Christmas time has come back round again, 2023 is almost over and the tinsel is waiting in the wings.

Your days are soon to be filled with last-minute shopping trips for gifts, prepping in the kitchen for family parties, and New Year plans to ring in 2024.

With all the madness that comes with the festive season, you might forget to slow down and relax.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take some time out for a spa break? Or scrap the cooking altogether and have a chef whip up the best meal of the year?

With so much filling the calendar, why not take some time out over the month of December to book yourself a relaxing, luxurious stay? Look no further than Macdonald Hotels and Resorts.

Indulge in a luxurious stay at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts
Indulge in a luxurious stay at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts

With a host of magical locations across the UK, Macdonald Hotels and Resorts has a range of breaks available, including Christmas retreats and New Year’s Eve stays, so you’re sure to find one that suits you, your family and friends.

Whether it’s a relaxing massage to unwind after a busy year, an afternoon enjoying cocktails with friends before a delectable meal in the evening, or a mind-clearing walk amongst snow-tinged trees, your festive stay awaits.

Where to go

Experience Christmas all wrapped up and ready to go at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts
Experience Christmas all wrapped up and ready to go at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts

With no less than 450 acres of private grounds in which to explore, Linden Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa in Northumberland offers a scenic 18th-century manor house escape where relaxation competes with exciting evenings filled with Christmas cheer.

You can take a relaxing stroll around the grounds, wrapped up in your winter jacket and woolly scarf, or stay indoors with a steaming cup of hot chocolate. It’s up to you. Unwind with a Christmas or New Year break and start 2024 feeling refreshed.

Spend Christmas in the gloriously scenic Scottish Borders at Cardrona Hotel, Golf and Spa. Timeless natural surroundings offer the perfect setting for a picturesque Christmas Break featuring afternoon tea, a four-course evening meal on Christmas Eve and a fabulous five-course lunch on the day itself. The chefs have everything covered so you’ll never need to worry about forgetting to cook the sprouts again.

And once you’ve finished your delicious meal on the big day, you can relax in your room before spending the next day in the spa. What a perfect way to spend your last week of 2023.

Find out more about how Macdonald Hotels and Resorts could make this year a festive season to remember.