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Christmas at Forestdale Let us look after you this Christmas

Situated on one of the loveliest reaches of the River Thames, between Oxford and Henley, the Shillingford Bridge Hotel is the ideal place to wind down. The hotel’s restaurant enjoys a glorious view of the river and is the perfect for festive celebrations.

4 night package only £565 per person
St Nicholas Breaks - Dinner, bed & breakfast from only £60 per person per night

Welcome drinks reception
Wine with dinner each evening
Morning coffee and afternoon tea
A trip to the Panto
Entertainment during your stay

Tuesday 23rd December
Arrive in time for afternoon tea and cakes served in the lounge, and then settle into your room where you will find chocolates, mineral water and your Christmas present. Take part in our Christmas competition around the hotel and buy your ducks for the charity duck race. Our welcome drinks reception with canapés is a chance to meet your hosts and fellow guests, and all the team looking after you this Christmas. ‘Race Night’ in the Thames Suites follows your four course dinner with wine in the River View Restaurant.

Christmas Eve
After your Forestdale Best Breakfast, a chance to explore the local area – perhaps Wallingford, Oxford or Henley, for any last minute shopping. A two course hot and cold buffet lunch will be served in the restaurant. Relax during the afternoon, with a cup of tea and Chef’s selection – have a go at our ‘Guess the Number of Sweets in the Jar’ competition. Enjoy a four course dinner with wine in the restaurant, whilst traditional carol singers entertain you. Games Night! – including Bingo and Grand Quiz in the Thames Suite. For those attending Midnight Mass, tea and coffee will be waiting on your return.

Christmas Day
Start the day with a Forestdale Best Breakfast and a glass of Bucks Fizz, then there are games for all – table tennis, videos and board games, and our ‘Guess the Weight of our Christmas Cake’ competition. Morning coffee and shortbread will be served. A traditional five course Christmas lunch with wine will be served in the River View Restaurant, followed by a chance to watch the Queen’s Speech in the River View Bar. Afternoon tea and Christmas cake will be served in the lounge. Enjoy a Gala Buffet Dinner with wine followed by a Casino night in the River View Bar.

Boxing Day
Full English Brunch will be served until midday. Our famous Charity Duck Race takes place on Shillingford Bridge, and then it’s off to the pantomime – ‘Jack and Beanstalk’ in Reading. Tea and cakes will be waiting in the lounge when you return. Following your four course dinner with wine, dance at our farewell party to our resident band.

Saturday 27th December
Enjoy a final Forestdale Best Breakfast and then say your goodbyes! We hope you had a most enjoyable time.

Christmas
23 – 27 December Christmas House Party	PRICE £565
4 night package – per person
27 – 29 December St Nicholas Break	PRICE from £60
Dinner, bed & breakfast – per person per night

Shillingford Bridge Hotel has 10 single rooms for which there is no extra charge. There is a supplement of £50 per room, per night, for a twin or double room for single occupancy.

At Forestdale Hotels, we understand how expensive festive breaks can be, so this year our child prices include children up to the age of 16.

Prices per child per night	Christmas	New Year
Children age 0 – 3 sharing with 2 adults	£5.00	£5.00
Children age 4 – 9 sharing with 2 adults	£15.00	£15.00
Children age 10 –13 sharing with 2 adults	£30.00	£30.00
Children age 14 –16 sharing with 2 adults	£45.00	£45.00
1 or more children sharing with 1 adult: Each child pays 50% of the adult rate
Children up to age 16 in their own room 20% discount off the adult rate

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