Christmas & New Year 2015

Christmas 2015 Programme Indulge in a truly extravagant three night Christmas break at Barnsley House. Relax and unwind whilst we take care of Christmas for you.

Christmas Eve After arrival, acquaint yourself with the house and enjoy Afternoon Tea by the fire. Alternatively take advantage of the spa, leaving enough time to prepare for dinner at The Village Pub or The Potager Restaurant, and experience midnight mass at the stunning Bibury church - greeted with a tipple on your return.

Christmas Day Begin with a hearty Champagne breakfast and unwrap your presents, before enjoying Champagne and canapés and an indulgent three-course lunch. In the afternoon, relax in your room or stroll in the gardens and then join us in The Potager for dinner...or retreat to your room with a light supper from our Christmas Day buffet.

Boxing Day Use one of our maps to explore the beautiful Cotswolds countryside today, or perhaps see a pantomime in Cheltenham... or join in the Bibury Duck Race! On your final evening, enjoy an informal pie and quiz night at The Village Pub, or maybe just a relaxing night in.

Christmas Tariff 2015 These prices are based on double occupancy for the Christmas programme, arriving on Thursday 24th December and departing after breakfast on Sunday 27th December. The prices include three nights accommodation, Champagne on arrival, Afternoon Tea and a three course à la carte dinner on Christmas Eve, Champagne and canapé reception followed by a three-course Christmas Day lunch, buffet dinner Christmas Day night, informal pie and quiz night at The Village Pub on Boxing Day, full English breakfast each morning, as well as service and VAT.

Superior Rooms

£983 per person

Junior Suites

£1022 per person

Stableyard Rooms

£1104 per person

Stableyard Suites

£1158 per person

Deluxe Garden Rooms

£1240 per person

Garden Suites

£1371 per person

Deluxe Garden Suites

£1410 per person

Booking Conditions A non-refundable deposit of £500 per room is required to secure your booking. We also ask for full pre-payment by 1st November 2015. In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your reservation, we reserve the right to charge in full if the cancelled room(s) remain unsold. We therefore strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover against any unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to change the Christmas programme, if required.

Christmas Celebrations Barnsley House is the perfect venue for a Christmas meal. The warm, cosy, relaxed atmosphere of a country house hotel paired with our friendly, yet professional service will make the occasion memorable. We have created a Christmas menu that we are sure you will find tempting. We also offer Christmas get togethers at The Village Pub; so whether you are looking to celebrate with friends, family or colleagues, in a formal or casual setting, we can offer the perfect solution. The next page will outline our capacities and sample menus, however to discuss your specific requirements, please call us on 01285 740000 and ask to speak to our Events Team. They will be delighted to talk you through the options available to you.

The Potager Restaurant

The Village Pub

The Potager Restaurant, named after Rosemary Verey’s famous ornamental and vegetable garden, combines delicious food and stunning views of the hotel’s garden. Decorated with Christmas winter foliage from the garden, it is a very festive sight. The Potager seats up to 40 guests.

For parties of six or more, The Village Pub will be offering a special seasonal menu, including the very best Cotswold game and poultry, and fresh produce straight from the gardens at Barnsley House. The pub provides a festively decorated, warm, welcoming and relaxed setting with great local, traditional food.

Sample Christmas Menu

Sample Christmas Menu

Minimum 6 people Three courses priced at £35 per head

Minimum 6 people Three courses priced at £25 per head

Cornish fish soup, saffron mayonnaise and croutons

Jerusalem artichoke soup

Smoked salmon & mackerel mousse, pickled cucumber and melba toast

Beetroot cured salmon, beetroot remoulade and sour cream

Pear, spinach, handmade ricotta and honeycomb salad

Cheddar soufflé and cranberry chutney

Roasted wood pigeon, sweet & sour beetroots, raisins and sage

Trealy farm air dried ham, honey roasted figs and caper berries ......

Potato gnocchi, oyster mushrooms and chestnuts

Local roast pheasant, chestnut bubble & squeak, smoked bacon and raisins

Goosenargh duck, squash puree, cider-glazed carrots and pak choi

Braised organic black Angus beef, horseradish dumplings and roast parsnip

Loch Duart salmon, champ potatoes, smoked bacon and red wine

Loch Duart salmon fillet, champ and salsa verde ......

Braised shoulder of Duchy venison, mashed celeriac and spiced pear

Créme brulee with spiced shortbread

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Red fruit cranachan with oats and honey

Chocolate tart and cinnamon ice cream

Chocolate & chestnut torte with clotted cream ......

Mulled pear and vanilla cheesecake mousse Clementine & almond pudding, clementine sorbet and mascarpone Board of English cheeses

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Coffee and mince pies

Coffee and mince pies

New Year 2015 Programme For Barnsley House, New Year is a relaxed house party with fine food, Champagne, excellent wines and a party in the pub! We hope that you can join us.

New Year’s Eve Start the evening with canapés and cocktails in the bar, followed by an extravagant four-course dinner in The Potager Restaurant (with atmosphere provided by a Scottish Piper). After dinner, pass the time away in the cocktail bar before seeing in 2016 with a glass of Champagne, or wander over to The Village Pub and see in the new year with a juke box!

New Year’s Day On New Year’s Day, start as you mean to go on and pamper yourself in our spa & skincare centre, or take in some Cotswold fresh air with a walk in the gardens, or a stroll across the road to The Village Pub for a spot of lunch. In the evening, join us for a three-course à la carte dinner in The Potager Restaurant, or a more informal meal at The Village Pub.

New Year Tariff 2015 These prices are based on double occupancy for the New Year programme. The prices include two nights accommodation, the pre-dinner cocktail reception, a four-course celebratory New Year’s Eve dinner in The Potager, a glass of Champagne at midnight, a three course à la carte dinner on New Year’s Day in The Potager Restaurant or in The Village Pub, full English breakfast each morning. They also include use of the spa facilities, early morning tea/coffee, a daily newspaper, service and VAT.

Superior Rooms

£673 per person

Junior Suites

£700 per person

Stableyard Rooms

£748 per person

Stableyard Suites

£786 per person

Deluxe Garden Rooms

£840 per person

Garden Suites

£926 per person

Deluxe Garden Suites

£948 per person

Booking Conditions A non-refundable deposit of £500 per room is required to secure your booking. We also ask for full pre-payment by 1st November 2015. In the unfortunate event that you need to cancel your reservation, we reserve the right to charge in full if the cancelled room remains unsold. We therefore strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover against any unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to change the New Year Programme, if required.

Barnsley House Barnsley Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5EE T: 01285 740 000 F: 01285 740 925 E: [email protected] W: barnsleyhouse.com