🎄 Festive Getaways at The Grand Hotels

Your Perfect Christmas, New Year & Winter Escape Awaits

There’s something unmistakably magical about this time of year. Winter brings with it a natural slowing-down, crisp coastal mornings in St Annes, frosty fells in Grasmere, twinkling lights, fires glowing in the evenings and that sense of cosy anticipation that only the festive season can bring. At both of our Grand hotels, this is the moment the atmosphere softens, the food becomes heartier, the landscapes turn beautiful shades of winter and the entire experience feels like a warm hug from the moment you arrive.

Whether you’re planning a festive weekend away, craving a pre-Christmas reset or simply looking for a gentle winter escape in January, our selection of seasonal Dinner, Bed & Breakfast stays offers the perfect chance to unwind, indulge and enjoy the season at your own pace.

Below is your complete guide to what’s happening across both hotels, written to help you choose the winter retreat that feels just right for you.

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The Grand Hotel St Annes.

‍🕯️ Festive Breaks at The Grand Hotel St Annes

Where winter meets the sea, The Grand Hotel St Annes becomes one of the most peaceful places to spend the season. There’s something incredibly soothing about waking up to soft coastal light on a December morning, sipping your coffee overlooking the promenade or returning from an evening walk to find the hotel glowing with festive warmth. Discover more.

🎅 Midweek One-Night December Stays | Throughout December

Throughout December, our Midweek One-Night Stays offer a wonderful chance to escape before the busy holiday period really begins. They’re especially popular with guests visiting for Christmas shopping in Lytham, where you can enjoy discounted rates with us, festive events in the local area or simply those who want a night away to breathe before the rush. These stays include dinner, bed and breakfast, access to the spa and leisure facilities and the relaxing atmosphere our guests have grown to love. Discover more.

🎄 Festive Weekend Breaks | December ‍

Our Festive Weekend Breaks, running every weekend throughout December, are perfect if you want to fully immerse yourself in the build-up to Christmas. Think slow mornings with sea views, beautiful seasonal dishes in Café Grand, the hotel full of sparkle and the kind of relaxed, happy buzz that makes December feel truly celebratory. Whether you’re escaping the chaos at home, visiting family nearby or treating friends to a festive weekend away, these breaks wrap everything together beautifully. Discover more.

🕊️ Christmas Recovery Break | 27th - 30th December ‍

Once Christmas Day has been and gone, the atmosphere shifts into calm recovery mode and that’s where our Christmas Recovery Break from 27th–30th December comes in. After the hosting, wrapping, cooking and socialising, there’s nothing more soothing than sinking into hotel life for a few days. Expect warm spa sessions, leisurely breakfasts, bloody marys or bucks fizz in the morning and long beach walks to help you reset before the excitement of New Year. Discover more.

🥂 New Year Break | 30th December - 2nd January‍

Speaking of which, our New Year Break from 30th December to 2nd January is one of the biggest highlights of the year. Guests return again and again for the atmosphere alone, live entertainment, a Champagne toast at midnight, incredible food, music that gets everyone singing and dancing and that shared sense of celebration you only get when the clock strikes twelve by the sea. It’s a night many describe as unforgettable. Discover more.

🌅 New Year New Weekend | 2nd - 4th January‍

If you’d prefer to ease yourself gently into the new year, our New Year New Weekend on 2nd–4th January is designed to help you start 2026 the right way, with nourishing food, sea air, spa relaxation and the space to unwind before normal life begins again. It’s a beautiful way to finish a busy December and step into January with a clearer mind. Discover more.

❄️ Winter Escapes | January & February stays ‍

Then, of course come the much-loved Winter Escapes, available throughout January and February. Winter at the coast has its own kind of magic, quiet beaches, warm food and long peaceful walks along the promenade. Guests often tell us that this is their favourite time to stay, when life feels calmer and there’s finally time to rest and reset with intent. With spa days, cosy rooms and delicious seasonal dishes, it’s the ideal antidote to the post-Christmas lull. Discover more.

‍The Grand at Grasmere.

🏔️ Festive Breaks at The Grand at Grasmere

Up in the Lakes, winter looks a little different and equally beautiful. At The Grand at Grasmere, the fells turn frosted white, the mornings are crisp and quiet and walking trails become peaceful and atmospheric. It’s the perfect place for winter magic. Discover more.

🎄 December Breaks | Throughout December

Throughout December, our seasonal breaks invite you to experience the village at its most enchanting. The air feels fresh and still, the landscapes take on soft winter tones and evenings are best spent by the fire with a glass of wine and a hearty meal. Whether you’re a couple seeking a romantic escape or a walker who loves Lake District landscapes in colder months, these December stays offer that perfect mix of festivity and tranquillity. Discover more.

🕊️ Christmas Recovery Break | 27th–30th December

After Christmas, our Christmas Recovery Break from 27th–30th December brings a sense of calm and restoration. Instead of tidying up wrapping paper or navigating busy shops, you can wander frosted footpaths, enjoy slow mornings looking out across the fells, let us take care of the food and spend afternoons by the fire without rushing anywhere at all. Discover more.

🥂 New Year Break | 30th December – 2nd January

And then, of course, comes one of our most loved events of the year: the New Year Break, running from 30th December–2nd January. New Year’s Eve at Grasmere feels magical - Champagne on arrival, an incredible dinner celebrating local, seasonal produce, live entertainment from the wonderful Vinylettes and a midnight countdown with the surrounding mountains silhouetted against the night sky. Guests return year after year for the same reason: it’s memorable, elegant and full of joy. Discover more.

❄️Winter Escapes | January & February

Once January arrives, the Lakes become beautifully peaceful. Our Winter Escapes, available through January and February, offer crisp mornings, snowy peaks, hearty dishes and long, quiet walks. For many, it’s the best time of the year to visit Grasmere - no crowds, no hurry, just fresh air, cosy rooms and the sort of scenery that calms the mind instantly. Discover more.

🌟 Why Choose a Grand Festive Getaway?

Both hotels offer something different but equally special. In St Annes, you have calming sea views, sandy beaches and a luxurious spa to help you unwind. In Grasmere, you have mountain stillness, fireside comfort and some of the most beautiful winter landscapes in the UK.

Wherever you stay, expect award-winning dining, warm hospitality, stylish bedrooms and a festive atmosphere that makes every moment feel special.

Whether you prefer the coast or the mountains, your perfect festive escape is waiting.

✨ Book your winter break today and make this season one to remember. Click the links below:

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The Grand Hotel St Annes

The Grand at Grasmere

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