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From £1,349pp
Price based on 2 sharing
Hotel Stays
Special Interest
Christmas
The Hermitage Hotel
Full Board
4 nights
Bournemouth, Dorset
The elegant 4-star Hermitage Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of Bournemouth, just steps from seven miles of award-winning Blue Flag beaches and opposite beautiful Bournemouth Gardens. The hotel was originally built in the 1860s, and was home to famous poet John Keble, and used by Thomas Hardy in his novel Tess of the d'Urbervilles. Here you can enjoy traditional hospitality and festive Christmas celebrations with all the modern comforts of a stylish hotel.
Facilities
Hardy's Restaurant
Lounge Bar
Wi-Fi
Nationwide shared chauffeur service– included on all departures
A nationwide return shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK destination
Your holiday includes
Full board
- 4 breakfasts, 2 lunches, Christmas Day lunch with all the trimmings, 4 dinners and afternoon tea served on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
- Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum visit
- Four nights of live entertainment at the hotel
Plus
Welcome drink
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Additional cancellation cover included
All UK holidays include cancellation cover at no additional cost.
Included excursions
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (Christmas Eve)
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Enjoy a visit to Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, an historic house and art gallery on Bournemouth’s East Cliff, overlooking the sea. Completed in 1901, Sir Merton Russell-Cotes gave the house to his wife Annie for her 66th birthday. Filled with objects from their travels around the world, the walls are also lined with a collection of British art creating a unique atmosphere in a most dramatic setting.
Location
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Bournemouth in December has earned itself a reputation as a Christmas destination which goes all out with festive cheer. In previous years it has hosted the UK’s largest Christmas market with an ice rink and Christmas Tree Wonderland, plus the city’s best live choirs and Christmas carollers performing in The Square, a short walk away, throughout the season. Bournemouth is certainly a town where you cannot fail to feel the spirit of Christmas as you smell mince pies and mulled wine on the cold sea air, and shop for gifts in the many shops and stalls.
Out and about
The winter months in Bournemouth offer a chance to walk the beautiful shoreline without the crowds of summer. Seven miles of beaches and winter walks are all yours to enjoy, and you can take in the views of the Jurassic Coast and the Isle of Wight. Even in winter there is lots to see and do in Bournemouth as it is a year-round town with two historic piers, museum, galleries and, of course, amusement arcades. Visit Westbourne, a charming, village-like suburb of Bournemouth, which features a historic shopping district known for its Victorian charm and independent spirit. Its centrepiece is Westbourne Arcade, a well-preserved Gothic structure that houses a unique mix of boutiques, cafes and tiny cinema. You can also take a walk from Hengistbury Head to Alum Chine, and explore 2000 acres of glorious parks and gardens.
Hotel details
Meals are served in Hardy’s Restaurant. On Christmas day you can enjoy a three-course Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.
Breakfast is available between 0800-1000
Lunch is available between 1200-1500
Dinner is available between 1830-2030
The bar is open between 1100-2400
There are 76 rooms, including single bedded rooms, each with:
Tea and coffee-making facilities
TV
Welcome drinks afternoon tea served on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day
Four nights of live entertainment
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum (Christmas Eve)