based on two people sharing a double/twin room.

To make a reservation, please call 01666 837552 or email: reception@stantonmanor.co.uk