As the leaves start to fall and the great British summer of celebration draws to a close, our thoughts turn to the festive season.    Why not do something different this year and avoid the stress by letting independent hotel group, Four Pillars Hotels, wrap up your Christmas or New Year holiday and make it a time to remember?  And with New Year packages from just £175 per person**** and Christmas breaks from £295* per person – as well as all-inclusive options – you don’t need to break the bank to celebrate in style.

Whether you are looking for a traditional family celebration, a peaceful break from the everyday hustle and bustle or a lively party atmosphere with a group of friends, Four Pillars Hotels have something for every taste – just pick the hotel and package that suits you best.    And their six delightful properties in some of the most beautiful parts of Oxfordshire, the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire are the perfect place for a seasonal escape.

Traditional family Christmases are the order of the day at some of the properties, with reduced prices for children under 16 and kids under 4 staying free of charge**.  No family Christmas would be complete without mince pies, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus along with delicious festive fare with all the trimmings.  And, depending on the hotel, other options on the Christmas menu include decorating your Christmas stocking, an indoor “day at the races” and an illusionist show!

For those who would prefer a child-free festive break, Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel or Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel are the place for you.  From guided Oxford walks to champagne receptions and live music you can be as active or as decadent as you like!

If you want to indulge yourself knowing that the cost of everything has been taken care of, head to Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel or Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel.  These properties are offering fantastic value all-inclusive packages, with all drinks, as well as meals and entertainment included.   A three night package starts at just £385 per person***.

And the party doesn’t stop at Christmas.  If you’re undecided where to welcome in the New Year, Four Pillars Hotels has a range of New Year Eve packages to keep up the party spirit and ensure the celebrations go with a bang!  One, two and three night packages are available with prices from just £175 per person**** including bubbles on arrival, a gala dinner and a night of fun filled dancing with the resident DJ’s or live bands.

Whichever hotel or package you choose, you can look forward to warm and friendly hospitality, comfortable accommodation and comprehensive facilities for a home away from home.   And with the Four Pillars properties set in some of the loveliest areas of the country, you’ll see the festive season at its most beautiful.   From frosty country or lakeside walks, to strolls around the historic streets of Oxford or picturesque villages, you’ll enjoy a Christmas or New Year to remember.

To book or request a copy of the festive packages brochure call: 0800 374 692 or visit www.festivepackages.co.uk.

* Based on a two night Christmas break at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel.

** Oxford Witney Four Pillars Hotel only takes children from the age of 12 years and Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel and Oxford Spires Four Pillars Hotel do not take children under the age of 16 years during the festive period.

*** Three night all-inclusive package at Oxford Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel based on two people sharing including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and dinner (except Christmas Day – which is a three course lunch, followed by evening buffet),  drinks and entertainment from 3pm on 24^th December to 12 noon on 27^th December.  Exclusions apply on drinks (full bar list available on request). 

**** Based on one night New Year break at Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel.

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As part of their Charity of the Year partnership Four Pillars Hotels invited patients and their families from Bristol Royal Hospital for Children to spend the afternoon decorating cakes and biscuits at their Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel

It was a wonderful afternoon providing a break for over 16 children and their families from hospital.  There were sticky fingers and big smiles all round, let alone some amazingly decorated cakes and biscuits which would give Mary Berry a run for her money!

Tortworth Court had thought of every detail from providing chef whites and hats to chef’s Ben and Nigel being on hand to help make rocky road and rice crispy cakes and every flavour of icing imaginable!  There was no stopping the creativity as hats and jackets were also decorated!

But this was more than an afternoon of creativity.

Elaine Eastman of the Play Department at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children explains:

“For a child to be able to come out of hospital for half a day and be able to forget about hospital and do normal things is just priceless.  It was lovely to be able to involve siblings and parents because often when you have a sick child in hospital there are very few occasions when the family is all together. Some of the children have life-limiting conditions – so these good memories are so very important for the whole family.”

Liz Heneghan, Human Resources Manager, Tortworth Court Four Pillars Hotel said:

 “It’s been heart warming to see everyone happy and enjoying themselves.  We’re so pleased to be able to make a small difference to the children and their families by bringing them out of hospital and into our world for the afternoon.” 

Charlotte Williams, age 12 who left with a bag of delicious goodies and beaming from ear to ear said:

“It was amazing!”

The Bristol Royal Hospital for Children cares for over 60,000 children from across the South West each year. We are incredibly grateful for the support companies like Four Pillars Hotels who help us to make a very real difference to patients and their families.   In addition to the cake decorating, the teams at Tortworth Court and Cotswold Water Park have been busy fundraising throughout the year.  There have been cabaret nights, raffles, zumbathons, half marathons and General Managers trading places with housekeeping for the day!

To find out about how your company can help support Bristol’s hospitals please contact Lorna Clarke, Head of Corporate Partnerships on 0117 370 0842 or lorna.clarke@aboveandbeyond.org.uk

For further details on Four Pillars Hotels and their charity work visit www.four-pillars.co.uk/charity

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