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Cringletie Christmas Package 2024

near Edinburgh, Scotland

At a Glance

  • 3-night package from £2625 (based on 2 people)
  • Includes meals and activities

Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian Baronial mansion, located just 20 miles south of Edinburgh. The hotel has 13 individually designed bedrooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside.

Take the stress out of Christmas this year and, instead, curl up by a log fire whilst being waited on hand and foot. This fabulous 3-night package starts from £2,625 per room, based on 2 people sharing a Classic double/twin room.

What it Includes...

Christmas Eve
  • Check in from 3 pm;
  • 3 pm to 5 pm - Cream tea served in the Maguire Lounge;
  • 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm - Meet fellow guests in the Garden Room for a glass of Champagne and Scottish canapés;
  • 7.30 pm - Enjoy Chef's seven-course Tasting Menu, served in the Sutherland Restaurant.
Christmas Day
  • 8 am to 9.30 am - A full Scottish festive breakfast, with Buck's Fizz, will be served in the Sutherland Restaurant;
  • Take the morning to relax and maybe enjoy a walk or some games, indoors or out.

Activity options include:
*A walk on the hotel's Nature/Historical Trail (map provided)
*Board games in the Conservatory
*Croquet or Putting Green
*Outdoor Chess or Boules – in the Walled Garden

  • 12.30 pm to 3 pm - The tradition that is 'Christmas Lunch' is served in the Sutherland Restaurant, accompanied by harpist, Charlotte Petersen;
  • 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm - A light supper buffet is served in the Conservatory.
Boxing Day
  • 10am to 12 noon - Festive brunch served in the Sutherland Restaurant;
  • 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm - Enjoy the 'Taste of the Borders' cookery demonstration in the Conservatory;
  • 1.30 pm to 3 pm - Archery and air rifle shooting on the lawn, with mulled wine, hot chocolate, and a sweet treat;
  • 6.30 pm - Gathering of the Clan in the Garden Room, for a specially created 'Scottish Hills' cocktail;
  • 7.30 pm - A traditional Scottish Burns Supper, served in the Sutherland Restaurant, featuring the castle's resident piper who will address the Haggis, with a wee dram;
  • 9 pm to Midnight - Ceilidh dancing in the Conservatory with the Riddelfiddles Ceilidh Band.
27 December
  • 8 am to 10 am - A final Full Scottish breakfast before you are bid a fond farewell...Haste Ye Back!

What it Costs...

Classic Room - £2,625 (1 left)
Luxury Room - £2,940 (1 left)
Junior Suite - £3,150 (fully booked)
Selkirk Suite - £3,570 (fully booked)
Cottage (based on 4 guests) - £4750 (fully booked)

The above prices are per room based on two adults sharing a twin/double room, for the full 3-night package (with the exception of the Cottage).

Location

Our Experts Say

Cringletie House is a splendid Victorian baronial mansion, located just south of Edinburgh, and stands proud as the only AA Top 200 Hotel in the Scottish Border region. The hotel has 13 individually designed rooms, each one with its own unique character and furnished to a high standard with views over the grounds and local countryside.