Christmas programme 2018

Sunday, 23rd December

3.00–5.00pmEscape the Christmas Eve traffic and arrive in time for a DEVONSHIRE CREAM TEA AND FESTIVE MULLED WINE served in the Lounges – relax and unwind after your journey.

7.00–8.00pmDINNER where Bill and Susie Trezise will be entertaining with gentle Christmas melodies from their harps. (They will be available after breakfast to discuss the instrument and you can even try playing the harp.)

Monday, 24th December (Christmas Eve)

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST

7.15pmJoin the Ireland Family in the Main Lounge for a champagne cocktail reception and canapés – meet your fellow guests.

7.45pmRestaurant – GRAND BUFFET DINNER

9.15pm The 'Kingsmen', our local Barbershop harmony chorus, entertain with seasonal melodies and Christmas songs in the Restaurant.

10.45pmEnjoy a glass of Madeira and a mince pie before retiring (don't forget to hang up your Christmas stocking!) – you may wish to attend Midnight Mass at one of our local churches.

Tuesday, 25th December (Christmas Day)

9.00–9.45amBREAKFAST – With a visit from Father Christmas

1.00–2.00pmTRADITIONAL FESTIVE CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON

3.30pmFUN FESTIVE QUIZ with Champagne prize for the winner. Collect your quiz sheet from reception. Please return by 5.00pm. A selection of board games and cards are available from reception or, if you are feeling more energetic, ask at reception for copies of our local walks.

4.30–5.00pmLounges – AFTERNOON TEA

6.45–7.45pmCOCKTAIL HOUR – Bar Lounge – Join us for some Christmas Cocktails to whet your appetite prior to Dinner.

7.30–8.30pmYULETIDE DINNER

Wednesday, 26th December (Boxing Day)

9.00–9.45pmBREAKFAST

1.00–2.00pmLUNCHEON

3.30pmCove Room – ANNUAL TABLE TENNIS TOURNAMENT with prizes

4.30–5.00pmLounges – AFTERNOON TEA

7.30–8.30pmDINNER followed by

9.45pmTRADITIONAL VICTORIAN GAMES in the Cove Room. Have fun competing – prizes to be won!

Thursday, 27th December

9.00–9.45amBREAKFAST

10.30amMain Lounge – join Valerie Belsey, our local walking guide and historian, for a TREASURE HUNT around Hope Cove (or inside the Hotel if the weather is unkind).

12.30pmA glass of mulled wine awaits.

1.00–2.00pmLUNCHEON

3.30pmThe Cove Room – Surprise Present Swapping. Bring a wrapped gift maximum value £5.00 and have fun unwrapping a mystery gift!

4.30–5.00pmLounges – AFTERNOON TEA

7.30–8.30pmDINNER As seen on TV, Rob Hendy adds his brand of comic close-up magic to the evening in the restaurant and lounges.

Friday, 28th December

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST

12.30–1.30pmBUFFET LUNCHEON

 For those departing today, may we wish you a safe journey home and hope that you will take with you many happy memories of your Christmas spent with us … or why not stay a little longer to see in the New Year?

7.00–8.00pmDINNER

Saturday, 29th December

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST

 Why not visit our local market towns such as Kingsbridge or Totnes, or explore Dartmoor; enjoy walks on the beach; play giant Jenga and table tennis in the Cove Room; or just relax by the log fire.

7.00–8.00pmDINNER

Sunday, 30th December

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST

7.00–8.00pmDINNER

Monday, 31st December, 2018 (New Year's Eve)

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST

7.30–8.30pmGRAND NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER

9.30–1.00amDANCING to the Nick White Disco.
At midnight, see in the new year with a glass of champagne, served in the Bar Lounge.
Dancing will continue until 1.00am.

Tuesday, 1st January, 2019 (New Year's Day)

8.30amTea and Coffee will be available in the Bar Lounge

9.00–10.00amRestaurant – BUCKS FIZZ BREAKFAST

4.15–4.45pmDEVONSHIRE CREAM TEA served in the Lounges

7.00–8.00pmDINNER – The Sterry family entertain with a selection of easy listening music.

Wednesday, 2nd January, 2019

8.30–9.30amBREAKFAST